Marcus Maddison shocks fans by signing for non league club

Marcus Maddison shocks fans across the nation by signing for a non league club, just a month after taking a break from professional football.

Spalding United of the Northern Premier League Division One South East have pulled off a major transfer coup.

Spalding United FC are delighted to announce Marcus Maddison has committed to the club for 2021/2022 season. ✅✅✅
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— Spalding United (@SpaldingUnited) May 18, 2021

CLUB STATEMENT:

Spalding United FC are delighted to announce Marcus Maddison has committed to the club for 2021/2022 season.

Marcus Maddison who most notably built his playing career with Peterborough, has also played for other clubs including; Newcastle, Hull, Charlton and Bolton.

Spalding United are pleased to gain such a talented and experienced player. Everyone at the club is pleased to be able to be part of a team which helps Marcus enjoy his football part time.

Ex-Posh player Gaby Zakuani commented: “I’m very pleased to get a player of this quality. I know Marcus personally, and I think at this arrangement suits both parties”

Marcus Maddison commented: “When Gaby reached out and offered me the opportunity to get involved with what he’s trying to build at Spalding, I felt like it was something I wanted to be part of. I look forward to getting fit and showing the gaffer what I can do”

If you would like to sponsor Marcus, then please contact commercial@spaldingunited.net to enquire.

A few weeks ago, Marcus Maddison set up a new venture after temporarily stopping his football career over concerns for his welfare, confirmed in April.

The 27 year old has announced he is launching his own gaming channel with the Charlton Athletic winger cutting short his time with League Two high flyers Bolton due to struggling mindset wise being away from his family.

He announced via social media that he was launching a new venture, it read: “People have said to do what makes you happy and gaming has always been a huge passion of mine,” he wrote. “It is something I have looked into previously and now I am really gunna (sic) go for it.

“So tomorrow @officialmadgamer will be going live on Twitch from 7pm on what could be Verdansk (Call of Duty)’s last day.

“I would really appreciate if you guys could join me, like the channel and subscribe for all future content.

“My schedule is up for anyone who wants to check it out. So let’s play some games, have a laugh and enjoy life.”

Maddison said he was reviewing his career in football after leaving Bolton and the former Peterborough United man will be a free agent in the summer.

Talking in the matchday programme, Ian Evatt said he would like to see Maddison happy again.

“Marcus showed great strength in acknowledging that he needed support with his mental health and it goes without saying that myself and the club will continue to be there for him.

“Football takes a backseat when it comes to personal health and I wish him well and hope he can get himself back in the right place.”

You can check out his channel HERE.

Maddison said on stopping football: “Well the football industry has eventually broke me. All the abuse, pressures & monotony of the last 2 years has just got to me. I’ve tried to fit in & be happy but if I can’t be happy In a winning team fighting for promotion it’s clearly something deeper. I’m returning home to think do I want to play football any more as it just doesn’t bring me any joy at all. I can’t thank Ian Evatt enough for understanding & wish @officialbwfc all the best for the final run in”

“We would like to thank Marcus for his contribution during his time with us and he leaves with our full support,” Bolton manager Ian Evatt said.

“The consequences of the pandemic have brought many challenges to so many people, and Marcus, in particular, has found it exceptionally difficult being away from his young daughter and alone in his hotel room.

“First and foremost, our priority is the well-being of all our staff and players, and Marcus’s best interests are paramount.

“He is a very talented footballer and everybody at Bolton Wanderers Football Club wishes him well for the future.”

Bolton chairman Sharon Brittan added: “Having spent some time with Marcus over the past couple of weeks, it became clear that he was in need of some additional support.

“Marcus is a lovely man who I really warmed to and we will ensure that he gets the correct support he needs.

“Although his time with the club was relatively short, he will always remain in the Bolton family.”

Marcus Maddison shocks fans by signing for non league club Spalding United, see what they said below…

@Liampufc1996: Good luck to him, a very gifted footballer. And if you’re abusing him you’re a sad little cunt. Lads opened up about his mental health and you want to point score because you don’t like him. Give your head a wobble. Don’t like him don’t interact it’s easy.

@HarryGardner26: got to respect it, hope he falls back in love with the game

@BwfcFans: Some of the replies here are tragic. The lad had clearly struggled and wants to enjoy his football again. Give the lad a break.

@Alfieerr: Wasn’t he a championship player? What happened?

@harveyorg27: Think he’s always struggled with mental health, came to Bolton a few months back but just never really clicked, and said he was taking a break from footy as he wasn’t enjoying it anymore. I imagine he just wants to play out of enjoyment now

@kelansarson: Hopefully a venture back into enjoying football for Marcus, definitely good for him to be under Gaby’s wing I imagine

@nicobryan180: Good luck Marcus. Hope you get to enjoy the beautiful game again.

@craigDLyons: Go on Marcus. Enjoy football.

@OldPoshShirts: Great news. Pleased for Marcus and the club. 👍🏿

@Stintastic: Good luck to him. Great to see that he wants to play football. Best wishes Marcus

@ianoverson: I hope Marcus finds the ‘fun’ again! If he does then Spaulding will spank loads of teams!!! Great work Gabby!

@mrcrh11: All the best and hope it works out for both parties

@OffTheLineBlog: What a signing that is. A lad of huge talent, and if he can show even a glimpse of that he’ll prove to be an excellent addition. Good luck to him!

@NathanClayLaw: Great signing. On his day for the Posh he was absolutely fantastic and I hope he starts to enjoy his football again at Spalding. #maddison #pufc #bwfc #cafc #hcafc

@OliverTurner1: All the best to Marcus. I just hope he has found something to make him happy & enjoying football again!! Some of the replies here are nothing short of embarrassing – these are not proper football fans!

@PUFC7: Unbelievable signing! Hope Marcus starts enjoying his football again

@DebraMoyle1: Good luck Marcus from a Bolton fan…hope you get to enjoy the game again….and good luck to Spalding for next season

@Gibbonarms: Wanderers fan here, just so pleased to see him happy. Go on Marcus!

@tr0tter86: Good luck lad all the best, be happy #bwfc

@aldabl: Unbelievable, well done @Gabs50Zakuani

@kurtishogben: Good work @Gabs50Zakuani get him enjoying football again! All the best MM11

@CafcZac: All the best Marcus, hopefully you can fall back in love with the game soon

@djoeparkinson: Good luck madders! Get back to enjoying football and life again! All the best

@jnd_90: Good luck to him, dropping down 4 divisions is a huge gamble in a footballing career but fair play, mental health comes first always

@TheDB30: Hope it works out for him and he starts enjoying his football again.

@BcafcHamish: Guys struggling with his mental health and clearly just wants to play to enjoy himself, so fair play to him

@freeCAFC: I get that he probably needs this for his own well-being but this is a player far too good for this level on ability, shame but hope he finds his peace

@AdamHasb: Wish you every success in your career Marcus !!!! @SpaldingUnited that’s a great signing for you guys

@Charlton_Fan: That’s an unreal signing. All the best to him, hopefully reignites his love of the game

@Tommochats: If anyone can get Marcus enjoying his footy again then its @Gabs50Zakuani. He will look after him too.. Classy signing for Spalding

@greeny_009: Fucking hell. 8th tier ? He’ll tear that league to pieces. Shame about his mental health because he’s a great player for championship/l1

@Graham_SZN: No fucking way. Big @Gabs50Zakuani has pulled off a master class