The one club man (Blackpool) and former England captain is reported to be winning a battle against throat cancer. Good luck Jimmy and thanks for your time at the reins of Leeds United in the mid/late 70's as manager.
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Jimmy Armfield
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Posts: 18385 (Fri, 11-May-07 18:05:07) Moperator |
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Posts: 4734 (Fri, 11-May-07 18:14:52) Super Turnip |
All good wishes go to Jimmy Armfield. Not only was he a very good player, he was a splendid sportsman. In later years he made a great success of broadcasting on the game. Always concise. Never histionic. Good luck Jimmy.
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Posts: 7837 (Fri, 18-May-07 17:32:24) |
When I read that he couldn't attend Alan Balls Funeral due to illness I had a feeling that it must be serious. My sincere best wishes for a speedy recovery "Gentleman Jim".
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Posts: 7837 (Wed, 23-May-07 11:54:51) |
According to a report in last nights Gazette Jimmy is responding well to chemotheraphy and he has not ruled out the possibility of a trip to Wembley for Pools play-off final. He still has a sense of humour and joked about his hair loss due to the side affects of the treatment. "I never did have much hair, now I don't have any". He is due to have radiotherapy in Preston this week.
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Posts: 18385 (Wed, 23-May-07 11:56:22) Moperator |
Thanks for that Brian.
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Posts: 155 (Wed, 3-Oct-07 14:42:20) |
He was on Radio 5 a couple of weeks ago.The treatment has been a success so far and he is much recovered thanks to the Hospital and the care of his wife.He was very grateful and,he said,amazed at all the good wishes he received.
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Posts: 155 (Sat, 27-Oct-07 10:45:34) |
Further good news,he will be back at work this weekend commentating on the Bolton match.The man and his views are stll very much respected within the sport.
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Posts: 7837 (Sat, 27-Oct-07 15:53:11) |
Thats great news LW, thanks.
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