Former Manchester City captain Andy Morrison has revealed that he has been diagnosed with a severe neurological condition called Ramsay Hunt Syndrome in a heartbreaking video online.
Morrison, 55, vowed to fight the disorder as he shared a video detailing the diagnosis to social media on Thursday.
‘Just a quick update, I’ve had a lot of messages because stuff gets said and lost in translation, but nine days ago, I got diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt paralysis syndrome, which is basically a cranial nerve gets attacked in the brain, started by a virus,’ he posted on X.
‘It can take six-to-eight weeks, it can take over a year for recovery but there’s a 70 per cent chance of full recovery.
‘I’ll get through this, this is day nine, it’s probably been the toughest day yet.
‘Just to give an update, I’ll touch base every couple of weeks to let people know where I’m up to. Thanks for listening, cheers.’
Former Man City captain Andy Morrison has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is caused by a virus in the facial nerve and can lead to ipsilateral face paralysis, blistering rashes near the ear, severe earache and hearing loss.
Morrison made 37 appearances for Manchester City after joining from Huddersfield Town in 1998.
He helped guide the club to the old Division One via the playoffs in 1998-99 before winning promotion to the Premier League the following season.
Voted as Man City’s third best captain ever in their official magazine, the Scot was named as a club ambassador in 2013.
Offering their support to Morrison in a message online, Man City posted: ‘Andy, every single one of us at City are thinking of you right now – sending you love and best wishes. We’ll be behind you every step of the way.’
His former clubs Plymouth Argyle and Blackpool also posted in support.
‘Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jock. We’re all with you,’ Plymouth wrote.
Meanwhile, Blackpool posted: ‘Best wishes from everyone at Bloomfield Road, Andy’.
