Celtic fans flocked to support Leigh Griffiths after the Celtic striker responded to a story in The Sun that he had a gambling addiction.
The striker published a lengthy denial in mid-morning after he had featured in their main news story after being pictured at a race meeting in Newcastle.
— LG9?? (@Leighgriff09) January 6, 2019
Hail Hail ???? Good on you for speaking out & best wishes for your recovery ?? #superleigh
— Kenzey (@kenzey87) January 6, 2019
Keep yer heid up Leigh. Your health is more important than anything.
— Celtic Fan7one???????? (@celticfanzone) January 6, 2019
???????????????????????????????????????? don’t explain yourself to idiots specially the shitty @ScottishSun we all know it’s mental health your off with ?? stuck the finger up to everyone that thinks different pal… hopefully your back soon banging in they goals mr get yourself better 1st n keep smiling ??
— Kelly McGeachy (@kellybaby3) January 6, 2019
It’s sad you’ve had to explain yourself, we all love you and wish you well, stay positive, we are all Leigh Griff ????????????????
— ????????CelticGhirl???????? (@lisbonceltic67) January 6, 2019
You get them telt Leigh! The amount of crap and supposition that has been written in the rags and on social media is disgusting???? Those people have apparently never had to deal with mental health issues themselves and don’t understand or care. Get well soon wee man ????
— Morag McKell (@yanxfan24) January 6, 2019
Leigh, ignore the haters. Concentrate on yourself. Wishing you a speedy recovery and hope to see you on the pitch when you’re better. Your family, friends and Celtic fans have your back and the rest really do not matter. ???????????? HH
— BhoysforLife (@888MumbaiMagic) January 6, 2019
On the eve of Celtic’s Europa League tie with RB Salzburg Brendan Rodgers announced that Griffiths was taking a break to deal with personal issues.
That announcement sparked a whirlwind of rumours with the Daily Record instantly claiming that he was battling a gambling addiction before watering down their coverage.
Social media has linked the midfielder with dozens of different issues with Griffiths biting back on a couple of occasions.
Celtic haven’t made any comment on Griffiths since Rodgers spoke out and are highly unlikely to discuss confidential matters relating to an employee.
Griffiths last played for Celtic in the 5-1 win over Kilmarnock on December 8, earlier this season he scored the 100th goal of his hoops career.
