Liverpool legend David Fairclough has told fans he is doing “well” after suffering a stroke.
Fairclough, 65, who was known as “Super Sub” because of his goalscoring exploits from the bench, has been cared for in hospital since falling ill last week. And on Monday, he thanked supporters for their “kind thoughts and messages”.
The former Reds striker tweeted: “Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and messages of support. I’m a few days into my recovery now and things are going well, stronger and better by the day. Looking forward to a quick and full recovery. Thanks, David.”
Earlier, his son Tom had tweeted: “Thanks for all the well wishes, he’s stable and we’re all determined to get through the recovery process x.”
He added: “The response to this has been over whelming, thanks everyone and also to the ambulance and hospital staff who saved his life. X”
Liverpool tweeted “everyone at the club wishes you a speedy recovery ” and former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher wrote: “Get well soon Dave.”
Fairclough became known as “Super Sub” during his eight-year career at Anfield, during which he scored 55 goals - 18 from the bench.
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In his first season, 1975-76, he scored seven goals in 14 League appearances, nine of them as substitute, to help the club become league champions.
His most famous goal was the late winner against St Etienne in the 1977 European Cup quarter final. Fairclough won four league titles, two European Cups, a UEFA Cup, League Cup and European Super Cup.
After leaving Anfield, he played for Toronto Blizzard in Canada, Lucerne in Switzerland, Norwich, Oldham, Beveren in Belgium, Rochdale, Tranmere, and Wigan.
