It is with a heavy heart that I share an update on the health of our Founder, Paul Canoville.
Paul is currently in the hospital due to a serious decline in his physical health, which has also taken a significant toll on his mental well-being. As someone who has overcome extraordinary challenges throughout his life, Paul remains determined — but he now needs time, care, and space to recover.
His recent absence from school visits and, most heartbreakingly, the Show Racism the Red Card reception at Downing Street earlier this week, has been deeply upsetting for him. We also want to prepare friends and supporters that Paul is very unlikely to attend the premiere of the new documentary about his life tomorrow evening (Thursday) at Regent Street Cinema — something he had been looking forward to.
Out of respect for his need to rest and heal, we kindly ask that people refrain from contacting Paul directly at this time. Any messages of support can be shared as comments on our social posts, and we will ensure Paul sees these once he has recovered.
Thank you for your compassion, your understanding, and your continued support.
Sending love and best wishes to Paul – he’ll come back stronger from this, just as he always does!
Wishing King Canners a swift recovery.
Get better soon Canners
I hope you get well soon Paul ❤️❤️🙏.
Take care my friend and stay strong
Thinking of you 💙
QR Paul
Sending Paul love, understanding and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
Much love ❤, hoping for a speedy recovery for you and that you will be back with us all again soon.
Take care of yourself
Sheila
Love and best wishes 💙💙💙💙
Sending love, hugs and strength, P x
Sending Paul love, understanding and best wishes for a speedy recovery.
I’m sorry to hear about your struggle at this time. I know you have been through a lot in your life and hope you know there are many people out there who wish you a speedy recovery.
Take time for yourself and see you at the Bridge in the future.
Get well, Canners.
I read your book this year canners, it was a great read and inspiring in all honesty. Hang in there mate, plenty more new chapters left to write..
Thinking of you, Paul. Take care and get better soon. Sending big Blue hugs, Lynnie xx 💙💙💙
Hi Paul,
Sorry to hear of your predicament . Stay strong and you will pull through. You are such an inspiration to the Chelsea community, we need you to continue your superb work. Xx
Speedy recovery, Paul 🙏
Wishing paul a speedy recovery
Sending love to Paul and all closest to him.
You are an absolute diamond Paul, so precious to so many and so precious to the game and the legacy you created with your courage and leadership. Biggest hugs
Get well soon Canners, if anyone can bounce back it’s you.
Always love and best wishes to a man as great as Paul. No one deserves love more than he does. Hope you get well soon!
Get well soon Canners & keep fighting mate
KTBFFH
You are in my thoughts and Prayers Paul.
Sending much love and well wishes for a full and speedy recovery, but it’s crucial that we listen and honour the body as and when is needed ❤️ 💙
Wishing Paul and family all the best wishes in the world. He is beloved and admired by so many of us, both Chelsea and other teams fans, for his impact and perseverance.
Get well soon King Canners, there are so many in your corner. A legend and inspiration.
Patrick
Wishing you full recovery King Canners, be well soon
Get well soon Canners…
Be strong…🙏🏻👍🏻
Thinking of you, Canners, and wishing you and speedy and full recovery.
Keep fighting Canners like you did in that memorable 4-4 draw at Hillsborough. Was a pleasure to have seen you play. KTBFFH💙
You’ve got this, legend King Canners. Make a full recovery and come back stronger.
Paul, you’ve overcome so many challenges in life, and I truly believe that strength will help you get through this one as well. You are, and will always be, a legend in every sense of the word.
Dear Paul
Sending you positive energy, love & warm wishes
The smallest piece of light can remove the darkness
May all these warm wishes bring you light to see you through this hard time x
Many thoughts and prayers for a swift and full recovery.
All the best for a swift recovery, Canners
Stay strong, and keep fighting Canners 💙
Sending my mate Canners all the love and support he needs to get through this tough time.
Get well and I hope to see you back at the bridge soon! All my love Langers 💙
Sending my love to Paul at this difficult time ❤️
Paul a true fighter a man of substance and talent allways been able to find away in this world since we first meer when u where15 u have allways been a top person who has faced life full on keep going PaulGod Bless u best wishes Colin @ Sandra Barnes