AFC Wimbledon Assistant Boss Terry Skiverton Diagnosed with Throat Cancer

AFC Wimbledon assistant manager Terry Skiverton has been diagnosed with throat cancer and will begin treatment in the coming weeks, the club have confirmed.

The news comes after a difficult period for the 51-year-old, who stepped away from his role in July to recover from ankle surgery. What initially looked like a straightforward spell on the sidelines has turned into something far more serious.

In a statement, the League One club said Skiverton had faced “further health challenges” since that announcement and underlined that he has been receiving support from the League Managers Association in recent months. The club stressed it will continue to stand alongside him and his family throughout his treatment and recovery.

“Everyone at AFC Wimbledon sends Terry their heartfelt best wishes as he prepares for the next stage of his treatment,” the statement added.

Skiverton joined Wimbledon in May 2022 as assistant to Johnnie Jackson and played a key role in the club’s resurgence, culminating in promotion to League One via the play-offs in 2025. His experience and presence in the dugout have been central to that rise.

For now, though, the focus shifts away from touchlines and tactics. Wimbledon’s season continues, but one of its most influential figures is facing a very different kind of battle.