Former Manchester City captain Andy Morrison has vowed to fight Ramsay Hunt Syndrome after revealing he has been diagnosed with the condition

Former Manchester City captain Andy Morrison has revealed that he has been diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome as he vowed to fight the condition.

The 55-year-old posted the news to social media platform X in a heartbreaking video detailing the diagnosis. It is a neurological disorder caused by a virus in the facial nerve and it can take up to a year to make a full recovery.

Morrison made 37 appearances for City after the Blues signed him from Huddersfield Town in 1998. The Scot was a part of the side that won the playoffs to the old Division One in 1998-99 before earning promotion to the Premier League after finishing Division One runners-up a year later.

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In the video on social media, Morrison said: “Just a quick update, I’ve had a lot of messages because stuff gets said and lost in translation, but nine days ago, I got diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt paralysis syndrome, which is basically a cranial nerve gets attacked in the brain, started by a virus.

“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, this is day nine, it’s probably been the toughest day yet.

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“Just to give an update, I’ll touch base every couple of weeks to let people know where I’m up to. Thanks for listening, cheers.”

Prior to joining City in 1998, Morrison made 129 appearances for Plymouth Argyle before earning a move from the Second Division to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers.

A two-year spell at Blackpool followed his time with Rovers before three seasons with the Terriers prior to his move to Manchester.

He had three loan spells with Blackpool, Crystal Palace and Sheffield United but he is remembered fondly for his time at City.

He was named as a club ambassador in 2013 and was voted as one of their best-ever captains in the club’s official magazine with only Roy Paul and Tony Brook deemed better skippers.

Morrison had a successful spell in management in Wales with Connah’s Quay Nomads in the Cymru Premier.

It was under his guidance that they won back-to-back Welsh top-flight crowns as well as tasting Welsh cup success.

Following his announcement on social media, there was an influx of well wishes and messages of support from former players and clubs.

Connah’s Quay wrote: “Andy, everyone at Connah’s Quay Nomads is always by your side. We wish you a speedy recovery, and hope you get well soon, Jock.”

Plymouth Argyle added: “Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jock. We’re all with you.” The Tangerines replied: “Best wishes from everyone at Bloomfield Road, Andy.”