On a normal day, everyone would be talking about Crystal Palace’s dramatic comeback at Manchester City, who continue to misfire in their quest for a fourth consecutive Premier League title. But instead the thoughts of fans across the country will be with Luton Town captain Tom Lockyer, who collapsed during his team’s match at Bournemouth. Extremely worrying signs, especially in the wake of his collapse at the play-off final last May, and his enforced substitution at Brentford earlier this month. Thankfully his club have reported that Lockyer is “responsive” and receiving treatment at hospital. Here’s to further good news and a full recovery; we send our love and best wishes. Godspeed, and thanks for reading this Clockwatch.
We all hope and pray for our leader and captain Tom Lockyer, who is thankfully responsive and has been taken to hospital.
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) December 16, 2023
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Manchester City 2-2 Crystal Palace. “It was, though, a classic rope-a-dope comeback from the visitors who were 2-0 behind after 76 minutes,” reports Jamie Jackson.
