Bad news about big Richard : Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:19 pm  

Richard Moore has been diagnosed with Crohns disease

Hell of a thing to try to overcome in life let alone a proffessional sportsman

Best of luck Richard

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:28 pm  

Yes best wishes to the big fella.Never really lived up to his potential when he was with us but seemed to come on in leaps & bounds at Wakey.Remember having his name & squad number on my Super League shirt.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:28 pm  

a few have known for weeks he was not well, but it was a bit of a mystery, even to the medics at first

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:51 pm  

Get well soon Richard.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:58 pm  

Not a pleaseant illness at all. Can be managed and able to lead a relatively normal life.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:13 pm  

Hope you get well soon Richard. Good luck to you and your family

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:30 pm  

All the best Richard, with todays medical science you stand a great chance to go onto even bigger and better things in RL.

Keep your chin up and all the best mate.

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:29 pm  

Good luck with it Richie I'm sure you'll be well looked after and still have a great career in RL

: Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:36 pm  

All the best Richard.

I know what he must of been through i recently went through the same but luckily turned out not to serious, Crohn's is managable with tablets but no cure sadly!

: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:02 am  

Best of luck Richard. I am sure you still have a big future in the game