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Sheedy to have surgery for cancer
The 52 year-old plans to return to his coaching role at Everton after his rehabilitation.
“It's not ideal but I have to remain positive, there is a history [of cancer] in the family,” Sheedy said
“It's so important that people don't ignore the early signs and symptoms and don't be afraid to consult a GP,” he added.
We at ToffeeWeb wish Kevin all the best for a speedy and complete recovery.
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2 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:43:36
3 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:47:58
4 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:48:21
5 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:49:28
As with every blue nose in the world, my thoughts are with Kev Sheedy and i wish you a Speedy recovery.
Will never forget the free kick he scored in the top corner that was disallowed, but followed by a second goal, from the same free kick, into the opposite corner. BRILLIant.
Get well soon.
6 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:50:33
My prayers and thoughts, along no doubt all Everton fans are with you fella and your family in these anxious times.
Here's to a speedy recovery mate to get back to the fantastic job you do with are youngters.
God bless you, Kev, and your family. COYB.
7 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:51:28
It came as a big shock to me, as I imagine it did to most Blues. A chilling reminder that even our heroes are mortal.
Sheedy was a true Blue legend and one of my boyhood heroes, the sublimely skilled creator whose wizard-like left foot set up or scored so many of those goals we all love to remember.
I can only join with all Evertonians and others around the world in wishing Kevin well in his battle for health.
8 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:51:47
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/stevewilson/2012/08/liverpool_documentary_should_m.html
Best 2 fingers in football has Sheeds........
9 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:52:24
I just want to Wish him well and a speedy recovery and swift return to full health.
10 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:55:50
11 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:16:54
12 Posted 22/08/2012 at 14:52:24
Wishing you a speedy recovery,from the Espana blues
13 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:18:45
Scores against the shite and gives them 'two fingers'
14 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:22:42
15 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:26:04
16 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:28:49
17 Posted 22/08/2012 at 15:59:58
Good luck Kevin, take that same confidence with you into this operation and you will come through successfully and healthily. We'll be thinking of you at Villa on Saturday, remembering what was effectively a title winning thunderbolt from you at the same ground.
18 Posted 22/08/2012 at 16:12:29
19 Posted 22/08/2012 at 16:24:33
Most of us, unfortunately, know something about cancer, but just in case you don't, prompt surgery is by far the best, and most hopeful, treatment. Catch it early, cut it out and get it in the bucket.
20 Posted 22/08/2012 at 16:34:54
His "It's not ideal" quote really does sum up his laid back attitude to life, which was actually not how he played - I even saw him get booked for a foul once! Always had time for the fans and I actually delayed him from talking to a reporter after a game at Goodison once.
The club has set up an email address (sheeds@evertonfc.com) for those who wish to send in their best wishes, however I'm sure he knows he has good thoughts from all Blues, and it seems a lot of "neutrals". As others have said, hope he sticks two fingers up to this as emphatically as he did to the Kop.
21 Posted 22/08/2012 at 16:42:35
Everyone around the club is fighting alongside you. I doubt it is going to be easy for the next few months, but we can beat this thing. Good luck, see you soon back home at Goodison.
22 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:06:43
My thoughts and prayers are with you, hoping for a speedy recovery.
Good Luck, Sheeds
23 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:12:05
24 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:20:49
25 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:24:15
26 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:30:42
27 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:32:54
28 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:46:03
All the very best, Sheeds. We're all pulling for you.
29 Posted 22/08/2012 at 17:59:08
You were my footballing hero growing up and being a fellow lefty I always tried to base my game on the sweetest left foot to grace the game!
Two fingers up to the big C just lilke you gave them orrible shower!
30 Posted 22/08/2012 at 18:29:02
Never forget the goals: Villa away, Norwich at home, Luton semi,
My Everton hero, God bless you Sheeds.
31 Posted 22/08/2012 at 18:51:34
32 Posted 22/08/2012 at 19:08:17
33 Posted 22/08/2012 at 19:18:55
"Two fingers up to the big C just lilke you gave them orrible shower!"
Totally agree with those sentiments
Charlie Adam is sitting there with his sweet left foot well underused waiting patiently to escape from alcatraz as Sheedy was. When he does he can get the legend that is Sheeds up in his recovery bed and smiling. Lightening strikes twice.The baton is passed.
Good luck Kevin you have the blues right now but the Blues will pull you through.
34 Posted 22/08/2012 at 19:11:27
35 Posted 22/08/2012 at 19:47:21
Keep positive Kevin and remember there are literally millions willing your recovery.
36 Posted 22/08/2012 at 19:59:53
Get well soon, Kevin.
37 Posted 22/08/2012 at 20:33:10
38 Posted 22/08/2012 at 20:39:00
39 Posted 22/08/2012 at 20:44:12
40 Posted 22/08/2012 at 21:21:51
41 Posted 22/08/2012 at 21:52:28
42 Posted 22/08/2012 at 22:39:47
43 Posted 22/08/2012 at 23:11:14
Get well Kevin.
Ed
44 Posted 23/08/2012 at 02:18:45
45 Posted 23/08/2012 at 07:42:36
Anyone who is eligible and has not received the 'shit kit' are strongly advised to contact their doctor or the above link.
My wife was screened with this kit and Bowel Cancer detected.
But for the kit she would not have known anything about the cancer as she had no symptoms.
She was operated on and needed no further treatment. Two years down the line and she's now fine.
Your chances are significantly improved if they get it in time. Do it!!
Sheedy, brilliant player and we wish you all the best COYB>
46 Posted 23/08/2012 at 09:34:24
I watched you in ore in the glory years and enjoyed a night-out with you in Melbourne during a pre-season tour. You were a great player and still are a great Evertonian and I wish you well in recovering from this health scare.
47 Posted 23/08/2012 at 10:24:48
A stand-out player in the most successful team in Everton's history.
48 Posted 23/08/2012 at 10:49:15
49 Posted 23/08/2012 at 11:07:03
I live in Ireland now and all the media ever mention here regarding wingers is Liam Brady and Damien Duff. Neither was fit to clean his boots.
Get well soon.
50 Posted 23/08/2012 at 11:49:45
Growing up, you were my favourite Everton player (a bit of a hero for me). We all hope you a speedy recovery.
51 Posted 23/08/2012 at 12:03:34
52 Posted 23/08/2012 at 14:18:34
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1 Posted 22/08/2012 at 11:03:33