Non-league footballer rushed to hospital with heart condition as his club release health update after fan concern

SportFootball A N0N-LEAGUE star has been forced onto the sidelines after suffering from a heart condition. Darlington defender Scott Barrow was substituted during a 4-2 defeat to Harborough Town last month. Scott Barrow was hospitalised with a heart condition Credit: Getty The defender was forced off during Darlington’s loss to Harborough Town last month Credit: Alamy And the former Swansea City youngster, 37, was rushed to hospital to undergo checks. National League North side Darlington have now released an update on Barrow’s health after fans pleaded for positive news. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! The Quakers have revealed the left-back’s condition is set to be reviewed by a cardiologist. A club statement read: “The club realises that there has been some concern about the condition of defender Scott Barrow, who left the field near the end of the away game at Harborough on August 22. “We can inform everybody, with Scott’s permission, that he is suffering from a heart condition which needs further analysis from a cardiologist in the coming weeks. “He spent several days in hospital following an ECG after the Harborough away game, and is now resting at home. “Everyone at the club would like to wish Scott a speedy recovery and that he is in our thoughts.” Barrow came through the ranks at boyhood club Swansea before being released without making a first-team appearance. Most read in Sport Barrow is resting at home Credit: Alamy The Welshman has gone on to feature for the likes of Tamworth, Macclesfield, Newport County, Gateshead and York City. Barrow then played a key role in Darlington staving off relegation from the National League North when he joined on loan in 2024. And the move became permanent after his contract with York expired at the end of the season. But, in a huge blow for Darlington, Barrow is set for a spell out of action as he continues his recovery. The Quakers are preparing to face King’s Lynn Town in a National League North clash on Saturday. Darlington are only one point clear of the drop zone after winning two of their six clashes so far this term. Comment now