Heart attack manager returns home

Jim Harvey underwent a series of tests and treatment in hospital

A non-league football manager who suffered a heart attack minutes before the start of a match has left hospital.

Jim Harvey, 47, spent nearly a month in hospital after being taken ill before Morecambe FC's home game against Cambridge United on 12 November.

Mr Harvey was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary but was later transferred to the specialist cardiac unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

He underwent a series of tests and treatment, and is recovering at home.

A spokesman for the club said: "He's obviously tired but is in excellent spirits and is hopefully well on the way to a full recovery."

Mr Harvey is expected to remain away from his job for at least three months.

Former Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy is caretaker manager of Conference side Morecambe in his absence.