Former Scotland international footballer Jackie McNamara has been rushed to hospital after he collapsed on his own doorstep with a suspected “bleed on the brain”.
The former full-back and manager is understood to have collapsed at his home in York on Saturday.
The Celtic and Aberdeen star, who is from Glasgow, was taken to a hospital in the city before being transferred to a facility in Hull.
Friends of his family say he is undergoing surgery, with fellow Celtic icon, John Hartson, saying the 46-year-old has a ‘”bleed on the brain”.
Taking to Twitter, Mr Hartson said: “Worried sick for my former teammate and great friend Jackie McNamara who collapsed at home Saturday with a bleed on the brain.”
He added: “My thoughts are with his wife Samantha and the children.”
The defender’s daughter has told fans that her father is receiving the best care possible.
Using Mr McNamara’s Twitter account, she thanked fans for their support and asked for privacy in the coming days.
The tweet read: “This is Jackie’s daughter. Thank you for all your kind words and support.
“My dad is getting the best care possible, as you can all understand this is difficult for us as a family and we request privacy at this time.”
A number of Mr McNamara’s old teammates at Celtic and Aberdeen have issued their support as they wait on news.
A Celtic spokesman said: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic FC are with Jackie and his family.”
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton added: “Thoughts and prayers for Jackie and Sam and the family.”
A statement on the Scotland National Team Twitter account read: “The thoughts of everyone at the Scottish FA are with former Scotland player Jackie McNamara and his family.”
Mr McNamara, whose father Jackie sen also played for Celtic in the 1970s, was signed for the Hoops by Tommy Burns in 1995.
He went on to lift four league titles, three Scottish Cups and three League Cups during a 10-year spell at Parkhead.
Two of the Scottish Cup trophies he lifted were as captain of the team, in 2004 and 2005.
After retiring from playing, he was appointed as the manager for Partick Thistle before leaving for Dundee United.
He now plies his trade at Dunfermline Athletic as a consultant.
