Corey Prendergast suffered a severe spinal injury while playing football with friends last month, and former stars John Aldridge and John O’Shea have come out in support of the 17-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A 17-year-dreams old’s of becoming a footballer were dashed after a freak accident paralyzed him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last month, Corey Prendergast of Cashel, Ireland, was out playing with friends when he suffered a severe spinal injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is currently receiving treatment at the Mater Hospital in Dublin, with friends, family, and the wider community rallying behind him through a fundraising page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The shocking accident has had a significant impact on the local community as well as Corey’s parents, Amanda and Ian, who have been travelling from Tipperary to Dublin each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former Irish internationals John Aldridge and John O’Shea have both expressed their support for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cashel Town FC, Corey’s club, has rallied around him to support his parents and has organized a fundraising campaign, Kick it for Corey, to aid his recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Former Liverpool and Ireland international Aldridge has backed the campaign, sending Corey his best wishes in a video message and saying he hopes to see him at Anfield again in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said: “Hello, Corey. This is John Aldridge, an ex-Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker. I believe you, like me, support both teams. I hope you’re doing well.” I believe you’ve been in a bad accident and aren’t feeling well right now, so I just wanted to say hello.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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