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English football send best wishes to the much loved Ronnie Moore after cancer diagnosis

English football send their best wishes to the much loved former footballer and manager Ronnie Moore after his cancer diagnosis.

BBC Sheffield journalist Rob Staton announced the news on Wednesday afternoon (30 July) via his Twitter page. Hundreds of fans took to the replies to send their thoughts to the 72 year old and his family.

He tweeted: “I’ve been asked to pass this on, on behalf of Ronnie Moore, Rotherham United’s legendary former player and manager.

“Ronnie says he has been diagnosed with Myeloma, a type of blood cancer. It is treatable but not curable and will need to be managed. He will receive treatment for the next few months and will wait for a stem cell transplant in the near future.

“He says he is currently feeling well and walking regularly. He will carry on as normal and you will still see him at games. He continues to work in football and we’re hoping to have him commentating with us on BBC Sheffield for Rotherham games.”

Fellow presenter Adam Oxley tweeted: “Sending my best wishes to Millers legend Ronnie Moore after his Myeloma diagnosis. Very much hope to see him at a game or in a commentary box soon.”

Rotherham said in a statement: “The thoughts and unwavering support of everyone at Rotherham United are with legendary former player and manager Ronnie Moore, who has been diagnosed with Myeloma – a type of blood cancer.

“We have been informed that Ronnie will now receive treatment in the coming months and he will await a stem cell transplant for a cancer that is treatable, but sadly incurable and will need to be managed by medical professionals.

“We are pleased to hear that Ronnie is currently feeling well and walking regularly.

“A true legend of the football club, Ronnie will continue to be welcome to attend matches at AESSEAL New York Stadium and will, of course, have the full backing of everyone at Rotherham United throughout the journey that lies ahead.

“We know that our fanbase and the wider football family will join us in offering our unequivocal support to an immeasurably-respected and rightly-celebrated individual and we are confident that will be done in a way which respects the privacy of Ronnie, his family and his friends.

“We’re all right with you, Ronnie.”

Ronnie said in response to the reaction from fans, staff and clubs:

“I don’t go looking for anything like that. But, you know, if it was to happen …” His voice trails away but I can tell how much it will mean to him.

“The support I have from Rotherham fans – and have always had – is just amazing,” he continues. “I’ve always had a special thing with them.

“I never thought there was anything seriously wrong,” he continued to say to Rotherham Advertiser. “I was tired and I kept falling asleep on the settee and having to go to bed.

“My missus, Angela, said: ‘You need to go and see a doctor.’ I had blood tests and that’s when it was discovered.”

“It’s going to be tough in the next few months. I took my 26th pill the other day! They stock you up to fight it.”

“It’s been unreal, Mate. The response from supporters and everybody … I just can’t thank them enough because it gives you that gee-up just when you’re in need of it.

“It helps so much when so many people want you to do well. Even Wednesday and Barnsley fans have been in touch, going on about the hat and this and that. It makes you laugh during a hard time. I’ve always had good banter with supporters of other clubs around here.

“Everything has been positive. There’s usually someone who will stick the knife in, but I haven’t had anything from an idiot saying something bad. It’s been unbelievable.”

On Rotherham boss Matt Hamshaw’s suggestion of a nine-minute moment at this weekend’s game Ronnie said: “The nice things that Hammy said the other day meant a lot as well.”

“I’m walking most days and trying to stay fit,” he says.

“It’s just been a shock to the whole family. It’s really tough for them, especially Ang. She’s having to be my carer at the moment and sort out all the tablets. It’s not easy, especially with me being a mardy arse at times! It’s not good for her.

“It’s a fight, isn’t it? We just know that it’s going to be tough. I’m up for it. I was never scared of a battle as a player or as a manager and I’m not scared of one now.”

Ronnie will have a stem-cell transplant, also known as a bone-marrow transplant – come November when doctors will replace diseased blood-forming stem cells with a healthy one.

“That, hopefully, will put me into remission,” he said. “Then it’s just a case of how long. Everyone’s individual case is different. It could be three months or ten years.”

