Ex-Wigan Star Chris Kirkland Reveals How Depression Ended His 17-Year Playing Career

Published on: 12 October 2017

?Chris Kirkland has revealed how his crippling battle against depression was the major factor behind his decision to retire from professional football. The ex-Liverpool and Wigan Athletic goalkeeper spoke candidly to the ?Guardian newspaper about being 'ashamed' of fighting his mental illness, but now felt comfortable to speak up against the problem after seeking professional help to combat it. Kirkland called time on his 17-year career in August 2016 after he asked Bury to "rip up his...

Source: 90min.com

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