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Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
Former Premier League manger announces he's been given the ALL CLEAR of cancer following eight-month battle
Former Ipswich and Scotland manager George Burley has revealed that he has received the all-clear from cancer. The 68-year-old announced he had cancer in September but did not specify which form of the disease. Burley, who also managed Crystal Palace, Derby and Southampton, said he underwent six cycles of chemotherapy and is now feeling 'very lucky'. He said: 'It has been a difficult time, but I am feeling much brighter now. 'In fact, I am able to get to matches at Portman Road and I am enjoying watching the team playing back in the Premier League. 'We are grateful to the club [Ipswich] for the support they have shown me and my family and I would ask that everyone is respectful of our privacy at this time.' The former defender made more than 500 appearanes for the Ipswich in a 12-year stint at the club, before managing the Suffolk side from 1994 to 2002. He told the BBC: 'It started almost a year ago where I was having symptoms and wasn't feeling great. 'It was great to eventually come through it all - I've been very, very lucky with the amount of support I've had. 'My family's been unbelievable... and I've been very well looked after.' The former Scottish international also played for Sunderland, Gillingham, Motherwell, Ayr United, Falkirk and Colchester United. He said he originally felt sick for months before receiving his cancer diagnosis. 'Eventually, when I did get diagnosed, I thought I've got to get on with it,' the Ipswich legend addded: 'The people around you, you've got to make sure you're not moping around [and] keep their chins up. 'It's not easy because initially you don't want to speak much about it, but once you grow into it, people around you know you're accepting the fact - and [you] get on with life as normal as possible.' The ex-Scotland boss also believed his recovery was helped by the fitness levels he built up as a player. Burley managed his country between 2008 and 2009 before spending one season at Selhurst Park.
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
‘I've been very lucky' – Former Premier League manager George Burley, 68, free of cancer after eight-month battle
FORMER Ipswich manager George Burley has received the all-clear following his cancer diagnosis. The 68-year-old publicly announced his diagnosis in September but did not disclose the form of the disease. 2 2 He said: "It has been a difficult time, but I am feeling much brighter now. "In fact, I am able to get to matches at Portman Road and I am enjoying watching the team playing back in the Premier League. "We are grateful to the club (Ipswich) for the support they have shown me and my family and I would ask that everyone is respectful of our privacy at this time." Burley, who played for Ipswich before managing the club, underwent six cycles of chemotherapy as well as an operation which left him in hospital for three weeks. But the former defender has this week revealed that he is now cancer free. He told BBC Radio Suffolk: "It's been a long road - it didn't happen overnight. "It started almost a year ago where I was having symptoms and wasn't feeling great. "It was great to eventually come through it all - I've been very, very lucky with the amount of support I've had. "My family's been unbelievable... and I've been very well looked after." Burley felt unwell for several months before being diagnosed with cancer. Opening up on the early stages of his battle, the Ipswich legend continued: "Eventually, when I did get diagnosed, I thought I've got to get on with it. "The people around you, you've got to make sure you're not moping around [and] keep their chins up. "It's not easy because initially you don't want to speak much about it, but once you grow into it, people around you know you're accepting the fact - and [you] get on with life as normal as possible." The Ipswich hero also said he was "lucky" his body responded to the treatment and believes the fitness levels he built up as a player helped him in his recovery. Burley enjoyed spells with Sunderland, Gillingham, Motherwell, Ayr United, Falkirk and Colchester United as a player. But his longest term came in the form of 13 years overall at Ipswich. After hanging up his boots, he spent eight years as manager of the Tractor Boys.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘I've been very lucky' – Former Premier League manager George Burley, 68, free of cancer after eight-month battle
FORMER Ipswich manager George Burley has received the all-clear following his cancer diagnosis. The 68-year-old publicly announced his diagnosis in September but did not disclose the form of the disease. Advertisement 2 Former Ipswich and Scotland manager George Burley has revealed he is now cancer free Credit: PA 2 Burley announced his diagnosis in September Credit: PA He said: "It has been a difficult time, but I am feeling much brighter now. "In fact, I am able to get to matches at Portman Road and I am enjoying watching the team playing back in the Premier League. "We are grateful to the club (Ipswich) for the support they have shown me and my family and I would ask that everyone is respectful of our privacy at this time." Burley, who played for Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL But the former defender has this week revealed that he is now cancer free. He told "It started almost a year ago where I was having symptoms and wasn't feeling great. "It was great to eventually come through it all - I've been very, very lucky with the amount of support I've had. Advertisement Most read in Football "My family's been unbelievable... and I've been very well looked after." Burley felt unwell for several months before being diagnosed with cancer. Opening up on the early stages of his battle, the Ipswich legend continued: "Eventually, when I did get diagnosed, I thought I've got to get on with it. "The people around you, you've got to make sure you're not moping around [and] keep their chins up. Advertisement "It's not easy because initially you don't want to speak much about it, but once you grow into it, people around you know you're accepting the fact - and [you] get on with life as normal as possible." The Ipswich hero also said he was "lucky" his body responded to the treatment and believes the fitness levels he built up as a player helped him in his recovery. Burley enjoyed spells with But his longest term came in the form of 13 years overall at Ipswich. Advertisement After hanging up his boots, he spent eight years as manager of the Tractor Boys.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Ipswich Town's George Burley feels 'lucky' after cancer all-clear
