Popular Post 42104RED Posted July 28, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2022 Gas Player diagnosed with cancer. Best wishes to him and his family as he fights this terrible disease. 37 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderarmy23 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) I know it's been posted on the Gas Dustbin thread but thought it deserves its own post. https://www.bristolrovers.co.uk/news/2022/july/club-statement-nick-anderton/ I'm sure we all wish him the best and hope for a speedy recovery. Edited July 28, 2022 by Martin89 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Yep, wish nothing but the best for the lad on his recovery! Hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Awful news, wish him all the best. Good luck to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Poor bloke, hope his recovery is full and quick. Best of luck to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Can someone please summarise what's happened? Really don't want to click/view the rovers website, especially if it then leaves cookies on my phone and me then seeing rovers adverts on other websites! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ciderarmy23 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 3 minutes ago, Akira said: Can someone please summarise what's happened? Really don't want to click/view the rovers website, especially if it then leaves cookies on my phone and me then seeing rovers adverts on other websites! Bristol Rovers can confirm that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. As a result of this, Nick will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove this part of the bone. Nick has issued the following statement: "Unfortunately, this rare form of cancer which is affecting my femur means that I’ll be undergoing an operation in the coming weeks. "This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to both myself and my family; however, we are remaining positive and hopeful. "I want to thank everyone at Bristol Rovers, especially Club Doctor Ian Ferguson and Head of Medical Stuart Leake, the specialists at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and my family for their continued support. I want to wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season, starting this Saturday back at The Mem. Hopefully I can be swinging off another traffic light on Gloucester Road come May! Nick " 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2022 Admin Share Posted July 28, 2022 Cancer has no colours Can only wish him all the best wishes and hope that he makes a full recovery 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Good luck, does not matter if he is a Rovers player or fan, that's awful news. Wish him well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDBS36 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Best of luck fighting cancer wish him a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter O Hanraha-hanrahan Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Best wishes to him and his family and I’m sure all football fans will wish him a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Sinclair Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Get well soon Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 As a person who lost someone close to a similarly rare bone cancer recently, my heart genuinely goes out to him and his family. Hope he makes a full recovery and best wishes to him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 7 minutes ago, Martin89 said: Bristol Rovers can confirm that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. As a result of this, Nick will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove this part of the bone. Nick has issued the following statement: "Unfortunately, this rare form of cancer which is affecting my femur means that I’ll be undergoing an operation in the coming weeks. "This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to both myself and my family; however, we are remaining positive and hopeful. "I want to thank everyone at Bristol Rovers, especially Club Doctor Ian Ferguson and Head of Medical Stuart Leake, the specialists at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and my family for their continued support. I want to wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season, starting this Saturday back at The Mem. Hopefully I can be swinging off another traffic light on Gloucester Road come May! Nick " Thanks. That's absolutely awful news. Fingers crossed he makes a good recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Awful news. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Speedy recovery to him. Times like this remind us that some things are bigger than football 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just seen this on the BBC website. I hope like all of us that he makes a full recovery. Stay strong son, you can beat this bastard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Very sad news all the best with a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexukhc Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 All the best Sag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikep Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Very best wishes for a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedsHeadIs Red Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 A terrible shock to him and his family. All the very best to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacker Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hoping for a speedy and full recovery for you sir.And hopefully a jail sentence for your manager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Having fought bowel cancer (and won...so far) I wish him all the best for his battle ahead. The Docs can do great things with many types of cancer nowadays, best of luck with your fight NA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Sheene Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I hate this disease and wish this Rovers player all the very best in his fight against it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFCGav Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Horrible news, all the best to the player and his family at a difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Best of luck to him and his family. I genuinely wish him the best of health. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Wishing him a full & speedy recovery in his fight against this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stone Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Best of luck to the lad, no colours divide when it comes to this shite 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hopefully the op proves successful, cancer is an awful disease that unfortunately still takes far too many lives. Football allegiances mean nothing when something like this is involved. Really hope that there is some positive news on the end of this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchred Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 26 minutes ago, gl2 said: Having fought bowel cancer (and won...so far) I wish him all the best for his battle ahead. The Docs can do great things with many types of cancer nowadays, best of luck with your fight NA. Same here very recent as well so strikes a chord. I wish you all the best young man, stay strong, stay positive and hopefully you make a full and speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTRed Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Best wishes Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sincere best wishes to Nick and his family as he fights this dreadful disease. In this contest, we’re all on your side Nick. Bristol United. