Great news as Jonas Gutierrez plays his first game since cancer battle

The winger made his comeback for Newcastle Under-21s earlier today. Jonas Gutierrez played his first game today since overcoming testicular cancer. The 31-year old returned to training with Newcastle last month after receiving treatment in his native Argentina after discovering a tumour in September of this year. Gutierrez underwent surgery and chemotherapy before receiving the all-clear from doctors in November. The winger lost his first team position with the club, spending a spell on loan with Norwich last season, but remains a fan favourite with Newcastle supporters. Gutierrez joined the club in 2008 , scoring 10 goals in 177 appearances and was part of the side that won the Championship in 2010. Gutierrez played 87 minutes of his comeback game with West Ham Under-21s today and tweeted after the game expressing his joy at being back on a football pitch.

Thanks to all the fans for the support that you give through my illness, i am proud to be back. Good game and really happy. Thanks

— jonas gutierrez (@elgalgojonas) December 22, 2014

.@elgalgojonas will play for #NUFC in today's @premierleague U21 Cup tie v @whufc_official: http://t.co/VZHIUwae8w pic.twitter.com/9AvRegTjmU — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 22, 2014

Currently watching the under 21s. Great to see @elgalgojonas back on the pitch!! pic.twitter.com/g7BL4IiMNF — Joe (@Joeeeeeee_96) December 22, 2014

87' - @elgalgojonas is replaced after 87 minutes of his comeback for Newcastle United U21s. #WelcomeBackJonas #NUFC — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) December 22, 2014