Steph Houghtons husband has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease

[Pell]

Its a dreadful disease. This touching documentary really shows graphically how awful it is:

 

[mosssideblue]

An awful disease and particularly sad to be diagnosed at such a young age.

 

[Bluemoon dan]

This is awful. I saw it come up on my Twitter feed this afternoon as a few people commented on it but for some reason it completely passed me by that he was married to Steph Houghton. I just thought it was a classy gesture by the club when they tweeted about the thoughts and support they are offering.

 

[Neville Kneville]

Just seen this. What an absolute shitter of a thing to happen.

So sorry for both of them.

 

[hammocity]

It’s a death sentence hanging over the poor lad, truly devastating and how people cope with that I don’t know. Really cruel at 29 years old, can only hang your hat on medical science coming up with something, sad beyond belief.

 

[Manc in London]

Awful news. Very sad to hear

 

[cheekybids]

A colleagues mother just died of this 2 weeks ago, she was at the age where her life had been lived & the suffering was over quickly but it devastated my mate what this did to her n such a short time.

I’m certain the club will be looking to help Steph & her hubby as it’s the right thing to do.

 

[the god Gerry Gow]

Can only echo everyone else’s thoughts and wish both of them the best.

 

[warpig]

shocking and not much to add to the above comments. life can be very hard and cruel at times.

 

[cookster]

Dreadful at any age but for a lad not even 30 its tragic. Life can be shit.

 

[BluessinceHydeRoad]

Poor lad. Rotten news. Absolutely stuck for something useful to say. Really sorry.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

How awful for them. Nothing more you can say.

 

[deano ou812]

Shocking news and only 29 didn’t realise motor neurone struck people so young or has he just been very unlucky,another disease which I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy...

 

[bluestevei]

I read about that yesterday didn't know he was Steph Houghton husband cruel world

 

[rnblade]

Awful news for them both. Hope they both enjoy all the time they have together, let’s hope he is comfortable.

 

[lancs blue]

I read about that yesterday didn't know he was Steph Houghton husband cruel world

Nor did I, horrible news for both families.

 

[chesterbells]

Just catching up on this news & thread. That really is an absolute tragedy to read about, at his age with 2 young ‘uns. As @Damocles points out, they won’t be ‘set up for life’ based on their incomes from the sport. For Steph to have to come out and play could be pretty stressful - I’d hope the club will offer her some compassionate leave if she wants it.

 

[GaudinoMotors]

Abroad and watched the match in a bar.
Just logged in to have a rant and saw this news. Won't bother- puts things in perspective.

 

[abellwillring]

Terrible to hear. I saw her say that her goal was for Ste but I didn’t know the extent of the issue. In America this is often referred to as “Lou Gehrig’s disease” since it ended his baseball career — he was one of the best players of all time. He died less than two years after it forced him to retire.

Joining in the chorus of folks saying that I hope City does something for them. I’ve no doubt they will assist in some capacity with his medical care but they’ll need a lot more than that to get through this.