Leading clubs and figures from across the world of football are continuing to lend their support to ex-Celtic footballer Liam Miller who is battling cancer at the age of just 36.
Celtic FC has said in a short statement: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Liam Miller and his family at this time.”
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Manchester United also added: “The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United go out to Liam Miller and his loved ones at this difficult time.”
The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with Liam Miller and his family at this time. pic.twitter.com/qTOq0v937D
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) November 13, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at Manchester United go out to Liam Miller and his loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/CV2zT3xL6y
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) November 13, 2017
Other stars - including former Hoops ace Chris Sutton and Wigan Athletic players Alex Bruce and Noel Hunt - have also taken to social media with messages of support aimed at Miller and his family.
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As the devastating news began to break late on Sunday night, Sutton said: “All thoughts and prayers go out to my old teammate Liam Miller tonight.”
All thoughts and prayers go out to my old teammate Liam Miller tonight
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) November 13, 2017
Bruce said: “Sad to hear that my old team mate Liam Miller is battling cancer, my thoughts are with him and his family and I hope he can beat this and pull through.”
Sad to hear that my old team mate Liam Miller is battling cancer, my thoughts are with him and his family and I hope he can beat this and pull through.
— Alex Bruce (@AlexBruce84) November 12, 2017
Hunt added: “Such sad news about my old Room mate Liam Miller, Pray to God he pulls through this battle with Cancer, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.”
Such sad news about my old Room mate Liam Miller, Pray to God he pulls through this battle with Cancer, my thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
— Noel Hunt (@Noelhunt20) November 12, 2017
Putting all rivalry aside, Rangers fans have also been sending their best wishes to Miller and his family.
Very very sad news to hear that ex Celtic player, Liam Miller is battling cancer at the age of 36. Wouldn’t wish this dreadful disease on anyone good luck Liam pic.twitter.com/zznV9UUGbS
— ANDY LACEY (@knighthawk1970) November 13, 2017
Life is so cruel at times .......football and rivalries take a backseat when its about health . Hope the best for liam miller and his family
— Rangersviews (@RANGERSviews82) November 12, 2017
Miller, who made 26 appearances for Celtic, scoring two goals, is believed to be back home in Cork.
The Irishman was highly rated by then Hoops manager Martin O’Neill who lost him to Manchester United where he spent two seasons under Sir Alex Ferguson.
The thoughts of everyone at Hibernian are with former player Liam Miller and his family at this difficult time pic.twitter.com/RSqNzrC820
— Hibernian FC (@HibsOfficial) November 13, 2017
Very sad news about one of my old teammates Liam Miller, thinking of him and his family at this very difficult time. 🙏🏻
— Ian Harte (@ianharte23) November 12, 2017
The thoughts of everyone at #LUFC are with Liam Miller and his family at this time pic.twitter.com/Ix18naomvR
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with former #QPR loanee Liam Miller, who is battling cancer. pic.twitter.com/8GOm0SNS6P
— QPR FC (@QPRFC) November 13, 2017
Former Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller is battling cancer. Wish him a full recovery! #OneLove pic.twitter.com/AsS1WfYQNY
— MUSC Lebanon (@ManUtdLebanon) November 13, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for my ex teammate Liam Miller during this tough time! #StayStrong pic.twitter.com/13TFGDWy6g
— MattSmith_2 (@MattSmith_2) November 13, 2017
My thoughts are with Liam miller and his family this morning. Hope he can get through this difficult time of his life.
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) November 13, 2017
Shocking news regerding Liam Miller as he is diagnosed with Cancer
— Michael Bridges (@MickyBridges8) November 13, 2017
Top footballer & even better bloke Fight this battle mate https://t.co/ogsyjPnszh
Sad news to hear , thoughts are with Liam Miller and his family 🙏🏽
— Iain Ramsay (@IainRamsay_17) November 13, 2017
We have read the report this morning in relation to our former player Liam Miller and trying to verify it. We hope it’s not true and if it is confirmed our thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family https://t.co/37UEhW2KeQ
— Peter Filopoulos (@peterfilopoulos) November 12, 2017
Thoughts are with Liam miller and his family at this tough time.#staystrong
— Charlie Adam (@Charlie26Adam) November 12, 2017
He also played for Leeds, Hibs, and Queen’s Park Rangers.
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Miller last played in the US Major Soccer League for Wilmington Hammerheads last year.
It was claimed by one authoritative source on social media that he had recently been in the US for chemotherapy.
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