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Pavel Srnicek: Former Czech Republic goalkeeper in 'critical condition'
Published 1554 GMT (2354 HKT) December 21, 2015
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Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek is in a critical condition in hospital following a cardiac arrest, his agent confirmed on Monday. Gary M. Prior/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Srnicek enjoyed two spells at the English Premier League side Newcastle: the first from 1991-98 and the second between 2006-7. In total, he made over 150 appearances for the club. Alex Livesey/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Srnicek, now 47, also had stints at West Ham United, Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth after starting his career in his homeland with Banik Ostrava. Jo Caird/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
The goalkeeper made a total of 49 appearances for his country between 1994 and 2001. He also played club football in Italy, for Brescia, and in Portugal, for Beira-Mar. Michael Cooper/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
Srnicek played all three games for his country at the Euro 2000 championship, retiring a year later after they failed to qualify for the 2002 World Cup. Graham Chadwick/Getty Images Europe/Getty Images
