Tag: health

Oxford United’s Will Vaulks wins Fifpro award for mental health work
18 November 2025 Off

Oxford United’s Will Vaulks wins Fifpro award for mental health work

By Total Football News

Will Vaulks has won the Fifpro Players Voice award for his work in suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

Having lost two grandparents to suicide, the midfielder led Oxford’s Can We Talk? campaign in tribute to club legend Joey Beauchamp and Jack Badger, a young fan who took his own life shortly before World Mental Health Day.

The scheme has since launched suicide prevention workshops for Oxfordshire schools as well

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Leicester City: How the Foxes are helping tackle mental health issues though football
7 November 2025 Off

Leicester City: How the Foxes are helping tackle mental health issues though football

By Total Football News

Among those that Webb and the programme participants got to speak to this week were Leicester City captain Ricardo Pereira and Foxes forward Bobby De Cordova-Reid.

Webb admits he was left “starstruck” with the pair stood pitchside as ring-in managers for the day as part of the English Football League’s Week of Action.

It was in the clubhouse after the match, however, that Pereira – an FA Cup

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Football clubs will have to prove financial health before being granted licence under IFR plans
13 October 2025 Off

Football clubs will have to prove financial health before being granted licence under IFR plans

By Total Football News

“We are making substantial progress on bringing the Independent Football Regulator regime forward,” he added.

“We will support clubs at every step to reinforce these higher standards.”

In a statement, the IFR says it will place “significant emphasis on clubs’ liquidity positions and the sources of funding on which they rely.

“The IFR will work with clubs to stress-test their finances, to improve decision-making and ensure long-term resilience.

“Should clubs

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Heading in football: Steve Howey and Gary Pallister on health fears
9 December 2024 Off

Heading in football: Steve Howey and Gary Pallister on health fears

By Total Football News

Howey, who was a defender for Manchester City and Newcastle, has noticed he sometimes struggles to get words out or forget things that were said 10 minutes earlier.

Short-term memory loss can be an early sign of dementia and he had an MRI scan which showed some cognitive decline.

The 53-year-old said the effects of heading were never really talked about when he played and defenders would even ‘break in’

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Oxford United boss says mental health issues ‘not weakness’
13 November 2024 Off

Oxford United boss says mental health issues ‘not weakness’

By Total Football News

Buckingham was praised earlier in the season after wearing jumper that highlighted the importance of men’s mental health on the touchline, during his team’s game against Burnley at the Kassam Stadium.

The stadium played host to Monday’s event, where people were able to find out about local support and chat with like-minded people.

Buckingham told the BBC: “If we can play our part as a football club to raise awareness

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Marco Gabbiadini: Ex-Derby County and Sunderland striker on emotional toll of health issues
21 October 2024 Off

Marco Gabbiadini: Ex-Derby County and Sunderland striker on emotional toll of health issues

By Total Football News

Nottingham-born Gabbiadini started his career with York City, then spent four years with Sunderland between 1987 and 1991 before going on to play in the Premier League with Derby County after a stint with Crystal Palace.

His five years on the books of the Rams – which included 227 appearances and produced 68 goals – was the longest he spent at any one club during his career.

The list of

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Enzo Maresca: Leicester City boss worried for health of players ahead of Plymouth trip
11 April 2024 0

Enzo Maresca: Leicester City boss worried for health of players ahead of Plymouth trip

By Total Football News
Leicester boss Enzo Maresca among his Foxes players
Championship leaders Leicester are looking to make an immediate return to the Premier League

Leicester City boss Enzo Maresca says he is worried about the health of his players as they face their second lengthy away trip in four days.

The Championship leading Foxes are at Plymouth Argyle on Friday, having arrived home after Tuesday’s defeat by Millwall at 3:00 BST on Wednesday.

Leicester’s 250-mile trip to Plymouth is their

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Richarlison: Ange Postecoglou praises Spurs star’s mental health openness
29 March 2024 0

Richarlison: Ange Postecoglou praises Spurs star’s mental health openness

By Total Football News
Richarlison explains how psychological help ‘saved’ him

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says Richarlison’s openness about his struggles with mental health will benefit others who are seeking help.

Last week, Brazil forward Richarlison discussed how reaching out for psychological help “saved his life”.

The 26-year-old added he was at “rock bottom” but therapy helped him to “turn things around”.

“It’s a credit to him,” said Postecoglou. “I think the public aspect

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