Fernando Ricksen - and in memory of a close pal killed by the same horrendous condition. Eric McGirr has produced the art piece which will be donated to Ricken's widow Veronika while prints will be sold to raise cash in the ongoing battle against Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
The footballer died aged just 43 in 2019 after a heartbreaking fight against MND, joining a growing list of former footballers who have been affected.
Rangers fan Eric, a creative director at Pink Gorilla Art, was also inspired by the tragic death of Celtic supporting pal Tam Agnew who lost a 20 year fight to MND last year.Eric, 49, from Uddingston, told the Record that he had enjoyed painting the highs and lows of Scottish football for many years.He said: "Many years.
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