Perryman recovering after surgery

Exeter director of football Steve Perryman is recovering in hospital after undergoing heart surgery.

The club reported the operation had been a success after Perryman, Tottenham's appearance record holder and capped once by England, was taken ill during the 2-2 npower League One draw with Sheffield United at St James Park.

Perryman was experiencing shortage of breath during the game.

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