Tom Lockyer Cleared to Play, Returns to Bristol Rovers

Tom Lockyer has rejoined Bristol Rovers nearly two years after suffering a cardiac arrest in December 2023 during Luton Town’s Premier League match at Bournemouth and has been medically cleared to resume his playing career. The 30-year-old Wales international, who helped Luton win promotion in 2023, has made more than 400 club appearances and won 16 caps for Wales. He left Luton last month and had been training with Rovers before signing a short-term contract to return to the club where he began his career, though reports vary on the deal's length (described as until the end of the season, nine months, or one year). Lockyer said he is “so happy” to be back and wants to enjoy playing and “celebrate the little wins,” and manager Darrell Clarke said he is delighted and admires the player’s and his family’s resilience. Bristol Rovers are currently 16th in League Two and next travel to Crawley Town.