Legendary EFL manager diagnosed with incurable blood cancer at the age of 72

EFL legend Ronnie Moore has sadly been diagnosed with an incurable form of blood cancer.

Moore, 72, managed a host of English clubs including Tranmere, Oldham and Rotherham and Hartlepool.

He is currently the chief scout at the latter, a role he has been in since April of last year.

Moore was a striker before hanging up his boots and turning to coaching, playing for Tranmere and Rotherham as well as Charlton, Cardiff and Rochdale.

Rotherham announced the devastating news on social media on Wednesday, posting on X: ‘We’re right with you, Ronnie. 

‘The thoughts and unwavering support of everyone at Rotherham United is with legendary former player and manager@ronniemoore53 who has been diagnosed with Myeloma – a form of blood cancer.’

Moore managed a host of clubs including Tranmere, Oldham and Rotherham and Hartlepool

Rotherham, one of Moore’s former clubs as a player and manager, sent a heartfelt message

The Englishman will receive treatment in the coming months, which will include a stem cell transplant, but there are no hopes of a full and total recovery.

A myeloma is generally considered treatable, but not curable, with treatment focused on controlling the disease, relieving symptoms, and prolonging life.

A longer statement on Rotherham’s website read: ‘We have been informed that Ronnie will now receive treatment in the coming months and he will await a stem cell transplant for a cancer that is treatable, but sadly incurable and will need to be managed by medical professionals.

‘We are pleased to hear that Ronnie is currently feeling well and walking regularly.

‘A true legend of the football club, Ronnie will continue to be welcome to attend matches at AESSEAL New York Stadium and will, of course, have the full backing of everyone at Rotherham United throughout the journey that lies ahead.

‘We know that our fanbase and the wider football family will join us in offering our unequivocal support to an immeasurably-respected and rightly-celebrated individual and we are confident that will be done in a way which respects the privacy of Ronnie, his family and his friends. We’re all right with you, Ronnie.’

Moore is considered to be one of the greatest Rotherham players of all time with 52 goals in 125 games.