Town have confirmed that new coach Gary Ablett is in hospital receiving treatment for an illness, believed to be Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Ablett, who recently agreed a one-year deal with the Blues, was taken ill at the club's Playford Road training ground last week.

A Town statement reads: “Everyone at the club is devastated by the sudden onset of such a serious illness.

“Our thoughts are with Gary and his family and we would ask for the family to be given the privacy they require at this difficult time.”

Ablett, 44, played for both Merseyside clubs, who have released statements, Liverpool saying: "Everyone at the club would like to extend their best wishes to Gary and hopes that he makes a speedy recovery."

A spokesman for Everton added: "Gary has always been a popular figure at Goodison. Our thoughts are with Gary and his family at this time.”

TWTD adds its good wishes and will pass on any messages posted below or on last night's story to the club.

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PablosRightBoot added 21:14 - Aug 2 My thoughts go out to Gary and his family. I hope to see Gary recovering swiftly. I am sure all associated with Ipswich feel the same
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runaround added 21:28 - Aug 2 Get well soon Gary. You and your family are in my thoughts
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poggie added 21:39 - Aug 2 Dreadful news indeed. Please get well soon, Gary. My thoughts are with you & your family at this time.
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twi5tedblue added 22:25 - Aug 2 get well soon Gary we hope you make a speedy recovery!
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WREXHAM_BLUE added 22:30 - Aug 2 Very sad news for Gary and his family and friends. All the best Gary for a speedy and full recovery.
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Guthrum added 22:46 - Aug 2 Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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hussey1969 added 23:25 - Aug 2 keep the faith Gary
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Skip73 added 06:49 - Aug 3 All the best my friend. My grandma died of this form of cancer but recieved no treatment because of her age (86). I'm sure that Gary will get over this with the right treatment, after all he is younger than her. My thoughts are with his family.
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Skip73 added 07:02 - Aug 3 ^^*Sorry I meant to say him and his family
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paristractor added 08:27 - Aug 3 get well gary, all the best
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s6blue added 09:14 - Aug 3 To echo everyone else, i wish you all the best and a quick recovery. Look fwd to seeing you back in the dugout
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FootballsMyLife added 10:12 - Aug 3 Get Well Soon Gary From All Of Section Six.
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ITFC_Forever added 10:27 - Aug 3 Get well soon and best wishes to you and your family Gary.
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