Alan Brazil, the 66-year-old talkSPORT presenter and former Scottish football star, has revealed he is recuperating following what he described as a “life-saving” operation.
The Glasgow-born broadcaster, who has been a fixture on the station’s Breakfast Show for over a quarter of a century, had been noticeably absent from his regular presenting duties for several weeks.
Brazil, who enjoyed a distinguished playing career at clubs including Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United, took to X to update concerned listeners about his health situation.
The popular host confirmed he had undergone a major medical procedure and expressed his gratitude to those who treated him.
In his statement on X, Brazil wrote: “Some of you will have noticed that I’ve not been around.
“I recently had a life-saving operation and I’m deeply grateful to the brilliant medical team who have looked after me.”
The veteran broadcaster indicated his return to the airwaves would not be immediate.
— Alan Brazil (@alanbrazil) May 11, 2026
“It will be some time yet before I’m fully back to myself and for now I am focused on my recovery in private,” he added.
The 66-year-old also thanked his loved ones, writing: “Thank you to my family and those close to me who’ve been supporting me / putting up with me! I’ll see you all soon. AL.”
Brazil’s colleagues at talkSPORT have rallied around him following the announcement.
Alan Brazil has long been a popular figure on talkSPORT
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YOUTUBEFormer Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor responded to the news by saying: “Great news. I can’t wait for him to come back. Legend.”
Jeff Stelling, another presenter at the station, remarked it was “great to hear from Big Al” after his health scare.
During Brazil’s absence from the airwaves, Agbonlahor and Shebahn Aherne have been filling in on his regular Wednesday, Thursday and Friday morning slots.
The 66-year-old typically presents the Breakfast Show on those three days each week.
Alan Brazil pictured playing for Scotland during his playing days
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Before his broadcasting career, Brazil established himself as a prolific goalscorer during his playing days.
His most successful spell came at Ipswich Town, where he found the net 80 times and was part of the squad that lifted the UEFA Cup in 1981.
The striker subsequently moved on to spells with Tottenham, Manchester United and Coventry City.
On the international stage, Brazil represented Scotland on 13 occasions during the 1980s.
His transition from professional footballer to radio personality proved equally successful, with his distinctive style making him one of the most recognisable voices in British sports broadcasting.
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