Grimsby Town left saddened after 26 year old midfielder Callum Ainley gets diagnosed with thyroid cancer, the club have confirmed.
He is being ‘supported by everyone at the club’ at this tough time with the player recovering from surgery at home.
Grimsby look forward to seeing Ainley, who hasn’t made an appearance since the 16th of December in a 1-1 draw away at Newport, back in training by the end of February.
The ex-Crewe lad made his debut for the Mariners back in September in a 3-0 defeat against Wrexham and has gone on to make seven appearances so far, with Grimsby sitting 19th in the League Two table.
He departed Crewe last summer after eight seasons with the club, making nearly 300 appearances between 2015 and 2024 – before joining Grimsby Town in November 2023.
Crewe Alexandra tweeted upon hearing the news: “We are all with you, @Callum_Ainley ❤️ #CreweAlex”
Club statement – Callum Ainley#GTFC
— Grimsby Town F.C. (@officialgtfc) January 16, 2024
CLUB STATEMENT:
Grimsby Town Football Club is saddened to announce that midfielder Callum Ainley was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
The 26 year-old, who joined the Mariners from Crewe Alexandra in the summer, has undergone surgery and will now take some time at home to recover with a view to returning to training mid-late February.
Callum has shown great strength of character since he received the news and he is currently being supported by the Club to ensure he has everything he needs. We would like to ask supporters and the media to respect his privacy at this time.
We wish Callum a speedy recovery. We hope to see him back in a black and white shirt very soon.
As he’s signed for #GTFC today, here’s a look at some of Callum Ainley’s best moments for #CreweAlex
(Part 1) pic.twitter.com/dE08wwdZO0— Tim Robinson (@SmokeyTimRobbo) September 9, 2023
Here’s Part 2 of Callum Ainley in a #CreweAlex shirt #GTFC@DN35GTFC pic.twitter.com/kiBrTwtBpV
— Tim Robinson (@SmokeyTimRobbo) September 9, 2023
Fans sent messages of support with Grimsby left saddened after the 26 year old midfielder Callum Ainley gets diagnosed with cancer…
@KNG_Demonda: Wishing you the best in your recovery buddy ❤️
@TowleOlly: Horrible news for anyone to receive. Wishing you a fast and comfortable recovery
@Grumpy_GreyHead: Thoughts are with you Callum. You’ve got this 💪 We’re all behind you #ATAW
@joshualusty14: Speed recovery Callum UTM Mariners🤍🖤🤍🖤
@DavePhillips19: Wishing you a speedy recovery ♥️ looking forward to seeing you do the business in those stripes! UTM
@James_UTM: Speedy recovery Callum, we’re right behind you UTM!
@75Carole: Wishing Callum a speedy recovery. 🙏 Football most certainly comes second to good health. Take care Callum from a Stags fan xx What a horrendous couple of weeks for everyone connected to Grimsby 😥
@trevhewsongy: Bloody hell, that’s rough on the lad. I know all of the GTFC family will wish him the very best in his treatment and recovery.
@formercoach79: If over the last few weeks has taught us anything as Grimsby fans things are more important than a result on a Saturday afternoon. Speedy recovery Callum
@LDBtalks: Awful news, hoping for a speedy recovery. All the best Cal 🤞🏻
@JamesH_CAFC: So sorry to hear this. Wishing you the very best in your recovery Cal. Get well soon. ❤️
@gtfcjonnyturner: Hope you have a speedy recovery Callum UTM
@gc7il3y: Heartbreaking 💔 We’re all with you Cal.
@newensgtfc: All the best Callum for your speedy recovery, hope everything goes well and we’ll see you on the pitch soon
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