Former Bristol Rovers chairman Ron Craig is seriously ill
Former Bristol Rovers chairman Ron Craig is seriously ill in Frenchay Hospital after collapsing at his home.
It is not clear whether Mr Craig, who is in his late 70s, suffered a heart attack or a stroke but he needed to be revived by paramedics on Thursday evening and it is understood his heart stopped beating for around five minutes.
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Ron Craig
Mr Craig joined the Rovers board in the mid-1980s and was vice-chairman to Geoff Dunford for a number of years, taking over as chairman in April 2007 – a month before the side won promotion to League One at Wembley.
He stood down when Nick Higgs took over as chairman just over a year ago, but remains on the Pirates' board.
5 Comments
by Mick, West Midlands
Sunday, February 22 2009, 4:21PM
“Thoughts with you Ron.”
by emersonskev, Emersons Green
Sunday, February 22 2009, 3:01PM
“From the redside I wish Ron all the best.”
by steve dunford, bristol
Sunday, February 22 2009, 10:21AM
“get well soon ron”
by Gerry Prewett, Perth, Western Australia
Sunday, February 22 2009, 5:38AM
“I am deeply distressed by this sad news and wish Ron all the best for a quick recovery. Whenever I have had a trip back to Bristol Ron and Geoff Dunford have always ensured that I've been well treated by the club.”
by Rich Horton, Sydney, Oz
Saturday, February 21 2009, 4:26PM
“I wish Ron all the best. He has been a great servant to Rovers for a great many years. Fingers crossed for a complete and speedy recovery.”