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JOE GETS SET FOR BIGGEST BATTLE

LEAGUE ONE
By Tom Blackett

FIGHTER: Joe Thompson

ROCHDALE midfielder Joe Thompson has been diagnosed with cancer for a second time – but has vowed to beat it.
The 28-year-old overcame nodular sclerosing Hodgkin lymphoma three years ago while a Tranmere player and is determined to do the same back at his home-town club.
“I will fight this life hurdle with the same belief, courage and desire as my previous battle,” he said.
“The support shown to me since I discovered my illness has returned has been immense.
“I came back from a goal down before, not only to eq...

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