Tony Adams has revealed that he’s undergone emergency heart surgery in Azerbaijan after local doctors discovered a severely blocked vein.
The legendary former Arsenal captain, 49, seems to be recovering well, even going out of his way to warn anyone else suffering from chest pains to get themselves to a doctor ASAP.
In a statement, Adams Mr Arsenal wrote: “After feeling some acute chest pain whilst exercising in Azerbaijan, and liaising with Gabala Club doctors, I went to The Medical Plaza Hospital in Baku where I was admitted for an angiogram, and then following diagnosis of a severely blocked vein, an immediate angioplasty.
“The brilliant surgeons at the Medical Plaza did a fantastic job – as has been reiterated to me by my cardiologist in the UK. I know full well that without the brilliance of Dr Uzeyir Rahimov and his team I would not be alive now: a minor heart operation saved my life.
“I can’t begin to thank Tale Heydarov and all at Gabala Football Club,as well as the Cardiac Unit at the Medical Plaza Baku enough.
“I would just like to say that if you, like me, have a history of heart disease in your family and you feel chest pains, get yourself to the doctor’s now.”
Adams, who four years ago had a statue unveiled outside the Emirates, has been working for Azerbaijan side Gabala in various roles since 2010.
Everybody at Arseblog News wishes Tony the best with his recovery…we suggest he doesn’t watch the match tonight.
We’re now just waiting for Raymond Verheijen to blame Arsene’s training methods.
Wishing him a speedy recovery, the legend!
Crumbs that was out of the blue! Glad to hear the op went well and all the best cpt Tony
Wow. Mr Arsenal. Legend and all those superlatives.
Mr Arsenal himself. Speedy recovery TA.
“When Tone, went, to lift the FA Cup,
I was there!! I was there!!!”
Get well soon Mr Arsenal.
That last line got me in all kinds of giggles
So like Blogs to find something to smile about in the most serious of situations.
Best wishes, Tony Adams.
Wow, it was only yesterday I had a random thought of Tony Adams. I wondered how he’d be getting on at the moment, not so good it seems. All the best Mr arsenal, hope you recover well
He was in Swindon hospital today hopefully just a check up
Ooh Ooh!
Get well soon TA!!
I have only one piece of Arsenal memorabilia in m house; a signed photo of Tony Adams celebrating, arms outstretched, his 4-0 goal in the title-winning game against Everton in 1998. My supremely best Arsenal moment ever. Get well soon.
One of mine too, what a year, what a team and what a captain and legendary no 6. All the best Tone.
Love that man. If anyone can handle something like this, it’s Tony Adams.
Get well soon Tony. My own wee boy was born with a blocked artery which required emergency surgery so I know only too well how swift actions save lives! My healthy junior gunner is coming two now and one of his first words was ‘Goal’ after Theo’s goal in the cup final!
Ei oh
Ei oh
Ei ohways scores against s###s
Get well soon Tone
Get well soon Mr Adams, Arsenal’s greatest ever player.
Get well soon Mr.Arsenal.
I shared a pint or two with him when he used to frequent the local pubs in Hornchurch with Ray Parlour.
Great characters,all the best.
Good luck and best wishes for a speedy recovery Mr Arsenal. Tony Tony Adams oooh oooh. xx
Tony Adams is probably my lifelong favourite player, hope he recovers well.
Get well soon Mr. Arsenal!
Verheijen can’t blame Wenger diet though. Good recovery Tony !
Only player in English football history to captain a league winning team across three decades… True legend… Wishing him a speedy recovery
Noooooooo. You ledge Tony. Not the best manager but certainly the best defender we ever had – symbolic of everything good in the red and white. Passion. Strength. Character. Intelligence. That London shit! We love you! Get well soon mate!!!!!!!!!!!
Wenger should tell the lads to win this one for Tony tonight!
Get well Mr. Adams. Best wishes.
Get well soon, Mr. Arsenal.
All the best Tony, from a lifelong Spurs fan, who has also has heart surgery.
Some things transcend football rivalry.
Get well soon tony, loved how Arseblog tagged it under injury news