They might have been rivals on the football field but Old Firm favourites Fernando Ricksen and John Hartson put on a united front at the Celtic v Ajax game at Parkhead last night.
Former Rangers star Ricksen, who has been diagnosed with ALS (motor neurone disease), was Celtic's guest of honour for their Europa League game against the Dutch giants.
And Celtic hitman Hartson took a chance to grab a selfie with the former midfielder.
He tweeted: "Let's put things into perspective..Bumped into this fella tonight..God bless him."
Let's put things into perspective.. Bumped into this fella tonight.. God bless him pic.twitter.com/wCZ6oLiaao
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) November 26, 2015
Ahead of the game, Ricksen, who spent six years at the Ibrox club, said on his official Facebook page, "I'm looking forward to go to tonight's game, Celtic v Ajax, at Parkhead.
"Many times I played there with Rangers as an opponent but tonight it's my first visit as a guest.
"I'm honored to be invited to this game and hope to see a lightning football match from both sides.
"I hope to get a positive reception tonight, like everyone has been supporting me in my fight against MND, since i was diagnosed two years ago.
"I want to wish both clubs , Celtic and Ajax, the staff, players and fans good luck for tonight."
Prior to KO tonight, former Rangers defender Fernando Ricksen was at the Jimmy Johnstone statue (NM) pic.twitter.com/cNlqQDNOrd
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) November 26, 2015
Hartson also faced his own health battle when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer which spread to his brain. The Welshman, however, has since said his treatement has been successful.
The image which was retweeted and shared by many has delighted fans despite Celtic losing 2-1 to Ajax.
@JohnHartson10 exactly, meeting this guy with my Ghirls put everything in perspective. Keep fighting Fernando YNWA pic.twitter.com/hgbQpR0KA9
— Kenny Millar (@Kennymillar1) November 26, 2015
@JohnHartson10 two legends....two fighters....god bless!
— Steven McCabe (@StefMcCabe) November 26, 2015
@JohnHartson10 god bless fernando xx
— pok (@pokbhoy) November 26, 2015
@JohnHartson10 the good old days of the best games in the world 2 warriors on and off the park.total respect the way it should be
— Davie Gray (@GrayDavie) November 27, 2015
@JohnHartson10 well said John. Rivals on the park respect off it. HH
— alan brown (@bhoy77) November 26, 2015
@JohnHartson10 @fu99ie watched a good friend die of MND it was heartbreaking. Take care fernando
— Brian O'Raghallaigh (@brianreilly71) November 26, 2015
@JohnHartson10 well said big John... Sometimes we have to be bigger than football and the rivalry 👍🏻💚🙏🏻🍀👏🏻👌🏻
— liquid8 (@zombie1888) November 27, 2015
@JohnHartson10 @FernandoMatch Two great stalwarts of the Old Firm! No barriers in the football family. God bless you both xxx #KeepFighting
— Ellie D (@cailleach69) November 27, 2015
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