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RACING broadcaster Derek Thompson was described as "brighter" on Tuesday, while he awaited the results of tests for viral meningitis at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge.
Thompson was rushed to the hospital by ambulance from his home in Ashley, Newmarket on Saturday evening when sufffering from an unbearable headache.
There, Thompson had an MRI scan, but a lumbar puncture to test for meningitis was delayed until Tuesday morning.
Wife Julie said: "He had a lumbar puncture but there are still no results. He has been sleeping alot but is looking a lot brighter today and is recovering slowly."
Thompson had been due in action at Wolverhampton on Monday but his illness meant that, excluding holidays, he had to have his first day off in 25 years.
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The best chap I think for adding entertainment to commentary on a raceday; great for new racegoers. Get well soon Thommo!!
The best chap I think for adding entertainment to commentary on a raceday; great for new racegoers. Get well soon Thommo!!
Spot on – get well Big Fella
To coin one of his own phrases, "let’s see what happens".
Hopefully this is little more than the most temporary of setbacks, and he’ll be back delighting the casual / newbie racegoer (and irking the purists) all in good time.
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Yes, delighted that the Big Fella is showing positive signs of recovery.
Surprised also to hear on ATR today that trainer Brendan Powell is recovering from a "mild" heart attack.Best wishes to them both ……….. and to Mick Fitz too.
Can just imagine it when the nurses come to change the beds in the morning.
"And Theyre Off, So here we go then….."
Get well soon Thommo.
Thompson was rushed to the hospital by ambulance from his home in Ashley, Newmarket on Saturday evening when sufffering from an unbearable headache.
It must have been caused by givin away that £20 note on the Morning Line….
Get well soon Big Fella
He gets a lot of stick but I like him more and more. He used to irritate me but now he just makes me smile cos life is too short to be that critical of a man who does what he does….Get well Thommo!!!!
He’s the right person for the job a lot of the time. I’m critical of him sometimes but I have a real soft spot for him.
Similar sentiments from me, as much as Thommo gets on my nerves sometimes I wish hm all the best for a speedy recovery and see him back on the racecourse and Channel 4.
I had a chat with him at Towcester one day. Lovely chap, an entertainer and I think he sends himself up as much as anything else. Get well soon Thommo.
What Irony?!-I acually know how he feels–
Same thing happened to me–Mine Twas MS
I am sure his is just over use of his self—1st day off in 25years-OMg–takes its toll—-
prayers & thoughts for a great fixture for our sport—And a better person-
His gig on Talk Sport would always get a smile outta me—Even If I heard it live–1AM New England time.
get well Sir.
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