Prior to today's match at @StourbridgeFC, Matlock Town fan, historian and statistician, Mick Thorpe, suffered a cardiac arrest upon entering the ground. Mick had to be defibrillated twice on site, the medical response carried out by two off-duty paramedics, one former paramedic, members of Stourbridge FC's staff and Matlock director Kristen Duffy, who herself is an emergency CPR instructor. Two road ambulances and the air ambulance arrived soon afterwards, by which time Mick's heart had re-started and he was breathing by himself. Mick was taken to hospital in Birmingham where we are pleased to report he is in a stable condition, conscious and talking. We wish to thank all of those at Stourbridge FC for their help in undoubtedly saving Mick's life. We wish Mick a speedy recovery and hope to see him back at the Lane very soon.

📲 Tom Lockyer has provided an update via Instagram: I would just like to say that I am doing very well and feeling very much myself after the cardiac arrest I suffered in Bournemouth. The reason I’m doing so well is all down to the heroic actions of the players, staff, doctors and paramedics. I feel thankful that this happened to me surrounded by these heroes. They saved my life. I will never forget what you did for me. While I’m sad not to be involved, I feel full of pride watching the boys carry on the battle without me. The fighting spirit I’ve seen in the last three games has given me a much needed lift. I will be doing whatever I can in whichever ways are possible to help the Gaffer and the Club. In what capacity that is remains to be decided as I’m due to meet with specialists in the new year. I cannot stress enough how important it is for as many people as possible to know CPR. It literally saves lives, like mine. Please check out the British Heart Foundation website for basics or get yourself on a course. You just never know when you might need it. I have been overwhelmed by the support that I have received and thank you all for your messages, letters, gifts and well wishes. Seeing the banners at the ground and hearing my name being sung really did mean a lot to me and my family. Finally I would like to thank Bournemouth, Gary Sweet, Rob Edwards and Luton Town for the support they’ve given my family during this time. I hope that everyone has a very Happy New Year and best wishes for 2024.