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The Irish Sun
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Man Utd title winner didn't want to leave house after being mocked for his looks and got apology from Gary Lineker
LUKE CHADWICK has revealed he was left battling depression and anxiety after being mocked for his appearance. The former 3 Luke Chadwick (middle) has admitted he suffered from depression and anxiety during his time at Manchester United Credit: PA 3 The former midfielder was ridiculed for his looks Credit: PA 3 Now 44, the ex-MK Dons and Stoke midfielder has opened up his experience Credit: Getty Chadwick came through the United youth system, winning the Premier League in 2001. He would go to play for West Ham, Stoke and MK Dons in a near two-decade career. Ahead of releasing his autobiography Not Just a Pretty Face, the 44-year-old has opened up about abuse he suffered as a young pro. Chadwick admits cruel comments about his appearance made him want to hide away in his house in the early stages of his career. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL He told "I didn't want to go to the shops, I didn't want to go out with my friends. "I would just want to stay at home because I was so scared that people would talk about the way that I looked. "I wasn't able to speak about it to anyone – not even my family, my friends – it was something that I kept so deep inside. Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I probably felt helpless, in a way, because I just didn't know how to deal with it. And I just wanted it to stop, really." Chadwick's anxiety improved after moving away from Old Trafford to join the Hammers in 2004. Ex-Man Utd player Luke Chadwick claims his 'stomach twisted' whenever he appeared on TV as he battled depression He continued: "It wasn't until I came away from Manchester United, and the spotlight's not on you as much. "I was able to rebuild my confidence and live a really happy life. "Football was always the place I felt free - the place where I didn't think about anything else." Chadwick also received an apology from Gary Lineker for comments made on the BBC show They Think It's All Over. Lineker was a team captain on the panel show, which regularly poked fun at Chadwick over his looks. The England legend wrote on X in 2020: "I was part of that show, therefore, I too would like to apologise to Luke Chadwick for any hurt caused." Depression... the signs to look for and what to do Depression can manifest in many ways. We all feel a bit low from time to time. But depression is persistent and can make a person feel helpless and unable to see a way through. They may also struggle to about daily life. Mind says these are some common signs of depression that you may experience: How you might feel Down, upset or tearful Restless, agitated or irritable Guilty, worthless and down on yourself Empty and numb Isolated and unable to relate to other people Finding no pleasure in life or things you usually enjoy Angry or frustrated over minor things A sense of unreality No self-confidence or self-esteem Hopeless and despairing Feeling tired all the time How you might act Avoiding social events and activities you usually enjoy Self-harming or suicidal behaviour Difficulty speaking, thinking clearly or making decisions Losing interest in sex Difficulty remembering or concentrating on things Using more tobacco, alcohol or other drugs than usual Difficulty sleeping, or sleeping too much No appetite and losing weight, or eating more than usual and gaining weight Physical aches and pains with no obvious physical cause Moving very slowly, or being restless and agitated If you feel this way, visit your GP who can help you. If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support. The following are free to contact and confidential: Samaritans, CALM (the leading movement against suicide in men) Papyrus (prevention of young suicide) Shout (for support of all mental health) Mind, Rethink Mental Illness,
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Dangerous paedophile, 45, who arranged with mother to rape her 12-year-old daughter is jailed for 20 years
An 'undoubtedly dangerous' paedophile who arranged with the mother of a 12-year-old girl how he would rape her daughter has received 20 years imprisonment. John Davies, 45, discussed in 'graphic detail' how he would carry out the sordid act, with the parent arranging for the sick sex offender to stay at her home for a week while her husband was away. Davies even spoke to the mother about the extent of sexual abuse that he planned to inflict on the young child, alongside discussing the clothes she would wear. The paedophile was also said to have sent the parent a photograph of his sex toy collection, explaining how he would use them to carry out the abuse. Now, Davies has been handed an extended 20-year-jail sentence, made up of 14-and-a-half years custody and five-and-a-half years extended licence. A registered sex offender, he was jailed in 2016 for offences including attempting to meet a child, following sexual grooming and attempted sexual activity with a child under 16. Davies also breached the Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) five times between 2022 and 2023. And, in April last year Davies informed his offender manager he had a second mobile phone at his address and he needed