Second Big Battle For Patch

Martin’s Courage In Face Of Adversity

Martin Patching is maintaining his usual positive attitude to the news that he requires a second brain operation – and has proved it by completing another tiring run for charity. The former Wolves forward underwent 14 hours of life-saving surgery in 2006 after collapsing on his way to Watford’s play-off final victory over Leeds and eventually being found to have a tumour.