Wallwork in stabbing incident
01 Dec 2006 - 10:44:31
Barnsley's on-loan midfielder Ronnie Wallwork has been stabbed several times during an incident in a Manchester bar.
The 29-year-old, who joined the Tykes last week from Championship rivals West Bromwich Albion, was rushed to hospital in the city on Thursday night with stab wounds to his stomach, back and hands.
Police were immediately called to the incident which they do not regard as being random.
Wallwork, who started his career at Manchester United, is in a stable condition and his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
This season the utility man made nine appearances for the Baggies before losing his place in the first team following the arrival of new manager Tony Mowbray at The Hawthorns.
He has made two appearances for Barnsley. but was suspended for the weekend trip to Leeds United.
"Barnsley Football Club can confirm that Ronnie Wallwork has been involved in an incident in Manchester last night (Thursday)," read a statement on the Tykes' official website.
"The club are deeply concerned about Ronnie and, although we do not know the full facts or circumstances surrounding the incident, we wish him a full and speedy recovery.
"Ronnie has been a model professional during his time at Barnsley Football Club and we will be liaising with West Bromwich Albion as to the best course of action."