Lockyer celebrates Luton promotion from hospital mattress after Wembley collapse
Lockyer’s father Steve took to Twitter to submit an image of his son, the Luton captain, after his group sealed a return to top-flight soccer after 31 years because of Fankaty Dabo’s miss in an in any other case top-quality penalty shootout that adopted a tense 1-1 draw at Wembley.
Lockyer was surrounded by household as he celebrated the Hatters’ triumph from his hospital mattress, with Steve writing: “Tom’s Dad here. Tom is ok. Very happy but so sad he can’t be there with his team mates. Here is the moment…….”
Luton additionally shared the picture on social media together with the caption: “We love you Lockie.”
Influential centre-back Lockyer began as standard for Luton at Wembley, however collapsed on the sting of his personal 18-yard field in horrifying scenes after simply six minutes of the sport.
The 28-year-old was given oxygen and obtained prolonged therapy from the medical employees of each golf equipment earlier than being stretchered off.
Luton later confirmed that Lockyer was aware and speaking to household as he was taken to hospital for checks.
“I feel really good, but the only thing I’m thinking about now is Tom Lockyer,” Luton boss Rob Edwards mentioned after promotion was secured.
After being proven the image of Lockyer celebrating by Sky Sports, a tearful Edwards replied: “You’re going to make me go.
“I can’t speak highly enough of him. I’m really pleased he’s okay.”
Luton’s gamers devoted their dramatic victory to Lockyer, holding up his shirt a number of occasions in the course of the post-match celebrations at Wembley.
“I’m gutted for Locks, he deserved to be there holding that trophy. Hopefully we’ll be able to see him tonight,” mentioned defender Dan Potts.
“The gaffer always says health is the most important thing and family.”
Striker Carlton Morris mentioned: “Locks, I love you mate. We’ve done it.”
Morris later posted an image of himself carrying Lockyer’s shirt within the Luton dressing room, alongside the play-off trophy.
He wrote: “Your shirts a bit small for me brother. But we [sic] done it, love you mate. Luton are in the premier league.”