Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson has sent a terrific battling message to former Celtic defender Jackie McNamara following his recent health scare.
McNamara, who was a former team-mate of Hoops boss Neil Lennon, collapsed near his home in York almost two weeks ago.
The Scotland international is said to be in a “critical but stable” condition at Hull Royal Infirmary, as per the BBC.
Former Celtic favourite Jackie McNamara (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)
And despite the severity of the current situation, Robertson is in no doubt that his former boss will pull through.
“The news shook everyone, I think,” he told the BBC.
“He is a young guy, healthy, didn’t see signs of anything coming.
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I’ve spoken to his family, I wish them all the best and I wish him all the best.
“Hopefully he can recover. He’s a good man and it’s not nice to see this happening.
Robertson sent a lovely message to McNamara (Photo by Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
“I know he’s a fighter and he’ll fight this like he fought in matches and fought as a manager. He’ll win this fight.
“Whatever way my career goes, I’ll always be thankful to him. I have a lot of time for him and that’s why it was tough to hear the news.”
Robertson and McNamara are similar in many ways
The pair share a bond through Celtic as well as other things. Despite the 21 year age gap, they have both been part of the setup at Celtic – although only in the academy in Robertson’s case.
They were/are both full-backs and have also turned out for Scotland – further strengthening the similarities between the two.
McNamara managed Dundee United as well (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)
It is encouraging to hear that McNamara is in a stable place.
He still has a long road ahead of him in terms of recovery, but things could have been a whole lot worse.
The thoughts of every Celtic fan is sure to remain with him and his family for the next period.