Kinnear Thanks Everyone For Their Concern
By Tyne-Talk
February 7 2009
Newcastle United manager Joe Kinnear will be kept in hospital under observation for a few days after being taken ill prior to Newcastle's 3-2 victory at The Hawthorns Stadium where they were hosted my West Bromwich Albion. He initially saw Newcastle medics who assessed him and sent him to hospital for further tests. The results of those tests have shown that he is okay.
The 62 year old, former Wimbledon coach has previously suffered with a mild heart attack which caused him to take time out from football in 1999.
A club spokesman confirmed Kinnear's condition and Joe himself has released a statement thanking people for asking after him.
A club spokesman said;
"Joe Kinnear was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning after complaining of high blood pressure. He underwent a series of tests during the day and the subsequent results have shown he is okay.
As a precaution, Joe will remain in hospital for observation for a couple of days and will then be discharged."
Kinnear told the official website;
"I would like to thank everyone who has been asking how I have been feeling. Although I missed the game I had my grandson giving me a full commentary on the match.
It was a great win for us and I told Chris well done and to pass on my congratulations to the players when he came to see me on Saturday evening."
Derek Llambias has also given a statement on Kinnear's admission to hospital.
He said;"Joe was in good spirits and had been listening to the game all afternoon. And in typical Joe fashion he was more concerned about the team's win than himself. He was nice and relaxed and hopefully will be back home in a couple of days."
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get well soon joe, we need you