A football player who was stabbed on a train in London on Saturday evening has started a fundraising campaign.
Jonathan Gjoshe, a player for Scunthorpe United, was slashed across the bicep, the club reported to the BBC, “sustained non-life-threatening injuries.”
No fixed abode resident Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with the incident.
According to Mr. Ellis, it was “absolutely horrendous.”
He thanked supporters of the appeal, both Scunthorpe Utd supporters and the wider football industry.
Mr. Ellis claimed the initial goal was $2,000, but it was raised as a result of the “amazing” response.
In just 24 hours, the appeal raised more than £3,000.
If Scunthorpe Utd fans know they can help out with a few dollars for something like this, he said, “there’s always that kind of reassuring solidarity with them.”
“Hopefully, we will get a little bit more,” he continued, “which will hopefully help Jonathan on his recovery.”
The 22-year-old defender, who also plays for Bottesford Town in North Lincolnshire under the dual-registration non-league rules, signed for Scunthorpe in September after pre-season training there.
The money raised from the fundraiser will be used to make any necessary adjustments for his recovery from injuries, including medical expenses, transportation expenses, and lost earnings.
The National League side stated earlier that: “Everyone at the club, from the board, management, and his team-mates, along with all staff behind the scenes, sends our heartfelt well wishes to Jonathan for a full recovery. This is also extended to all the victims on board the train. “
Andy Butler, the Iron manager, called it “an awful thing to happen.”
He said, “It really hits close to home,” he said.
The club will support him throughout his recovery, the club promises.
Source: BBC
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