United reveal throat cancer surgery for Robson

Former England captain Bryan Robson has undergone surgery for throat cancer, Manchester United said today.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2011 - 11:37

Former England captain Bryan Robson has undergone surgery for throat cancer, Manchester United said today.

Robson was in Bangkok when he had the operation on March 3 and United have said specialists are optimistic about the chances of a full recovery.

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