The football world was left deeply concerned after discovering the news that John Toshack was left on a ventilator for two weeks during his battle with Covid and pneumonia.
But little more than a year on from that major scare, the Welsh football legend has made a recovery and continues to enjoy the Spanish sunshine having been afforded the precious chance to spend time with his loved ones.
It was undoubtedly a harrowing experience for those close to the ex-Wales player and manager, as his son Cameron Toshack explains.