{"id":216567,"date":"2023-11-15T20:41:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T20:41:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/?p=216567"},"modified":"2023-11-15T20:41:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T20:41:04","slug":"pat-jennings-seen-for-first-time-since-worrying-collapse-at-spurs-as-crowds-gather-for-statue-unveiling-of-arsenal-icon-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestwnews.com\/sport\/pat-jennings-seen-for-first-time-since-worrying-collapse-at-spurs-as-crowds-gather-for-statue-unveiling-of-arsenal-icon-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Pat Jennings seen for first time since worrying collapse at Spurs as crowds gather for statue unveiling of Arsenal icon | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PAT JENNINGS was spotted for the first time since his worrying collapse ahead of Tottenham&#x27;s Premier League clash with Chelsea.<\/p>\n<p>The Arsenal hero appeared to be in good health as he joined crowds of fans for the unveiling of his statue in Newry, Northern Ireland. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/0b3e9b64-70b4-4024-bdee-c72a9c8cd142.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/legend-pat-jennings-unveils-statue-858123105.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/928a47d2-e0ba-4e24-b816-b9945855a222.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/4001bf90-a9a6-42a4-88a5-3f4f678ed1fd.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Jennings, who played for both Tottenham and Arsenal, was taken to hospital on Monday night. <\/p>\n<p>But after undergoing precautionary tests he was given the all clear and was discharged shortly after midnight. <\/p>\n<p>And now, the former Northern Ireland international was back in his home town to see his statue shared with the public. <\/p>\n<p>The statue was unveiled in Newry city centre and it depicted the goalkeeping legend throwing the ball out of his box.<\/p>\n<h2>READ MORE IN FOOTBALL<\/h2>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24530597.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24530597.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/crop-24530597.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SUCK IT UP <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I nearly won Ballon d&#x27;Or but was a huge flop in Prem &#8211; I retired to sell vacuums<\/h3>\n<p><source media=\"(-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-HOTEL-SASA-1.jpg\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-HOTEL-SASA-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/RB-COMP-HOTEL-SASA-1.jpg\"><\/picture><span>FULL MONTE <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>I&#x27;m an ex Prem star &amp; now own a five-star hotel with a Mediterranean ocean view<\/h3>\n<p>The 78-year-old spoke to the Newry Reporter before the unveiling about his health and his excitement at the statue being shown to the gathering crowds. <\/p>\n<p>On his health scare, Jennings said: \u201cI\u2019m not feeling too bad.<\/p>\n<p>&quot;I\u2019m looking forward to [the statue unveiling] and hopefully I can get through it OK.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the honour of his own statue, Jennings continued: \u201cIt\u2019s one of my massive [career highlights].<\/p>\n<h2>Most read in Football<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/NINTCHDBPICT000857987443.jpg\"><\/picture><span>TOO ERL-Y <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Fans hear what Erling Haaland has to say when asked for shirt at HALF-TIME<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/al-shabab-v-al-ittihad-857006461.jpg\"><\/picture><span>SPIRIT CRUSHING <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Nuno Espirito Santo SACKED by Saudi side despite signing Benzema and Kante<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/LB-comp-DORTMUND-FANS-copy.jpg\"><\/picture><span>DOUBLE FAULT <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Dortmund vs Newcastle halted as fans throw tennis balls &#038; gold bars onto pitch<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/DF-SPORT-PREVIEW-WOODS.jpg\"><\/picture><span>LAUR GORGEOUS <\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Woods stuns fans in leather outfit as they tell TNT&#8217;s rival to snap her up<\/h3>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&quot;I\u2019ve seen other people get statues and I never thought it would happen to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Also in attendance was Tottenham legend Ledley King.<\/p>\n<p>Jennings had a superb career making 119 appearances for his country between the sticks. <\/p>\n<p>He is best known for his time in North London playing over 450 times for Tottenham before moving to bitter rivals Arsenal. <\/p>\n<p>The Newry Town youth product made 237 appearances for the Gunners before retiring in 1986.<\/p>\n<p>He finished his career as a two-time FA Cup winner as well as winning two League Cups, one Uefa Cup and a Charity Shield.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/tottenham-hotspur-goalkeeper-pat-jennings-857879817.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/arsenal-goalkeeper-pat-jennings-arsenal-857879950.jpg\"><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesun.co.uk\/sport\/24670094\/pat-jennings-statue-collapse-tottenham-arsenal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PAT JENNINGS was spotted for the first time since his worrying collapse ahead of Tottenham&#x27;s Premier League clash with Chelsea. 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