Former Premier League star Marcus Stewart has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The 49-year-old, whose playing career spanned across two decades with spells at Bristol Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Ipswich Town, Sunderland, Bristol City, Yeovil Town and Exeter City, has been diagnosed after 12 months of testing, it was confirmed on Thursday afternoon.
Stewart confirmed the news in a joint statement via the Professional Footballers Association and Yeovil Town, where he currently holds the position of head of player development.