Both units of followers give Brooks ovation as he performs first sport after most cancers battle
DAVID BROOKS acquired a standing ovation from each units of followers as he made his first look since beating most cancers.
The Bournemouth star, 25, was identified with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in October 2021.
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He introduced that he had made a full restoration on the finish of final season, and has since been working his manner again to full health.
Brooks was on the bench for the primary time since beating most cancers throughout his aspect’s 1-0 win over Liverpool final week.
And he made his first look in 525 days yesterday when he got here on within the 78th minute of his aspect’s 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa.
Both units of followers recognised that Brooks’ battle had been greater than soccer, with the Villa devoted, in addition to Bournemouth’s, getting off their seats to applaud the Wales worldwide onto the pitch.
Previous to the match, Cherries boss Gary O’Neil admitted that Brooks had been “itching” to return to motion.
He stated: “Everybody can also be delighted for David Brooks and his household.
“He’s itching, but he’s sensibly itching. He knows there’s things to do, but he’ll be involved again tomorrow.”
After final week’s match in opposition to Liverpool, Brooks took to Instagram to confess how “special” it felt to be again among the many group once more.
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He wrote: “529 days I’ve needed to anticipate that feeling… been a protracted wait and a really tough interval for me and my household however to have the ability to step again on that soccer pitch and really feel a part of the crew once more was particular!
“Thank you to all the fans for the great reception and hope you enjoyed that immense performance from the boys.”
Previous to his sickness, Brooks was a key participant for the Cherries.
The fitting winger has made 91 appearances for Bournemouth, scoring 17 targets and laying on 12 assists.
Brooks’ significance to the Cherries was underlined final summer season, once they rewarded him with a brand new four-year contract.
On the time, the Welshman stated: “I’m so happy to have signed this deal and am wanting ahead to the following few years with this nice membership.
“In fact, the final 12 months has been extraordinarily tough for myself, my household and buddies however I’m now ready to renew my profession, and getting this deal over the road is the icing on the cake.
“I’m working exhausting alongside the wonderful teaching crew at AFC Bournemouth and am hoping to be again on the pitch quickly.
“Within the meantime, I’ll be supporting the lads each step of the best way.”
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