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Stephen Darby, diagnosed with MND in 2018 and forced to retire from football, and his wife Steph Houghton, former England Lioness captain, are expecting their first child — a joyful, heartwarming announcement that’s already sparked an outpouring of support. Sharing baby scan photos and a cake-themed post, Steph wrote, “Half of You. Half of Me. Our family will soon be three! Baby Darby 2026.” The couple, who co-founded the Darby Rimmer Foundation to fight MND, are inspiring hope and resilience as their news resonates across the community, including heartfelt messages from Lindsey Burrow, wife of the late Rob Burrow. This moment is a powerful celebration of love, strength, and the enduring beauty of life’s milestones.

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