Lincoln City Women player diagnosed with cancer ‘eager to get back on the pitch’
A Lincolnshire footballer says she is eager to get back on the pitch after being diagnosed with cancer. Abi Ringrose plays as a midfielder for Lincoln City Women and recently signed a new contract with the Imps for the 2023/24 season.
While she was out in Australia watching the Lionesses at the World Cup, Abi fell ill and was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. The 22-year-old, who also works as a physiotherapist at Lincoln County Hospital, underwent emergency surgery and now faces several months of chemotherapy.
The football community and her teammates have shown their support for Abi since the diagnosis, including the team dedicating their 6-2 win over Notts County by holding up her number 18 shirt. Abi said: “It has been amazing to see the support from the girls since the diagnosis.
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“I was really grateful with the way they celebrated the goal against Notts County with my shirt – I couldn’t ask for a more supportive group to be a part of. Hopefully, I’ll be back on the pitch next season. I’m definitely eager to get back playing with the girls.”
Sleaford Town Ladies also showed their support for Abi, tweeting: “Everyone at Sleaford Town Ladies FC would like to send their love and support to Lincoln City Women player Abi Ringrose
after she was recently diagnosed with cancer. Abi is a friend and former teammate of a few of our players and we hope to see her back on the pitch soon.”
