Horsfield: Was hoping to join Walsall
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Horsfield reveals battle with cancer
Former Fulham, Birmingham and West Brom striker Geoff Horsfield has been forced to retire from football after contracting testicular cancer.
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The 34-year-old, who was released by Sheffield United last summer and hoping to earn a contract at Walsall, has been forced to retire as a result and will undergo surgery next week.
Horsfield told the Daily Mirror: "I found a small lump in my left testicle and went to see the doctor at West Brom, who's a good friend of mine.
"I was diagnosed last Friday and I'm going in for surgery next Thursday. The surgeon has told me that this is the end of my professional career, which is disappointing.
"But I've had 10 good years with Fulham, Birmingham, Wigan, West Brom and all the other clubs I've played for and enjoyed it.
"That's at the back of my mind now. It's just one of those things and I've come to terms with my career being over.
"All I'm thinking about now is beating this. I've always been a fighter right through my football career and I'm going to fight this and win."
Horsfield has been told he has a good chance of recovery after the diagnosis was made early.
He added: "The specialist told me I did well to find the lump because it is so small," he said. "He says I stand a good chance of making a full recovery because we've got in early."
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boingingbaggy (West Bromwich Albion fan)
"Good luck on your road to recovery Geoff, Baggies fans love you for the 110% that you put into every game, your a decent guy and I wish you well."
brownblade (Sheffield United fan)
"Get well soon Geoff. You'll get through it. I was really pleased when you signed for us. It was a shame things didn't work out."
samthefan (Birmingham City fan)
"Horsefield is not only one of the most battling players to ever a Blues shirt, he is also one of the nicest and most decent men in football. If you read this Geoff you're in our thoughts and prayers."
VillaLion (Aston Villa fan)
"Good luck in your recovery Geoff. All the best - at least you won't be scoring any more goals against the mighty Villa anymore!"
tclarkson3 (Birmingham City fan)
"absolute blues legend, scored so many vital goals for us, not least the ones against villa first season in the prem. He's a fighter so hopefully will be ok, all the best geoff and keep right on!!!"
Brack66 (Manchester United fan)
"I wrote on this site the other day that I really couldn't be bothered whether United won the title or not, and that there were more important things in life to worry about. Today's news with regard to Geoff Horsfield proves it. May you find the strength to fight this horrible disease Geoff. My thoughts are with you and your family."
ben_sotv (Birmingham City fan)
"all of football will be behind you geoff chin up dude and good luck keep right on"
tanzy64 (Manchester United fan)
"Best of luck Geoff, please God you've caught it early, keep fighting and hopefully everything will be ok. Believe"
mcclarko (Birmingham City fan)
"good luck geoff
feed the horse and he will score
true birmingham legend"
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