Tag: diagnosis

19 February 2025 Off

Matt Crooks: Hull City midfielder opens up on epilepsy diagnosis

By Total Football News

“That was the big moment where it was like ‘right, its not just about me anymore. I’ve got other humans to look after’. That was probably the biggest shift for me.”

As an eight-year-old, Crooks was scouted by boyhood club Manchester United before moving to Huddersfield Town where his professional career was beginning to blossom before his diagnosis.

“I was probably a little bit blasé about it when I was

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27 September 2024 Off

Darren Eales: Newcastle United chief executive to step down after cancer diagnosis

By Total Football News

Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales will step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer, the club has confirmed.

Eales, 52, joined Newcastle in August 2022 and will continue in his role until a successor is appointed.

“Being CEO of Newcastle United is an extraordinary privilege and I am incredibly proud to be part of the club’s exciting journey,” Eales said.

“However, it

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