Former England captain Bryan Robson has undergone surgery for
throat cancer, Manchester United said Wednesday.
Robson, 54, underwent an operation to remove a tumour from his
throat at a hospital in Bangkok, where he is currently working as
coach to Thailand's national team, United said in a statement.
The club said specialists who had treated the former Manchester
United midfield icon were optimistic he would be able to make a
full recovery.
"Bryan Robson underwent an operation to remove a tumour from his
throat on March 3, 2011 in a hospital in Bangkok," a club statement
read.
"The laboratory report revealed a cancerous tumour, which will
need further treatment. The oncologist is confident that the
condition is treatable.
"Bryan and his family have requested that he can continue with
his treatment in private and ask that their privacy is
respected."
Robson won 90 international caps during his career, including 65
as captain, despite a string of major injuries. England manager Sir
Bobby Robson nicknamed his namesake 'Captain Marvel.'
Robson also enjoyed a successful career with Manchester United,
winning three FA Cups, a European Cup Winners Cup and two Premier
League titles by the time he left Old Trafford in 1994.
May he battle hard just like on a football pitch.