That is the message from Blackpool fans, former players and figures from the footballing world following the news Seasiders’ legend Jimmy Armfield is fighting cancer.The 71-year-old former Blackpool and England captain has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma, which affects the immune system.
Mr Armfield says he is optimistic he will win his fight and has praised the care he is getting at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
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Your messages:
"Jimmy - best wishes for your recovery, thoughts and prayers for your return to good health" Simon and Veronica, Lester |
"I read about Jimmy Armfield's plight in La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italy. Your respect and influence go way beyond these shores. Good luck and may your God give you the strength to fight this disease with dignity and fortitude." Howard Lawes, Margate |
"Like hundreds of Blackpool fans I wish Jimmy a quick recovery and wish the best. GET WELL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I promise you my prayers before I go to sleep." From Malta, Joseph M.Debono. |
"Jim, We have not seen each other for close to 50 years but we were good friends at one time. Best wishes in your fight."
Ronnie Price(from Canada) |
"Hi Jimmy, Good Luck & Best wishes from the Isle of Man. You can beat this - I know you can. I used to work with your wife at South Shore Hospital in Black pool and you have such a lovely family who will be rallying round you. Our thoughts are with you." Kath |
"Hi Jimmy lad, You were our PTI at Lancaster, what was it you used to say,"3 times around my striped jersey,go." Just thought i'd let you know we enjoyed having you as our PTI,very fair and honest.I have read your book and at the moment my eldest son is reading it.Also liked your commentary on the radio programme,you gave a good picture of the game.We wish you well,and are sure you can beat this. Good luck for the future."
Thommo, St Lucia 2 Platoon. |
"Dear Jim, Sorry to hear about your health problems. I was diagnosed with the same thing back in 1996 and have made a complete recovery following treatment. Best wishes for the future. I look forward to listening to you commentating on Blackpool's games in the Championship next season." |
"Jimmy, We are thinking of you and wish you all the best." Chris and Mary Whyham |
"Jim, as an ex-Arnoldian, Sandgrownen and lifelong ‘Pool supporter, I was extremely upset to hear the news today of your diagnosis. I have no doubt, however, that your character, belief, loyalty and determination in everything you do, will ensure that you conquer this challenge quickly and completely. Although I now work in the Netherlands, I will never forget you kind generosity in my last year at Arnold School, when you agreed to let me interview you for a school newsletter I used to write. Warmest regards, Barry Parsons |
"Jim has the courage ,strength and determination to win this one .He has the invaluable support of Anne, his close family and an army of fans wishing him well . Jim will be around for another score before he has to play that celestial organ .
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Anthony Febland |
"I look forward to hearing your commentating on Blackpool next season in 'The Championship.' I have the same belief in your speedy recovery! Best wishes..." Steve South from Cornwall. |
"Get well soon, missing your pearls of wisdom on radio 5, God bless" Tony Conboy. |
"Jimmy, hope to see you get fit soon and all the very best" Nick |
"G’day Jim, had the pleasure of watching you play several times in mid-sixties and have thoroughly enjoyed more recent times tuned into Radio 5 Live listening to your commentary. Wish you strength, fortitude and a swift recovery. Hearty best wishes." Brian Breslin, Cambridge |
"Good luck with your biggest challenge to date.... a fine player as my father would regularly tell me, also my mother betty used to sell you the best ices." |
"There aren't enough first-class human beings around. So we can't afford to lose you, Jim. With very best wishes, thoughts and prayers for your full recovery" M. (Convert from Sheff Wed to Blackpool mid 60's) |
"We are all wishing and praying that you get better jimmy we know that this thing will not beat you." Christian Staining, Seasider |
"Best Wishes for a speedy and complete recovery Jimmy. Regards. " Regards Brian Clemison. |
"Get well Jimmy, we are praying for a speedy recovery. You are a true gent and a fighter. Lots of love." Paul, Rose Lewis & Luke |
"Dear Jim, get well soon. We are thinking of you all the time, the world would be a better place if more people were like you, very best wishes. " Two southern lifelong pool supporters, Nigel and Barry Haines |
"Hi Jimmy, just to let you know that we are all thinking about you and that you are in our prayers each night. Love to both of you, together you will get through this. May God wrap you in his blanket of love and keep you warm. All our love and best wishes." Pam Hughes, Lee Hughes, Sam Smith and all the gang. |
"Wishing you a full and speedy recovery Jim." Steve Pennington (pool fan since the sixties) |