MOORE’S PLAYING CAREER:

Senior career
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
1971–1979 – Tranmere Rovers – 249 games (72 goals)
1977 → Chicago Sting (loan) – 22 games (8 goals)
1979–1980 – Cardiff City – 56 games (6 goals)
1980–1983 – Rotherham United – 125 games (52 goals)
1983–1985 – Charlton Athletic – 62 games (13 goals)
1985–1986 – Rochdale – 43 games (9 goals)
1986–1989 – Tranmere Rovers – 75 games (6 goals)
Total – 632 games (166 goals)

MOORE’S MANAGERIAL CAREER:

Southport – 4 Jan 1997 until 3 May 1997 – G31 – W13 – L7 – D11 – 41.94 win %
Rotherham United – 24 May 1997 until 31 Jan 2005 – G398 – W143 – D121 – L134 – 35.93 win %
Oldham Athletic – 1 Mar 2005 until 1 Jun 2006 – G65 – W23 – D18 – L24 – 35.38 win %
Tranmere Rovers – 9 Jun 2006 until 5 Jun 2009 – G158 – W65 -D38 – L55 – 41.14 win %
Rotherham United – 26 Sep 2009 until 21 Mar 2011 – G87 – W36 – D21 – L30 – 41.38 win %
Tranmere Rovers – 4 Mar 2012 until 9 Apr 2014 – G102 – W38 – D23 – L41 – 37.25 win %
Hartlepool United – 16 Dec 2014 until 10 Feb 2016 – G59 – W19 – D11 – L29 – 32.20 win %
Eastleigh – 19 Aug 2016 until 29 Nov 2016 – G21 – W10 – D7 – L4 – 47.62 win %
Total – G922 – W348 – D246 – L328 – 37.74 win %

As per the NHS website, main symptoms of myeloma may include:

– bone pain – you may feel this in your back, hips, shoulders or ribs

– feeling very tired for no reason

– shortness of breath

– muscle weakness

– headaches

– feeling very thirsty and needing to pee more often than usual

– losing weight without trying

Sometimes myeloma does not cause symptoms at first. You may find out you have it after having a blood test for another reason.

Non-urgent advice:See a GP if you think you may have myeloma

Urgent advice:

Ask for an urgent GP appointment or get help from NHS 111 if you have:

– difficulty breathing – you may be more short of breath than usual

Immediate action required:

Call 999 if you or someone else:

– suddenly lose feeling in your arms or legs, or cannot walk or stand

– suddenly feel confused
– suddenly cannot control when you poo or pee

These could be a sign of a condition called spinal cord compression which needs to be treated immediately. Do not drive yourself to A&E. The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.

Some of the symptoms of myeloma are very common and can be caused by other conditions. Having the symptoms does not definitely mean you have myeloma, but it’s important to get checked by a GP. If your symptoms are caused by cancer, finding it early may mean it’s easier to treat.

As mentioned, English football send their best wishes to the much loved Ronnie Moore after his cancer diagnosis…

@MightyMillers20: You’ve got his King 👑 best wishes Ronnie

@Jay_Blogs: I hope Ronnie get all the support and treatment he needs to keep on top of it as much as possible. All the best from and SWFC fan.

@IBradders: OMG not Ronnie! Love & best wishes to Ronnie & his family from all Millers fans. How much this man means to us all is difficult to put into words. ❤️❤️❤️

@bradwoodcock91: All the best Ronnie. Not a Roth fan, but we all know that legendary status of a name. Get well 👍

@GazRobinson1: Sending well wishes Ronnie… keep battling on old boy. Cancer has no colours x

@mikew_83: Rubbish news but all the best Ronnie, we’re rooting for you

@JohnDBell1985: Met him a few times, lovely bloke, best wishes to him

@nouniform: Very sad news. Top man is Ronnie. Built probably the best Rotherham team there has been in his first spell as manager.

@bal1878: All the best to Ronnie 🙏💙

@nelsonjd76: All the best to Ronnie. Local legend regardless of club. ❤️💙

@SWFC83: Stay strong Ronnie 💪 Give it a good fight!

@Steven1657330: Good luck Ronnie stay Strong a Rotherham Legend 💪

@AndyWillert: Sending best wishes king ronnie ❤️❤️

@CasswellJo68765: You’ve got this Ronnie,get better soon

@mark42swfc: All the best Ronnie

@tinsleyblade: Get well soon Ronnie

@NelsonOwen17: Get well soon king ronnie Utm 🔴⚪️🔴⚪️

@andrewbrown5: Best wishes Ronnie!

@philcooper15: All the best Ronnie

@insectittrent: Get well soon Ron

@AndyTrezise: All the best @ronniemoore53

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