OLLY Murs has issued a statement on behalf of Coggeshall Town Football Club after first team manager was taken to hospital.
Murs, who is co-owner of the club, released a statement on Twitter confirming that Graeme Smith collapsed at his home on Friday (February 26).
The statement said he is "stable" but the next few weeks are "critical".
The post in full reads: "Regrettably, we are able to confirm the news that Graeme Smith was taken into hospital on Friday 26th February after collapsing at home.
"He is stable, however the forthcoming weeks are critical in his recovery so we ask that you respect his family at this difficult time.
"Coggeshall's players, staff and fans all send him our well wishes.
"Olly Murs - Co-owner, Coggeshall Town FC."
Club Statement: pic.twitter.com/fbJ6xcHZ9h
— Coggeshall Town FC (@CoggeshallTown) March 1, 2021
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