Former Newcastle United man collapses live on TV - update provided regarding his health
Ex-Newcastle United goalkeeper and pundit Shaka Hislop is ‘doing okay’ after collapsing pitchside while covering a match in Pasadena, California.
Hislop fainted ahead of AC Milan and Real Madrid’s Rose Bowl clash, discussing the game with Dan Thomas before stumbling and falling to the ground.
At half-time Thomas updated viewers on his collegue’s condition: “My mate, Shaka, not here, but as it stands, it’s good news. He’s conscious, he’s talking, I think he’s a little embarrassed about it all. He’s apologised profusely. Not a man who likes people to make a fuss of him.
“Obviously far too early to make any sort of diagnosis, but the important thing is, that Shaka’s conscious and we spoke to his family as well, because you imagine seeing that happen live. We spoke to his wife and things are looking okay.”
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The 54-year-old joined Newcastle United in 1995 from Reading, making 53 appearances until he left for West Ham in 1998.
Since retiring, Hislop has had a successful career in media, becoming a ESPN broadcaster in 2008.