Frank McGarvey has been boosted in his battle with "sneaky" pancreatic cancer by supportive football fans from all around Scotland.
The former Celtic, St Mirren and Scotland striker was recently diagnosed with the disease and made an appearance on the Parkhead pitch before the Hoops' game against Hibernian last month, when he was given a rousing reception by the home fans. Speaking at Glasgow Central, where he was helping to promote World Pancreatic Cancer Day, the 66-year-old told the PA news agency how widespread support and encouragement has been for his plight.
McGarvey, who also played for Queen of the South and Clyde, said: "The reaction from football fans has been extraordinary. "I was at Celtic Park to see the Hibs game and when I walked out and the fans sang You'll Never Walk Alone, that made me so determined to fight on. But I have to say I have seen a few messages on the internet from fans of Rangers, Aberdeen, Dundee, St Mirren and others, and getting all those messages from other football clubs' fans has actually been fantastic.
