Some of the country's most famous faces have joined forces
A NEW drive has been launched to encourage football fans to use the half-time break at matches to open up about their mentalSome of the country's most famous faces have joined forces to record a powerful video that highlights the importance of talking and sharing problems to protect wellbeing.
Among the stars who have signed up to feature in the clip, which is under the FC United to Prevent Suicide banner, are Scotland's Euro 96 skipper Colin 'Braveheart' Hendry, ex-Ranger Nathan Patterson, and Bologna and former Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson, son ofThey are joined by a host of other famous sporting faces, including Wimbledon doubles champion Jamie Murray, brother of Scots tennis icon Andy, as well as broadcaster and Good Morning Britain host Gordon Smart.
He said:"Just a 15-minute chat can save a life, so we want fans to use the break at games to open up. If you're feeling down or know someone who is, use that as a chance to open up and start a conversation. It could make all the difference. If you talk and listen, it could be a game changer to a person who isn't in the best of places."
The video urges fans to 'take the hardest step' by talking to others and asks supporters to lend an ear to those around them who may need support or help to share their worries. The FC United To Prevent Suicide team, more commonly known as FC United, was founded in August 2021. The club has gone from strength to strength and now has more than 11,000 supporters on Twitter. It has also won backing all over
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