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# Former Ipswich Town star Milton 'stable' after health scare at match
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/former-ipswich-town-star-milton-stable-after-health-scare-at-match/
- Published: 2024-12-09T10:23:40.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:28:11.000Z
- Description: Former Ipswich Town midfielder Simon Milton is in stable condition after falling ill during Sunday's Premier League match against AFC Bournemouth at Portman Road.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, #article, Ipswich Town Football Club, #Import 2026-03-16 14:45

**Why it matters:** Milton, 61, who serves as a club ambassador, has been a prominent figure at Ipswich Town for over three decades, both as a player and staff member.

**The big picture:** The incident occurred in the directors' box during the second half of Ipswich's 2-1 defeat to AFC Bournemouth.

![Simon Milton talking at Portman Road in April, 2024](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1733739753-simon-milton-itfc-1.jpg)

Simon Milton talking at Portman Road in April, 2024 (Alamy)

**A quick response:**

- First responders at Portman Road attended to Milton promptly
- The club confirmed he is now "stable and communicating"
- He will return home to rest

**Background:** Milton played for Ipswich as a midfielder from 1987 to 1998, helping them secure promotion back to the top flight in 1991-92 under manager John Lyall – the year before it became the Premier League.

**What they're saying** The club released a statement saying: "Simon is now stable and communicating. He is in good spirits and will head home to rest."

They added: "He would like to thank the first responders at Portman Road and those that have passed on their best wishes."

**The bottom line:** The club has requested privacy for Milton and his family during his recovery.

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