How Football Saved My Life- My Mental Health Battle

[@getstuckin_]

Respect to you lad! We are here for you whenever you need, youtube wise, content wise and life wise.

[@garethnoble8513]

Bravo mate, great videos, keep up the good work 😊

[@denty95298]

Takes a lot to open up like this on KZbin, very inspirational and you also a hull city fan which is a big plus 😉.

[@the92fella_]

Well done for speaking out mate, I'm someone who battled with it for years and attempted suicide back in 2020. It does get better, once you open up and talk. Thank you for bringing it to light and getting more lads to hopefully talk so they don't get to a point where they take their lives. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to travel to a game or just talk mate.

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles with mental health. You’re incredibly brave mate and I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Would be great to go to a game with you in the future. I hope you and your family are keeping well mate ❤️🙏

[@hunorszabo3787]

Great job mate for speaking about it, much respect for you and your hard work!

[@allansmith5248]

Stay strong son......good lad, mental health affects so many of us....respect from millwall

[@somlio_]

Absolute top bloke. Us city fans are lucky to have you. 10k now, you’ll be at 100k before you know it!

[@Matchdayvlogs0001]

This guy just is so lovely

[@ApexCdHD]

Respect to anyone who is strong enough to speak out and open up in this way. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for over a decade now but I’ve gotten better at opening up and I make sure to check in on my friends as they have always done me. I had to stop playing football after I nearly passed away from a severe bowel inflammation that resulted in a Crohn’s diagnosis, an ileostomy bag and arthiritis of the joints. It’s been a huge adjustment and a change in life style but I’m just glad to still be here. It’s okay to talk lads, you’ll feel better for it. Only just started watching you lad but I respect you a lot for this and I’m loving the content. Respect son ❤️

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, I’m genuinely so sorry to hear about your battle with mental health. But so glad you’re still with us and staying positive. You’re an absolute legend! I hope you and your family are doing well and hopefully see you soon 🙏

[@ApexCdHD]

@@thehullboy thank you for the kind words pal and same to you! Keep up the good work, your videos are class ☺️🫡

[@goat.aep4k]

Well done mate for speaking out,,here if you need to talk

[@thehullboy]

Thank you so much mate, that really does mean the world. Same goes!

[@hullandproud4134]

I’d rather hear you story than attend your funeral it sound like something people would just say but since 2015 the year I left school I’ve lost 11 friends to mental health every single one thought they wasn’t worth it or wouldn’t be missed but right now I can tell you they are, your a great lad and I don’t know these story’s people made up but I for one wouldn’t believe anything bad that someone says about you, keep doing these vlogs keep making videos they don’t just put a smile on your face they put a big smile on ours, be proud of who you are what you’ve achieved times will get tough but me and your supporters and friends will be right be hind you

[@jayneskeet5969]

❤

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, genuinely I’m so incredibly sorry to hear about your friends. Words can’t describe what you’ve been through. I’m always here for a chat if you need anything. Genuinely mental health needs to be spoke about more Hopefully see you at a game soon. Take care

[@ml0556]

what a guy. big respect for coming out about such a topic in such a straight forward way✊🏻

[@fusionjosh]

A very powerful video & respect for sharing this. I can see you're having fun creating content so please keep it up. You have my contact and I'm always happy to speak anytime, just know I'm here. When I met you at the FCA's you were so positive, happy, energetic & all round top guy! Again, full respect & hope you're okay ❤️

[@thehullboy]

Hi Josh, absolute legend man thank you for this comment. Genuinely you’re an inspiration and a big reason to why I make videos! Hopefully see you at a game or maybe at the fcas this year ❤️

[@dsc0t]

Hope your doing well 💙 I’ve been following you for a while, you cure my boredom when I’ve got nothing else to do 🙌🏻Keep doing what you love most mate

[@robin-om4mj]

You‘re a legend mate, greetings from Germany 💪

[@jimmycburfield5997]

