Marcus Stewart stepped down from his coaching role at Yeovil Town as his motor neurone disease progresses, impacting his physical capability. Diagnosed in 2022, he finds daily activities becoming increasingly difficult. Stewart, who has a long football career with 254 goals, joined Yeovil's coaching staff in 2022. He aims to avoid relying on others and does not wish to commit to a role he may need to leave mid-season. Currently, he focuses on solutions to his challenges while preparing for his family's move to Manchester.
Former striker Marcus Stewart stated he left his coaching role at Yeovil Town due to his progressing motor neurone disease, which affects his physical ability to do the job.
Stewart indicated that his condition is gradually taking away his independence, making daily activities like cleaning his teeth and putting on shoes increasingly difficult.
Despite not missing football yet, Stewart acknowledged that he might feel differently once settled in his new home in Manchester and exposed to the sport more regularly.
He emphasized the importance of finding solutions to his challenges, rather than focusing on the problems posed by his illness.
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