McPhail getting back to fitness, says Mackay

CARDIFF CITY boss Malky Mackay insisted the club’s Irish midfielder Stephen McPhail is “fit and well” but revealed that the 31-year-old is currently being investigated for side-effects from the treatment of a condition known as Sjogren’s Syndrome.

The club’s announcement comes following internet rumours that the former Republic of Ireland international, who successfully underwent treatment for cancer two years ago, was seriously ill.

McPhail was diagnosed with stage one MALT lymphoma in late 2009 and underwent radiotherapy, returning to action for the club the following February. Last season, he made 25 appearances for the Bluebirds.