Celtic legend Jackie McNamara reportedly rushed to hospital after collapsing at home

The former Celtic star was reportedly found by his family.

Worried former team mate at Celtic John Hartson tweeted to say that Jackie had "collapsed at home Saturday with a bleed on the brain", before adding that his "thoughts are with his wife Samantha and the children."

It has been reported by the Daily Record that the 46-year-old was taken to hospital in York and then transferred to another hospital in Hull for brain surgery.

Former Partick Thistle and Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara left his role as chief executive of York City in March 2018, but it is understood that he still has a home in the city.

McNamara's family wrote on Twitter that he was receiving the "best care possible".

A post on McNamara's personal Twitter account read: "This is Jackie's daughter. Thank you all for your kind words and support. My dad is getting the best care possible, as you all can understand this is difficult for us as a family and request privacy at this time."

The official Celtic account posted: "The thoughts and prayers of everyone at #CelticFC are with Jackie and his family."

Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton added: "Thoughts and prayers for Jackie and Sam and the family."

A statement on the Scotland National Team Twitter account read: "The thoughts of everyone at the Scottish FA are with former Scotland player Jackie McNamara and his family."

Other former clubs including Aberdeen, Wolves and Dundee United also sent their best wishes.

The former York manager has been working as a players' agent as well as advising Dunfermline through his sports management firm.

McNamara recently opened a sports bar in Fuengirola, Spain, with Simon Donnelly, his former Celtic team-mate and managerial assistant and close friend.