Former Celt Evander Sno has suffered a second heart attack on the football pitch.
The midfielder walked off the pitch after 34 minutes of NEC Nijmegen’s 5-1 defeat at Feyenoord and spent the night in hospital.
Feyenoord doctor Casper van Eijck said: “Evander had a cardiac arrest which was followed by a shock from his internal defibrillator.
“And the shock is what he felt and that terrified him, which I could see in his eyes on the pitch.
“He was transported to a hospital because the defibrillator caused arrhythmia (abnormal heart beat) so he has to stay there for the night.”
Almost exactly two years ago Sno collapsed during an Ajax reserve match and had to be revived by an external defibulator.
Sno has started all seven games this season for NEC after joining them from Second Division RKC Waalwijk during the summer.
Gordon Strachan signed Sno from Feyenoord in 2006 with the midfielder playing a part in two SPL wins as well as starring in the Champions League before returning to Holland to sign for Ajax.
After his first heart attack playing against Viresse Armhem in 2010 Ajax coach Albert van der Dussen admitted: “At first I thought he stumbled, but very quickly everyone realised there was something seriously wrong due to the foam around his mouth,’ said Van der Dussen.
“Fortunately our doctor and physio were there quickly. They have performed an heroic act and saved his life.
“They gave him the defibrillator three times. We feared for his life, he was very lucky.”
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Get well soon Evander but please hang the boots up & be safe. HH
thank god for the medical staff get well soon
Yip, time to call it a day Evander…..sad news indeed for any pro but easy decision at the end of the day I’d say.
Good luck m8, u’ll always be welcome in the Parkhead terraces.
HH
Possibly time for all tims to suggest some form of assistance for this young man. Gave his all as a player for us, not to everyone’s liking but we take care of our own. Hopefully our club can set something in motion.
Hail Hail
Great point. He should retire too though. We all do things we love doingl but they should not be the things that are likely to take our lives at such a young age. Hang them up Evander. You proved you could be on stage successfully at the biggest arena of all, Paradise. There is no shame in taking care of yourself now. Get well soon and Hail Hail.
No-one can doubt his committment / courage at returning to pro football after his 1st heart scare…but despite what Mr. Shankly said Football is NOT more important. Step away from the playing side Evander and enjoy your life.
If it only seems to happen when he’s playing on the field in his case,then it’s really time to call it a day Evander, please hang up the boots for your own sake and take it easy. Should never have been permitted to play after the first one, with several footballers losing their young lives on the pitch with undetected heart defects.
We are all thinking of you and your family Evander Sno, hope you have a quick and full recovery.