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red hot poker Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Terrible News . All the best to you Nick , have a speedy & full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nellie Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) get well soon sir life is more than football Edited July 28, 2022 by nellie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Wheeler Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Club loyalties go out the window over something as awful as this. Best wishes to him and his family and hope he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Heart goes out to him and his family, here's hoping for a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Obviously I wish him the best possible luck with this horrid disease and best wishes in his forthcoming battle. Good luck Nick, you can do this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Dreadful news. Stay strong Nick and I will pray for a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I wish the lad well in his fight against this horrible disease. I've had the first dose of a daily four week long course of radiation treatment today. Blue or red ....it doesn't discriminate! 6 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted July 28, 2022 Admin Share Posted July 28, 2022 I've sent Nick the link to this thread, it will hopefully give him a lift knowing we're all behind him 4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Cancer is a terrible disease. I hope he can make a full recovery. Best wishes and thoughts to you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 A time when rivalry goes out the window. Get well Nick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Hey wish him all the best in his treatment and recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpexile Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Martin89 said: Bristol Rovers can confirm that defender Nick Anderton has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. As a result of this, Nick will undergo an operation in the coming weeks to remove this part of the bone. Nick has issued the following statement: "Unfortunately, this rare form of cancer which is affecting my femur means that I’ll be undergoing an operation in the coming weeks. "This diagnosis has come as a huge shock to both myself and my family; however, we are remaining positive and hopeful. "I want to thank everyone at Bristol Rovers, especially Club Doctor Ian Ferguson and Head of Medical Stuart Leake, the specialists at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham and my family for their continued support. I want to wish the boys all the best for the upcoming season, starting this Saturday back at The Mem. Hopefully I can be swinging off another traffic light on Gloucester Road come May! Nick " Sad news, good luck for a speedy recovery fella. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverRed Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Get well soon Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wealwayseatcheese Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Club colours and rivalry bear no significance in times like this. Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery Nick and hope you are back out there playing again sooner rather than later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port Said Red Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Stay strong son, you have everyone behind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Good luck to the lad, colours don't matter in this battle, we're all routing for a full recovery 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oizys Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Best of luck to the lad. Horrible news and with part of the bone being removed hard to see how his career can come back from that if he does beat it. 11 hours ago, 42nite said: I wish the lad well in his fight against this horrible disease. I've had the first dose of a daily four week long course of radiation treatment today. Blue or red ....it doesn't discriminate! And the very best of luck to you too buddy. Hope it all goes very very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Best wishes to the lad and his family and hope he makes a full recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robinito Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Wishing Nick a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyClapper Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Heartfelt best wishes to Nick and all those close to him. My son was diagnosed with a sarcoma when he was a toddler so I unfortunately have some personal experience of this. Hoping for a full recovery and that he can get back to playing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redapple Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Best Wishes Nick in your fight. Hope you make a full recovery and resuming your career shortly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 A dreadful disease at such a young age and with a young family. My best wishes for a complete recovery to Nick and to his family that they can stay strong al of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RED4LIFE Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Best of luck Nick in your battle to beat this horrendous disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Very best wishes to Nick and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 18 hours ago, phantom said: Cancer has no colours Can only wish him all the best wishes and hope that he makes a full recovery Well said, wish him well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) Football matters not. I wish Mr Anderton, his family and friends positive outcomes over the following months. Edited July 29, 2022 by BTRFTG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReds Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Awful disease, good luck to the bloke. Football definitely doesn't matter when things like this happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Best wishes to him and his family. Hope he makes a swift recovery and is back playing again soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Shadow Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Every best wish Nick. Hope you fully recover from this awful disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numbeast Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Partisan views mean nothing when it comes to such a horrible disease as cancer. Here's wishing the young man a full and speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasSavage88 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Is this something he can recover from and play again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmite Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 One battle I want Rovers to win. Get well soon lad. You can beat this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 The medical treatements for Cancer improve year on year. I wish Nick a full and fast recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elruliri Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Get well soon and here's to a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Just listened to the post match comments from Barton, he gave the impression that it was career ending. Hopefully it isn't, but you fear the worst. Fingers crossed it is a good news story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 On 29/07/2022 at 18:25, Midlands Robin said: The medical treatements for Cancer improve year on year. I wish Nick a full and fast recovery. Exactly this well said MR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 45 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Just listened to the post match comments from Barton, he gave the impression that it was career ending. Hopefully it isn't, but you fear the worst. Fingers crossed it is a good news story. A good news story would be for Mr Anderton to live a long and healthy life amongst his family. That's all that matters. I don't like Barton though suspect from the reported form of Mr Anderton's cancer he's trying to take pressure off and manage fan expectation. If so, he should be applauded in allowing the player to wholly focus on treatment and recovery without ever worrying about football. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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