A lifelong Celtic supporter who suffered a debilitating stroke 20 years ago made a return to Celtic Park after nearly 40 years for his 70th birthday. Joey McCrory's heartwarming journey back to the home of his beloved team went viral after a video of him walking through the players' tunnel with his daughter's help was shared online.
A lifelong Celtic supporter who suffered a debilitating stroke 20 years ago made a return to Celtic Park after nearly 40 years for his 70th birthday.
READ MORE: Ireland hero Festy Ebosele reveals John O’Shea prediction and clears up Wayne Rooney row storyIn what was an incredibly touching scene, he stood up from his wheelchair and walked through the players' tunnel with his daughter's help as his family looked on with tearful pride, reports the Daily Record.
The McCrory family's trip to Celtic Park saw grandfather Joey accompanied by his three daughters, son-in-law, and grandchildren. During the visit, granddaughter Chloe captured a heartwarming video of Joey walking through the players' tunnel, leaning on his daughter for support.
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