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ITV News
3 days ago
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Guard of honour for footballer who lost leg after being hit by car
Fans and team mates welcome Jordan Chiedozie onto the pitch for Bashley's benefit match against AFC Bournemouth. A footballer who lost a leg after being hit by a car on the M27 has been given a guard of honour by team mates at his former club. Jordan Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was left in a coma after he was struck by the vehicle as he tried to change a tyre in February. Richard Slee reports on Jordan Chiedozie's recovery and preparation for the benefit match. He'd been travelling home to Southampton after playing a match at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened. The 30-year-old lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg, along with a cracked pelvis. Throughout his recovery his dream was to be able to walk out onto the pitch again, which, despite a metal brace, he was able to do at the benefit match on Friday. He was given a standing ovation by fans and team mates as Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side. The visitors won 6-1 but posting on X, Bashley FC said the result was unimportant. "The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie" they said. Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. Extended interview: Jordan speaks to ITV Meridian's Rachel Hepworth about the crash, his recovery, and the support he's received. The self-employed striker also worked in the building industry, but has been unable to focus on anything other than his recovery, which involves daily sessions of physiotherapy. "I try not to think too much about the future," he told ITV Meridian before the match. "I just focus on what I can do now, today. "My whole life changed in February, but I don't think my outlook on life has changed much. "I still try to make the most of every situation. " When I'm going into hospital for physio I see lots of people in far worse situations than me. It's humbling. "I think my mindset as a footballer means I'm able to focus on the physio and physical recovery because I'm used to it. " In many ways I still think I'm lucky because I'm still here." Chiedozie is still keen to compete in sport and hopes to rekindle his passion for golf. He recently received his prosthetic leg and is learning to adapt to his new life. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May, extended until 1 August.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Tear-jerking moment footballer son of Spurs cult hero returns to the game - six months after losing a leg when he was hit on motorway hard shoulder while changing tyre
Former Bournemouth forward Jordan Chiedozie who lost a leg in a motorway crash received a guard of honour from his former club and teammates. The 30-year-old, who was on Bournemouth's books from 2007 to 2012 but never made his senior debut for the club, was left in a coma after the crash in February. Chiedozie, who played for Southern League club Bashley FC, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire. After suffering a flat tyre, Chiedozie and Bashley physio Reighan Taylor pulled over onto the motorway hard shoulder. As the player stepped out to assess the situation, he was struck by another vehicle and had to be rushed to hospital where he remained in a coma for two weeks. He suffered life-changing injuries, losing his right leg and suffering open fractures on his left leg, as well as cracking his pelvis. In aid of Chiedozie, Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side on Friday, with the youth side winning the game 6-1. Chiedozie, whose father is former Nigeria international and Tottenham Hotspur player John Chiedozie, played for the Bournemouth's academy side for seven years earlier in his career. Ahead of the game both sets of teams performed a guard of honour for Chiedozie who made his way onto the pitch. He said the 'one goal' he had set himself was to be able to walk back in to Bashley. 'I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg,' Chiedozie told the BBC. ''It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries.' On X (formerly Twitter) , Bashley FC's page said: 'The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie. 'A massive thank you to AFC Bournemouth Academy and both sets of supporters who made tonight very special.' Bashley FC manager, Jack Williamson posted: 'A day that meant so much. Inspirational doesn't even begin to describe Jordan Chiedozie. 'AFC Bournemouth Academy were immaculate as anticipated and just another step on our journey forward as a club this season.' Following his youth career at Bournemouth, Chiedozie went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. More than £34,000 has been raised by several football clubs through match day collections and online fundraisers to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building trade. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. She was later bailed until May 1, extended until August 1.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Guard of honour for footballer who lost leg in crash
