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Football: Neil Etheridge in hospital due to COVID-19
Football: Neil Etheridge in hospital due to COVID-19
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Published Jul 14, 2021 04:01 PM PHT
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Updated Jul 14, 2021 04:31 PM PHT
(UPDATED) Filipino-British goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is receiving treatment in a hospital for COVID-19, his club has announced.
(UPDATED) Filipino-British goalkeeper Neil Etheridge is receiving treatment in a hospital for COVID-19, his club has announced.
Birmingham City FC, which plays in the second level of English football, revealed Wednesday that Etheridge is battling against COVID-19.
Birmingham City FC, which plays in the second level of English football, revealed Wednesday that Etheridge is battling against COVID-19.
"On behalf of the Board, the staff, the players and everyone connected to the Club, we’re all behind Neil and willing him on in his battle against COVID-19," said Craig Gardner, the club's technical director.
"On behalf of the Board, the staff, the players and everyone connected to the Club, we’re all behind Neil and willing him on in his battle against COVID-19," said Craig Gardner, the club's technical director.
"We're in constant contact with his close family and will continue to support them in any way we can," he also said, adding that Etheridge is "in the best possible hands."
"We're in constant contact with his close family and will continue to support them in any way we can," he also said, adding that Etheridge is "in the best possible hands."
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The Club can confirm that @Neil38Etheridge is currently receiving treatment in hospital for COVID-19.
Everyone at #BCFC is sending him all our strength and best wishes. 💙 pic.twitter.com/wCSqfwUrjB
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 14, 2021
The Club can confirm that @Neil38Etheridge is currently receiving treatment in hospital for COVID-19.
— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) July 14, 2021
Everyone at #BCFC is sending him all our strength and best wishes. 💙 pic.twitter.com/wCSqfwUrjB
Etheridge, 31, signed with Birmingham City in September 2020 after a three-year stint with Cardiff City, another Championship side.
Etheridge, 31, signed with Birmingham City in September 2020 after a three-year stint with Cardiff City, another Championship side.
Just last week, he expressed his satisfaction with the work they did during their first week of the preseason.
Just last week, he expressed his satisfaction with the work they did during their first week of the preseason.
Long, tough week but it’s all in the bank 🏦Done some things I never thought I would do but all great experiences. First week of pre season done 💪🏽 Rest up for the next couple of days! #Birmingham #football #goalkeeper #KRO #hardwork #challenge pic.twitter.com/7Gfm179xND
— Neil Etheridge (@Neil38Etheridge) July 4, 2021
Long, tough week but it’s all in the bank 🏦Done some things I never thought I would do but all great experiences. First week of pre season done 💪🏽 Rest up for the next couple of days! #Birmingham #football #goalkeeper #KRO #hardwork #challenge pic.twitter.com/7Gfm179xND
— Neil Etheridge (@Neil38Etheridge) July 4, 2021
He remains the first choice goalkeeper of the Philippine Azkals, but missed their recent campaign in the joint FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup qualifiers due to injury.
He remains the first choice goalkeeper of the Philippine Azkals, but missed their recent campaign in the joint FIFA World Cup/AFC Asian Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Since making his debut in 2008, Etheridge has made 65 appearances for the Azkals.
Since making his debut in 2008, Etheridge has made 65 appearances for the Azkals.
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