Chris Hughton, the former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. According to multiple reports, the cancer was detected early, the operation has been a success, and he has made a strong recovery and is once again cancer free.
Hughton, 65, enjoyed a distinguished playing career, winning the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with Spurs and earning 53 caps for the Republic of Ireland. He later managed Newcastle and Brighton in the Premier League, as well as Birmingham, Norwich, and Nottingham Forest. His most recent job as manager of Ghana ended with the sack in 2024.
According to multiple reports, Hughton first picked up warning signs about his prostate when he was Brighton manager during a routine annual health check made available by the League Managers Association to its members. He fell into a high-risk category: over 50, with a family history of the disease, and black. One in four black men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. He had blood tests to check his PSA levels every six months.
Last year, his PSA levels spiked and a subsequent scan detected cancer. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Hughton described having very good advice and all treatment options were given to him, and he decided to have his prostate removed. He is one year post operation and feels good. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Hughton described being one year post operation and feeling good, with a lot of energy, and keeping active and busy as part of his rehabilitation.
Hughton has been a strong supporter of the Prostate Cancer UK charity for years and wants to use his experience to raise awareness about the risks of prostate cancer. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Hughton described being very comfortable with his prognosis and post operation feelings, and being in a really good place.