Tjay De Barr: Wycombe forward discharged from hospital after collapsing on pitch

The Wycombe players formed a barrier around Tjay De Barr

Wycombe forward Tjay De Barr has been discharged from hospital after collapsing at the end of Thursday's game with Plymouth Argyle at Home Park.

Wycombe confirmed in the early hours of Friday morning to that 22-year-old De Barr had been released.

The club posted on Twitter: "Following a series of tests in hospital, Tjay De Barr has been discharged.

"He is on his way home, accompanied by manager Gareth Ainsworth and head of medical Cian O'Doherty."

The Gibraltar international, who had come on as a substitute in the 71st minute, was taken to hospital for tests following initial treatment on the pitch, surrounded by his concerned team-mates.

Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher told BBC Radio Devon that he understood De Barr had complained to match referee Carl Brook about not feeling well towards the end of the game.

He had taken a blow in the ribs and then struggled to catch his breath.

"You never want to see that on a football pitch," said Schumacher, whose side won the game at Home Park 1-0. "When something like that happens it puts the result into perspective.

"It was a bit sombre coming off the pitch. As long as the kid is all right, that's the main thing."

De Barr was making only his fifth Wycombe appearance after spending last season out on loan at non-league Eastleigh.

"I'm really pleased to be able to say that early signs point towards Tjay being clear of any immediate danger and he is on the mend," Chairboys boss Ainsworth said in a message to supporters on the club website.

"I'd like to say a massive thank you to the medical staff, from both my own team and the Plymouth Argyle team, for displaying real expertise and professionalism throughout. They responded extremely quickly and made sure Tjay received the best possible care at all times.

"Finally to both sets of supporters, a huge thank you for the respect and decorum that was shown through those concerning moments straight after the final whistle. Some things will always be bigger than football and I felt both the Wycombe and the Plymouth fans were superb in what was a very tense situation."