Powerful video Well done to get it out. Football and football support is about belonging, acceptance, friendship and camaraderie. A brilliant example is Davo and his Birmingham city vlogs! I am a mental health nurse, my suggestion is to write to the club re the vlogging? My club Carlisle United have been amazing for mental health issues They’ve had a mental health group since 2006! We actually went to a mental health World Cup in 2007! I know loads of people not in formal mental health services who derive emotional stability and a sense of belonging through supportive relationships with others. Good for you and well done! Keep on! All the best

[@frankie_efc]

Can relate to this a lot mate. Didn’t realise at the time but Covid changed my life completely. Not going to watch Everton every week and being stuck inside, I got very bad anxiety that I still deal with now. Struggled in school and haven’t been back since. Never spoken about it to anyone not even really my parents. Without football don’t know what I’d do

[@Hotondave68]

Well done marra. Love and respect from Sunderland

[@TJVOCALS]

What a great video and relatable, Suffered with mental health since the age of 15, im 32 now, always been a Mansfield town fan but religiously watching them over the last 18 months has been such an incredible coping mechanism for me too, Don’t ever be ashamed of who you are lad. We all have our struggles 😊

[@football_clips1385]

Football saved my mental health as well mate, it’s just the most incredible release and I’m so grateful for it. Stay strong

[@thehullboy]

Honestly man it’s great to hear football helped you as well. I think a lot of people don’t realise the affect it gives us! I hope you and your family are doing well

[@football_clips1385]

@@thehullboy thanks man. What isn’t helping is how stressful watching my team is haha 😂 I hope we stay up

[@necropolitano7]

You are great man. Big hearts never stay alone. You just gather good people around you. I hope the best wishes for the future

[@samreid2041]

Well done for talking about this, mental health is something that is really difficult to talk about. I first came across your channel in your vlog against Norwich (as a Norwich fan), and I must say your videos really help me smile. Keep being you.

[@thehullboy]

Hi Sam, genuinely thank you so much for the kind words. It does mean the world. Always here if you need a chat! Hope you and your family are keeping well. Maybe see you in the playoffs 🙏

[@tom5141]

Stay strong! You’re an inspiration! I’m here from your running videos on X/Twitter

[@JulezSchmucker]

You‘re awesome Bro. Love your videos. Greetings from Germany🇩🇪🙏🏽

[@bakang16]

I only started watching your videos the past month. I've been struggling with depersonalisation disorder, honestly your videos, your blogs brought this happiness into my life lately. I enjoy watching you attending the the lower division matches. From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, so sorry to hear about your battle. Always here if you need anything, know you’re not alone! Great to hear your watching lower league football, honestly it’s sometimes better than the top leagues. Hope you and your family are well 🙏

[@steveo2053]

Takes a strong character, a strong head and a brave soul to express like that……. Keep doing what you do pal 💪

[@jasoncm175]

It takes a lot of guts to talk about your mental health let alone make a video about it, even if this video helps one person it will be worth it. Your videos are fantastic and you come across as a nice young lad, stay strong and keep your mind active, I look forward to your next video 👍

[@Myysticcx]

I have so much respect for you making a video about this. It takes a very strong person to speak about about this to thousands of people, but I'm glad you have. People need to see that youtubers are real people that have real feelings. I and the rest of us are so proud of you for all you have achieved mate, and like you said, keep your head held high.

[@thehullboy]

Thank you so much man, genuinely this does mean the world. I hope you and your family are well and hopefully speak again soon ❤️🙏

[@bandanbrar4241]

Proud of you man ❤, I need to do videos like this

[@AngelGonzalez-vx8kz]

Legend , we will always support you 🙏🏽

[@blackgrape73]

Just keep doing what you’re doing and keep being you. You’re an inspiration to many and you should be proud of what you’ve become. Always welcome here at Norwich if Hull clamp down on you vlogging ❤✌️

[@1184hammer1184]

Great vid mate good to talk that’s for sure keep doing your vids love to watch them UTT

[@NoMrSuperman]

Being from Hull myself and suffering with mental health issues for a long time, I feel you. Well done for speaking out.

