AFC Wimbledon assistant Terry Skiverton diagnosed with throat cancer
AFC Wimbledon says assistant manager Terry Skiverton has throat cancer and will start treatment in the coming weeks, with the club pledging support during his recovery.
AFC Wimbledon assistant manager Terry Skiverton has been diagnosed with throat cancer and is due to begin treatment in the coming weeks, the League One club has announced. Skiverton, 51, had already stepped away from his duties in July after announcing he would take time off to recover from ankle surgery. The club said his health had presented further challenges since then.
The club said Skiverton has received valuable support from the League Managers Association in recent months and that AFC Wimbledon will remain alongside him and his family throughout his treatment and recovery. In its statement, the club also sent its heartfelt best wishes as he prepares for the next stage of his care.
Skiverton joined AFC Wimbledon in May 2022 as assistant to manager Johnnie Jackson. The pair helped the club win promotion to League One through the play-offs in 2025, making the diagnosis a significant development for the backroom staff at a club recently restored to the third tier.
The announcement follows Skiverton's earlier absence for ankle surgery, meaning he has now been away from the touchline for several months. Details of his treatment plan, including a start date, have not been disclosed, and the club has not indicated how long he may be unavailable. No timeline has been given for a possible return to his role.
The news was shared formally by the club rather than through supporters' channels. Reaction on social media was supportive, with fans expressing sympathy and wishing the assistant manager well, though those sentiments reflect supporter opinion rather than official information about his condition. The club's statement is the authoritative source on his diagnosis and the support being provided.
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