Former Newcastle goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek in hospital after cardiac arrest

Former Newcastle goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.

The 47-year-old, who made 150 appearances for the Magpies between 1991 and 1998, collapsed while out jogging in the north east on Sunday night.

His agent Steve Wraith wrote on Twitter: “I can confirm that Pavel has suffered a cardiac arrest whilst running and is in critical condition in hospital.

Hi i can confirm that pavel has suffered cardiac arrest whilst running and is in critical condition in hospital. #nufc

— Steve Wraith (@stevewraith) December 21, 2015

“Pavel was running last night and his heart stopped he was like that for 20 minutes then rushed to hospital he is an induced coma until wed.

i'll update on @PavelSrnicekUK condition as soon as i know all the details. Speculative tweets aren't accurate. Keep you posted #nufc

— Steve Wraith (@stevewraith) December 21, 2015

“Then they will see if his heart is stronger and if so bring him out of the coma.....no one knows if his brain has been to starved of oxygen”.

then they will see if his heart is stronger and if so bring him out of the coma.....no one knows if his brain has been to starved of oxygen

— Steve Wraith (@stevewraith) December 21, 2015

The Czech Republic international also had stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Portsmouth and West Ham before making a brief return to Newcastle in 2006.

He is in the north east to promote his autobiography, “Pavel is a Geordie”.

Newcastle were quick to offer a message of support, tweeting: “Our best wishes go to @PavelSrnicekUK, who has been taken to hospital today. Get well soon, Pav. #NUFC”.

Our best wishes go to @PavelSrnicekUK, who has been taken to hospital today. Get well soon, Pav. #NUFC pic.twitter.com/g7SgNOX35U

— Newcastle United (@NUFC) December 21, 2015