RAFA BENITEZ has offered his support to Stephan Darby after motor neurone disease tragically forced the former Liverpool star into retirement aged 29.
Darby received the devastating diagnosis from a specialist recently and is now facing up to the huge fight ahead.
Newcastle boss Benitez gave Darby his Liverpool debut and only Premier League appearance for the Reds against Tottenham in 2010.
He tweeted: “I was proud to give Stephen Darby his Liverpool debut and now I am deeply saddened to learn of his retirement.
“Stephen is a special person and he has my total support.
“He will never walk alone.”
Darby, who is married to Manchester City and England women’s captain Steph Houghton, was at Bolton before breaking the tragic news of his retirement.
He said: “It is with great sadness that I announce my immediate retirement from professional football due to a recent diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease.
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank my team-mates, Phil Parkinson and all the staff at Bolton Wanderers Football Club for their amazing support at what has been an extremely difficult period for myself and my family.
“I would like to ask for privacy at this time so I can adjust to the battle I have ahead and so that I can spend time with those closest to me.”
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Motor neurone disease affects specialist nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, and causes everyday activities to become increasingly difficult or completely impossible.
The majority of those diagnosed with the disease are given a three-year life expectancy starting from when they first notice the symptoms.
MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE EXPLAINED
What is motor neurone disease?
Motor neurone disease is a rare condition. About two in every 100,000 Brits develop it each year. It affects specialist nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing the function of motor neurons to break down.
When this occurs, everyday activities become increasingly difficult or completely impossible.
The majority of those diagnosed with the disease are given a three-year life expectancy starting from when they first notice the symptoms.
What causes motor neurone disease?
Even though there has been research into the cause of motor neurone disease, it is difficult to identify a particular trigger for the disease.
5-10% of all people with MND have the inherited or genetic form of the disease.
Whether there is a family history or not, other environmental triggers may still be needed for the disease to begin. These triggers may be different for each individual.
How is motor neurone disease treated?
Medical research is yet to find a cure for the rare illness.
Despite this, there is some treatment that can help those with motor neurone disease have a better quality of life, as well as helping with their mobility and bodily functions.
For those who struggle with respiration, a breathing mask may be prescribed. Riluzole is a medication that is used to help people with motor neurone disease, although it doesn’t prevent the condition progressing.
As it stands, this treatment has only shown a very small improvement in patients’ survival.
Sad news that my ex teammate Stephen Darby has had to retire due to being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. I wish you & your family the very best in such a tough time. My heart goes out to you. One of the nicest guys you could hope to meet
— Aaron Mclean (@A9Mac) September 18, 2018
My mate!
I sat next to at @officialbantams and @OfficialBWFC I can’t believe this has happened to him I’m truly devastated. The ultimate pro, improved me as a player and more importantly as a person. A real genuine leader, who always puts others before himself. I’m broken
— Filipe Morais (@moraisfilipe20) September 18, 2018
Everyone at Manchester City is behind Steph and Stephen at this time
https://t.co/sFStDTViUZ
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 18, 2018
Bolton manager Phil Parkinson said: “This is heart breaking news for Stephen and his family and the thoughts of everybody at Bolton Wanderers Football Club are very much with him and Steph.”
Darby reunited with Parkinson at Bolton in the summer of 2017 after making 236 appearances for Bradford.
The defender came through the ranks of hometown club Liverpool and made his debut against PSV in the Champions League in 2008, following it up with his first start for the Reds in the same competition the following year.
After loan spells at Swindon, Notts County and Rochdale, he left Anfield permanently in 2012 for Valley Parade and would go on to captain the Bantams, before joining Bolton last year.
For more information about Motor Neurone Disease (MND) please visit the MND Association’s Website by clicking here.
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