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Bradford’s Adam Chicksen taken to hospital for ‘precautionary tests’ after sickening clash of heads 15 minutes into debut and is stretchered off and given oxygen

The Bantams' League One opener against Blackpool was held up for eight minutes after the horror collision

BRADFORD CITY defender Adam Chicksen was taken to hospital after he was involved in a sickening clash of heads on his debut that saw him stretchered off while receiving oxygen.

A Bradford spokesman told SunSport: "Adam has regained consciousness and has gone to hospital for precautionary scans."

Adam Chicksen was left knocked out on the floor just 15 minutes into his Bradford debut today
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Adam Chicksen was left knocked out on the floor just 15 minutes into his Bradford debut todayCredit: Rex Features
The referee signals for treatment to come onto the pitch immediately following the accidental clash of heads
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The referee signals for treatment to come onto the pitch immediately following the accidental clash of headsCredit: Rex Features

With his debut just 15 minutes old in the League One opener against Blackpool at Valley Parade, Chicksen clashed with opponent Max Turton and crumpled to the floor.

Blackpool's players were quick to act, immediately moving the full-back into the recovery position.

St John's Ambulance staff then rushed on to the field to attend the stricken former Charlton player as he lay motionless on the floor.

The game was held up for eight minutes as Chicksen was treated. He left the field on a stretcher where he was being administered oxygen.

He was taken to an ambulance that had parked up by the away stand, and was taken straight to Bradford Royal Infirmary.

Chicksen only joined Bradford this summer following his release by League One rivals Charlton.

The Blackpool players then soon realise the seriousness of the incident at hand, and place Adam Chicksen into the recovery position
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The Blackpool players then soon realise the seriousness of the incident at hand, and place Adam Chicksen into the recovery positionCredit: Rex Features
The game was held up for eight minutes as full-back Adam Chicksen received oxygen on the pitch
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The game was held up for eight minutes as full-back Adam Chicksen received oxygen on the pitchCredit: Rex Features

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It was his first start for the Yorkshire side, having joined the club as first-choice left-back following James Meredith's move to championship outfit Millwall.

Unsurprisingly the injury led to fans expressing their horror on social media.

Alan Biggs described the incident as "sickening", while David Seghetti said the footage "looked awful".

Keith Wildman praised two of the Blackpool players for "putting Chicksen in the recovery position straight away", while Jay White said there was "nothing bad on Turton" for the accidental clash.

Sarah Giangregorio described the clash of heads as horrific, and Ross Harwood also praised the quick-thinking actions of the Blackpool players.

Who Is Adam Chicksen?

Age - 25

Position - Left-back

Previous Clubs - MK Dons, Brighton, Charlton (Leyton Orient, Gillingham, Fleetwood, all loan)

Squad Number - 3

Did You Know? Chicksen is of English, Zimbabwean and Chinese descent

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