AN ALBION legend was “rushed to hospital” after being sent home following a bleed to his brain.

Peter O’Sullivan collapsed at the end of June and was on life support in the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Eastern Road, Brighton.

The 71-year-old, known by many as the “Welsh wizard”, made more than 400 appearances for the Albion between 1970 and 1981.

His wife, Kimberley, confirmed he was rushed to Worthing hospital last Thursday, July 7, just two days after returning home.

He came home again on Monday, July 11.

The Argus: Peter O'Sullivan played for 11 years for BrightonPeter O'Sullivan played for 11 years for Brighton

He initially collapsed at The Royal Sovereign pub in Shoreham with “no warning” and taken to hospital at the end of June.

She said: “He has been in for four days, rushed in by paramedics to Worthing emergency ward.

“We’re waiting for scan results on what dementia it is. You can get head injuries through head injuries as a sportsman, he has definitely got dementia.

"But in five weeks’ time we will know because of the occupational therapist testing his cognitive impairment so which type of dementia it is.

“I sit up all night, I don’t sleep”, added Kimberley.

“The long term future, I don’t think it’s good.”

Peter O’Sullivan started his career with Manchester United. The “Welsh wizard” delighted Albion fans as one of their most pivotal players through the third, second and first division when they were promoted in 1979.

He made three appearance for Wales, scoring one goal for his national team while an Albion player.

The Argus: Peter O'Sullivan collapsed at the end of JunePeter O'Sullivan collapsed at the end of June

He eventually went to Fulham, before moves to Charlton, Reading, and Aldershot in 1984.

He also had spells at various non-league clubs around Sussex at Crawley Town, Worthing, Wick, Shoreham, Peacehaven and Newhaven.

The Argus asked readers to submit messages and letters of support for “Sully” while he was in hospital.

More than 100 cards have been sent into The Argus, as well as emails of support for Peter O’Sullivan.

Family friend and journalist Spencer Vignes told The Argus last week: “Footballers from his era didn’t retire with millions in the bank, they were normal people who were on normal salaries.”

A GoFundMe page was also set up on Tuesday, July 12, which has raised more than £1,400 in two days.

For more information, visit GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peter-osullivan-help-required