Jackie McNamara’s daughter issues statement
Jackie McNamara’s daughter has used her father’s Twitter account to request privacy for their family.
Late this afternoon news emerged that the former Celtic defender was in hospital after taking ill at the weekend.
Mixed messages emerged with a frenzy for information as supporters, friends and former team-mates heard the news.
This is Jackie’s daughter.
Thank you all for your kind words and support. My dad is getting the best care possible, as you all can understand this is difficult for us as a family and request privacy at this time. ??
— Jackie McNamara (@Jackie_Mc4) February 10, 2020
Thoughts and prayers for Jackie and Sam and the family ? https://t.co/VvHj7fgWYX
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) February 10, 2020
As you may have heard in today’s news Jackie collapsed yesterday and is receiving treatment in hospital in the U.K…We wish him a speedy recovery and will keep you updated however his wife Samantha and children would appreciate privacy at this time.
From all at Don McNamaras ?— Don McNamara’s Sports Bar (@DonMcnamaras) February 10, 2020
After his playing career ended McNamara had spells in management at Partick Thistle, Dundee United and York City.
At Dundee United he enjoyed relative success where he helped develop players such as Stuart Armstrong, Andy Robertson, Ryan Gauld and John Souttar. While in charge of the club they reached the final of the League Cup and Scottish Cup.
In recent times he has been working as a football consultant with Callum McGregor and Vakoun Bayo among his clients.
With Jackie in hospital everyone will be supporting him and his family and hoping that he is soon restored to full health.