Former Ipswich goalkeeping coach Malcolm Webster reveals prostate cancer diagnosis
The 71 year old says treatment is going well - and is now fundraising for cancer charities
Former Ipswich Town goalkeeping coach Malcolm Webster has revealed he's fighting prostate cancer.
The 71 year old has spent more than 50 years in the game, serving under George Burley and Mick McCarthy during his time at Town.
He also had a playing career at Arsenal, Fulham, Southend and Cambridge.
'Mally' retired in 2018.
He's revealed he was diagnosed by his GP after experiencing discomfort and an irregular heartbeat.
Speaking to the ITFC website, Mally said:“That was a bit of a shock. I had some other tests done, had to go back to the GPs the following day and then they checked my prostate and the doc said ‘I’m sorry but you’ve got cancer’.
"I don’t remember much of what he said after that. It knocked me right back.
“The cancer doesn’t just affect me though; it’s all those around me as well but I’m fortunate that I’ve got a fantastic family, my wife Anne, our children; grandchildren. They’ve all been so supportive.
“I’ve had loads of calls and messages from friends in the game as well.
“The kids, grand kids and friends did a 5k charity walk in Cambridge over the weekend to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and that was another proud day for me.
“All the tests so far have been encouraging. The cancer is isolated to the prostate and waiting to be told whether it had spread or not was probably the worst time.
"The radiotherapy is five days a week for a month and then we will go from there but I’m looking at things positively. You’ve got to.”
Webster is now urging men over the age of 50 to get checked if they think anything is wrong.
His family have set a fundraiser for Prostate Cancer UK.