Burnley FC chairman Barry Kilby reveals he is fighting cancer (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Burnley FC chairman Barry Kilby reveals he is fighting cancer
12:38pm Wednesday 8th February 2012 in News
STEPPING DOWN Barry Kilby
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby has revealed he is stepping down from the role after 13 years because he is fighting cancer.
The 62-year-old learned of his illness in November and has already begun treatment.
He admitted it was with sadness that he has decided to relinquish his chairmanship duties at the end of May, but he said he felt it was the right thing to do for himself and the club.
“I've got cancer and that's something I've got to deal with. That was the real reason why I've decided to step down,” said Kilby, who confirmed he will retain his shares and place on the board.
“It will take my time up with the treatment I'll have to do and I think it's right that somebody now comes in and takes over.
“I've known roughly since November and through December.
“I've given it some thought, and obviously it will change things in my life, so now is the time to step down.
“It's a practical thing as much as anything.
“I've got to deal with that and I don't think I can do it simultaneously with being chairman of Burnley Football Club.
“That's the real reason why I will step down at the end of the season.”
Comments(16)
did you smash it?
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2:41pm Wed 8 Feb 12
You have been an outstandin chairman and seen the club from the brink of the bottom division to the Premier League.
Your legacy at Turf Moor will live on for generations
Jimmy Jambone
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3:10pm Wed 8 Feb 12
I hope we can find another honourable chairman to continue your legacy.
Keep Darwen Green
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3:46pm Wed 8 Feb 12
eddyo
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3:58pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Keep Darwen Green wrote:ditto
Rivalries to one side for now I would just like to wish Barry Kilby good luck in his fight against illness. All the best Mr Kilby
DaveBurnley
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4:06pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Keep Darwen Green wrote:Well said, you're a true football fan.
Rivalries to one side for now I would just like to wish Barry Kilby good luck in his fight against illness. All the best Mr Kilby
vintageclaret
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4:59pm Wed 8 Feb 12
NOW YOU CLARET FANS AND THE TEAM!!!!!
Let's all give him the biggest incentive he could wish for. Get behind him, get behind the team and roar them upwards. To all the team and management give it 200% because we never had less from Mr. Kilby (I say Mr. Kilby out of respect). What better reward for his efforts than for him to be able to bask in the sunshine of the Premier once more - Let's hear for him "Come on you Clarets" (just as we shouted at Wembley)
Teamteecee
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5:23pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Blackburn Yoof
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7:27pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Road Runner Road Runner
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7:35pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Arte et labore
exiled claret
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7:53pm Wed 8 Feb 12
Troy McCLur
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9:11pm Wed 8 Feb 12
gudari
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11:16am Thu 9 Feb 12
littlejobby wrote:Thanks from us all.
Good luck with your fight, we may be rivals in football (Rovers) but I hope you win this one
gudari
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11:18am Thu 9 Feb 12
eddyo wrote:Thanks reddyo. Things like this help us all to put things into some kind of perspective. Football is the second most important thing in the world...............
Keep Darwen Green wrote:ditto
Rivalries to one side for now I would just like to wish Barry Kilby good luck in his fight against illness. All the best Mr Kilby
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gudari
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11:20am Thu 9 Feb 12
Troy McCLur wrote:Well said. I've also met Mr. Kilby and he is simply a football fan and a gentleman.
I've met Barry Kilby a couple of times. He was a true gentleman and listened intently to what I said, despite me not being anybody of any importance as such. He is a Lancastrian, a Stalwart, an Officer and a Gentleman. I have every faith that he will beat this. Best wishes to you and the family Barry. From a devout Blackburn Rovers fan.
Legend Tugay
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11:25pm Fri 10 Feb 12
All the very best!
littlejobby says...
2:39pm Wed 8 Feb 12