Manchester City favourite Shaun Wright-Phillips has sent a personal message of support to the family of a much-loved Blues fan after his sudden death from coronavirus.
Gary Gilmartin, a healthy 62-year-old, was admitted to the Royal Oldham Hospital last week. He was subsequently transferred to the hospital's intensive care unit with COVID-19, but sadly passed away on Monday morning.
Tributes are being paid to Gary from across the Manchester City fanbase. His proud family meanwhile have spoken of 'a true Manc, a massive Manchester City fan and a hardworking, loving family man'.
Wright-Phillips' message was organised by a friend of Gary's who also knows the former flying winger. "I am sending my condolences to Gary's family - a number one