Nottingham Forest defender Steve Cook has thanked paramedics after his dad suffered a cardiac arrest shortly before Tuesday evening's crucial game against Bournemouth.
The Cherries defeated promotion rivals Forest 1-0 at the Vitality to secure their place in the Premier League. Bournemouth have now ended their two-year wait for a return to the big time, while two-time European champions Forest will compete in the play-offs.
Cook, who started the game for Forest, praised paramedics for saving his dad's life. The 31-year-old left Bournemouth for Forest earlier this season but is regarded as a legend at the Vitality, making 388 appearances in all competitions during a 10-year spell.
