Swindon football legend Paul Bodin reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

Messages of well wishes are flooding in online for the former Swindon Town player

Author: Jess PaynePublished 25th Oct 2023

Swindon Town legend Paul Bodin has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

The 59-year-old played with Swindon Town twice – between 1988-91 and 1992-96.

The Welsh defender also has 23 caps for Wales.

Messages of well wishes have come flooding in online.

The Football association of Wales said in a post on X, they are ”saddened to hear the news”.

In the comments, Swindon Town and Welsh fans alike have celebrated his legacy and wish him a speedy recovery.

Football commentator Chris Wise said: “You couldn’t wish to meet a nicer bloke than Paul Bodin.”

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