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Post by gasandelectricity on Jul 28, 2022 17:30:49 GMT
www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/july/club-statement-nick-anderton/Bristol Rovers can confirm that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. As a result of this, Nick will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove this part of the bone. Nick has issued the following statement: "Unfortunately, this rare form of cancer which is affecting my femur means that I’ll be undergoing an operation in the coming weeks. "This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to both myself and my family; however, we are remaining positive and hopeful. "I want to thank everyone at Bristol Rovers, especially Club Doctor Ian Ferguson and Head of Medical Stuart Leake, the specialists at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and my family for their continued support. I want to wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season, starting this Saturday back at The Mem. Hopefully I can be swinging off another traffic light on Gloucester Road come May! 🚦 Nick 💙" CEO Tom Gorringe added: “Everyone at Bristol Rovers shares our sympathies for Nick at this difficult time and we will do everything possible to help support Nick and his family during his recovery. “I am sure everyone will want to show their support for Nick, which will help him immensely as he recovers. I would also ask that everyone shows respect for his and his family’s privacy during this time.”
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Post by axegas on Jul 28, 2022 17:35:24 GMT
Shocking news, wishing Nick all the very best battling cancer.
Put’s everything into perspective really, he’s one of my favourite players in the current squad of players too.
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Post by Gastafari on Jul 28, 2022 17:35:52 GMT
Such awful news
All the best Nick💙
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Post by madgas on Jul 28, 2022 17:38:53 GMT
Without being my favourite player you can sense how important he was to last seasons efforts. He put it in and I doubt there was a more more popular bloke among the playing staff.
Wishing you a good recovery Nick. Take your time. Be kind to yourself and huge respect for your efforts last season.
Catch you on the traffic lights.
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Post by dudelebowski on Jul 28, 2022 17:40:56 GMT
My cult hero last season, after that birthday weekend winner at Harrogate. He really grew into the season & turned in some brilliant performances in the second half.
Such Awful and sudden news, best wishes to the lad & hopefully a 100% recovery is incoming.
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Post by Topper Gas on Jul 28, 2022 17:41:52 GMT
That's a total shocker.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Nick
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Post by RD on Jul 28, 2022 17:42:50 GMT
Awful news.
Hopefully they've spotted it very quickly and there's no doubt he'll have the best treatment available to him, do fingers crossed he'll make a full recovery.
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Post by yattongas on Jul 28, 2022 17:44:25 GMT
Bloody hell 😮
All the best Nick and as Gasheads we’re all 100% behind you and wish you a full & speedy recovery.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Jul 28, 2022 17:45:46 GMT
Horrible news, c’mon Nick you will smash this!
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Post by pirate on Jul 28, 2022 17:48:05 GMT
Absolutely shocking news. Thoughts are with you Nick and wishing you all the very best for a full and speedy recovery.
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Post by worrelsterlingalbion on Jul 28, 2022 17:48:51 GMT
All the very best Nick The whole gashead family will be with you every step of the way 💙
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Post by Gas1977 on Jul 28, 2022 17:49:48 GMT
Very sad stuff indeed. Get well soon Nick, hopefully see you back at the mem soon!
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Post by meadgas on Jul 28, 2022 17:50:11 GMT
Wow, Best wishes for a full recovery Nick. Truly lost for words.
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Post by GasHeadBlues on Jul 28, 2022 17:50:48 GMT
So sorry to read this, a player I thought fairly decent.
Hope the operation goes well and you make a full recovery Nick.
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Post by bluebiro on Jul 28, 2022 17:54:48 GMT
A battering ram that epitomised the team last season. Stay strong big man
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Post by Charlton Hayes Gas on Jul 28, 2022 17:57:37 GMT
That’s terrible. I sincerely hope they’ve caught it early and he make a speedy recovery.
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Post by gasmania on Jul 28, 2022 17:59:18 GMT
Terribly sad news! 😔
All the best on your recovery Nick, everyone is behind you!
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Post by bidefordgas on Jul 28, 2022 18:01:17 GMT
Just finished listening to the RB interview with Joey. Shocking news about a very decent player. I wish him all the best with his ongoing treatment and hopefully look forward to seeing him back in the Quarters ASAP.
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Post by Gashead73 on Jul 28, 2022 18:01:52 GMT
Positive thoughts to him and his family..... And his Gas family too
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Post by stroudgas93 on Jul 28, 2022 18:01:58 GMT
Good luck Nick. Hopefully they’ve got this early, can be a real tough one for anyone but could especially harm an athletes ability to remain professional after treatment if caught late. These doctors are incredible though so fingers crossed for all involved. Good treatment, good family and good humour shall see him through this
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