RANGERS hero Graham Roberts has revealed that he’s undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.
The former central defender, who spent a couple of eventful years at Ibrox during the 1980s, took to social media to say he’s undergoing radiotherapy and brachytherapy in a bid to battle the illness.
SNSGraham Roberts (Back row, second from right) with Rangers’ 1987-88 team[/caption]
Hulton Archive – GettyGraham Roberts in the thick of the action as he grapples with Celtic’s Frank McAvennie[/caption]
Roberts, 66, is revered by Gers fans, with supporters unveiling a giant tifo of him at a recent Old Firm match in January.
He insisted he was ‘very proud’ after an iconic photo of him conducting the Rangers fans as an auxiliary goalkeeper during a famous 2-2 draw in October 1987 was immortalised in a pre-match tifo on the Copland Stand.
Roberts, best known for his spell at Tottenham which saw the club win the FA Cup twice and the Uefa Cup, is bidding to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK, with his daughter Hollie walking 5km each day and Graham chipping in himself while he can.
He wrote on X: “I’m undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer and would love to raise money for this charity.
“This October my daughter is walking 5km each day and I am going to try and do as much as i can as well. Please donate to this.”
On the Prostate Cancer site, Hollie wrote: “My dad Graham Roberts is currently undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer.
“Prostate cancer kills one man every 45 minutes – that’s half a football match.
“But it doesn’t have to be this way.
“This October, I’m joining Prostate United by walking, 5km every day with my fellow football fans to help save men’s lives.
“Dad is also going to try and walk each week as well after his treatment.
“Sponsor me to help fund lifesaving research for men and their families affected by this disease.
“Thank you.”
Along with Spurs and Rangers, Roberts also enjoyed stints at Chelsea and West Brom.
He turned to management after his playing days, finishing with a spell as the boss of the Nepal national team.
He also famously masterminded the defeat of Celtic in the Scottish Cup with Clyde
Graham and his daughter Hollie
GettyGraham Roberts (left) and late pal Trevor Francis (right) after beating Aberdeen on penalties in the Skol Cup final[/caption]
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