Jimmy Greaves revealshe'll never walk againbut insists 'I’m still herefighting all the way'

Football legend Jimmy Greaves has been told by doctors
he will never walk again.
The former England and Spurs icon is coming to terms
with spending the rest of his life in a wheelchair – nine
months after a stroke nearly killed him.

Doctors gave the star the heartbreaking prognosis after
hundreds of bouts of intensive private rehab treatment left
him still unable to move his legs.
Speaking exclusively to the Sunday People , Greavsie, 76,
said: “I remain in a wheelchair and it’s now likely I will
stay this way for the rest of my life.
“The doctors have told me I won’t walk again and that I
will always need ongoing care.
“It was devastating to hear them say that but I will never
stop trying to get better - and the main thing is that I’m
still here fighting all the way.”
Jimmy was rushed to hospital on May 3 last year after a
devastating stroke while drinking a cup of tea with his
wife Irene at their home in Essex.
The life-threatening condition is triggered when a blood
vessel in the brain bursts or is blocked.
Spus icon: Jimmy will be inducted into Tottenham's hall
of fame next month
Jimmy almost died after losing consciousness and was in
intensive care for six days before doctors saw an
improvement.
He initially feared he would never be able to talk again
after losing his speech but is now able to converse.
He also lost all feeling in his legs and his right arm.
After long spells in hospital, including a three-month stay
at Britain’s largest private clinic The Wellington in North
London, Jimmy is back home.
The ex-England, Spurs, Chelsea and West Ham star is
being looked after by Irene, 75, and a dedicated team of
paid carers who visit four times a day.
Jimmy is still undergoing daily treatment including intense ­
physiotherapy and speech coaching.
And while the inspirational former striker has lost the use
of his legs, it is clear he has not lost his incredible spirit or
his determination to better himself.
Devoted: Jimmy's sons Danny and Andy
The dad of four said: “My day-to-day life has changed
quite considerably, but there’s no point asking, ‘Why me?’
“I’m not feeling sorry for myself, I’m just taking each day
as it comes and trying to make small improvements all
the time.
“If I can lift my arm that little bit further than before,
that’s an improvement and I can take heart from that.
“My speech has come on a lot and I can communicate on
the phone now.
“I’m watching a lot of sport on the TV and I get out of the
house with my sons Andy and Danny whenever I can. You
have to focus on the positives.
“I’ve still got my sense of humour and I’ve got my family
all around me helping me all of the time. There are a lot of
people I have to thank, but especially my family.
“They’ve supported me all the way and I couldn’t have got
this far without them. I’m realistic about the future but I’ll
never give up trying to improve.
“I still have a belief and a hope that I can keep getting