News: Update Following Medical Incident During Chelsea Match

The Hornets are pleased to report that Larry Brooks, the supporter who collapsed during yesterday’s game at Vicarage Road, is in good spirits and being well cared for.

Watford FC has kept in touch with Larry during today and, while he’s still in hospital under observation, he is in remarkably good form and keen to discuss the Hornets’ fortunes for the season ahead rather than talk about what happened to him at the game.

Hornets’ Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: “This club is genuinely a family and acted as such on Wednesday evening to look after one of its own. That’s how it should be, although we are aware how many individuals as part of teams were responsible for ensuring Larry got the care he needed.

“While those included medical professionals from within Watford and also Chelsea – to whom we offer our gratitude, individuals who assisted also included supporters who sit close to Larry in the Upper Graham Taylor Stand. I would like to offer my personal thanks to those who took quick, decisive and ultimately essential action to help.”

Larry will require further treatment to address an underlying condition but hopes to rejoin fellow Golden Boys’ followers at Vicarage Road very soon.

And he has accepted the club’s invitation for him and his family to be guests at a future Hornets’ home fixture.

For now, good luck with your recovery, Larry, from everyone here at Vicarage Road and all your fellow Watford supporters.