Former England manager Glenn Hoddle in 'serious' condition in hospital
Former England manager Glenn Hoddle was taken to hospital Saturday after collapsing at a TV studio.
Hoddle, on his 61st birthday, was taken ill at BT Sport's headquarters. The channel's football results show was subsequently canceled.
Several hours later Saturday, according to PA Dugout, a spokesperson announced: "The condition is serious but Glenn is currently receiving specialist treatment and responding well."
A source close to Hoddle's family told a former teammate the broadcaster had been "close to death" and that he was saved by the quick action of a cameraman who knew how to use a defibrillator, according to The Guardian's Kevin Mitchell.
Hoddle's former clubs and peers wished him well on Twitter.
Everybody at the Club sends their best wishes to @GlennHoddle for a full and speedy recovery after he was taken ill this morning.
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 27, 2018
Our thoughts are with former Blues boss Glenn Hoddle, who has been taken seriously ill on his 61st birthday. We’re right with you, Glenn. 💙 pic.twitter.com/Ao4GCaqmFX
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) October 27, 2018
Hugely worrying news that Glenn Hoddle collapsed at the BT studios earlier. Thoughts are with him and his family. Come on Glenn.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) October 27, 2018
Best wishes to former manager, Glenn Hoddle, after he was taken ill earlier today. The thoughts of everybody at Wolves are with you.
— Wolves (@Wolves) October 27, 2018
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Glenn Hoddle has been taken ill and he’s being cared for in hospital. Everyone at BT Sport and, I’m sure, right across football, will wish the lovely fella the very, very best. #getwellglenn @GlennHoddle
— DES KELLY (@DesKellyBTS) October 27, 2018
Hoddle enjoyed a decorated playing career as a stylish midfielder, appearing nearly 500 times in 12 years at Tottenham Hotspur before going on to feature for AS Monaco, and serving as player-manager of first Swindon Town and then Chelsea. He won back-to-back FA Cups with Tottenham in the early 1980s and was named PFA Player of the Year five times during the decade, as well as earning 53 England caps.
As a manager, he left Chelsea in 1996 to take over England and led the Three Lions to the last-16 of the 1998 World Cup before being sacked amid controversy in 1999. He later took charge of Southampton, Spurs, and Wolves.