Former Liverpool and Republic of Ireland player Michael Robinson has been diagnosed with advanced melanoma skin cancer.
Robinson played for the Reds during the 1983-84 season, helping them to win the First Division, European Cup and League Cup.
He also played for Preston, Manchester City, Brighton and Queens Park Rangers and Spanish club Osasuna as well as making 24 appearances for the Republic of Ireland.
The 60-year-old has become a successful sports broadcaster in Spain where he currently resides.
He announced his diagnosis on Twitter:
"Rarely can a person get to feel as many tokens of affection as I am getting," he wrote.
"If for a moment I lacked courage, you have reinforced me.
"I am very thankful and feeling as if I was in Anfield when they sang You'll Never Walk Alone."
All at the PFA would like to offer our full support to Michael and his family.
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