Ardiles in car accident in Falklands

Ex-Tottenham midfielder Ossie Ardiles has had more than 20 stitches in his head after being involved in a car accident in the Falkland Islands.

Ardiles, 61, was believed to have been driving, with fellow ex-Argentina midfielder Ricky Villa a passenger.

"My understanding is he is fine," said his eldest son, Pablo, speaking from his home in England.

"He has 20 odd stitches in his head and my understanding is he has been hospitalised overnight. But he's fine."

Ardiles and Villa are in the Falkland Islands to film a television documentary, which is being directed by Freddie Ardiles, the youngest of the former footballer's two sons.
Four passengers have been released from hospital after treatment for minor injuries. Three others have been detained.

"Ricky Villa and my brother were out there but they are OK and are back in the hotel," added Pablo.

"I don't know the exact details, but I understand my dad was driving and that he lost control somehow. I've heard reports he swerved to avoid a sheep but I can't confirm that.

"The main thing is he is fine, they are all OK."

Local emergency services and the British military reportedly attended the scene of the accident with those involved flown to King Edward Memorial hospital in Stanley.

There has been no official statement about the extent of injuries received or confirmation of who has been kept in hospital.

Ardiles moved to Tottenham in 1978 from Argentine club Huracan just a few months after winning the World Cup with his country.

He spent 10 years at White Hart Lane, apart from a brief spell on loan at Paris St-Germain, and won both the FA Cup and Uefa Cup during his time with the London club.
The diminutive midfielder went on to have spells with Blackburn, QPR and Swindon Town.

He took over as manager of the Robins in 1989 before periods in charge of Newcastle, West Brom and Spurs.
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