Jump directly to the content
'We grabbed kids and ran'

Footie ace Kevin McNaughton tells of terrifying moment he fled with family from Greece-Turkey earthquake

Cardiff legend reveals his fears for family's safety after tragedy killed two and injured at least 120

Sponsored by

CARDIFF legend Kevin McNaughton has revealed his fears for his family's safety after being caught up in the Greece-Turkey earthquake.

The disaster has claimed the lives of two people, with at least 120 injured as popular Greek island Kos bore the brunt of the impact.

Kevin McNaughton is holidaying on the Turkish coast
6
Kevin McNaughton is holidaying on the Turkish coastCredit: Action Images
Greek island Kos was the worst hit by the earthquake
6
Greek island Kos was the worst hit by the earthquakeCredit: EPA

The 6.7-magnitude quake struck in the Aegean Sea on Thursday night - triggering a small tsunami.

Turkish resort Bodrum was also affected, with McNaughton holidaying in Dalaman further down the coast.

In a post on his official Twitter account, McNaughton wrote: "Jesus just experienced earthquake in Turkey, literally c****** myself room shaking all over place, just stood outside now no sure what to do."

He described being afraid the building would fall down - adding that he "grabbed the kids and done [sic] a runner wasn't fun at all".

McNaughton is best known for his time at the Bluebirds, where he earned icon status in a nine-year stint.

He retired last season following a one-year spell at Inverness Caledonian Thistle in his homeland.

Two people were killed in the disaster with many more injured
6
Two people were killed in the disaster with many more injuredCredit: EPA

 

6

The Scot insisted he was looking forward to a new challenge after his Cardiff testimonial in March.

McNaughton, 34, said: "Have decided to call time on my playing career, have loved every minute of it.

"Looking forward to spending a bit of time with the family and then start look for a new challenge to sink my teeth into.

"Big thank you to everyone that's helped me along the way, family, friends, teammates, coaches and fans.

The earthquake caused a small tsunami which flooded some coastal areas
6
The earthquake caused a small tsunami which flooded some coastal areasCredit: Getty Images
McNaughton feared the building he was in would collapse
6
McNaughton feared the building he was in would collapseCredit: EPA

"Feel privileged to have played at some great clubs along the way and to have played for 17 years I feel very fortunate.

"Felt right to play my last game for Aberdeen, the team where it all started for me on Saturday.

"Good luck to all my mates still playing I hope you have a great season and look forward to come watching you at some point this season."



Keep up-to-date with all the latest transfer news and gossip in our live blog


Topics