Celtic’s support for Liam

CELTIC have expressed their support for former midfielder Liam Miller after reports that the 36-yearold is battling pancreatic cancer.

The former Republic of Ireland player is reportedly receiving treatment in the United States, where he played for Wilmington Hammerheads.

Celtic wrote on their official Twitter account: “The thoughts and prayers of ever yone at Celtic Football Club are with Liam Miller and his family at this time.”

Miller made his professional debut for Celtic in 2000 after coming through the youth ranks at Parkhead and helped them win the Scottish Premier League title in 2004.

He then moved south to Manchester United on a free transfer, making 22 appearances under Sir Alex Ferguson i n t wo seasons — which included a spell on loan at Leeds —before joining Sunderland in 2006.

Miller was part of the Black Cats’ squad that won promotion t o t he Premier League in 2007 before moving to QPR.