Geoff Thomas...

[Trigger]

Former England international Geoff Thomas has been diagnosed with leukaemia.

The much-travelled midfielder, who enjoyed his best years at Crystal Palace and Wolves in the 1990s and won nine England caps under Graham Taylor.

Thomas told the Wolverhampton Express & Star: "I have been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and have been receiving treatment over the last three weeks which has improved my blood count.

"All of this has been a huge shock to me and my family. That is why everyone's support is so special."

 

[tedebear]

ahhhh crap - thats horrible, dreadful disease.... no one deserves things like that..

 

[Marshy]

get well soon geoff.

 

[Trigger]

get well soon geoff.

Forgot to add that on my opening post...

Get well soon GT!

 

[CHAPPERS]

Just lost a cousin to this.

I hope he overcomes it.

 

[JJ McClure]

One of the true England greats along with Carlton Palmer and Andy Sinton.

Seriously though get well Geoff.

 

[Raphael Meade]

get well soon geoff, very nasty thing...

 

[Beach Hut]

One of the true England greats along with Carlton Palmer and Andy Sinton.

Seriously though get well Geoff.

You forgot Tony Daly

Get well soon Geoff, speedy recovery

 

[midlandseagull]

Suspect he has CLL which has just claimed a mate of mine after five years. Long haul but the good news is that they reckon a cure is not far away.

A lot of people have knocked Thomas but he was an honest professional who gave his all. Can't ask more!!

 

[Yorkie]

It does say Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia which is the worst variety to fight.

My ex father in law and Aunty both died with it. The treatments are improving all the time so I hope he makes it.

All the best Geoff

 

[brighton rock]

get well soon

 

[Italiaseagull]

Get well soon Geoff!

 

[El Presidente]

Terrible disease, hope he comes through.

 

[brighton rock]

Geoff battles leukaemia

FORMER England and Crystal Palace star Geoff Thomas is suffering from leukaemia.

Thomas, 38, retired from football a year ago and started a men’s designer clothes business after finishing his career at Crewe.

In a message to Palace fans yesterday he said: “Thank you all for your wonderful messages of support. They mean a great deal to me.

“I have been diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia and have been receiving treatment over the last three weeks, which has improved my blood count. All of this has been a huge shock to me and my family. That is why your support is so special.”

PFA boss Gordon Taylor said the players’ union had been informed.

He said: “Geoff has been in touch with us and we shall do whatever we can to help him.

“It is shocking news but we always take care of our members — even when they have retired.”

A Crewe spokesman said: “We were not aware of this until today and were very sad when we were informed about Geoff’s illness.

“He had two spells at our club and was always a very popular figure about the place.”

Thomas made his name at Rochdale and Crewe, before becoming a big favourite with Palace.

He won nine England caps, was never on the losing side and captained Palace in the 1990 FA Cup final against Manchester United.