Paul Simpson has opened up on his cancer diagnosis during his time at Bristol City and the support he received from the club during his recovery.
The 56-year-old was a key member of Nigel Pearson's backroom staff in June 2021 when he was told the news that he had a tumour in his kidney. In July, City confirmed Simpson was to step back from his role as coach to undergo treatment for renal cell carcinoma.
Three weeks following his diagnosis, Simpson underwent a seven-hour operation before returning to City when his job title changed from assistant manager to first-team coach after Pearson appointed his former Middlesbrough team-mate Curtis Fleming.
