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We're Ryan, Dan, and Ant, three 20 something lads, from Birkenhead, who love football. 24% of women and 13% of men in England are diagnosed with depression in their lifetime. But men are three times more likely to die from suicide than women. We wanted to know why. Join us every Monday and Friday as we speak to people from the wide world of football, all about Mental Health, in an attempt to learn more about it, and encourage men to feel more comfortable talking about their health and wellbeing, and attempt to remove the stigma that still surrounds the topic.
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Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Episode 12:
Striving to be the best version of you, on and off the pitch.
Neville Southall has won two first division titles, two FA Cups, three Charity Shields, and a European Cup Winners Cup during his time on Merseyside, making him the most decorated player in Everton's history. Further to that, Neville was awarded an MBE and BBC Wales Sports Personality of the year in 1995. All of this, despite Neville's professional career not starting until he was in his early 20's.
Before his playing career, Neville worked as a hod carrier and a binman, he played amateur football and was turned down by various clubs such as Wrexham, Bolton, and Crewe.
Following his career, Neville has championed the rights of the LGBT and Sex Worker communities, as well as speaking passionately about raising awareness for mental health.
Neville's story is an incredible one, here we try to understand the man behind the achievements, how he has always tried to learn, improve and be a better version of himself each day that passes. It was an honor to speak to Nev, he truly is a legend of the beautiful game, and one of the most genuine people you will find, we are so proud to bring you this episode, as our last installment of series two.
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