Ipswich Town record goalscorer Trevor Whymark diagnosed with Alzheimer's
The family have revealed the news about Town's sixth highest goalscorer
Last updated 21st Apr 2023
The family of legendary Ipswich Town striker Trevor Whymark have revealed he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
The former international, now 72, received a diagnosis in late 2019 after friends and family noticed a change in his behaviour and issues with his memory.
In a message posted online, with family have also revealed his condition worsened during lockdown in 2020.
"At first we were reluctant to divulge dads condition as it was very personal and we as a family were coming to terms with it and quite frankly finding hard to except" they said.
"The PFA ( Professional Footballers’ Association) have been instrumental in giving , not just dad but the immediate family help, advice and support.
"We have decided as a family we are ready to tell dads story in the hope that it brings awareness of this dreadful disease and try and raise as much money to help all those that are effected."
The family are now fundraising online for the Alzheimer's Society.
Whymark remains Ipswich's sixth highest goalscorer ever. He was signed by Bobby Robson from Diss Town in 1969, making his debut in the League in 1970 against Manchester City.
One of the highlights of his long career with Town was a 4 - 0 victory over Lazio in the UEFA Cup where Whymark scored all four goals.
He was released from Ipswich in 1979 and subsequently played for Derby County, Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps, Grimsby Town and Southend United.
Following his retirement from the professional game he was a player-manager for Diss Town and under-13s coach for Norwich City. He also coached the under-12s at Ipswich.