FORMER Manchester City captain Andy Morrison has issued a positive update on his condition after being diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
The 56-year-old was diagnosed with the rare neurological disorder at the start of the year.
Andy Morrison has issued a positive update on his condition Credit: Andy Morrison – Twitter
Morrison became a manager after his playing career Credit: Getty
A few months later he revealed that his recovery would take a “long, long time” but insisted he was trying to remain positive.
And in his latest update, Morrison declared that he took a big step forward this week by returning to commentary.
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The ex-defender covered the pre-season friendly between Man City and Inter Milan – which saw the Premier League giants lose on penalties.
In a social media video, Morrison said: “Evening everyone. Just a quick update after the first day back working at City with the matchday live team, which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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“It was fantastic to be back. Felt the voice was strong enough to go back and do co-commentary today.
“That’s my first time back in five-and-a-half months. I really appreciate all the support and working with Ali Mann, who makes it very easy.
“An enjoyable game. I struggled with a few words, a few names, but nothing too bad.
“I did struggle with (Ryan) McAidoo. Could have a player there by the way, watch this space.
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Morrison spent four years at City and captained the side Credit: Action Images – Reuters
“There was enough there to think he could be the next one on the conveyor belt, hugely impressive in the second-half.”
The former City captain went on to add: “Birthday yesterday, that was a great day with grandkids and family.
“I had a specialist on Wednesday and it was really positive, he was really delighted and amazed at the progress I had made, from House-Brackmann (nerve grading scale) six to a four and he is really positive that within a year I’ll get my eye back and be able to blink, so I won’t have to tape it down at night.
“I still have to take juice to swallow and I have no taste in the side of my mouth and the whole side of the face is numb, so I have to drink through a straw still.
“He wasn’t sure just how much that would progress because it’s still really weak. But if sucking through a straw is worst case scenario then so be it. I won’t be posting now because I won’t see a specialist for another three months.
“A really good day and it just felt great to be back doing something when that seemed a million miles away.
“I didn’t get out of bed for four weeks and couldn’t speak for a month. I had some really dark days in this conservatory but I stayed positive and this too shall pass, everything passes, good or bad, everything comes and goes and sometimes you just have to dig in and get through it. But thanks for listening and see you all soon.”
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by a virus in the facial nerve.
Morrison signed for Man City from Huddersfield Town in 1998 and went on to feature in the side that won the play-offs to the old Division One during the 1998-99 campaign.
He also played for the likes of Plymouth Argyle, Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool, along with Crystal Palace and Sheffield United on loan.
After hanging up his boots, he went on to become a manager.
