Former Tottenham goalkeeper, Pat Jennings, was photographed on Wednesday unveiling a statue of himself in Northern Eire, simply days after the 78-year-old was rushed to hospital after he collapsed on Monday.
Mail Sport reported that the Northern Eire legend, who was in attendance on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to look at Spurs tackle Chelsea, had taken sick forward of kick off.
On Wednesday, the Northern Eire nationwide soccer group posted a picture of Jennings pointing at the effigy of himself on X (previously Twitter), writing ‘One phrase: Legend. Pat Jennings unveils his statue in Newry this afternoon.’
Jennings seemed in tremendous kind through the ceremony as he admired the bronze effigy of him that had been erected on Kildare Road, within the metropolis of Newry.
Positively, Mail Sport additionally understands that Jennings was stated to be feeling higher after being taken to hospital on Monday. He was launched shortly after midnight, with Tottenham confirming he had undergone ‘precautionary checks’.
Pat Jennings was pictured on Wednesday unveiling a statue of himself, simply days after he was rushed to hospital after he collapsed on Monday
The 74-year-old legendary keeper unveils the statue in Newry city centre, Northern Eire
Jennings (third proper) poses in entrance of the statue together with his spouse Eleanor Toner (fourth proper) and members of the family on the unveiling on Wednesday
The picture was posted on X (previously Twitter) by the Northern Eire nationwide soccer group’s account
The 78-year-old had taken sick earlier than Spurs’ heated conflict towards Chelsea on Monday and was rushed to hospital for ‘precautionary checks’
The membership had additionally confirmed on X (previously Twitter) that Jennings had been given the ‘all-clear to attend his statue unveiling in his hometown of Newry, Northern Eire’.
A spokesperson from the Buddies of Massive Pat Group, established in honour of the previous Newry Metropolis goalkeeper, confirmed on Tuesday that Jennings was ‘trying ahead’ to the occasion and added that he had been resting up forward of the ceremony.
‘Pat Jennings’ Statue unveiling will proceed as deliberate,’ it stated.
‘On Behalf of the buddies of Massive Pat Committee I wish to inform everybody that this excellent event of the official unveiling of his Statue Wednesday eighth November at Kildare Road Newry will proceed as deliberate.
‘Yesterday night Pat was feeling unwell as reported within the media nevertheless he wish to guarantee his many nicely wishers and followers that he’s okay to proceed,’ the assertion learn.
‘After some additional relaxation right now he’s trying ahead to unveiling his statue in his house metropolis of Newry Northern Eire,’ it added.
The group had raised greater than £100,000 to purchase and erect the statue.
Jennings had spoken to Mail Sport earlier in November, the place he mirrored on his profession and spoke on the statue, claiming that his arms ‘weren’t as large as individuals preserve saying’.
Tottenham launched a press release on Tuesday confirming Jennings had been taken to hospital and had ‘undergone precautionary checks’
The statue depicts Jennings throwing a soccer whereas carrying a Northern Eire high
The Northern Eire legend made 472 appearances for Tottenham between 1964 to 1977
Jennings (L) additionally gained 119 caps for his nationwide aspect and performed within the 1982 and 1986 World Cups
Jennings, who gained 119 caps for Northern Eire, began his footballing journey with Shamrock Rovers, earlier than happening to play for Newry Metropolis.
He’d transfer to Watford in 1963 earlier than happening to get pleasure from spells with Tottenham, Arsenal and Everton.
The Northern Eire legend made 550 appearances for Spurs throughout a 13-year keep on the membership, earlier than crossing the north London divide to affix Arsenal in 1977.
Whereas profitable 5 main trophies for Spurs and Arsenal throughout his home profession, Jennings additionally performed for Northern Eire through the 1982 and 1986 World Cups.