"All Footballers Experience: Anxiety" transforms how we teach children about mental health through storytelling and trust.

Following young Newcastle fan Jude's magical journey, readers meet their heroes in a new light - not as untouchable superstars, but as understanding mentors who share their own experiences with anxiety.

Through Anthony Gordon's guidance, with help from Bruno Guimarães, Joelinton, Sandro Tonali, Eddie Howe, Dan Burn and Alan Shearer, children learn practical tools for managing anxiety in clear, age-appropriate language. Each section includes interactive elements, from practice exercises to QR codes linking to additional resources, ensuring children remain engaged while developing crucial life skills.

Beyond the immediate impact of supporting young fans' mental health, this initiative positions Newcastle at the forefront of youth mental health advocacy.

By featuring current players sharing authentic experiences, the club builds lasting emotional connections with young supporters and their families. The book offers a meaningful alternative to screen time, while creating lifelong associations between learned coping strategies and the Newcastle players who taught them.

With opportunities for workshops, school programs and international adaptation, this project transforms Newcastle's relationship with young fans from purely sporting entertainment to a supportive force in their personal development, creating positive associations that last a lifetime.

A children's book where Brighton & Hove Albion stars teach young fans about anxiety through magical storytelling and practical techniques.

All Footballers Experience brings mental health education to life through vibrant, child-friendly illustrations.

It's a groundbreaking children's book that follows the journey of the protagonist, Jude/Isabella, a young Albion fan whose love for football is being challenged by an unwelcome companion - the Worry Monster.

This antagonist, a manifestation of anxiety that children can visualise and understand, has been making Jude's/Belle's favourite activities feel increasingly difficult. Even the simple joy of playing football in the park with friends has become daunting as the Worry Monster whispers doubts and fears into Jude's/Belle's mind.

However, upon meeting Albion stars like Lewis Dunk and Joao Pedro, the story takes a hopeful turn.

These real-life heroes step in to help Jude/Belle recognise the Worry Monster for what it truly is - a voice that can be challenged and quieted.

Through their own experiences and insights, they teach practical techniques like box breathing, the Body Boss and the Traffic Light Method enabling Jude/Belle to learn about nerves and anxiety.

Together, they empower Jude/Belle to reclaim their joy and return to playing football with newfound resilience and self-belief.

All Footballers Experience brings mental health education to life through vibrant, child-friendly illustrations.

It's a groundbreaking children's book that follows the journey of the protagonist, Jude/Isabella, a young Albion fan whose love for football is being challenged by an unwelcome companion - the Worry Monster.

This antagonist, a manifestation of anxiety that children can visualise and understand, has been making Jude's/Belle's favourite activities feel increasingly difficult. Even the simple joy of playing football in the park with friends has become daunting as the Worry Monster whispers doubts and fears into Jude's/Belle's mind.

However, upon meeting Albion stars like Joao Pedro and Lewis Dunk, the story takes a hopeful turn. These real-life heroes step in to help Jude/Belle recognise the Worry Monster for what it truly is - a voice that can be challenged and quieted. Through their own experiences and insights, they teach practical techniques like box breathing, the Body Boss and the Traffic Light Method enabling Jude/Belle to learn about nerves and anxiety.

Together, they empower Jude/Belle to reclaim their joy and return to playing football with newfound resilience and self-belief.

Jude's story is in All Footballers Experience: Anxiety, a groundbreaking children's book that follows the journey of the protagonist, a young Man United fan whose love for football is being challenged by an unwelcome companion - the Worry Monster.

This antagonist, a manifestation of anxiety that children can visualise and understand, has been making Jude's favourite activities feel increasingly difficult. Even the simple joy of playing football in the park with friends has become daunting as the Worry Monster whispers doubts and fears into Jude's/Belle's mind.

However, upon meeting Man United stars like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, the story takes a hopeful turn. These real-life heroes step in to help Jude/Belle recognise the Worry Monster for what it truly is - a voice that can be challenged and quieted. Through their own experiences and insights, they teach practical techniques like box breathing, the Body Boss and the Traffic Light Method enabling Jude/Belle to learn about nerves and anxiety.

Together, they empower Jude/Belle to reclaim their joy and return to playing football with newfound resilience and self-belief.

Here’s the first two chapters outlining what Bruno Fernandes & Amad Diallo taught him.

A children's book where Manchester United stars teach young fans about anxiety through magical storytelling and practical techniques.

All Footballers Experience brings mental health education to life through vibrant, child-friendly illustrations.

It's a groundbreaking children's book that follows the journey of the protagonist, Jude/Isabella, a young Man United fan whose love for football is being challenged by an unwelcome companion - the Worry Monster.

This antagonist, a manifestation of anxiety that children can visualise and understand, has been making Jude's/Belle's favourite activities feel increasingly difficult. Even the simple joy of playing football in the park with friends has become daunting as the Worry Monster whispers doubts and fears into Jude's/Belle's mind.

However, upon meeting Man United stars like Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo, the story takes a hopeful turn.

These real-life heroes step in to help Jude/Belle recognise the Worry Monster for what it truly is - a voice that can be challenged and quieted.

Through their own experiences and insights, they teach practical techniques like box breathing, the Body Boss and the Traffic Light Method enabling Jude/Belle to learn about nerves and anxiety.

Together, they empower Jude/Belle to reclaim their joy and return to playing football with newfound resilience and self-belief.