Diabetic star Allan admits to struggling with new measures

Ex-Dundee United and Dundee star Scott Allan has opened up on being separated from his family during the coronavirus crisis.

Allan, who is diabetic, was unable to see mum Pamela, a multiple sclerosis sufferer, on Mother’s Day yesterday.

The Hibs playmaker, 28, is also having to limit his time with four-year-old son Zac.

Diabetes UK ambassador Allan said: “There have been a lot of diabetics who have had the normal flu who have died.

“That’s why you’re warned to get the flu jab as soon as possible around autumn time.

“I’ve always been all right and I’ve never really had that. This is a guessing game for the public though.

“You just can’t see it and you just don’t know the effect it could have.

“People talk about underlying health issues but a lot of people between 20 and 40 don’t know if they have underlying health issues because they don’t get checked.

“Everyone can look good on the outside but you just don’t know what’s going on underneath.

“Right now I can’t see my mum for any length of time as she has MS and is at risk as well. It’s not an ideal time.

“I last saw her three days ago. I had Zac on Wednesday but it will be limited time with him now probably.

“I’ll probably see him next week and make sure we do the washing hands and sanitising like everyone else.

“Having kids locked in a house is hard but if that’s what we need to do to get through this as quickly as possible that’s what we need to.

“Hopefully the lockdown with restaurants slows the rate but anyone’s guess is as good as the next person’s.

“There’s no timing and it’s going to be hard for everyone.”

Allan is enjoying life at Easter Road after failing to make a single appearance during his final season at Celtic.

But he admits the suspension of the season will be a struggle for footballers and fans across the world.

The midfielder said: “It feels to me like I’m back in quarantine like I was last season.

“I suppose if there’s one person who knows how to deal with no football, it’s me.”