Leeds United academy graduate Jack Clarke has been receiving an outpour of support since being hospitaliSed on Saturday, and Ian Harte has shared a message from the Clarke family thanking “everyone who has sent messages”.
The 18-year-old midfielder was watching the action on the Riverside bench at the weekend, having been replaced at half-time, but started complaining of feeling unwell.
Paramedics rushed to the teenager’s aid and later stretchered Clarke away before being admitted to hospital, though thankfully he was released on Sunday.
The Whites’ Chief Executive Angus Kinnear confirmed: “Jack spent the night under the supervision of the medical staff from the club and he will return home today (Sunday).
“He will undergo some more tests this week and everything is looking well, but he won’t train for the rest of the week.”
The Clarke family, per Jack’s agent Harte, also shared their thanks to anyone who offered their support over the weekend, and fans did not stop there…
Thank Ian for passing our request on and thank you for everything you do for Jack and our family
— John Clarke (@clarkiesenior03) February 10, 2019
the lads our brightest prospect in years Mr Clarke Glad he’s feeling better mot
— paul mortimer (@paulmortimer43) February 10, 2019
Jack is a magic very young player. I call him Jack The Gem Leeds Messi. I hope with all my Heart, Jack makes a full and speedy recovery. He has very much a major part in the future of #LUFC. #MOT ????????
— Peter GrumpyConnick (@Leedsbarca) February 10, 2019
Jack is going to be a major talent I’m sure.Great to hear he is doing ok Just to make one observation in all this, where is the nice comments from the EFL??.I’ll leave it there.
— Barrie Worsnop (@gillroydmor) February 10, 2019
Can’t wait to see him back out there ????⚽️
— Liam Horsley (@liamhorsley18) February 10, 2019
Football has had a couple of Tragedies this season and with Jack Clarke being unwell it was a real worry. It is Fantastic that football fans from all over have put rivalries aside and wished the young lad all the best. Well done to the Leeds & Boro Medics.
— Pete Johnson (@PeteJoh07) February 11, 2019
Thank god he’s ok. Wish him a speedy recovery.
— Alan Thompson ???????? (@thombo1987) February 10, 2019
Ian can you thank the Clarke family for producing our hottest prospect in years, get well soon @JackClarke09 #mot
— james keating (@jameskeating1) February 10, 2019
Nice to know he is doing ok. Big scare for everyone. The match didn’t mater and only Jack’s wellbeing. Great professionalism by all. Fab news. Great times ahead for Jack. MOT
— Garry Maltby (@maltbyg72) February 10, 2019
Thanks again… hope he rests up well, and that we see him back playing when he’s good and ready ???? MOT
— TravellingWigbury (@TravellingWig) February 10, 2019