John Hartson

John Hartson

Diagnosed with Brain and Testicular Cancer.

Well fingers crossed for the man. Hopefully hius fitness will help in a recovery.

not looking good, has spread to the lungs as well.

Cancer, the disease that know no boundaries. I hate it with a passion. When they discover a cure, will the drug companies hold victims to ransom of share it with everyone? I think probably the former.

I loved Big Johnny Hartson when he was at West Ham - he really seemed to be one of the lads who had made it as a footballer and played like that.  He is a sheep stealing, Israelie kicking, centre back smashing, premature hair losing legend.  I still remember him on the back page of the Sun advertising hair plugs, or something of the like.

He also did quite a bit of work for Sentanta Sports before they went to custard and was a very insightful and intelligent pundit. 

Come on big man.. pull threw

Great player, sad news alright.  Let's hope he manages to pull through and doesn't have too many lingering problems.

And then there's this initiative. Link Good to see to be honest.

Just been through what Big John's going through - which is why I haven't been posting for the past six months.  As a Swans and Arsenal fan, and with the big man coming from my family's neighbourhood, I feel a huge connection with the man, and followed his career closely. He used to go an watch the Swans whenever he wasn't playing and desperately wanted to end his career at his home town club. Sadly it wasn't to be since the Swans have progressed to the Championship. A much loved character who played his heart out for club and country, and I hope he can beat this terrible disease. If anyone can Big John can.

Good luck with your own recovery mate. I wish you a 100% recovery and some attendences at your favourite ROF.

Cheers LG. The worst is over and I fully intend to make the trip south when I get more mobile. My advice for anyone out there is go and get it checked, now. Not in three or six months. The worry is the worst of it. Getting it early saves your life. I just hope they got Big John's in time.

John Hartson has just been on Soccer AM (via the telephone) talking about Movember and raising money for cancer.  Seemed in great form.