Eliot Richards diagnosed with testicular cancer

[Jon Palmer]

Club statement here: http://bit.ly/EliotRichardsStatement" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Malabus]

Been a very bad season. Good luck, Eliot.

[rasta]

just seen it on FB,
Hope they have caught it early and the treatment is good and swift.

[RegencyCheltenhamSpa]

Wish him well and all the best. Health and life is more important than CTFC.

[51/84]

All the Best Eliot

It must have taken something to turnout today
Thank you

With that level of commitment then I am sure that the next few months will be difficult but something you can over come

All the best

[Si Robin]

Hope he gets through this. Cancer isn't the death sentence it used to be, especially if caught early.

Not that they needed it, but let's hope this gives the players the incentive to keep us up for Eliot.

[Robin]

Been out all day and it seems one piece of bad news after the other, feel for the lad but this is one form of cancer with excellent recovery record (I've had a friend come through this) if caught early.

[Nham68]

Testament to the character of the chap - nothing but admiration for him to turn out having such news this week. Sincerely wish him a speedy Course of treatment and recovery,

[cliffy90]

Best wishes to Eliot, I hope he has a speedy recovery. It really puts everything into perspective. Everyone at CTFC is behind you in your recovery.

[London Exile]

Best wishes to Eliot in overcoming this. With the strength and courage he showed today lets hope he's back to full fitness asp

[Reliant Robin]

What a Player, to turn out today like he did, knowing he needs treatment. ... and he gave 100%. As other posters have rightfully said, we all wish you a speedy recovery Eliot, we need Players like you in the Team who give their all despite everything else that goes on. A real hero in my eyes.

Jonas Gutierrez of Newcastle can be an inspiration now, too.

[vickeryc]

This puts everything into perspective. Amazing that Eliot turned out today. All the very best to him.

[joes dad]

Top man,hope it all goes well.

[Sprout Picker]

Testament to the character of the chap - nothing but admiration for him to turn out having such news this week. Sincerely wish him a speedy Course of treatment and recovery,

Totally agree. Hope everything goes well for him.

[Uppy]

Fair play to him for playing today and the very best of luck in his treatment. He has the support of everybody here.

[little mo]

Stay strong mate, stay positive, hope all goes well for you.

[theidlerich]

Uppy wrote "Fair play to him for playing today and the very best of luck in his treatment. He has the support of everybody here."

Wholeheartedly agree with these sentiments. Hope all goes well and you are back playing at League level soon.

[Horteng]

Best wishes Eliot

[MacRobin]

This puts everything else into clear perspective. All our thoughts are with Eliot and his family and best wishes for the battle with this illness. As has been mentioned the prognosis for this particular cancer is better than many others so we all hope Eliot makes a quick and full recovery!

I have nothing but respect for Eliot finding the strength of character to play today and to do what he could for the team.

I want this club to remain in the Football League as much as anyone but we should all remember what really matters in life.

[dedwardp]

Get well soon, Eliot.

[Daveangel]

Football, and rivalries don't really matter, or mean sod all in the grand scheme of things do they?

Get well soon ER.

[Alf]

All the very best mate, get well soon.

[stevec]

Total respect for his efforts yesterday, best wishes Eliot, stay strong, we are all with you.

[triggo]

As others have said on here not the death sentence it was just 20 years ago.
Stay positive
As well as family,friends and colleagues. ..
.. You have 3000 of us with you.

[solihullkev]

Full support for Eliot. You will beat this.

[CTFC03]

Best wishes Eliot, stay strong.

[Rick]

All the Best Eliot. Be strong. We are all behind you Mate.