Ablett began his playing career at Liverpool in 1983

Ipswich coach Gary Ablett is undergoing hospital treatment having been diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

The former Liverpool, Everton and Birmingham City defender was taken ill last week at Town's training ground.

The 44-year-old managed Stockport County last season, but left the club after their relegation to League Two.

Liverpool said in a statement: "Everyone at the club would like to extend their best wishes to Gary and hopes that he makes a speedy recovery."

An Everton club spokesman added: "Gary has always been a popular figure at Goodison... Our thoughts are with Gary and his family at this time."

Ipswich added in a statement: "Everyone at the club is devastated by the sudden onset of such a serious illness.

"Our thoughts are with Gary and his family and we would ask for the family to be given the privacy they require at this time."

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