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, I’m really sorry to hear about your battle with mental health. Know your not alone and I’m always here if you need anything, i hope you and your family are doing okay and hopefully see you at a game soon 🙏

[@andrewf3746]

Massive respect to fella for speaking up on your struggles and journey of recovery so far. Keep it up you got this. I follow you on here as a fellow footy fan (Leeds United fan sorry) and really enjoy your videos, win or lose you are a proper genuine lad. Keep up the hard work, keep up the vlogging. I too have struggled over the past 4 years, I only here cos I found a certain music artist who helped me through my intrusive thoughts. Stay strong, keep it up and ignore the haters. We all make mistakes and it takes a proper decent person to own up to them. . Youre doing your dad and family proud, keep your head up.

[@henrydegenhardt-cross56]

Good on you mate for speaking out

[@mattallison3143]

You're a good lad mate with a lovely personality whatever happens you will get far in life and I wish you nothing but the best, up the Hull boy and up the tigers! 💙🖤🧡

[@12345BTU]

I love how you still have the signed Jonny Rowe shirt pride of place mate. Love from NCFC

[@thehullboy]

Jonny Jonny Rowe 🎵

[@wegnieweg1nie656]

we’re here with youse mate don’t worry ❤❤❤

[@tkFC92]

well done for speaking out, i know it takes a lot of courage and I'm sure many people will be grateful to hear your story as it shows that people aren't alone.

[@birdsbodger]

Keep on being a nice person and kind, this is the best way to deal with people. Hull City has the same function for me as I have autism so people like yourself let me I can't do like travel to away matches by myself as it's too much for me Have a nice Sunday mate

[@birdsbodger]

See things I can't see sorry, typing from my phone

[@backonceagainitstherenegad9786]

Keep on keeping on mate. It's a big step to open up about mental health, especially on such a public platform, but unless more people (especially men) do, it will always be a stigma. Stay strong

[@TPOVsince1874]

I’m glad you’ve spoke out about this mate mental health is something personally I struggle to talk about and many others as it can be a touchy subject. Keep up the great content and respect for making this video👍

[@jacobramage8647]

What a man you are huge huge huge respect for you, hope you're doing well ♥

[@LEVELUP0223]

Hey Brother, I appreciate you more than you know for sharing this part of your story. It takes a lot of strength which shows how far you've come. I'm unbelievably proud of you for staying strong and getting through the lowest days. Hopefully you never feel this way again, but if you do, then understand your not alone. Your channel is a such a positive place and I can't wait to see more quality content. YOUR THE MAN.

[@barrierichardson3832]

Takes a lot of courage to come out and show the world what you have been through. Well done. Football isn’t just a sport, it’s a lot more. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@IsaacWsfc]

This has genuinely touched my heart. This is really sad and i hope you never feel like that again. Mental health is not talked about enough and should be more acknowledged in the real world and the football one. On a positive note i love the content and i think this will help raise awareness on mental health struggles in sports

[@nonaynever1882]

Just like you, I am glad you listened to that voice. Hull City wouldn't be as big as they are on YT bcuz you are probs the biggest and only Hull YT I know. My best mate took his life 27/08/24 and I have just gone back to school without him. We were meant to be in the same class and now the teacher that has had him for last 3 years is feeling awful not being able to hand out his work. It's worse knowing I didn't do anything about it and didn't even know. One more thing, look at the things you have done for charities. Your inspiring many people rn and you need to keep it all up bro. Never thought I would ever say this as a Burnley fan, but Up The Tigers

[@gosulu]

Followed you here from Twitter, well done Cham! You’re my inspiration ❤

[@leewalker8077]

Well done for speaking out

[@basajaunnn]

Keep at it man, and amazing you’re sharing your story. Definitely need to take away the stigma talking about mental health, and videos like this make it easier for others to speak about theirs. Incredibly brave of you and looking forward to the next video as always 🤙

