Timeline: how the Fabrice Muamba story unfolded SATURDAY Muamba collapses after 41 minutes of Bolton's FA Cup tie at Spurs after a cardiac arrest. Medics and a consultant cardiologist who was in the crowd use CPR and defibrillation. Muamba is taken to the London Chest Hospital. He is 'critically ill'. SUNDAY Condition remains critical. His fiancée asks the world to pray for him. Ex-team-mate Gary Cahill unveils a 'Pray 4 Muamba' shirt. Bolton's match at Villa Park scheduled for Tuesday is postponed. Owen Coyle and chairman Phil Gartside remain at player's bedside. MONDAY Although still in intensive care, doctors express 'cautious optimism'. He goes from 'critical' to 'serious' after coming out of medically-induced coma, as medical aids switched off. He talks in French and English and moves his arms and legs. TUESDAY Remains in intensive care, but with no mechanical and medicinal aids, he continues to improve. Coyle has a conversation with him, and backs him to make a 'full recovery' although he still has 'a long way to go'. Players continue to visit. WEDNESDAY Details emerge of 'miracle' escape. He went to hospital 48 minutes after collapsing and spent 78 without his own heartbeat. He had 15 shocks from defibrillator. In effect, he was 'dead' says team doctor. He tells doctor his name and says he 'tries' to be a good footballer. THURSDAY Saturday's match against Blackburn is to go ahead, but Coyle says it will be impossible not to think of Muamba. Players told they can sit out game if they are too upset. Coyle says he is 'astonished' by Muamba's recovery. Cause of cardiac arrest is still unknown.