Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has given his support to a loyal fan who has been diagnosed with cancer.

The Hoops boss, who lost both his parents to the illness, sent a heartfelt letter to the supporter after he was made aware that the fan was suffering from cancer.

Showing thanks for the fan's years of support the skipper wrote: "I have been made aware that you have recently been diagnosed with cancer. I understand that your support and commitment to Celtic Football Club over the years has been relentless and I wanted to drop you a note.

"I expect receiving this news has probably turned your life upside down and you are trying to find ways to cope with such a blow.

"There are few people that have not been touched by the terrible scourge that is cancer and I know that this must be an incredibly difficult time for you, your family and friends.

"I know you have a difficult battle ahead and no doubt there will be many tough and trying times.

"You will in my thoughts and prayers."

The 45-year-old told the fan to keep his spirits up at the end of the emotional letter.

Another fan Peter Walsh shared the letter on Twitter along with the caption: "Truly a club like no other."

Having read a similar letter addressed to his dad, one fan commented: "My Dad got sent one from his beloved @celticfc as he was dying at home.

"It picked him up so much to get a letter from Brendan. He spent his life supporting Celtic and getting the letter was a proud moment for him. We have it framed at home now."

Earlier this year Jurgen Klopp and Brendan Rodgers came together at Celtic Park as they joined forces for Celtic Foundation’s ‘Match For Cancer.’