A Scots dad’s life was saved by hero football fans who rushed to give him first aid after he suffered a heart attack in the middle of a match. James Kirkwood, an amateur player for Stoneywood Parkvale FC, collapsed on the pitch during a pre-season friendly clash at Arjo Wiggins Park in Aberdeen on Monday night.
Members of the public and fellow players raced to help the stricken 39-year-old, who thankfully regained consciousness before being rushed to hospital by ambulance for further treatment. The club have issued a statement addressing the medical emergency and wished James, better known as Kirky, a speedy recovery.
Stoneywood Parkvale FC wrote: “Last night at Arjowiggins Stoneywood Park our junior and amateur football teams contested in the annual pre-season friendly. Unfortunately the game had to be abandoned just prior to half-time as amateur player James Kirkwood (Kirky) collapsed after suffering a heart attack.
