ian1964 10,447 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 ...as he reveals he can no longer speak properly. THE 39-year-old is fighting motor neurone disease and is also losing the ability to carry out basic tasks. RANGERS legend Fernando Ricksen has revealed he can no longer speak properly and has to communicate with his wife via text messages. The 39-year-old is fighting motor neurone disease and is also losing the ability to carry out basic tasks such as driving a car and tying his shoelaces, the Sun has reported. Ricksen has told of his worsening condition in an updated version of his book Fighting Spirit. He wrote: “My fingers started to get crooked and I noticed Veronika had more trouble understanding me. “It was becoming difficult to swallow. I could hardly tie my laces and could not even lift a cup with one hand. “I realised — damn, I am really sick. And nothing can make me better. “I know now I won’t cut meat again. Or drive a car. I don’t have the power. I know I’m doomed to only communicating via WhatsApp. My voice won’t come back.” Despite his horrifying illness however the former Ibrox star remains upbeat. He adds: “It could be worse. A year and a half after the diagnosis I feel, under the circumstances, pretty good. “I have bad days but that’s natural. I just want to stay alive. I want to see my daughter grow up. I want to do absolutely everything. “I’m planning on the rest of my life. Not the end of it.” http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/rangers-legend-fernando-ricksen-talks-6225721 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc 280 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Tragic. A great player cut down by a terrible disease. Keep fighting Fernando. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete 2,499 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Tragic. A great player cut down by a terrible disease. Keep fighting Fernando. Great player is a bit over the top. He had one good season with Rangers and the rest was south of mediocre . 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMazza 0 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 “I’m planning on the rest of my life. Not the end of it.” Great attitude to have. I'm always in awe of how people respond to life threatening illnesses. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalooBear 7 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Great player is a bit over the top. He had one good season with Rangers and the rest was south of mediocre . I know your stating the obvious but it's not really the time or post to debate his career , I have seen first hand how this horrible disease tortures the individual and those close to them. Edited August 10, 2015 by BalooBear 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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