A legendary Newcastle United goalkeeper has been hospitalised with a brain haemorrhage.
Harper later had short spells with Hull City and Newcastle's rivals Sunderland - his boyhood team - before retiring from playing in 2016.
At the time of his hospitalisation he was Newcastle's academy director. He was previously a goalkeeping coach. Newcastle said in a statement: "Steve, his family and everyone at Newcastle United extends a heartfelt thank you to NHS staff for the incredible care he is receiving."Steve is the longest-serving player in club history after spending 20 years as a goalkeeper at St. James' Park between 1993-2013.
"After serving as a goalkeeper coach at Newcastle United's Academy and working with the first team, he was named full-time Academy director in 2021 and has continued to enhance the club's talent pathway."Steve will be given the club's full support as he recovers. Everyone connected with Newcastle United sends their best wishes to Steve and his family as he continues his recuperation.
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleeding in the space that surrounds the brain, and can be life-threatening or cause long-term disability, according to the NHS.
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