Celtic fans support Hartson in cancer battle.Byline: LISA The first personal computer to include integrated software and use a graphical interface. Modeled after the Xerox Star and introduced in 1983 by Apple, it was ahead of its time, but never caught on due to its $10,000 price and slow speed. GRAY CELTIC Celt·ic also Kelt·ic n. A subfamily of the Indo-European language family comprising the Insular and the Continental branches. adj. Of or relating to the Celtic people and languages. fans hope the battling qualities John Hartson displayed as a footballer will help him now as he fights cancer. Supporters have been left reeling at the news that the for mer Hoops striker has been diagnosed with testicular cancer which has also spread to his brain. According to the Scottish Sun, the 34-year-old was given the news at the weekend following tests at the Singleton Hospital in Swansea after complaining of severe headaches. Hartson was a fans' favourite during his five years at Parkhead for his no-nonsense style, his commitment to the cause and impressive scoring ratio. The Hoops faithful have now thrown their full support behind the for mer Arsenal, West Ham and Coventry forward as he begins a course of radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Peter Rafferty, president of the Affiliation of Celtic Supporters' Clubs, said: "He was a larger-than-life player. When he played, he played wholeheartedly whole·heart·ed adj. Marked by unconditional commitment, unstinting devotion, or unreserved enthusiasm: wholehearted approval. whole . "He was a genuine lad, he scored a lot of goals and he was a good player. "Let's hope he is going to make a full and quick recovery. If anyone can do it, he can. You could see he was a strong-willed person and he will give it his best shot. "I don't think there is any doubt about that." Hartson was signed by Martin O'Neill in a pounds 6million deal in 2001 and went on to score 89 league goals, as well as being voted Player of the Year by both his fellow professionals and the Scottish Football Writers' Association The Scottish Football Writers' Association is an association of Scottish football journalists and correspondents writing for newspapers and agencies. Scottish Footballer of the Year . CAPTION(S): John Hartson |
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