kingswood Polak
Without music life would be a mistake
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Post by kingswood Polak on Dec 4, 2019 12:16:27 GMT
I hate to be the harbinger of bad and sad news but Kitey has been diagnosed with non Hodgkin’s lymphoma. I saw it at the other place and did not post until I had this confirmed.
I know all of us will be wishing him all the very best and hoping he makes a full recovery but I know a lot about this as I get much of the same treatment as he will be faced with. If caught early then there is a decent chance of recovery but it’s more tricky to treat than normal Hodgkins.
I am hoping that his fitness and strength will be a big plus point in his upcoming battle. I used to see him with Ollie & Keith Curle, most weekends in the city centre nightclubs. A true blue, of that there is no doubt.
Good luck and God bless and look over you Kitey. Never ever give up.
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vaughan
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Post by vaughan on Dec 4, 2019 16:18:45 GMT
I was really saddened to hear this. He is as strong as the proverbial ox and he will take on this challenge with his indomitable spirit, with the support of his beautiful wife and family.
If you want to see his passion, take a look at his reaction after the Sammy Igoe goal.
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Post by o2o2bo2ba on Dec 5, 2019 9:16:39 GMT
Thanks for info, KP.... I'm at odds whether to like your post or not!(?)
Kitey top man and the second goalie I ever saw for us.
Thoughts are with him and his support through this.
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kingswood Polak
Without music life would be a mistake
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Post by kingswood Polak on Dec 5, 2019 10:45:02 GMT
Thanks for info, KP.... I'm at odds whether to like your post or not!(?) Kitey top man and the second goalie I ever saw for us. Thoughts are with him and his support through this. I know exactly what you mean. As a rule I just like a post if it has been informative and/or I agree with it. It’s hard to give a like to such a post, don’t worry. I’m not one who is trolling for likes, I just thought it best that people here, know about it. I really feel for him as, although I don’t have cancer, I do have the chemo drugs and the rest of the very tiring and, has to be said, scary tests & biopsies. The testing is always a worry as you then are waiting on results and the world can seem an extremely small place. This kind of thing is definitely life changing. I best stop there as I don’t want to dwell too much, myself |
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Post by bluetornados on Jan 17, 2020 20:28:04 GMT
Found This About Phil Kite's Testimonial..
PHIL KITE TESTIMONIAL
1 May 2015
Physiotherapist Phil Kite is hoping that his final game with Rovers will be at Wembley, though he realises that Forest Green Rovers stand in the way of him doing that.
Phil, who began his playing career with Rovers, has announced that he will be retiring from the game at the end of the season, having been the club's physiotherapist since our move back to Bristol in 1996.
In recognition of his service, as a player and physio, the Board of Directors have granted Phil a testimonial match.
"I'm extremely grateful to the club for granting me a testimonial game," said Phil, "and I have to admit it's going to be a wrench leaving the club I have supported since I was a boy.
"I have been very fortunate to have played for Rovers and to have enjoyed a long career, both as a player and a physiotherapist, but after so many years in the game I'm going to take things a little bit easier and enjoy more time with my family. However I intend to return to the Memorial Stadium, on a regular basis, as a supporter."
His testimonial match, against West Bromwich Albion, will take place on Friday 31st July (kick off 7.30pm).
"It's becoming more and more difficult to persuade any of the Premiership sides to play pre-season friendly matches or testimonial games, as many of them undertake pre-season tours which take them abroad, and very few will agree to send their first team squad out for games such as this.
"However, when I contacted West Brom manager Tony Pulis, a good friend and former Rovers player of course, he immediately agreed to bring a full strength side down for my testimonial match.
"I think it's a superb gesture by him and by West Brom and it will be good to see Rovers host a Premiership side in the build up to the new season. There are many connections between Rovers and the Baggies of course, as former Rovers strikers Jason Roberts and Nathan Ellington played for both clubs.
"They are just two of a number of former Rovers players I am planning to invite to the game, among them many I've played with, and treated, during my career! A full list of guests will be announced in due course."
Having joined Rovers as a youngster, goalkeeper Phil went on to appear in 118 games, in all competitions, for the club and enjoyed a long playing career with a number of clubs before returning as our physiotherapist when we moved back to Bristol.
He spent time on loan at Spurs before embarking on a somewhat nomadic playing career when he signed for Southampton, where he was understudy to former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton, in August 1984.
He later played for Middlesbrough, Gillingham, Bournemouth, Sheffield United, Mansfield Town, Plymouth Argyle, Rotherham United, Crewe Alexandra, Stockport County, Cardiff City and Bristol City.
The record books show that he appeared in 299 first class games, in all competitions, in a playing career that spanned 16 seasons.
It's strange to think that he has now been a physiotherapist for more years than he spent as a player and the Bristol Rovers dressing room will seem strange without his presence but we all wish him well for the future.
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