Former Chelsea and Welsh winger, Mickey Thomas, on Monday announced that he is going to start treatment for stomach cancer after getting the diagnosis in January.
The 64-year-old former professional announced the news in a tweet.
“Hi everyone, today is the day I start my treatment and my fight back against the big C.
“I aim to beat this in 90 minutes with no extra time and penalties.
“I have been blown away by the love, kindness and support I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart.❤️💪,” he wrote.
Thomas won 51 caps for Wales and spent three years at Manchester United, from 1978-1981 makng 90 appearances, and nine seasons with Wrexham across two spells, making his final appearance in 1993, aged 38.
Former club, Chelsea, have sent their best wishes to their former employee.
“Sending our best wishes to @TheRealMickeyT today! 👊,” they wrote.
Mickey Thomas has been a co-commentator on Manchester United games on radio in recent years.
A Gofundme page was set up for him on February 7th by friend, Debbie Savage and it has raised £14,217 of its £20,000 goal as at the time of writing.
“Still such a presence around Old Trafford and very much a part of the United family, Mickey is one of the most loveable guys you could meet,” the funding page reads.
“He shouldn’t be worrying about money during this tough time.
“We want his focus to be on beating this awful disease and getting back with us all as soon as possible,” it added.
