Boab 73 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Sep 8 2010Rangers legend Brian Laudrup revealed yesterday that he has cancer - then vowed to beat it.The Dane said he was shocked to be told he has a form of lymphoma - a cancer of the immune system.The former Ibrox star, married with two children, admitted he faced a tough challenge to beat the cancer - but vowed: "It's a battle I'll win."Last night friends, fellow footballers and fans rallied round to offer their support for Laudrup, who now works as a pundit for Danish station TV3.He said: "I am obviously shocked by the diagnosis."Fortunately, I have had very optimistic reports from doctors, in my favour, and I intend therefore to continue to as a commentator for TV3's Champions League coverage."I am optimistic in terms of my recovery because the disease was discovered in a very early stage and is a mild form of lymphoma."I now want to use my energy to get over the shock and take time with my family and those closest to me, so together we can move forward.''Among those backing Laudrup last night was Mark Hateley, who played in the same Rangers side.Hateley said: "The good thing is they've caught it early, which is clearly favourable for him."We all send our prayers out to Brian and we hope they are heard. What he did for Scottish football is written down in folklore."I'm sure he'll conquer this like the challenges he's faced on many many football fields over the years"I'd like him to know we're all thinking of him. It seems a lot of sportsman are being stopped in their tracks at the moment by cancer, big John Hartson being the obvious one."Laudrup, the younger brother of football ace Michael, made 82 appearances for Denmark and scored 21 goals. He was also in the Danish side who won the Euro 1992 title.He was at Ibrox during the heart of his career, between 1994 and 1998, making 116 appearances, scoring 33 goals, and winning three league titles.Many still rate Laudrup as the SPL's greatest foreign import along with Henrik Larsson.Laudrup's playing career included spells with Bayern Munich, Fiorentina, Ajax and Chelsea.The Dane quit football in 2000 after winding down his career with Copenhagen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosesMcNeil 1,664 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 God bless the man and his family. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaltersGotStyle 160 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Get well soon!Absolutely adored this man when I was younger... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeeBlue 39 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Get well soon - Legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irwin Sparkes 97 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Get well soon Prince of Denmark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nik2402 1,319 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Goram on Laudrup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrism_scotland 165 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Get Well Soon Brian, all time favorite Rangers player and a true legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,647 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hang in there BL, we are all with you ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJtheBear 0 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 get well soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy751 0 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 i was diagnosed with the same thing 2and a half years ago i had chemotherapy for 6 months lots of tablets to take ,it knocked the hell out off me i was 38 at time . now 2 years on i hear my hero has got same horrible disease that i had .devastating ,you will beat it brian ,keep positive and remember every bear is thinking of yo get well soon and hopefully be as fit and healthy and return to ibrox 1 day.watp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buster. 1,114 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Only just heard about this Get well soon Odin... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieMacRFC 850 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Sad news, very fond memories of Brian Laudrup, probably the best player during my youth and prized possesion is a copy of The Rangers News where he is on the front cover and it is autographed to me !!!Thought are with you, Get well soon !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clashcitystalker 27 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Absolute hero of a man.Get well soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergie1873 3 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 GET BETTER SOON BRIAN !LEGEND. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,137 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 As someone who's been there, can I just say that if the've caught it early there's every chance that it will be cured, it's not the killer it used to be.Get well soon Brian, live long and prosper Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boab 73 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Very sad, a true hero. I can imagine the NIAR guys being rapid on the phone to him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grfc1975 1 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 when i read about his cancer was gutted, but hopefully the docs have caught it early and he fully recovers. get well soon, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
watp1690rfc 32 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Laudrup will beat cancer like he beat the defenders he played against.One drop o the shoulder.Get well soon big man were all behind you!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibrox25 0 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Laudrup will beat cancer like he beat the defenders he played against.One drop o the shoulder.Get well soon big man were all behind you!!hope to hear the fans chanting his name on sat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshy 0 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 hope to hear the fans chanting his name on satHope so tae mate plus the man's a winner he will beat this thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossDas 1,071 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I read on Skytext today that his doctors are optimistic that he'll beat it; get well soon Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
markybear 136 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Is there any planned msgs of support/banners/flags from maybe the tbo on Saturday?This is an awful thing to happen to anyone, I hope he stares the bastard cancer in the face, beats it and goes on to make a full recoveryWe're all behind u Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff crap in the head 120 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Absolute hero of a man. Hope he beats it and recovers soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1872 3 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Just hope he beats it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
staceym 7 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Love you Brian Get Well Soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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