TalkSport host Alan Brazil reveals lifesaving operation

TalkSport breakfast show host Alan Brazil revealed on Monday that he recently underwent a lifesaving operation and is now focusing on his recovery. The 66-year-old former Scotland international and Ipswich Town striker has been absent from the airwaves for several weeks, prompting concern among listeners.

In a statement posted to his social media accounts, Brazil wrote: "Hi Guys, I hope that everyone's well. Some of you will have noticed that I've not been around. I recently had a lifesaving operation and I'm deeply grateful to the brilliant medical team who have looked after me. It will be some time yet before I'm fully back to myself and for now I am focused on my recovery in private. Thank you to my family and those close to me who've been supporting me putting up with me! I'll see you all soon."

Brazil, who has presented on TalkSport since the station's launch in 2000, missed recent events including parts of the Cheltenham Festival after hosting its opening day. Colleagues filled in during his absence, with Jeff Stelling reading Brazil's update on Monday's Breakfast Show and saying, "Great to hear from Big Al on the news there." Other TalkSport figures, including Shebahn...