help. Police visited his home on April 27, 2024 and recovered the mobile phone from a kitchen cupboard. Following an analysis, it was found to have contained 132 indecent images of children at category A - the most serious, 35 at category B and 77 at category C. Prosecutor Josh Daley told Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court: 'The images showed young girls, aged six to nine, being raped and in pain. He used 15 instant messaging services and he used usernames without informing the police.' While the defendant engaged in a chat on Kik, it was unclear whether she was a child or not. However, the most serious charge involved Davies making arrangements with the woman in Birmingham to rape her 12-year-old daughter. Mr Daley said: 'He sent a picture of his sex toy collection and discussed how he would use gags, restraints and a collar. He said, 'It is a fantasy of mine. I want somebody to give me a chance'. He also sent a category A image of a child aged between seven and nine.' Davies pleaded guilty to arranging the commission of a child sex offence (rape of a child under 13); attempted sexual communication with a child; distributing a class A indecent image of a child; three charges of making indecent images of children; and three charges of breaching a SHPO. Judge Graeme Smith said that, in his view, Davies was an 'undoubtedly dangerous' man, having 'discussed at length in disgustingly graphic detail what you intended to do to the woman's 12-year-old daughter'. He also added that there was additional degradation and humiliation intended to the victim through the use of various sex toys. Paul Cliff, mitigating, said it was Davies' openness by telling his offender manager about the phone which led to the convictions. He added that no physical abuse took place on the girl.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Heimir Hallgrimsson provides update on Seamus Coleman's Ireland future after captain forced to withdraw from squad
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON has said that it will be Séamus Coleman's call on his Ireland future. The Everton man has been forced to withdraw from the Ireland squad for 2 Hallgrimsson didn't want to speak for Coleman as regards his future with Ireland 2 The 36-year-old has earned 73 caps since making his debut in 2011 Now 36, he is set to sign a new deal at Everton that will likely combine some coaching. But Hallgrímsson insisted he has a future with Ireland - once he wants to continue. Hallgrímsson said: 'That's for him to decide, not me. 'It's his decision, but I'm hoping – and I know the Evertonians are hoping - he will continue playing. 'I know he's going to be at Everton in whatever role, maybe a little bit more of a leadership role, but it's for him to answer if he's going to continue playing or not. Read More On Irish Football 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players. 'His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well. 'He's been playing at the highest level for such a long time, so it's a shame for me and, of course the national team, not to have him around. 'But hopefully there will come another time for him, hopefully it will be just the off-season and he'll come fit and flying.' Most read in Football Coleman's thigh problem is not serious with Hallgrímsson saying he will recover in three weeks, though that ruled him out of the Ireland games. And the Boys in Green gaffer has also lost Ipswich Town striker Sammie Szmodics as he suffered a minor setback on his return from ankle surgery. Painful moment cheeky Chelsea star grabs team-mate's privates in X-rated celebration after Conference League triumph Hallgrímsson said: 'He played, I think, 10, 15 minutes in the last game for Ipswich, but the ankle got swollen afterwards. 'So we decided it's not worth the risk to have him in our squad now. Hopefully he will have a good pre-season and come in flying in September.' MORE MORAN The two withdrawals have meant Hallgrímsson has called up midfielder Andrew Moran of Brighton. He spent last season on loan at Stoke and saw just two minutes of action since March, though Hallgrímsson is confident that he is fit for the friendlies. The Ireland boss continued: 'I talked to him three or four days ago, he is fit, he's just that kind of player, he is light and it's not like he's overweight if he's not playing. 'He has been training really well and it's less risk to bring in a player that stopped playing in early May as he's young, he's that kind of player, fit and light so he can come in. 'His playing time at Stoke got less and less, maybe because it was a loan but we know his qualities, we see him as a part of the squad in the future. 'He is still young but he has qualities to play more position than one, he made a good impression with the minutes he played against England when he came in. In a tough game, he really impressed us." Squad: Kelleher (Liverpool), O'Leary (Bristol City), Keeley (Leyton Orient, on loan from Tottenham Hotspur), Doherty (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Collins (Brentford), O'Shea (Ipswich Town), O'Brien (Everton), Omobamidele (Strasbourg, on loan from Nottingham Forest), Scales (Celtic), Brady (Preston North End), Honohan (Shamrock Rovers), Knight (Bristol City), Phillips (St. Mirren, on loan from Crystal Palace), Smallbone (Southampton), Taylor (Ipswich Town), Finn (Stade De Reims), Parrott (AZ Alkmaar), Moran (Brighton), Ferguson (West Ham United, on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion), Idah (Celtic), McAteer (Leicester City), Ebosele (Istanbul Basaksehir), Manning (Southampton)
