Sean Cox remains in a critical condition

The family of Dunboyne's Sean Cox are longing for the day he can return home.
In a statement through Liverpool FC, they said the 53 year old remains in a critical condition but "he is a fighter and that, coupled with the medical and spiritual support he is receiving, gives us hope in our hearts and we long for the day when our husband, dad and brother returns home to Dunboyne so we can be together as a family once more."

Sean was critically injured in an attack outside Anfield before the first leg of the champions league semi final against Roma two weeks ago.

His family say they have been overwhelmed and humbled by the support they have received since Sean was so badly hurt .

"From the wonderful medical staff at the Walton Centre who continue to care for Sean to the highly dedicated officers of Merseyside Police who have assisted us from the moment we arrived, it has been a great comfort to know that we are in such good hands.

"There are no words to describe the gratitude we feel to the ordinary people of Liverpool and Ireland who have taken Sean to their hearts in a way that underlines why those places have such a deserved reputation for generosity and solidarity.

"Every day letters and cards arrive from this country, from Ireland and beyond. Every one of them wishes us well and the accompanying offers of support have reminded us, even in our darkest moments, that we are not walking alone."
 
The family asks that their privacy continues to be respected. "When we have news we will share it at the appropriate time. Until then, all we can do is hope and pray for Sean in the knowledge that he is receiving the best possible care."