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Matt Smith

Jay Spearing reveals disease diagnosis after Liverpool U18s coach spends Christmas in hospital

Liverpool academy graduate and under-18's coach Jay Spearing has been diagnosed with Addison's disease after being hospitalised in a Christmas health scare.

Spearing made his debut for the Reds in a 2008 UEFA Champions League match against PSV and went on to make 55 appearances for the first team, including a start in the 2012 FA Cup final under legendary boss Sir Kenny Dalglish.

After departing Merseyside in 2013, Spearing has since gone on to represent Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool and Tranmere Rovers prior to completing an emotional Anfield return in June.

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