Visibly emotional Rob Edwards applauds Luton fans after Tom Lockyer collapses

Luton manager Rob Edwards was visibly emotional as he applauded his side's fans after defender Tom Lockyer suffered a medical emergency on the pitch.

Lockyer went down unchallenged in the second half of his side's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, with Edwards immediately running onto the pitch to lead his players away.

The Wales international then received medical attention on the pitch, with Sky Sports commentator Gary Taphouse subsequently reporting that, via Bournemouth's doctor, Lockyer was 'alert and responsive' after receiving treatment.

The game was postponed shortly after that update, with the Premier League confirming the decision in a statement.

They wrote: "The Premier League match between Bournemouth and Luton has been abandoned due to a player medical incident.

"Our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer and all players involved in today's match."

Following the decision to postpone the match, manager Edwards and his Luton players, along with the Bournemouth team, completed a lap of applause around the Vitality Stadium.

And Edwards was understandably emotional as he clapped the visiting faithful on the south coast.

Just watched this and started blubbing. I bloody love Tom Lockyer and Rob Edwards - get well soon captain 🧡 pic.twitter.com/qwLyDx4nL3

— Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) December 16, 2023

Luton are yet to provide an official statement on the defender, and wrote after news of the match's postponement: "All our thoughts are with Tom Lockyer at this time."

Before the postponement, the game was level at 1-1 at the Vitality Stadium.

Elijah Adebayo scored his fourth goal in four Premier League games in the third minute to put the Hatters ahead, before Dominic Solanke equalised for Bournemouth after half time.

Lockyer signed for Luton in the summer of 2020, and was a key player as they gained promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs last season.

The 29-year-old has made 15 Premier League appearances this season, and scored the opening goal in Luton's 2-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park in September - the club's first top division victory for 31 years.

More to follow.