Club Issue Thorn Statement

Last updated : 01 March 2012 By Covsupport News Service

Coventry City have issued a statement following manager Andy Thorn being taken to hospital today.

Thorn was taken to hospital but later released after being diagnosed with a virus.

The club statement is as follows: CCFC Chief Executive Tim Fisher said: "Andy has been released from hospital and is currently resting. We have been speaking to him, his family and his medical staff on a regular basis.

"The over-riding priority is his health and well being. Everyone at the club wishes him well and we ask that he can left in peace for the next few days.

"Steve Harrison will be in charge of team affairs at Leicester."