The family of a former Premier League goalkeeper have revealed that he is receiving palliative care after being diagnosed with two terminal illnesses.
Russell Hoult, 52, became a cult figure at both West Bromwich Albion and Derby County during his 20-year career.
But he is now facing the most difficult challenge of his life as he is suffering from primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) - a long-term disease of the liver and gallbladder - and stage four bile duct cancer.
Hoult was diagnosed with PSC in September 2023 and then was tragically dealt a second 'devastating' blow when, in August 2024, the family learned that he also has stage four bile duct cancer, which is terminal.