'Wolves ay we': Football fans unite for Carl Ikeme

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Wolves fans and supporters of football clubs around the world have been showing their support to Carl Ikeme.

The 31-year-old goalkeeper has been diagnosed with acute leukaemia after returning abnormal results on a blood test and is starting an immediate course of chemotherapy.

Ikeme came through the academy ranks at Wolves and aside from several loan spells has been at the club his entire career.

Support for the Nigerian international has flooded in on social media, with supporters eager to pay tribute to the popular gentle giant.

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