Davenport thankful for support

17 September 2009 12:54
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Calum Davenport has offered 'heartfelt thanks' to well-wishers as he continues to recover in hospital.[LNB] The West Ham defender is currently under medical supervision after being stabbed at his family home on 22nd August.[LNB]The 26-year-old, whose career was believed to be on the line in the wake of the incident, continues to require treatment for his injuries but is 'feeling positive'.[LNB]Hammers officials have been monitoring his situation closely ever since the attack, while Davenport has also sought to thank those who have sent their support from afar.[LNB]"I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent messages of support to me and my family over the last few weeks," he told West Ham's official website.[LNB]"It has been a tough time and the support has been very much appreciated.[LNB]"At the moment I am still in hospital and have quite a long way to go on the road to recovery but I am feeling positive.[LNB]"Thanks to the club, my team-mates and fans, to the club doctors and the amazing staff at Bedford Hospital who have looked after me so well.[LNB]"I would also like to thank anyone who has ever donated blood, as you probably saved my life. I would like to encourage everyone to give blood."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports