Swansea City legend Andy Robinson suffers heart attack as club issue statement
The 45-year-old is currently in hospital after the incident
Swansea City legend Andy Robinson
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Swansea City legend Andy Robinson is recovering in hospital after suffering a heart attack on Thursday.
The 45-year-old is believed to be in a stable condition, with the news sparking an outpouring of support from Swans fans and beyond.
Robinson remains a hugely popular figure with the Jack Army, having served the club with distinction during a five-year spell with the club, whom he joined from Tranmere Rovers in 2003. Sign up to our Swansea City newsletter here.
'Robbo' would make 231 appearances for the Swans, and would win two promotions, as well as the Football League Trophy, during his time in south Wales.
He would later go on to make 50 appearances for Leeds United, before returning to Tranmere and then enjoying short stints at Stockport County and Shrewsbury Town.
In a statement, Swansea City said: "Swansea City is wishing the club's former player Andy Robinson a full and speedy recovery after suffering a heart attack earlier today.
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"Andy is currently in a stable condition in hospital.
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"We're all with you Robbo"
Since hanging up his boots, Robinson has been working as a commentator and pundit.
He has frequently given his views on the Swans, whom he still clearly has a massive affinity for, and hasn't always shied away from speaking his mind.
Swansea, it seems, is still considered a special part of the Birkenhead native's career.
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"The atmosphere was unbelievable at the Vetch," he once said when looking back on his career.
"It was always a special place for me.
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"It is the place that I class as home as a footballer."
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