Speaking up on mental health battle
With Newmains enjoying a free weekend, winger Willie Mcglone has urged people to speak up off the pitch.
Fire alarm engineer Mcglone wants to extinguish stigmas associated with mental health in football.
The flying winger has suffered himself and seen a close friend hit trouble.
Mcglone, 21, first revealed brief details of what he had been through when United teamed up with home shirt sponsor Breathing Space as part of World Mental Health Day.
His frank words struck a chord – and now he’s pleading with anyone battling their demons to talk about them and not suffer in silence.
The club’s joint top scorer this term reckons staying positive can be tough but admits football reignited his life.
Mcglone said: “For me, when you play football it takes you away from the full world.
“It’s your own happy place and it keeps your mind occupied so I really enjoy the release.
“I gave up football for two years and I wasn’t happy. I got back into it and the boys, especially the ones at Newmains, create such a good atmosphere.
“It genuinely creates a positive frame of mind and gives you a release from stress at work as well.
“You meet so many characters and personalities and that allows you to bounce off and relate to different people
“If you surround yourself with good people that can have a positive impact on your day-to-day life.”
For anyone going through a difficult time Breathing Space are ready to help. Just call 0800 838587 or go to https:// breathingspace.scot/