Goalie knocked unconscious thanks club and medics
The match at AFC Telford United's ground was suspended for more than an hour on Friday
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A goalkeeper who was knocked unconscious during a non-league football match has thanked his club and everyone else involved in the care he received.
Warren Burwood was in goal for Lowestoft Town at AFC Telford United's ground in Wellington, Shropshire, when he clashed with an opposing player at about 15:30 BST on Friday.
Play was suspended in the Southern League Premier Central match for more than an hour as the player could not be moved.
Posting his thanks on X, Burwood gave a "special shout out" to Telford's goalkeeper, Brandon Hall, who had visited him in hospital.
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Two ambulances were called to Telford's Seah stadium, where crews administered treatment to the player behind medical screens erected by club staff.
He was moved from the pitch more than an hour after suffering his injury.
The player posted that support and kind messages he had received were "greatly appreciated".
"Special thanks to both physio teams and club doctor," he said.
Medical staff and volunteers who dealt with the situation did so in an "excellent manner," said AFC Telford.
The game eventually ended just after 18:15, with Telford winning 7-1.
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