After Notts County player Matt Tootle revealed his struggles with his gambling, he’s received a huge amount of support from the football world…
Good man Toots ?????
— Lee Molyneux (@dixie2107) September 5, 2018
An incredible thing to be so open & honest about something so difficult. A class person & class player. I played right back last season & worked on my performances by watching you play each week & admire your openness about mental health. You help people more than you know ??
— Beth (@its_bethc) September 5, 2018
We still love you Toots, and we’ll done on your month clean. I didn’t open up about my mental health until you and other celebs came out with it. You will always have support from Notts and the fans. Well done on opening up about it…. respect to you. X
— Helena NCFC Page (@HelenaPage1) September 5, 2018
You probably don’t realise how much of an inspiration you are to people on this sort of subject. Keep it up ?? X
— Landy (@LandyLandy_) September 5, 2018
Recovering compulsive gambler, nearly ten years without a bet, but it’s still one day at a time. You can do it too Matt, keep working at it.
— Alistair Coleman (@alistaircoleman) September 5, 2018
Massive respect for this I have been in that exact same situation! I could have written those words myself! Must be even harder for you in the public eye every week! Drugs and drink problems are talked about constantly but gambling isn’t! To many people stay silent! #respect
— Sam Bailey (@SamBail14716614) September 5, 2018
The defender seems to be offering his help to one fan who also has a problem…
Dm me mate ??
— Matthew Tootle (@MattTootle) September 5, 2018
Well done Toots, to open up twice takes courage and is hugely admirable – I hope Kirk will take the positives from any help you can give him.
Strength in numbers. Best wishes going forward.— Steve (@Walpie27) September 5, 2018
If you need some help with your depression or gambling addiction, here’s some information…
Gambling
– National Gambling Helpline Freephone 0808 8020 133
8am-midnight 7 days a week
https://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/addiction/Pages/gamblingaddiction.aspx (includes a short questionnaire, self-help tips and numbers)
Depression
– Samaritans 116 123
24 hours, 7 days a week
www.samaritans.org
– Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
– Childline – for children and young people under 19
Call 0800 1111 – the number won’t show up on your phone bill
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