Episode 32

Get your head in the game.

In 2019, writer Dominic Stevenson set out on a journey to write a book all about football's complex relationship with mental health. Over the previous 12 months, he has interviewed numerous people from within the game, including Sheffield Wednesday hero, Sam Hutchinson. 

Dom asked people from the world of football to tell him about some of their darkest and most difficult experiences, in order to lift the lid on the often uncomfortable relationship football has with mental health. 

Dom's book is a loving ode to a positive and idealistic view of football, as an inclusive, welcoming and joyful place. Sadly for many, this has long not been the case. During this episode we discuss why Dom thinks that is, and what we can all do as fans to improve the game we all love. 

If you want to pre-order Dom's book, before it comes out on 8th December, you can do so here:

You can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads 

If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:

Samaritans 

https://www.samaritans.org/

Papyrus UK

Papyrus Website

CALM ZONE

https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/