CELTIC ace Leigh Griffiths former clubs have shared messages of support for the striker amid the news he's battling "ongoing issues".
Hoops manager Brendan Rogers announced earlier the 28-year-old will be out of the game for a while to tackle personal issues which have made his life "tough".
Hibernian, who received the player on loan back in 2011, said: "We’re all with you, Leigh."
We’re all with you, Leigh. 💚 pic.twitter.com/HyIEp3H9kp
— Hibernian FC (@HibernianFC) December 12, 2018
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While Livingston FC, the team where Griffiths made his footballing debut aged just 16-years-old, wrote: "Take the time you need to get back to a happier place - there’s always a seat with your name on it here."
💛| Take the time you need to get back to a happier place @Leighgriff09 - there’s always a seat with your name on it here. pic.twitter.com/W77fSGFhhQ
— Livingston FC (@LiviFCOfficial) December 12, 2018
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