Coronation Street's James Bailey shocked viewers o f the ITV soap when he suddenly collapsed on a football pitch. The Weatherfield County footballer hid his credentials in order to join the Rovers Return versus Flying Horse football match.
When the Flying Horse took the lead it was over to James to try and win the match. With only minutes remaining, James gave the game his all, putting the Rovers in front. But suddenly he collapsed and his dad Ed rushed across the pitch frantically calling an ambulance as eldest son Michael performs CPR.
He has since been told he suffered a cardiac arrest but will make a recovery. Howeber, his footballing career continues to hang by a thread as he learned he may have to give up his football career due to a heart condition known as cardiomyopathy.
