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Former Celtic and Manchester United midfielder Liam Miller is battling cancer.

Shocked fans and former team-mates have taken to social media to back the Republic of Ireland international in his fight against the disease.

Miller, 36, made 44 appearances for Celtic, scoring five goals.

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The Irishman was highly rated by then Hoops manager Martin O’Neill, before signing for Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, where he spent two seasons.

His career took him to Leeds, Hibs and Queen’s Park Rangers, as well as several seasons in Australia before moving back to Ireland to play for Cork City. He was playing in the US Major Soccer League for Wilmington Hammerheads last year.

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Ex-Hibs star Tam McManus tweeted he would 'say a prayer' for 36-year-old Miller and that he was 'still fighting it'.

Dundee defender Darren O'Dea tweeted: "All my thoughts and love with Liam Miller and his family."

Former Rangers star Charlie Adam said: "Thoughts are with Liam miller and his family at this tough time #staystrong"

Neil Fleming tweeted "Desperate news" as he posted one of Miller's goals for the Hoops against Anderlecht.