New Town coach Gary Ablett is being treated in hospital after being taken seriously ill early last week. The former Liverpool and Everton defender, who was missing from the bench at Bury on Wednesday and when the Blues faced West Ham at Portman Road on Saturday, is believed to have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma.

Ablett joined Roy Keane's staff at the start of pre-season training and recently agreed a one-year contract at Town.

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Nthsuffolkblue added 22:49 - Aug 1 Best wishes. Trust its nothing serious although lack of details makes me wonder.
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shefkuqi32 added 23:02 - Aug 1 heard today apparently hes been diagnosed with cancer...get well soon gary
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Big_Foot_Blue added 23:14 - Aug 1 Wish him the best of luck in his recovery of whatever he has. If it is cancer his family is in all of our prayers and I wish him all the luck in fighting it. A family member of mine has died of cancer but its not unbeatable and with his family and the club around him Im sure he can make a full recovery. Get well soon sir
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martleshamitfc added 23:21 - Aug 1 Sad news , hope he makes a speedy recovery for his family's sake!
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arc added 23:44 - Aug 1 What awful news. Prayers and best wishes to Gary and his family.
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Marcus added 03:46 - Aug 2 According to the Mirror he's been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Let's hope it's treatable. My oldest brother died last year from a very rapid and aggressive form of this. ( http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/news/Ipswich-coach-Gary-Ablett-has-been-diagnose
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Ryorry added 04:12 - Aug 2 Really shocking news, so sorry to hear. All best to Gary Ablett and his family - it can be overome - keep fighting, and kick that big C out of the ground.
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Tractorog added 07:41 - Aug 2 My father in law has Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - it takes many types, fortunately for him the drug Mabthera worked http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100727-720115.html Good luck Gary out thoughts are with you.
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mickeyjb added 08:30 - Aug 2 Like everyone, I wish him a speedy recovery
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HighgateBlue added 09:10 - Aug 2 It's something like this that puts all of our trivial gripes about pre-season into perspective. I'm sure all our thoughts are with Gary and his family...
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nobrain added 09:23 - Aug 2 Very best wishes to Gary and his family. Puts things into perspective.
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hollywoodginge added 09:33 - Aug 2 Aweful news, wishing you a speedy recovery. Brings back the memories of dale roberts
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wisebluey added 10:12 - Aug 2 really shocking news .... i wish him all the best ... i, myself have just got the all clear, after suffering from cancer ... it puts life into perspective ... family and friends first, and work second .... Although football is different ... and i expect he'll want to return if he is ever able too .....
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Lightningboy added 10:18 - Aug 2 Hope you make a speedy recovery Gary.
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devontractorboy added 10:38 - Aug 2 Get well soon Gary, it's good to see we have so many decent fans on this site who know which way up life is, puts football into perspective!
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Redmond added 10:51 - Aug 2 Best wishes to him and his family hope he gets better soon
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VILJOEN67 added 10:57 - Aug 2 Prayers for a speedy and full recovery, strength and support for the family.
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kerryblue added 11:03 - Aug 2 Terrible news our prayers are with you ,hopefully you make a full and speedy recovery.
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tractorboyz82 added 11:08 - Aug 2 our prayers are with you and your family hpe to see you back soon
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Happy2bBlue added 11:24 - Aug 2 Really sorry to hear this, get well soon Gary our thoughts and prayers are with a your family. God Bless.
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SiBo added 11:42 - Aug 2 I echo the thoughts of others and wish you well on a speedy recovery.
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zippyrainbow added 12:15 - Aug 2 Best wishes Gary
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Grimsbyblue added 12:19 - Aug 2 I agree with all the other posts in wishing Gary all the best for a speedy recovery.
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tractorgirl56 added 12:19 - Aug 2 Best wishes Gary and wish you a speedy recovery
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FifeITFC added 12:29 - Aug 2 You're in our thoughts, Gary. Best wishes for the road ahead and to hopefully a speedy recovery.
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