FORMER footballer Martin Johnston, 42, is to take part in a pioneering clinical trial of treatments for motor neuron disease.
The former Cove Rangers, Peterhead, Elgin, and Brechin striker was diagnosed with MND in 2018.
He is taking part in a trial which will involve tests of potential treatments on people with the condition.
Martin, from Aberdeen, said: “There are no real treatments out there at the moment but even if we can’t find a cure just now, we would like to find something which can slow the progression.
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