Morecambe Football Club's much-loved kit man has been taken to hospital after falling ill during the Shrimps' match on Saturday afternoon.
Les Dewhirst was taken ill on the bench during the first-half of Morecambe's League One game at Wigan Athletic on Saturday.
He was taken to Wythenshawe hospital in Manchester, where he was recovering after surgery.
"We would like to wish our Kit Manager, Les Dewhirst, a speedy recovery after taking ill during the game this afternoon," said a Morecambe FC spokesman in a statement on the club Facebook page.
"Get well soon, Les!"
Morecambe fans and friends of Les have been posting messages of support and well-wishes on social media.
His family thanked everyone for their support, and also thanked the Wigan Athletic medical team for helping Les.
A lifelong Shrimps fan, Les has been the club's kit man since 1995 and helped to run the supporters' club for many years.


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