benpetty

@StanCollymore Class Stan. Keep posting my friend . Great work #MentalHealth

Suicide. It's world suicide prevention day and month so I hope you spare this post a little time whether you struggle or not. Suicide is the counter intuitive desire or need to short circuit the most human desire. The desire to live. Many of you struggle and over 15 years of posting here I've posted my suicidal ideation, and brutal truth of wanting, needing to end my life. And I receive emails of your stories wanting the same at times. 2 years ago I had a full breakdown. Train platforms multiple times a day, bridges, thinking 24/7 of ways to make it quick. The most terrifying months of my life. I ran instead. A blessed relief and way out that literally saved my life alongside friends, family and therapy. Wanting to die isn't normal. For anyone. Ever. It is ghe most serious red flag that identifies that person as very ill and in need of urgent and serious help. The NHS is wonderful but the coffers as we know are empty and mental health support is creaking at a time when ur should be providing basic talking therapy, ongoing support and meditation if necessary. So many people are taking their life because of a lack of support which leads to hopelessness. I'm anxious writing this because the earlier darker nights forme are one of a number of profound triggers. It sounds absurd doesn't it but that's the nature of everyone's individual mental health triggers, the can sound absurd to many so you keep quiet and plough on through. Multiply those triggers by 10 and for those who don't struggle it's an idea of the constant triggering that eventually becomes too much. Overwhelming. If you don't struggle you may pass over this post without understanding that your Mum, Dad, Sister, Brother, partner or friend may be going through what I've set out above, and are close to doing something that could change a dozen lives. So I hope that if nothing else, if you believe one of those loved ones may be struggling, and I don't mean feeling blue, I mean fundemental changes you've seen ( men over 50 are chronically bad at speaking up), then please talk to them today. Mental health issues aren't ever cured, they're managed, and life can be as normal as anyone else's even if those issues crop up regularly, but suicidal ideation destroys one life in its entirety but always a domino effect of many others who love or knew that person who took their own life. I'll repeat, thinking about taking your own life is the ultimate in being poorly and needs urgent attention, help and understanding. It's never to be left. To those who struggle, please speak to someone, even one outlet can make a difference and have absolute belief that brighter days will come, because they always do. 740,000 people took their own life on this planet last year. Doesn't sound many until you add the 5, 10, 20 people that then affects for life. If you suspect you're struggling, please reach out and if you know someone who is, please talk to them, you have no idea the impact it makes. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay

We really can’t wait for you all to see it. 🎬 Tonight, we held a VIP cast and crew screening of the first two episodes of our brand new documentary, Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues.

Football, meet Tom Brady. 🔵 Built In Birmingham: Brady & The Blues premieres August 1 on @PrimeVideo.

Thank you @coachdanks for an incredible experience at Bayern Munich over the weekend. Seeing one of my friends work so hard and get into this position at such a club is inspiring. Congratulations Danksy. We had a great time 🙌🏻🍻

It’s been a journey and a half but one to remember. 111 points and League One Champions! My first season at Birmingham City as Assistant Manager and one to cherish. To be able to celebrate with my family on the pitch at St.Andrews @KnightheadPark is something I will never forget.

Birmingham have set a new EFL points record 🎉

Just the 7 days to go 🏃🚴🛶…& we will need all the support to get through the 100 miles over the 2 days😳😊 If you could support us with a couple of quid, it would b really appreciated & go on to help @BCCare & in memory of our great friend Leanne ❤️ justgiving.com/team/bbcn?utm_…

Devastated to hear the passing of Shakey. Not only a brilliant coach but more importantly an amazing person. There through it all on the LCFC journey, none of which would’ve happened without him. RIP Shakes, thanks for everything 💙

I don’t tweet ever….bit this evening I have learned the news about a great person the world has lost in Craig Shakespeare 🥲I will never forget how you treated me when I came to #lcfc - great coach and manager but a remarkable person, so much soul 😔RIP Shakey 💔

𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐔𝟗 𝐓𝐎 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 📈 👏 Today Brandon Cover did what every young boy dreams of who starts kicking a football around the house. At the age of 8 he was one of the fortunate ones to be selected to join Leicester’s academy. Families will understand the countless drives back and forth to training, the retain or release decision at u12, u14 and u16. The standing in the pouring rain hoping that one day they can make their professional debut. For Brandon and his family that day was today as he made his debut in the FA Cup. A moment that stay with them forever ❤️ #LCFC

Big day. Big performances 👏

𝐄𝐧𝐳𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚 has been speaking to us after a convincing victory over Birmingham City at King Power Stadium 🗣️ The Foxes ran out 3-0 winners to book their spot in the last 16 of the FA Cup 🏆 #LCFC 🧵⬇️

A full debut for one of our own 🦊 #MILLEI

Proud day for the Academy and Ben's family.

@tawandajethrooo 🦊👏🏻🔥 #PlayerDevelopment @LCFC #Academy

@robswainept I’m interested in joining your exclusive club please Rob. Please Dm me 👍🏻

Nathan signed up to our coaching 27 weeks ago He’s dropped 23 bloomin kilos 💥🔥 That’s just shy of 4 stone by the way 🤩 Before he signed up he said ‘Trying to lose weight I’ve always struggled with my weight but I’m now finding it hard to keep down as I’m getting older I work away a lot but do have use of cooking facilities’ His goals for 6 months were: ‘I would like to lose 2-3 stone and tone up . And also get my fitness back I’ve ran a few half marathons and my ultimate aim would to run a full one’ It’s safe to say we exceeded his goals and gave him the results he desired and more 💯 Nathan has had 2 all inclusive holidays in this time and he’s also been out socialising drinking alcohol a fair few times He could have got a training programme off the internet in minutes He could have used a calorie calculator to find out his calories in minutes Accountability, support, help and guidance are the things he couldn’t get in minutes That really is what online coaching brings to the table on top of all the other bits you can get! If you’re finally ready to make 2024 the year you got in the best shape of your life then click the link in my bio and we’ll send you some information 💥

Billy and George were happy to present Mahmud Miah of Monsoon with framed shirts to celebrate and thank him for his 3 years of continuous support and sponsorship for Hollywood United! ⚽️🟢🙌🤝

Photos from across today’s minute silence 🙏. Well done to all #hollywoodunited teams for great performances today… please feel free to send in any photos from today’s games!! ⚽️🙌🟢 #hollywoodunited #hollywood #wythall #localfootballteam #grassrootsfootball

A fantastic night of Virtual racing at the Hollywood United race night last night! It’s always great to see the friends and family of Hollywood United come together. As always we greatly appreciate the support we receive! ⚽️🏇🟢🙌 #horseracing #racingnight #virtualracing

Full Time: Chelsea 1-1 Leicester. A frustrating one, that, having led for so long through Hughes' goal, and nearly winning it late, but they were below par for long spells and Leicester deserved a share of the points.