"Jimmy, when I was a lad I used to tell my friends that you could run faster going backwards than most full backs could run going forward. Best start running now Jimmy we want to hear you on the radio again. Get well soon " Chris |
"To a great radio commentator. Good luck with your fight. Get back soon" Julian Hanison |
"Greetings from Northern Ireland. Like so many others I was sorry to learn of Jimmy Armfileds illness. It cant be but it is around 50 yeras ago that on my only visit to Bloomfiled road I saw hiom play along with the Blackpool immortals. Not only is Jimmy a star footballer , but a radio journalist who we miss badly and a church musician. Jimmy the words of psalm 139 1--11 say it all. Every good wish " William lauder Richhill , Armagh Northern ireland. |
"You can make it, Jimmy. I'm sure you must of proud of Blackpool making it to the Championship." Reynold Pereira, Brussels, Belgium |
"Best wishes for a speedy recovery from a fellow church organist and a supporter of Blackpool FC since the 1950s. Geoffrey Jenkins. |
"Dear Jimmy I have just read your book for the second time and thoroughly enjoyed it again. What a pleasant change to read something devoid of bitterness and muckraking. The chapter on the great Stanley Matthews, my late dad's hero, was a joy. I have lived in Italy for 23 years and have listened many times to your comments on 5 live, particularly during Man Utd games. Your love of football and life in general shines through your words and writing. You have to get well now - Blackpool are on the way back!All the very best to you and your family." Josh Marshallsay |
"When an ardent non-football fan stops and listens to the commentary on the radio, you know that someone special is speaking. And speaking sense too. In the case of my girlfriend, that happens regularly. Whenever Jimmy Armfield is adding his thoughts to those of Alan Green or Mike Ingham or whoever. For me, that is such a breath of fresh air in these days of media hype and nonsense. Neither of us can wait for the hopefully-imminent return of Jimmy's wonderful voice to 5 Live. Our very best wishes. With kind regards." Loz Farmer |
"You can beat this Jimmy. Thanks for all the years of superb sportsmanship and football excellence. From a Blackpuddlian living in the United States, but still a fan of yours and the club. All the best." Peter Derry |
"A true gent and an honorable man. Get well soon jimmy." Harvi singh |
"Jimmy all the best to you. You were always a fighter and you have just been given a futher boost with Blackpool's win at the new Wembley!!!! Get well soon Jimmy. Regards." Peter Pugh |
"Hi Jimmy, I hope this message of support during this difficult time from your School friend and fellow caravanner will bring a smile to your face. I know your strength of character will win through, you are now foremost in my prayers. Keep fighting, and best wishes. " Brian Shackleton, Devon. |
"Jimmy Armfield - one of our finest, a true gentleman who always talks common sense. Very much missed by Radio 5 listeners. Get well soon Jim. " Andy H |
"Get Well Jimmy- I always remember how you had Gento in your pocket. Players to-day would not be fit to tie the bootlaces of players in your era." Steve Coughlan |
"Dear Paul, I am a PNE season ticket holder from Longridge in The Ribble Valley and just want to send my very best wishes to Jimmy Armfield for a speedy recovery and to wish Blackpool FC all the very best for your play off final on Sunday. What a boost that will be for Jimmy when you win promotion!!!!!! And what a wonderful reception he will get at Deepdale next season when BFC are in The Championship. Sincere best wishes to you all and COME ON BLACKPOOL!!" |
"Dear Jimmy, I have just read about your illness,and my wife Margaret and I wish you a speedy recovery. We know of your testimony and service for God not only in your playing years with Blackpool, but in all the years since then. As He was with you then, we know that He is still with you and your family during the illness you have. You know His comforting and strengthening Spirit Thanks for the memory and pleasure of watching you play at Bloomfield Road. God Bless." Eric Nelson, Ontario Canada. |
"Get well soon Jimmy,Pool will get promoted and it will be dedicated to you and Bally !!!" |
"Top Man, Blackpool Legend, Best 5 Live man, get well quickly Sir." The Uptons |
"From California, USA, Jimmy Armfield I grew up with you and you were an inspiration, you were the first footballer’s name I remembered. David Edge |
"Hi Jimmy, I was following Pool on the other side of the world in Australia when I heard you were ill. My Gran remembers the heyday and we are great admirers. Simon Ball |
"Jimmy, Years and years ago, I played against you. In the Tower Cup, was it? Anyway, I survived the experience. Eleven years ago, I was diagnosed with throat cancer. I survived that experience, too. So will you, mate. Takes a lot to flatten a seasider. All the best." Jack Sutter |
"Many happy memories of you from the glory days at Bloomfield Road - let`s hope for a lot more to come, Jimmy. Get well as I am sure you will! All good wishes." John McGarvey |
"Dear Jimmy, I am very sorry to learn of your situation. I will be thinking of you, and i'm sure you will be well soon. God bless, Regards." Paul Deakin |
