A Glasgow pensioner dying from a progressive lung disease has issued an emotional appeal to meet his hero before he passes away.
John Mcdougall, 80, is currently being cared for in a hospice in England's West Midlands.
Aware of his situation, battling with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, the dad-of-three is in a desperate bid to fulfil one of his final wishes - to meet Liverpool hero 'and fellow Scot, Sir King Kenny Dalglish".
In a picture shared by The Myton Hospices on Twitter, John can be seen surrounded by Liverpool jerseys - some of which have been signed by players.
WE NEED YOUR HELP FOR ONE OF OUR PATIENTS! PLS RT AND TAG @kennethdalglish & @LFC
— The Myton Hospices (@MytonHospices) September 10, 2019
This is John he is 80 years old. Born in Glasgow. A father of three who is dying of COPD.
One of John’s final wishes is to meet his hero Sir King Kenny! Let's make it happen #YNWA ❤️❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/yQq2gLl6le
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The Glasgow man can also be seen holding up a posted, detailing out his final wish.
It reads: "Hello, my name is John Mcdougall.
"I'm 80 years old and dying of COPD.
"I am a Liverpool FC super fan and I would like to fulfil one of my final wishes of being able to meet my hero and fellow Scot, Sir King Kenny Dalglish.
"Please help me by liking and sharing this post! #YNWA".
The post has so far been shared more than 800 times since Tuesday.
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