Ireland legend Sheedy diagnosed with bowel cancer

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Sheedy has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2012 - 13:12

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Kevin Sheedy has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

The 52-year-old, who is now the Everton academy coach, will undergo surgery later this week and is expected to be absent from Finch Farm for some time.

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