Mickey Walsh is feeling blessed. The former Everton and Blackpool striker is recovering after suffering a mild stroke while away in Rio de Janeiro. The quick thinking of his wife Christine and hotel staff ensured he was seen in good time.
'It's been overwhelming really,' he says. 'I went to see my daughter Kate in Argentina and took in a game, Cordoba against Argentinos Juniors, but then took a funny turn on my way back to Brazil.
'I was very fortunate, we were due to fly back home the following day and if it had happened on that flight who knows where I'd be.