Fans send their best wishes to Macauley Bonne as his partner writes an emotional Instagram post, putting things in perspective.
His girlfriend, @chloewalker96, felt the need to reveal a tough period that the couple had been enduring over the last year.
Bonne, currently on loan at League One side Ipswich Town from league above Queens Park Rangers, shared love to his loved one after she confirmed that they have had three miscarriages.
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She wrote via her Instagram story: “This isn’t something we’ve wanted to share for a while now but it’s taken a massive toll on us both this year.
“Me and Macauley have been trying to conceive for just over a year.
“We’ve had 3 miscarriages and are finally going through all the tests.
“We apologise for being distant, quiet or generally just shit company this last year or so.
“This has obviously effected us both and is probably showing in our work life and would rather people knew the real reason.
“We don’t want sympathy hence why we’ve kept it very private up until now. We hope you understand and bare with us whilst we come to terms with everything. Xx @macauleybonne1b
The footballer shared the news and added: “I love you @chloewalker96” with a red heart
The pair have been together for nine years and in June 2021, they got engagement after he got down on one knee.
They both showed their caring side on the 24th of January 2020 when Bonne tweeted that he and Chloe were seeking to raise funds for a little girl @irelandvsnb with Neuroblastoma (cancer).
Since then, nearly £65,000 has been raised and it’s still rising, with thanks to some of that important awareness made public by the footballer.
The money was towards treatment in the USA to reduce the chance of young girl ever relapsing (once shes in remission). This treatment is not available on the NHS and this is only available abroad. See more on their journey by clicking HERE.
In October 2021, Macauley Bonne also revealed a powerful meaning behind him wearing the No.18 shirt.
In the early 90’s a young couple moved from Zimbabwe to England to access the required medical facilities for their newborn disabled daughter.
The community of Ipswich took the family to their hearts, raising enough money to buy a special wheelchair for Laiken.
Unfortunately, she died age 12, through tragic circumstances. Her younger brother was just nine at the time. His name is Macauley Bonne.
When the striker met Maddy earlier this year, a 13-year-old Blues fan with cerebral palsy who recently underwent emergency brain surgery, it therefore struck a chord, so
“Meeting Maddy brought back a lot of memories about my sister,” he said, in an interview with the club programme.
“When I was a kid and I came on trial at Town, I idolised Darren Bent. He was in Chantry occasionally and I bumped into him a few times. So I had an ’18 Bonne’ shirt which I wore to my first ever trial here, when it was the EON shirt.
“Sadly, in 2005, my sister, Laiken, passed away. Something that was precious to me was my Town shirt, so I thought that there was nothing better to give to her to remember me by than that.
“When we buried her I put the the shirt on her chest and she was holding it, so to this day she’s still got it in her arms. Talking about it gives me goosebumps.
“I don’t speak too often about this kind of subject, but seeing Maddy the other day brought it back to me a bit.”
💙 𝑴𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒂 & 𝑴𝒂𝒅𝒅𝒚
Macauley Bonne surprised a 13-year-old supporter, who has cerebral palsy, with a brand new Town shirt this afternoon.#itfc pic.twitter.com/9QWOC28khG
— Ipswich Town FC (@IpswichTown) October 4, 2021
Macauley Bonne has been loved no matter what club he’s been at throughout his career.
He and his partner Chloe have shown just how caring they are, earning plenty of praise on social media for just being themselves and helping others, so it’s an incredible shame to see what they have been going through in their past.
Bonne along with his fellow Ipswich teammates have struggled to get going this season after being named favourites for promotion to the Championship in pre-season, yet currently find themselves 12th in the table.
You never know what is going on in peoples lives, so think twice before criticising a player’s performance whether thats from the stands or directly on social media.
As mentioned, fans send their best wishes to Macauley Bonne as his partner writes an emotional post…
Joshua Lansley: That’s probably why he been a bit dry on the goals, let’s cheer Bonne on this Saturday & hope he scores
Richard Gardner: Hope things get better for you both
Dan Seaborn: For many, he went from being a hero that we should pay any amount to get him here permanently to pretty much disowning him. Got to love our fickle fanbase 🙄 hopefully those same fans can realise footballers have everyday 💩 going on sometimes like the rest of us and get behind the lad.
Mark Jason Itfc Cooper: Thoughts are with you both macca
Shayne Cooper: McCauley Bonne… one of our own…….Put yourself in someone else’s shoes for a while & reflect on the problems they may have…..As a couple trying to bring a child into this world & the problems they are having to get there, cannot be much to laugh about tbh….. Scoring goals is a job….. A family is for life..I know what’s more important to me……… 👍
Ian Smith: Massive big hugs to you both in this difficult time. Lets hope Santa can bring you a very special gift this Christmas. Macauley and Chloe you have all the love and support from all the Ipswich fans. I would also like to thank you Macauley for making my little boys day when he was mascot earlier in the season. Stay strong wishes you both a very Happy Christmas. XX
Julia Davey: You never know what is going on in peoples lives, so give Macca a break. Hoping everything works out for them both ❤️💙
Ryan Owens: So sad, proper love these two and their posts on Insta, really hope they can one day get the news they’re really hoping for in the near future, they deserve it
George Huggins: Sending Bonne and his girlfriend love. People are going through more than you can see.
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