Injury NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 2 Aug 2026
Ex-Man City captain Andy Morrison on the mend after rare condition
Former Man City captain Andy Morrison returns to commentary after battling Ramsay Hunt Syndrome.
K. Morrison
player
Condition
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Age
55
Return
First day back at City matchday live team
Absence
5.5 months
What happened. Andy Morrison revealed he is recovering well from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, leaving doctors amazed, and returned to co-commentary for Manchester City's matchday live team.
- Diagnosed earlier this year with neurological condition.
- Condition can cause facial paralysis, rashes, earache, hearing loss.
- Voice strong enough for co-commentary after 5.5 months.
“It was fantastic to be back. Felt the voice was strong enough to go back and do co-commentary today.”
— Andy Morrison
Morrison's recovery marks a positive step after a challenging health battle.
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