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
Hallgrímsson on everything from Coleman's World Cup plans to tricky June windows
Heimir Hallgrímsson has expressed his hope that Seamus Coleman will be available for the World Cup qualifiers when they kick off in September. The Ireland manager would love to have the services of the Everton legend - both on and off the pitch - as the Boys in Green bid for a return to the world stage. Coleman has played in just one of Hallgrímsson's games in charge so far. He came off in the Nations League game at home to England with an injury and hasn't featured since. The Donegal native turns 37 in October, but he looks set to continue at Everton next season as they move into their brand new Bramley Moore Dock stadium. And Hallgrímsson, who on Thursday morning confirmed that the veteran would miss the June friendlies against Senegal and Luxembourg, is eager to tap into his experience. Here's what he said about Coleman and other topics during Thursday's press conference… 'He is a leader in this squad and you cannot have his experience in many players. His experience, his leadership skills are one thing, but his quality as a player is another thing as well. 'I know he's going to be at Everton (next season) in whatever role, maybe a little bit more (of a) leadership role, but it's for him to answer if he's going to continue playing or not. 'It's his decision, but I'm hoping – and I know the Evertonians are hoping - he will continue playing.' '(Will he be around for the World Cup qualifiers? )That's for him to decide, not me.' 'It would have been tough (heading into a World Cup qualifier) having a similar squad to Bulgaria when we played them to have a lot of players who finished a month ago, keeping them fit for an important game. 'We couldn't have done what we did, given them an extended holiday and off season so they will be fit in September so they will be rested when it comes to the new season. 'The June window has not been successful for Ireland in the past, it's been a tricky window, not playing for a month and then coming in to the national team camp for a game that's maybe on a higher level than you play on a regular basis. 'You are never 100 percent physically fit or mentally focussed after a holiday period, so yes, I am happy we are not playing World Cup group stage at this time.' 'His playing time at Stoke got less and less, maybe because it was a loan but we know his qualities, we see him as a part of the squad in the future. 'He is still young but he has qualities to play more position than one, he made a good impression with the minutes he played against England when he came in, in a tough game, he really impressed us. 'The last camp was more or less down to the playing time he had at Stoke, we also have good players in these positions.' 'Yeah, he will be available (for the start of the World Cup qualifiers). According to him he is going to be the fittest player in pre-season so definitely in September he will be ready for us.'
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Stoke Therapeutics to Present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 29, 2025-- Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: STOK) is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine and has a lead investigational medicine, zorevunersen, in development as a first-in-class potential disease-modifying treatment for Dravet syndrome. The Company today announced that Interim Chief Executive Officer Ian F. Smith will present at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 1:25 p.m. ET. A live webcast of the presentation, along with an archived replay, will be available in the Investors & News section of Stoke's website at About Stoke Therapeutics Stoke Therapeutics (Nasdaq: STOK), is a biotechnology company dedicated to restoring protein expression by harnessing the body's potential with RNA medicine. Using Stoke's proprietary TANGO (Targeted Augmentation of Nuclear Gene Output) approach, Stoke is developing antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to selectively restore naturally-occurring protein levels. Stoke's first medicine in development, zorevunersen, has demonstrated the potential for disease modification in patients with Dravet syndrome and is expected to enter Phase 3 development in 2025. Stoke's initial focus are diseases of the central nervous system and the eye that are caused by a loss of ~50% of normal protein levels (haploinsufficiency). Proof of concept has been demonstrated in other organs, tissues, and systems, supporting broad potential for the Company's proprietary approach. Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For more information, visit View source version on CONTACT: Stoke Media & Investor Contacts: Dawn Kalmar Chief Communications Officer [email protected] 781-303-8302Doug Snow Director, Communications & Investor Relations [email protected] 508-642-6485 KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY RESEARCH PHARMACEUTICAL HEALTH FDA GENETICS CLINICAL TRIALS SOURCE: Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/29/2025 07:30 AM/DISC: 05/29/2025 07:31 AM
