Joe Ford Statement: I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement shown by everyone

SPORTING CLUB THAMESMEAD manager Joe Ford says he is determined to get back to full fitness as soon as possible.

Ford was taken seriously ill on Friday 29 March and is now recovering at Kings College Hospital in London.


Joe Ford (right) has followed
in the footsteps of his father
Martin in football management.

Ford posted the following statement on his coaching firms website.

“It is going to be a long road of rehabilitation and physio.  However, I am determined to get back to full fitness as soon as possible.

“I thought that I would put up a message to thank the hundreds of people that have been in contact, sent messages, visited and sent get well cards. 

“I have been overwhelmed by the support and encouragement shown by everyone.

“Please feel free to visit me.  I will see you all soon!”

Kevin Watson, the manager of Cray Valley, visited Ford on 28 April and handed over his Southern Counties East Football League Premier Division championship winning medal.