Idol's hospital visit stuns bo

A TEENAGER who spent almost two weeks in a coma after falling from a roof has spoken to one of his footballing idols in hospital.

Thomas Buckett amazed doctors and his family when he emerged from the coma while in intensive care at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.

The 16-year-old suffered 10 skull fractures when he fell through the roof of Clayton Hall Business and Language College on May 30.

Thomas, who is a passionate Stoke City fan, had already received a visit from Andy Wilkinson while he was in the coma.

And yesterday he met defender Ryan Shawcross.

The player said he had been anxious to see Thomas after hearing about his accident and had requested a visit.

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Ryan said: "I wanted to go along in the hope that it would give him a further lift.

"It's obvious that he is making remarkable recovery.

"The fact that he was able to sit up in his bed and was able to communicate with me was very encouraging and I've told him that I want to see further improvement when I go back there in a couple of weeks."

Ryan also presented the teenager with a signed life-size cut-out of fellow defender Abdoulaye Faye, as well as his own shirt from the last match of the season.

Sharon Fieldhouse, a close friend of Tom's family, was at his bedside when the Stoke City star arrived to stun the boy.

The 43-year-old, who also lives in Clayton, said she was amazed by Tom's reaction.

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She told the Sentinel: "It really gave Tom a lift.

"Just two days ago he could only manage a thumbs-up sign, but when he saw Ryan he sat right up in bed and shook his hand and was really trying to talk to him.

"He said that he thought Ryan was awesome, and asked him why he wasn't playing for England, so he could clearly remember things from before the accident.

"It was such a special moment for Tom's family and friends.

"He was only given a four per cent chance of being able to speak again, so to hear him talking to Ryan was absolutely amazing.

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"The doctors say he has made four weeks' worth of progress in just eight days."

She added: "We would love Ryan to come back every day to help Tom improve, but hopefully when he returns in a couple of weeks he will be able to have a proper conversation with him."

Readers offer their support on website Yesterday, The Sentinel reported how Thomas was showing some signs of recovery. Readers left their messages on The Sentinel's website: I hope Tom pulls through without suffering permanent damage. He looks to be a decent lad who any parent would be happy to have their child associate with. Good luck Tom and thumbs up.

Cliff, Gy Nice to know, good lad, all the best.

Warren, Meir Only wondering this morning how he was getting on, after seeing the report of the fundraising event in The Sentinel for another North Staffs lad who fell through a roof in similar circumstances a couple of years ago but tragically and sadly didn't make it and died.

Get back on your feet soon Tom.

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