Interviews with the Founder of Disability Football UK Caoimhe Patterson & Welsh Disability footballer Luke Degilbert

by **VDT** Tue 23 Aug 2016, 13:23

Ahead of the paralympics, I thought it would be interested to look into Disability football in the Uk and the positive effect football has the players lives.

Caoimhe Patterson founded Disability Football UK in late 2015 because there is not many chances for players with a disability to play football.

They are now working with various inclusive clubs and organisations to give as many opportunities to players as possible.

https://soundcloud.com/v2football/caoimhe-patterson-interview-august-2016

Newport Dragons Disabilities FC Striker Luke Degilbert. who has autism, is busy gearing up for the new season playing for the Dragons. Huge thank you to the 21-year-old for taking the time to do a quick chat for V2football.com about how football has helped him with his autism and his dreams for the future.

We also discuss his hopes for the coming season for his beloved Newport County and which new signing he's most looking forward to seeing. Hope you enjoy our chat with Luke.

https://soundcloud.com/v2football/luke-degilbert-interview

Also here is one i did with the Founder of Mental Health Football UK Colin Dolan a few months ago.

Mental Health Football UK (MHFUK) endeavour to bring together professionals from within the mental health and football sectors for the benefit of those who are experiencing poor mental health.

Colin is very open about his own battles with mental health and how Football Therapy saved his life.

https://soundcloud.com/v2football/colin-dolan-founder-of-mental-health-football-uk-interview