Fans around Man Utd and EPL champion Bosnich after hospitalized with heart scare

Fans have rallied around Australian football great Mark Bosnich who was rushed to hospital on Wednesday after complaining of chest pains to his co-workers.

Bosnich, 52, won the Premier League title with Manchester United in 2000 and is regarded as a football cult hero due to his colourful life on and off the pitch during his heyday.

After hanging up his gloves in 2009, the former Socceroo has become a staple figure on Australian television, providing his knowledge on all things football for many years.

Stan Sport's Max Rushden and Craig Foster explained the scary situation before the kick-off of the Champions League round of 16 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Sociedad on Thursday morning.

'We miss you buddy. I hope you're well and feeling OK,' Foster said.

'For those of you who don't know, he had chest pains, he's had a stent put in,' Rushden explained.

The pair said Bosnich became distressed while exercising at work on Wednesday.

'He was making a lot of noise....and he said 'I'm going to get it checked out',' Rushden said.

'He did, he's OK, he's back tomorrow but we are sending you our love Boz, it is very quiet without you.'

Foster said 'Bozza' immediately seeking help was the right thing to do.

'If you're not sure about anything, health wise, get checked,' Rushden added.

'Men are useless at talking about it and doing anything about it.

'The sooner you find anything is wrong, the better it is. That is our message and that is Mark's message too.'

Bosnich posted a thumbs-up photo of himself to social media from hospital after undergoing a successful operation to have a stent put in.

Bosnich's update triggered an outpouring of get well soon messages, including from former boxing champion George Kambosos Jr.

'Speedy recovery