ROB EDWARDS broke down in tears while speaking about Tom Lockyer’s injury during the Championship play-off final.
Luton Town managed earn their spot in next season’s Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties.
However, the Hatters had to do so without the club captain after he collapsed in the first half.
And after the game manager Edwards was visibly emotional when talking about the defender.
He told Sky Sports: “I can’t speak highly enough of him, really pleased he is okay.
“He has been immense for us this season and health is the most important thing, more important than football and this.
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“I don’t care right now until he is alright, I think a few of the lads have spoken to him and that is really good.
“That is where my head is at right now.”
After he went down in the first half, Lockyer was treated by both club’s medical teams.
He received oxygen as he was stretchered to the medical room at Wembley Stadium, where his parents joined him.
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Lockyer was then taken to hospital for further tests.
Steven Lockyer, the Welshman’s father, confirmed that he was doing well after the game as he uploaded a picture of him celebrating after the penalty shootout.
As the game continued, Jordan Clark put the Hatters in the lead in the 23rd minute before Gustavo Hamer’s second half effort forced the game to extra time.
Joe Taylor thought he had won it late on but his goal was ruled out for handball leading to the shootout.
Both sides went perfectly until Coventry’s Fankaty Dabo blasted over, leading to Luton Town’s victory.
Lockyer’s team-mates paid tribute to their captain by holding up a shirt with his name on it during their celebrations.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
