Awful news as Steve Harper suffers stroke - Official Newcastle United statement
Newcastle United have announced that the club's Academy director Steve Harper has suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage; an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the brain.
The club statement confirms that Steve is 'awake and recovering well in hospital', sending best wishes to him and his family and a thank you to the NHS staff for the 'incredible care’ he's receiving.
Everyone here at NUFC Blog would like to pass on our love and support to Steve, his friends and family and everyone at the club. We hope he makes a full and speedy recovery.
The 48-year-old remains the club's longest-serving player after spending 20 years on Tyneside between 1993-2013.
Official Newcastle United statement on 6th September (via NUFC.co.uk)
Newcastle United is sending love and best wishes to Steve Harper and his family after the club's Academy director suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage on Monday.
The club is pleased to report that Steve is awake and recovering well in hospital.
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.
