Interviews with former Man Utd defender Alan Tonge & FC United Coach Rhodri Giggs

by **VDT** Tue 11 Oct 2016 - 9:07

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Chris Lappin is joined by former Manchester United defender and Mental Health Football UK Ambassador Alan Tonge.

Alan discusses his time in the Man Utd youth system and his time with Exeter City.

Alan discuss a wide range of mental health issues within football, the stigma of having mental health in such a macho environment and the importance of Footballers having a life away from the game.

Alan's career was unfortunately cut short by back injury at just 24, he discusses how he got his life back on track and his current role as a lecturer in Sports Research.

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.

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Anthony Kendrick is joined by Rhodri Giggs.

Giggs was the former player-manager of Salford City and is currently the reserve and academy manager at FC United.

Giggs discusses the two clubs, along with how Rhodri getting into football and the effects of being compared with brother Ryan Giggs.

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