From the Aldershot official site…


The following is a statement from Tommy Widdrington's family with an update on Tommy's health after being taken ill last week.

"Tommy was taken to hospital late afternoon of last Wednesday (27th) after feeling unwell around 1pm that day whilst he was at home on his own. He was admitted to Southend General Hospital in the early hours of Thursday (28th Nov) morning.

Following extensive Tests/Scans it was confirmed he’d suffered two strokes. Over the following 6 days he was monitored and had further tests in line with the treatment of an ischaemic stroke.

Being of good health prior to Wednesday, and historically in general, his response to this episode and the initial treatment has been very encouraging. He has made very good progress and is feeling and looking a lot better already.

He returned home late Tuesday afternoon to begin further rehabilitation. He is very appreciative of ALL the messages of encouragement he’s received from all corners of the football world. He also wants The Shots fans to know he has total faith in the Staff and the Players in his absence and looks forward to being back in the dugout when he’s deemed fit enough to do so.

Tommy’s wife, Sharon, and immediate family have of course rallied and will continue to support his recovery and hope and have made this statement in the hope that it will quash any possibility of misinformation being circulated."

We ask that the privacy of Tommy and his family is respected whilst he continues his recovery.

Get Well Soon Tommy.

Only 53 so hopefully will make a full recovery. All the best Tommy.

Best wishes for a full recovery Tommy.

You have this Tommy.

All the best Tommy

Wishing you a speedy recovery Tommy.
Then you can takeover from Auld Len next season, back amongst your own in the North East.