Fabrice Muamba thanks fans on return

 
Fabrice Muamba waved to supporters as he returned to the Reebok Stadium for the first time since his cardiac arrest.

Muamba, 24, entered the field to a standing ovation as he was introduced ahead of Wanderers' Premier League game against Tottenham.

The Bolton midfielder has made a remarkable recovery since collapsing during the FA Cup tie between the same two teams at White Hart Lane on March 17.

Fabrice Muamba heads home from hospital with a smile on his face

Recovery: Fabrice Muamba has been discharged from the London Chest Hospital

Fabrice Muamba has paid tribute to the doctors who saved his life after being discharged from hospital on Monday afternoon.

The Bolton midfielder has been recovering since suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Bolton's match with Tottenham at White Hart Lane on March 17.

Muamba said: 'I am naturally very pleased to be discharged from hospital and would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to every single member of staff at The London Chest Hospital who have played a part in my care.

First picture of Muamba since heart failure

Image of smiling ace posted on Twitter

'Thanks for support' ... Fabrice Muamba smiles as he sits up in hospital

 

THIS is the first picture of a smiling Fabrice Muamba since his heart failure — posted on Twitter by his fiancée.

The star, who collapsed on the pitch 13 days ago during an FA Cup tie with Tottenham, is pictured sitting up in hospital.
Partner Shauna Magunda, 27, said: "Fab wanted me to post this pic for you all and to also say thank you for such overwhelming support."
The snap, put up on the couple's official pages, shows the extent of the Bolton star's remarkable recovery.