Sauchie Juniors update fans as Brian Morgan hospitalised

ADMITTED: Brian Morgan was taken to hospital on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. <i>(Image: Gary Peacock.)</i>
ADMITTED: Brian Morgan was taken to hospital on Tuesday after suffering a cardiac arrest. (Image: Gary Peacock.)
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SAUCHIE Juniors player Brian Morgan has been admitted to hospital following a cardiac arrest.

The club confirmed the popular midfielder, who is 35, was in intensive care after falling ill on Tuesday.

A statement said: "The thoughts and support of everyone at Sauchie Juniors are with midfielder Brian Morgan, who is currently in intensive care following a cardiac arrest.

"We are sending our heartfelt wishes to Brian and his family, wishing them strength at this challenging time.

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"We will provide any further updates as we receive them, and in the meantime we request that Brian's family's privacy is requested at this time.

"Keep fighting Morgy. One of our own."

The club legend retired from playing at the end of last season after scoring the winning goal as Sauchie lifted the East of Scotland League Cup.

He changed his mind and made his return to Beechwood earlier this season, reaffirming himself as a regular in the team.

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