Former Manchester City captain Andy Morrison has revealed he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a neurological disorder caused by a virus affecting the facial nerve. The 55-year-old shared the news in a video on social media platform X, stating that while recovery can take up to a year, there is a 70 percent chance of full recovery.
Morrison, who made 37 appearances for City after joining from Huddersfield Town in 1998, was part of the side that won promotion to the Premier League. He was named a club ambassador in 2013 and is remembered as one of City's best-ever captains.
In the video, Morrison said: 'Just a quick update... nine days ago, I got diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt paralysis syndrome... It can take six-to-eight weeks, it can over a year for recovery but there's a 70 percent chance of full recovery... I'll get through this.'
Morrison also had a successful spell as manager of Connah's Quay Nomads in Wales, winning back-to-back Welsh top-flight titles. Following his announcement, former clubs including Plymouth Argyle and Blackpool sent well wishes, with Connah's Quay writing: 'Andy, everyone at Connah’s Quay Nomads is always by your side.'
