FORMER RANGERS PLAYER Fernando Ricksen was a guest of Glasgow Celtic at last night’s Europa League game against Ajax.
The 39-year-old has been battling motor neuron disease since 2013.
Before kick-off, the Dutchman – who spent six seasons on the blue side of the city – visited the Jimmy Johnstone statue outside Celtic Park.
The Hoops legend died of MND in 2006.
40,000 people turned up to Ibrox in January for a tribute game in aid of Ricksen but there was something special about seeing him given such a reception at Parkhead.
Ricksen posed for pictures with Ajax boss Frank de Boer and with 11-year-old Jay Beatty, the devout Celtic fan who himself has Down’s Syndrome.
And former Celtic striker John Hartson said it best as he tweeted a photo of him and Ricksen along with a short and sweet message.
