Srnicek Collaps While Jogging

LONDON - Sad news came from Newcastle United's former goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek. He is in a critical condition after collapsing while out jogging on Sunday night.

The 47 year old had a cardiac arrest and is now a medically-induced coma in the Czech Republic. It is believed Srnicek stopped breathing for 20 minutes before he was revived, said his agent Steve Wraith.

"Unfortunately the news we've been given by both his close family and a good friend is that apparently he was not breathing for 20 minutes before they managed to resuscitate him. It was critical last night. Today, again, it's not looking great. He is stable but still critical and we're all hoping things will improve but it's early days at the moment," Wraith told to Sky Sports News.

Wraith also said doctors should know more about Srnicek’s condition on Wednesday.

"Our prayers are certainly with him and I know the prayers of Newcastle United fans around the world will be with him and of course the other clubs he played for."
Pavel Srnicek

Srnicek also played for Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and West Ham

Srnicek played 150 times for Newcastle between 1991 and 1998. He also had stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and West Ham.

His former clubs tweeted their support for the player, who retired in 2007 and now coaches for Sparta Prague.

Newcastle tweeted: "Our best wishes go to @PavelSrnicekUK, who has been taken to hospital today. Get well soon, Pav. #NUFC."

Sheffield Wednesday said: "Sorry to hear the terrible news on our former goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek. Our thoughts are with him at this sad time."