ROB EDWARDS broke down in tears whereas talking about Tom Lockyer’s damage through the Championship play-off last.
Luton City managed earn their spot in subsequent season’s Premier League after beating Coventry on penalties.
Rob Edwards was in tears when speaking about Tom LockyerCredit score: SKY SPORTS
Lockyer was stretchered off the pitch after collapsingCredit score: PA
His team-mates paid tribute throughout their celebrationsCredit score: Alamy
He celebrated the win from his hospital roomCredit score: INSTAGRAM
Nonetheless, the Hatters had to take action with out the membership captain after he collapsed within the first half.
And after the sport supervisor Edwards was visibly emotional when speaking concerning the defender.
He informed Sky Sports: “I can’t communicate extremely sufficient of him, actually happy he’s okay.
“He has been immense for us this season and well being is a very powerful factor, extra essential than soccer and this.
“I don’t care proper now till he’s alright, I feel just a few of the lads have spoken to him and that’s actually good.
“That’s the place my head is at proper now.”
After he went down within the first half, Lockyer was handled by each membership’s medical groups.
He obtained oxygen as he was stretchered to the medical room at Wembley Stadium, the place his mother and father joined him.
Lockyer was then taken to hospital for additional exams.
Steven Lockyer, the Welshman’s father, confirmed that he was doing effectively after the sport as he uploaded an image of him celebrating after the penalty shootout.
As the sport continued, Jordan Clark put the Hatters within the lead within the twenty third minute earlier than Gustavo Hamer’s second half effort pressured the sport to additional time.
Joe Taylor thought he had gained it late on however his purpose was dominated out for handball resulting in the shootout.
Either side went completely till Coventry’s Fankaty Dabo blasted over, resulting in Luton City’s victory.
Lockyer’s team-mates paid tribute to their captain by holding up a shirt together with his identify on it throughout their celebrations.