EFL clubs send their best wishes and support to former goalkeeper turned coach Lewis Price who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
The 38-year-old joined Milton Keynes Dons as part of Liam Manning’s coaching staff a year ago, however will now step away from his role to undergo treatment.
On Saturday, Ethan Robson was seen celebrating his goal by running to the bench to celebrate with Price during the 1-1 draw with Accrington Stanley on Saturday.
#MKDons are sorry to have to confirm that Goalkeeper Coach Lewis Price is currently battling testicular cancer.
Lewis will soon undergo a course of treatment, which will keep him away from the Football Club for a period of time.
Get well soon, Pricey. We are all with you 🤍
— Milton Keynes Dons (@MKDonsFC) August 22, 2022
CLUB STATEMENT:
MK Dons can confirm Goalkeeper Coach Lewis Price is currently battling testicular cancer.
Lewis, 38, will soon undergo a course of treatment, which will keep him away from the Football Club for a period of time.
Head Coach Liam Manning, Sporting Director Liam Sweeting and Performance Director Simon Crampton have issued the following message: “The full support of everybody at the Football Club is with Lewis and his family and we will do everything we can to help them through this challenging time.
“Lewis will have all the time he needs to recover and work his way back to a stage of full health, and we, as a Club, will do everything we can to help with that.
“I know the MK Dons family will be right behind Lewis throughout his recovery but we ask that during this time, everyone respects his and his family’s privacy.”
Get well soon, Pricey. We are all with you!
PRICE’S CAREER:
Youth career
2001–2003 – Ipswich Town
Senior career
2003–2007 – Ipswich Town – 68 games
2004-2005 → Cambridge United (loan) – 6 games
2007–2010 – Derby County – 6 games
2008 → Milton Keynes Dons (loan) – 2 games
2009 → Luton Town (loan)
2009–2010 → Brentford (loan) – 13 games
2010–2015 – Crystal Palace – 6 games
2013-2014 → Mansfield Town (loan) – 5 games
2014–2015 → Crawley Town (loan) – 18 games
2015–2016 – Sheffield Wednesday – 5 games
2016–2020 – Rotherham United – 20 games
Total – 150 games
National team
2002–2003 – Wales U19 – 3 games
2004–2006 – Wales U21 – 10 games
2005–2012 – Wales – 11 games
As mentioned, EFL clubs and fans send best wishes to the former goalkeeper turned coach Lewis Price who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer…
@Coisrig: Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏🙏
@Stackj1994: Best wishes in your recovery Lewis!! #OnceAnOwl 🦉🦉🦉🦉🦉
@AJMK39: Minutes applause in the 29th minute to show support?
@BenNotley: All the best, get well soon Pricey! ❤️
@Felstedboy: Get well soon Lewis and I’m sure that goes for all #ITFC
@Calum_Jackson96: Get well soon Pricey
@SimonMi96193697: Best of luck with the journey ahead pricey, found memories of in goal with ipswich 🔵⚪️
@lisajspearman: We’re right behind You Lewis ! Look after yourself and find strength. Boys. Make sure you check yourselves!
@emmacafc1980: Thinking of you and your family Lewis, stay strong. Charlton fan
@DonsAction: Get well soon Pricey ❤️
@Jaymow1_18: hope all goes well Lewis. #itfc is with you too
@DarkShellcode: All the best Lewis you’ll be back 💪🏻
@TheCruncher76: Get well soon Lewis 💙 All #itfc fans are with you
@AdzjoMK: Awful news, sorry to hear this! Get well soon Pricey!
@CEJ4JLS_5SOS: Get well soon!! Sending all the strength in the world
@DPaggiossi: All the best of luck Lewis hope you have a full and speedy recovery. 💙🦉🤍
@thephilsblogbar: Best of luck to him for a Sheffield Wednesday fan
Everyone at Sheffield Wednesday sends our very best wishes to Lewis Price as he battles testicular cancer 💙 https://t.co/PlOI30Aouy pic.twitter.com/aI20YviuP2
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) August 22, 2022
Everyone at #DCFC is wishing you all the very best in your recovery, Lewis 🖤🤍
— Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 22, 2022
❤️| Still a hugely-popular figure at our football club.
Everyone here at Rotherham United send our love and best wishes to Pricey.
We’re with you, too. #rufc | #ForeverTogetherForeverProud https://t.co/RsF90ERbG5
— Rotherham United (@OfficialRUFC) August 22, 2022
🙏 Sending you all our support, Pricey! ❤🐝 https://t.co/O3nReBycLS pic.twitter.com/Fv9hO1VTku
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) August 22, 2022
We are sorry to hear this Lewis, our best wishes in your recovery ❤️
— Exeter City FC (@OfficialECFC) August 22, 2022
Stay strong, Lewis. Everyone at Oakwell wishes you all the best ❤️
— Barnsley FC (@BarnsleyFC) August 22, 2022
Everyone at Bristol Rovers wishes Lewis all the best in his recovery! 💙
— Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) August 22, 2022
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