Former England international Luther Blissett has been rushed to hospital after reportedly collapsing at a charity event.
According to The Mirror, Blissett, 66, felt unwell at a community event at the Grove Hotel on Saturday and is now being treated in hospital after reportedly suffering a bleed to the brain.
Blissett is considered a club legend at Watford after three separate spells at the club, and they have released a statement following the concerning reports about his condition.
The club statement read: ‘Watford FC is aware of reports that the club’s all-time record appearance-maker and goalscorer Luther Blissett OBE DL is currently receiving medical treatment in hospital.
‘Chairman & CEO Scott Duxbury said: “Luther and all of his loved ones know they have our full support. We will do all we can to help.”
‘The Hornets wish to confirm at this stage, however, that the club has had no direct confirmation of his circumstances from Luther or his family.
‘Everyone connected with Watford FC would like to wish Luther the fullest possible recovery.
‘”Watford’s Favourite Son” was helping raise money at a community event last weekend when he was taken ill.’
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Luther Blissett (pictured) is being treated in hospital after reportedly collapsing at a charity event
