Muamba weeps during emotional return at the Reebok to thank Bolton and Spurs fans for support following his cardiac arrest

Overcome: Muamba's fiancee, Shauna, also wept in the stands at the Reebok Stadium

Incredible recovery: The Bolton midfielder's heart stopped for 78 minutes after his cardiac arrest

'I’m very excited and happy that I came today because I really wanted to come to support the boys. I wish I was playing.'

It was left to Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to sum up the feeling among both teams.

'It’s fantastic to see him,' said Redknapp. 'Last time I saw him was when he was being wheeled down the tunnel and I’d be a liar if I said I thought I’d ever see him again because it was absolutely desperate.

Nobody gave him a chance.

'I think the medical staff thought that night it was a bit beyond retrieval. To see him here tonight with a smile on his  face is brilliant.'

Bolton manager Owen Coyle said Muamba's return had been uplifting.

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