Ipswich Town legend George Burley says he is a "very lucky person" after getting the all-clear following his cancer former Scotland manager issued a statement in September through his former Suffolk club to announce he had an undisclosed form of the 68, played for Ipswich from 1973 to 1985, making more than 500 appearances before managing the side between 1994 and to BBC Radio Suffolk, Burley said: "It's been a long road - it didn't happen overnight." The former defender, who also managed Derby, Southampton and Crystal Palace, said he underwent six cycles of chemotherapy and an operation which left him in hospital for three weeks."It started almost a year ago where I was having symptoms and wasn't feeling great," he said."It was great to eventually come through it all - I've been very, very lucky with the amount of support I've had."My family's been unbelievable... and I've been very well looked after."The Ipswich stalwart said he had to persevere with getting diagnosed after not feeling well for several who recently co-wrote a book about his time at Ipswich Town FC, said the disease had brought him closer together with his family and also said a severe injury he battled as a young player helped him cope with his concerns and fears for the future after being told he had cancer."Eventually, when I did get diagnosed, I thought I've got to get on with it," said Burley."The people around you, you've got to make sure you're not moping around [and] keep their chins up."It's not easy because initially you don't want to speak much about it, but once you grow into it, people around you know you're accepting the fact - and [you] get on with life as normal as possible." Burley said he had tried to go the gym, play golf and had managed to attend the Portman Road home games during his said he was "lucky" his body had responded to treatment; felt his previous good fitness levels had helped him make a good recovery and praised the consistent help of his family as a "blessing".With regards to looking to the future, Burley said: "I'm enjoying the sunshine, going out for a meal during the day and playing a bit of golf."I'm just taking it one day at a time and looking forward to the team having a good season next season and getting back into the Premiership."The only blip on the horizon, Burley joked, was not being able to get tickets to Ed Sheeran's run of summer gigs at the ground despite his daughter's best efforts."I don't live that far away from the football club, so I can sit out in the garden to listen to him," he laughed. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Scotsman
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
George Burley update provided after cancer treatment as positive message sent
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now There's been good news provided on the former Hearts, Ipswich Town, Derby County and Scotland manager Sign up to our Hearts newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Hearts boss George Burley has responded in positive fashion to cancer treatment and has been given the all clear according to a former player. It was revealed that the 68-year-old was undergoing treatment for cancer via a statement issued by Ipswich Town last year. He was back at Portman Road as a guest of the Tractor Boys at their latest Premier League fixture with Brentford on Saturday. Club ambassador Simon Milton has shared the positive news following his treatment. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Milton, who played for Ipswich Town during Burley's duration as manager between 1994-2002, revealed the reception he got from fans at the club. George Burley given cancer all clear He said on social media: 'My special guest at the game today was the brilliant George Burley. He's had the all-clear from his recent cancer operation and treatment. The reception he received in our corporate areas today was magnificent. A brilliant reminder of how life is more important than football. Brilliant support again from our fans before, during and after the game.' Burley is still a popular figure at Hearts despite managing just 12 games in 2005. He was sacked by then-owner Vladimir Romanov despite having the team at the top of the Scottish Premier League following an unbeaten start to the season. How former Hearts boss has dealt with cancer treatment Speaking to the BBC in November, Burley said: "It was a big shock but my family behind me have been immense - they've supported me and kept me good and very positive. It is scary, but that's life and there's always somebody worse off than yourself. I've always been fairly positive. I had a really bad injury when I was a player and got told in May 1981 that I would never play football again. I managed to get to the World Cup finals in '82. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He said at the time of his diagnosis: 'After feeling unwell earlier this year, I have recently received a diagnosis and I am taking positive action to fight the disease. It has been a difficult time, but I am feeling much brighter now. In fact, I am able to get to matches at Portman Road and I am enjoying watching the team playing back in the Premier League.' Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna said: 'This club has had some brilliant managers and George is right up there as one of the very best. It has been a pleasure to get to know George since I arrived at Ipswich. He is a positive and optimistic character, and I know he will also take that attitude into the battle he now faces. Chairman Mark Ashton added: 'Our thoughts are with George, his wife Jill and their family. It's always great to see him here in the directors' box on a matchday and we will do everything we can to support one of our all-time greats, uniquely as both player and Manager.'
