Brooks has all-clear following cancer treatment

AFC BOURNEMOUTH and Wales forward David Brooks has been given the all-clear after cancer treatment.

Brooks, 24, announced in October that he had been diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma and was due to start treatment immediately.

Writing on Twitter, Brooks said: “It has been a few months since my last update and in that time I have thankfully completed my cancer treatment. I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible medical staff for their amazing work and support throughout the process.

“Last week I met with my specialist having reviewed my final test results. I am delighted to say the treatment was successful and I can now say that I have been given the all clear and am now cancer free.

“Those words feel incredible to say and I am so thankful for all your messages and good wishes, these really helped me through the tough times. I am so excited to start the journey back to full fitness and continuing my football career.”

Bournemouth, the Wales national team and the EFL all acknowledged the “fantastic news” on their official Twitter accounts.

■ Charlton Athletic have announced the departure of boss Johnnie Jackson after just seven months in charge.

Jackson took over as caretaker manager in October 2021 following the sacking of Nigel Adkins, with the side in the League One relegation zone with two wins from 13 games.

The former Addicks midfielder was then appointed as permanent manager in December 2021 and steered the club to a 13th-place finish in the League.

Charlton owner and CEO Thomas Sandgaard said: “This decision has been a very difficult one to make.”