Steve Cotterill re-admitted to hospital suffering from Covid-pneumonia
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill has returned to hospital (Zac Goodwin/PA)
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill has been re-admitted to hospital suffering from Covid-pneumonia.
The 56-year-old returned home from hospital on February 16 having received extensive treatment for Covid-19 during a 33-day stay.
Cotterill, who was appointed by the Shrews in November, initially tested positive for coronavirus on January 1 and spent time in Bristol Royal Infirmary’s intensive care unit after his illness progressed.
Shrewsbury Town Football Club is disappointed to report Steve Cotterill has been re-admitted to hospital as he is suffering from Covid-pneumonia. #Salop
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A statement from the Sky Bet League One club read: Shrewsbury Town Football Club is disappointed to report Steve Cotterill has been re-admitted to the hospital. Following extensive treatment for Covid-19, Steve returned home from the hospital on February 16th. However, Town s manager has returned to the hospital over the weekend as he is suffering from Covid-pneumonia. The club wishes Steve all the best in his recovery.
Cotterill was again admitted to hospital less than two weeks after leaving intensive care
Shrews assistant boss Aaron Wilbraham will continue to take charge of the League One outfit
Shrews assistant manager Aaron Wilbraham has taken charge of recent games, including the three played after Cotterill was discharged.
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Following some impressive signings, Shrewsbury have established themselves this season. After a sluggish start, Cotterillâs team have claimed some reasonable scalps at this level to steer themselves six points clear of the drop zone â having played just 24 games â at a time many would seldom have expected them to.
Among their squad â you may remember from the reverse fixture on Wearside just two-and-a-half weeks ago â are ex-Black Cat Donald Love, along with Leon Clarke, Ro-Shaun Williams and new recruit Curtis Main.
We continue to wish the hostsâ manager Steve Cotterill all the very best as he continues to recover from Covid-19 in hospital, with assistant Wilbraham taking the side from the dugout.
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