Former City Keeper Recovering From A Tumour

10 June 2013 11:19
City Old Boy News

Former Coventry City loanee keeper Marlon Fulop is taking break from football after having a malignant tumour on his arm removed.

The 30-year-old, who had been playing for Asteras in Grrece, was operated on last week and is now in rehabilitation.

Speaking to Graeme Anderson of The Shields Gazette, Fulop said:  “I am sure that after a few months I will be ready both physically and mentally, to continue playing football.

“What is more, I’d like to train between the treatment courses, as the doctors have said this is fine, and, in fact, they heartily recommend it

“I am very grateful for all the messages and good wishes – it really helps me that many are thinking of me.

The tumour was spotted after the keeper had an operation for muscle problems in his arm and he continued: “When training in February, I felt a sharp pain in my arm, there was bleeding and I could feel that something was pulling the tendon that moves my middle finger, and I couldn’t straighten out my finger

“I contacted Doctor Ferenc Tóth, one of the country’s leading hand specialists, who recognized that my hand needed immediate surgery.

“Since then, a long scar can be seen on my arm, but my hand recovered completely, and I could return to playing.”

Fulop starred for Asteras in the Greek Cup final and also produced a string of excellent performances to help his side finish so high in the league.

More on this: http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/ex-sunderland-keeper-marton-fulop-takes-a-break-from-football-after-op-to-remove-tumour-1-5753266

 

Source: Coventry MAD

Source: FOOTYMAD