Soccer-Wigan's Wyke thanks boss Richardson for 'saving his life' after cardiac arrest


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - League One - Wigan Athletic v Sheffield Wednesday - DW Stadium, Wigan, Britain - September 28, 2021 Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke scores their first goal from the penalty spot Action Images/Jason Cairnduff

(Reuters) - Wigan Athletic striker Charlie Wyke thanked manager Leam Richardson for performing CPR on him after he suffered a cardiac arrest in training last month.

Wyke was stabilised by manager Richardson and club doctor Jonathan Tobin following his collapse in training on Nov. 22. He was taken to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan and then transferred to the Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.

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