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Former Trinidad and Tobago and Swansea City defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
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Former Swansea City defender Kevin Austin has been diagnosed with cancer - but dismissed social media reports the illness was terminal.

The 45-year-old has had treatment for pancreatic cancer after he was diagnosed 10 months ago.

Austin, who won two promotions with the Swans, contacted the club to thank fans for their support but also to stress the condition is "under control".

"I appreciate the nice messages coming from supporters from Swansea," he said.

"They are fantastic fans - and all the clubs I have played for.

"But I needed to let people know that the rumours being spread just aren't true."

Speaking to Swansea's website, who he contacted after noticing media reports saying the cancer was terminal, Austin added: "I have pancreatic cancer, but my doctors have said they are happy with the way things are going and it is under control.

"My family is in a good place too, and I just wanted people to know the truth."

Austin began his Football League career with Leyton Orient having moved from non-league side Saffron Walden Town in 1993.

He made more than 100 appearances for both the Os and Lincoln, who he joined in 1996 and helped win promotion from the Third Division.

He spent time at Barnsley, Brentford, Cambridge and Bristol Rovers but it was at Swansea where he had his most successful period after signing in 2004, winning two promotions in four years as well as the Football League Trophy.

Hackney-born Austin, who also won seven caps for Trinidad & Tobago after qualifying via his mother, left Swansea for Chesterfield in 2008 and also played for Darlington and Boston before retiring in 2012.

Austin has been involved in coaching after his playing days, and currently has a role in Sc**thorpe United's academy.
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Stay strong. God Bless!

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I remembered him getting injured while playing for T&T. Not sure he played for T&T after that.

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I am a cancer survivor! Stay positive and stay strong. God be with you, brother; you will survive!
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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2018, 06:03:51 PM »
Kevin Austin: Former Swansea City and Trinidad and Tobago defender dies aged 45
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Former Swansea City defender Kevin Austin has died at the age of 45 after a battle against pancreatic cancer.

Playing at centre-back or left-back, Austin made 150 appearances for the Welsh club between 2004 and 2008 and won seven caps for Trinidad & Tobago.

Austin helped Swansea win promotion from League Two in 2005, lift the 2008 League One title and the 2006 Football League Trophy.

He had been receiving treatment since being diagnosed with cancer in 2017.

Swansea City said in a statement: "The Swans have been in touch with Kevin's family, who wished to convey that the club always had a special place in his heart.

"They wanted to thank everyone for their kind words and support, but have requested that their privacy is respected at this sad time."

Austin began his Football League career with Leyton Orient, having moved from non-League side Saffron Walden Town in 1993.

He made more than 100 appearances for both the Os and Lincoln, who he joined in 1996 and helped win promotion from the Third Division.

Austin spent time at Barnsley, Brentford, Cambridge and Bristol Rovers but it was at Swansea where he had his most successful period after signing in 2004, winning two promotions in four years as well as the Football League Trophy.

Hackney-born Austin left Swansea for Chesterfield in 2008 and also played for Darlington and Boston before retiring in 2012.

Along with Swansea, Austin's other former clubs have expressed their sadness at his passing and offered their condolences to his family.

Austin had been involved in coaching after his playing days, including a role in Sc**thorpe United's academy.
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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2018, 09:34:12 PM »
RIP, SocaWarrior!!!!!

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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2018, 12:03:31 AM »
So sad. Rest in peace.

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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2018, 08:27:56 AM »
RIP Kevin.  :'(
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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2018, 08:33:48 AM »
where's the statement from the TTFA

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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2018, 01:20:14 PM »
RIP Kevin!

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Re: Former Trinidad and Tobago defender Kevin Austin diagnosed with cancer
« Reply #10 on: December 12, 2018, 10:42:41 AM »
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