LEE COLLINS | 1988 - 2021 Club News Barnsley Football Club is saddened to learn of the passing of former Reds defender Lee Collins. Continue reading on the official site...
Awful news. RIP Lee. I remember thinking he had some ability & might be a decent player for us but then he disappeared & never played for us again & ended up in League One or Two so I was probably wrong.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lee-collins-yeovil-town-inquest-b1897099.html Shows what people go through behind closed doors. He went through a lot and he won't be alone. I don't think there is enough help around for professional Football players so they can cope with pressure and have something to do when they retire.
It's not just footballers though is it, the entire mental health provision for this country is light years behind where it needs to be. Everyone should have full and proper access to these services if needed. It's shameful really.
I agree. Invisible illnesses aren't taken anywhere as seriously as visible illnesses because they are 'hidden'. I think we've all seen examples of that before. Things like someone using a disabled space with a blue badge but looking 'fine' getting out of the car perfectly.
Completely agree. There are many illnesses and disabilities that are totally invisible. Yet those people suffering from them can be judged and abused in terrible ways for merely trying to go about their daily lives as best as they can with as little grumble as possible. The people who see those with invisible disabilities and then try and get the same treatment or benefit just because they also look "normal".... well, those people deserve a good deal of the contempt I'm able to muster.
It's tragic when someone goes so young, and especially under these circumstances. Condolences to Lee's family and friends. RIP Lee.