A footballer who lost a leg after being hit by a car on a motorway hard shoulder was given a guard of honour by teammates and his former club. Jordan Chiedozie was seriously injured after stopping to change a tyre on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 February. Advertisement The 30-year-old, who played for Southern League club Bashley, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident happened. Bashley hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side for Chiedozie's benefit on Friday, with the youngsters winning 6-1. On X, Bashley FC's page said the result paled into insignificance as its supporters came out in force to show their support for him. "The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie," it said. Chiedozie played for the Cherries' academy side for seven years earlier in his career and was recently given a tour of the club's new performance centre by head coach Andoni Iraola. Advertisement He told the BBC on Friday that support from the football community "means everything" to him. Chiedozie lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg, along with a cracked pelvis. "I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg," he said. "It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries." Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, he went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Totton. After Chiedozie was injured, many football clubs organised match day collections, along with an online fundraiser. Advertisement More than £34,000 has been raised to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building industry. A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May, extended until 1 August. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
4 days ago
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Guard of honour for footballer Jordan Chiedozie who lost leg in crash
A footballer who lost a leg after being hit by a car on a motorway hard shoulder was given a guard of honour by teammates and his former Chiedozie was seriously injured after stopping to change a tyre on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 30-year-old, who played for Southern League club Bashley, was on the way home from an away game at Tavistock in Devon when the accident hosted AFC Bournemouth's development side for Chiedozie's benefit on Friday, with the youngsters winning 6-1. On X, Bashley FC's page said the result paled into insignificance as its supporters came out in force to show their support for him."The football came second today, it was all about showing support and love to the inspirational Jordan Chiedozie," it said. Chiedozie played for the Cherries' academy side for seven years earlier in his career and was recently given a tour of the club's new performance centre by head coach Andoni told the BBC on Friday that support from the football community "means everything" to lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg, along with a cracked pelvis."I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg," he said."It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here but you have still gone through serious injuries." Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, he went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC Chiedozie was injured, many football clubs organised match day collections, along with an online than £34,000 has been raised to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building industry.A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May, extended until 1 August. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
5 days ago
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Bashley footballer Jordan Chiedozie on 'long journey' to recovery
A footballer whose career was ended when he lost a leg after being hit by a car on a motorway hard shoulder has said he still on a "long journey" to Chiedozie was seriously injured after stopping to change a tyre on the M27 near Ower, Hampshire, on 1 February. In his first interview since the crash, the 30-year-old, who played for Southern League club Bashley, told the BBC the support he received from across the football community "means everything"."It takes time, but I'm getting there in terms of recovery - I'm getting better," he said. Chiedozie was returning home with the club's physio Reighan Taylor following Bashley's match against Tavistock in had pulled on to the hard shoulder after a tyre blew lost his right leg and suffered open fractures on his left leg as well as a cracked pelvis."I've still got a long journey, learning a whole new lifestyle with the prosthetic leg," he said the recent death of Liverpool striker Diogo Jota in a car crash in Spain had "put things into perspective"."It's hard to process - you are happy and blessed to be here, but you have still gone through serious injuries."He admitted finding the process of learning to walk again "frustrating"."It's strange - you don't think you'd have to learn stuff again - it's not easy but its something I have to do," he said."I can't dwell on it. I don't know if its mental strength, but you just have to get on with it." He said it "isn't easy" seeing teams gear up for the start of pre-season, knowing his own football career was he said he wanted to return another sporting passion, golf, which he had played when he was younger."I haven't put too much thought into the future," he said."I want to play whatever sports I can - obviously golf is a sport I know I can go to and try and get back to a high level, now football is out of the equation." Having started his career at AFC Bournemouth, he went on to play for clubs including Cambridge United, Margate, Poole Town and AFC the crash, many football clubs organised matchday collections along with a online fundraiser, which has raised more than £34,000 to help the self-employed striker, who also worked in the building industry."It means everything' - you can't it put into words - all I can do its say 'thank you', it is appreciated for sure," he the events being held to support his recovery is a benefit match between Bashley and Bournemouth said the "one goal" he had set himself was to be able to walk back in to Bashley."It could be emotional," he said.A 44-year-old woman, from Wraysbury in Berkshire, was arrested on suspicion of drink driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving and was later bailed until 1 May, extended until 1 August. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X, or Instagram.
