The club of a Darlington footballer player who was rushed to hospital after a bleed on the brain have provided an update.

Paddy Almond was this morning (Sunday, January 15) due to have an operation to relieve pressure on his brain.

The Darlington footballer was rushed to a London hospital with a bleed on the brain last night after suffering a suspected concussion during yesterday (Saturday, January 14) afternoon’s FA Trophy defeat at Southend United.

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The referee spoke with the Quakers defender around five minutes prior to his departure from the field, and in the wake of his substitution, he was taken to a hospital in Southend for a brain scan.

That scan revealed a bleed on the brain, and he was subsequently transferred to a specialist unit in London.

Now, following his second brain scan, specialists have made a decision to keep Paddy under observation before they make a decision on whether to operate.

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A spokesperson for the club said: “Happily, his condition hasn't deteriorated, and appears to be stabilising. He is sat up in his bed, eating food and chatting with his family.

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“Paddy and his family are very grateful for all the messages of goodwill from throughout the world of football, and as a club we have been most touched by all the support for him. The football world has truly come together, rivalries have been set aside.

“Our physio Danny O'Connor - one of several people to whom everybody is grateful - is now back home in the North East and keeping in touch with Paddy and his family.

“We will keep everybody updated.”