Craig Shakespeare has been diagnosed with cancer at the age of 59. He has managed Leicester City and Norwich who both show support for Shakespeare’s family and wellbeing.
He took over from Claudio Ranieri in 2017 in a role that lasted 8 months. He took Leicester to the Champions League Quarter-final in that time and was named manager of the month in March 2017. He returned to Leicester as an assistant coach to Dean Smith to try and save the club from relegation. Unfortunately, the club ended up going down.
Leicester chief executive Susan Whelan has released a statement:
“Everyone at the Club sends their strength and support to Craig, his wife Karen and their children Elle and Jed. They will all be in our thoughts and prayers as Craig progresses with his treatment, surrounded by the love befitting his place in the hearts of the Leicester City family and the wider game.”
“Craig is very grateful for the kind well-wishes he has been receiving and for the privacy that he and his family have been shown during this challenging time.”
As for his playing career, Shakespeare played for Walsall, Sheffield Wednesday, West Brom, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
Norwich City, a club he also once managed, have shown great support for Shakespeare, saying: “We’re all with you, Craig
“Former Norwich City coach Craig Shakespeare has revealed he has recently been diagnosed with cancer and is currently receiving treatment.”
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