RockofGibraltar
01/10/2007, 6:35 PM
from elevenaside.com
Longford Town forward David Freeman could be forced to retire from the game after being diagnosed with heart problems following recent hospital tests.
Freeman, 27, underwent screening after picking up a viral problem last month, and has been advised to rest for three months until more in-depth analysis of his condition is complete.
And Midlanders manager Alan Mathews admits the club is taking no chances with the health of the former Nottingham Forest, St Patrick’s Athletic, Dublin City and Drogheda United man.
Mathews told the Irish Daily Mirror: “It is simply terrible news for David because of the seriousness of the situation. Unfortunately he has to put his boots under the stairs and rest for three months and hope that it is not a career-threatening illness.
“After the viral complaint we sent him for tests and the results of those gave the cardiac unit cause for concern. And given the nature of what has happened in the UK with Clive Clarke, with the Irish rugby team with Simon Best and that young player in Seville [Antonio Puerta], we are taking the necessary precautions.”
Longford Town forward David Freeman could be forced to retire from the game after being diagnosed with heart problems following recent hospital tests.
Freeman, 27, underwent screening after picking up a viral problem last month, and has been advised to rest for three months until more in-depth analysis of his condition is complete.
And Midlanders manager Alan Mathews admits the club is taking no chances with the health of the former Nottingham Forest, St Patrick’s Athletic, Dublin City and Drogheda United man.
Mathews told the Irish Daily Mirror: “It is simply terrible news for David because of the seriousness of the situation. Unfortunately he has to put his boots under the stairs and rest for three months and hope that it is not a career-threatening illness.
“After the viral complaint we sent him for tests and the results of those gave the cardiac unit cause for concern. And given the nature of what has happened in the UK with Clive Clarke, with the Irish rugby team with Simon Best and that young player in Seville [Antonio Puerta], we are taking the necessary precautions.”