Tottenham legend and former England star Graham Roberts announces cancer diagnosis

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Graham Roberts, who was capped six times by England, has announced he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

Roberts, 66, was a mainstay of the Spurs team in the 1980s, playing 278 times for the club between 1980 and 1986, earning three major honours. He also had spells with Rangers, Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion.

Roberts wrote on social media that he is hoping to raise money for the Prostate Cancer charity. "I'm undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer and would love to raise money for this charity," he said.

"This October my daughter is walking 5km each day and I am going to try and do as much as I can as well. Please donate to this." Spurs quote tweeted Roberts' post woith the words "We're all behind you Robbo."

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Writing on the Prostate Cancer website, Roberts' daughter Hollie said: "My dad Graham Roberts is currently undergoing radiotherapy treatment and brachytherapy for prostate cancer.

"Prostate cancer kills one man every 45 minutes – that's half a football match. But it doesn't have to be this way. This October, I'm joining Prostate United by walking, 5km every day with my fellow football fans to help save men's lives.

"Dad is also going to try and walk each week as well after his treatment. Sponsor me to help fund lifesaving research for men and their families affected by this disease. Thank you."

Roberts was part of the Spurs side which won the FA Cup in 1981 and 1982, and captained Tottenham in the 1984 UEFA Cup final against Anderlecht, scoring a goal which forced the game into extra-time. He then scored from the penalty spot in the shootout as Spurs beat their Belgian opponents.

You can donate to Hollie's fundraising page here.

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