Former Bristol Rovers striker and coach Marcus Stewart has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND).
The 49-year-old has been undergoing testing for 12 months, leading to his diagnosis, and he says he intends to use his platform to raise awareness about the disease, but he has requested privacy in the short term.
MND is a rare condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness that gets worse over time. There is no cure for the disease, which reduces life expectancy, though there are treatments that can reduce its impact.
