Pic: The Newcastle players wore t-shirts with a lovely message for Jonas Gutierrez before kick-off today

A lovely touch.

The Argentinean international revealed this week that he has been battling testicular cancer of late and has returned to his home country for treatment, indicating that he had assumed the costs of the treatment despite being under contract with the Magpies. Before their clash with Hull City at St. James’ Park this afternoon, the Newcastle players wore t-shirts bearing a lovely message for their team-mate…

#nufc players will walk out this afternoon wearing these T-shirts in support of teammate @elgalgojonas pic.twitter.com/f9jOfxSrkI — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 20, 2014

 

And here is the back of the T-shirt in support of @elgalgojonas #nufc pic.twitter.com/nhec4xfLVe — Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) September 20, 2014

  Fingers crossed Jonas makes a speedy recovery and will be back on the pitch before long. If you have any concerns about testicular cancer, check out this link here.