Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath sought the help of his followers on Twitter as he looks to find his missing son.
The Irishman is 'very concerned' that he is unable to track down son Paul Jr and he hopes raising awareness on Twitter can aid the search.
In his post on Twitter, 59-year-old McGrath confirmed the police have been informed but any help from his followers would be welcomed.
McGrath wrote: 'Please retweet. Looking for social media help please.
'Has anyone seen my son Paul in around Hale, Manchester, London or any airports in the past few days? Police have been informed but we are very concerned and someone somewhere might have spotted him #thankyou'
The tweet quickly gained traction online and was retweeted more than 17,000 times.
McGrath spent seven years with United where he went on to make 203 appearances, scoring 16 goals
He also went on to lift the FA Cup under Ron Atkinson in 1985.
kuklptyz
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what is really going on In football World all kinda stuff happening ... Rapes lost one Thiefs ... what is going on...
saintoputu
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May God gives you Strength during this hard times. All the best
IZUCHUKWUARINZE1999
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was that not thesame teenager that PSG signed yesterday
Vekcdekotu
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I'm the missing son. find me if you can
not cool man
Zomeilmtz
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I'm the missing son. find me if you can
lezcmruyz
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With God All Things Are Possible, your son will be find soon
SilvaMAN
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Hope he is found safe and well, every parents nightmare, regardless of how old their child is.
hoverday
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Poor guy hope his lad is ok.
loneavenger
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Hope he is alright..He will find his son
Zaecmnosuy
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hope he is found soon
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hope he is found soon
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jutabpstz
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hope he is found soon... God is above all and will help you
Rauciorstu
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God will help you land your son and give you a perfect victory over the situation sir.
AladeHammed
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God is above all. Nothing is impossible the word says I'm possible...