Liverpool legend to receive financial support from club after Alzheimer's disease diagnosis

Liverpool legend Ron Yeats is living with Alzheimer’s Disease, the club have announced.

The 86-year-old joined the Reds from Aberdeen in 1961 and would go on to make 454 appearances during 10 years with the club. Regarded as one of Bill Shankly’s greatest signings the Scot famously christened his compatriot a ‘colossus’ and encouraged journalists to ‘walk around him,’ when unveiling the centre-back.

Yeats’ family recently reached out to Forever Reds, the club's official former players association. And after raising over £75,000 for good causes and ex-players at the annual Forever Reds Christmas lunch last month, a donation is to be made in support of the former Liverpool captain.

Forever Reds chairman and ECHO columnist John Aldridge said: “Situations like Ron’s are exactly why we created Forever Reds and wanted to continue to support former players who need our help.

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“To be able to support him and his family through this difficult time is what being part of the LFC family is all about. I loved to watch Ron play and his contribution to this club will never be forgotten.

“Thank you to all the fans who join us in our events and help us raise funds to support our former players. It’s an incredible amount to be able to support the Forever Reds and local causes.”

Speaking about the support her family has received from Forever Reds, Ron’s wife Ann said: “This donation has been a lifeline, the family and I are incredibly thankful for the support. When I put in the call to the club and spoke to them, I was overwhelmed by the response.

“Alzhei