Connor Jennings is well known in the area across Merseyside, having played for Tranmere Rovers, Wrexham, and now for Stockport County.
Earlier today his current employers sent out a statement on the player’s half.
You can read the statement in full below.
The sad news is that Connor Jennings has been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer. In Stockport County’s statement, they have announced that there is treatment available and that they hope to see him on the pitch again soon.
Tranmere Rovers was just one of the many well-wishers. Jennings had previously scored the winning goal at Wembley to promote the club to League One in 2019.
And that very much includes the entire SWA
You are a hero at TRFC and you have our support every step of the way
All the best for a speedy recovery
— TROSC (@TROSC_TRFC) March 25, 2021
Stockport County have also said in their statement “While we request privacy for him and his family at this time, messages of support can be emailed to media@stockportcounty.com and will be passed on to Connor”.
Everyone at MerseySportLive would like to pass on our best to Connor and his family.
