Friday 13 January 2017 07:26, UK
Leicester City have confirmed former player Alan Birchenall has been admitted to hospital after he was taken ill on Thursday evening.
The 71-year-old was transferred to Glenfield Hospital after collapsing while representing the club at the Leicester Mercury Sports Awards at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road stadium.
A statement said: “The club will provide an update on Alan’s condition on Friday once the results of overnight tests have provided an accurate diagnosis.
“Everyone at Leicester City sends 'Birch' their love and best wishes for a speedy recovery.”
Birchenall is regarded as a legend at Leicester and works for the club in an ambassadorial role, as well as undertaking lots of charity work, for which he was awarded an MBE in 2003.
He made 163 appearances for the Foxes between 1971 and 1977.