[@Lionheart_89]

I struggle with it have done for 5 years… its biggest challenge in life… I battle every time I open my eyes every morning .. I tried to take my life.. I couldn’t take it no more … I’m on all types meds to.. ur a great guy… ur on the right track… u gotta do wa u wanna do and makes u happy… we love watching u and ur journey.. if u wanna talk to me I’m here someone who’s battling it like u..I’d even drive to u I live in Birmingham

[@WatcherOfYT]

Good on you for this video, many people suffer, but in silence, keep going, and I hope you're able to carry on your vlogs, from a Leeds fan 👍🏻

[@jamesaitken9158]

Hi its me charlie from hull city you are a legend

[@ze5258]

Keep going strong lad ❤

[@thai_curry6364]

To me, you've always been a lovely, down-to-earth guy, making me smile and laugh, and genuinely care for hull, a team (prior to me seeing your videos) I cared nothing about. You're doing things I could never. I couldn't vlog, I couldn't talk to new people, and I definitely would not be able to do a video like this. You are immense for doing a video of this seriousness because this is a topic that no one likes to talk about, especially when they themself are struggling with it. Speaking out is hard and you've done amazing. Please keep going, stay strong, things WILL get better.

[@thehullboy]

Hi mate, genuinely thank you so much for this lovely comment mate. You’re an absolute legend and it does really mean a lot. Always here if you need anything. I hope you and your family are keeping well 🙏❤️

[@philhul1]

And look at where you are now, you have come so far. You are a polite, caring and funny young man who has a great career ahead of them. Keep positive and do what you want to do - no pressure from anyone. Trust me, you will get their and I am proud be your (older) friend 😊

[@jayneskeet5969]

Thanks Phil, you don’t know how much you have helped Marcus, can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done.

[@thehullboy]

Hi Phil, genuinely thank you so much for all you have done for me and mum. When I was at my lowest you helped cheer me up and gave me so much motivation to keep making videos. Look forward to seeing you tomorrow 🙏

[@cameronmccullen2046]

You are genuinely such a lovely person, keep going fella

[@chrisbiggs1991]

Well done mate I suffer with severe depression, anxiety and slight paranoia and have been low lately, but your videos and others like away days etc keep me going as well as our beloved sport. I would love to reach out to you and meet up with you at any football game and have a chat and banter etc. I'm also thinking of getting into doing similar videos myself at some point and wouldn't tips from yourself and others like Ellis etc. You're inspiration to us all mate and bless you your Mother, and your family and god bless your Father.

[@epicskaton9208]

keep right on my man everyone struggles only few talk about it love brum

[@max2807]

were all with you ❤

[@GeorgeHucker-t9q]

Keep pushing mate. Trust me once its been a few years nobody could give a sh!t bout anything. Just keeping going.

[@DubaiCanary]

Respect

[@barryspraggons8011]

Well done mate from Ipswich fan you vlogs are great mate

[@JoeEdgehill]

Sending love❤️❤️ - West Brom fan

[@harveychriston]

Well done m8 top guy QPR🤝Hull

[@philgosselin6259]

Good job for speaking out stay strong mate ❤

[@Footballfanatic68920-]

Your charisma your energy your attitude is admiring and I’m really really sorry to hear but can I just thank your vlogs for always putting a smile on my face ❤

[@HymerLife600]

Respect to you for speaking out. Keep on running and moving forward

[@frankf684]

I really relate to the part with your dad.My wifes been living with terminal cancer for a few years,it’s hard for sure.

[@jayneskeet5969]

Being a carer is such hard work both physically and mentally but something to be proud of doing. Stay strong xx

[@Kingbob022]

Respect man for speaking out. What a lad you are! Football unites the world it’s an amazing thing football. Respect 🫡

[@LiamRobertsWxm]

What a guy ❤️

[@jordanwaudby5953]

Well done mate, met you and your parents at Preston away if you remember, was quality!

[@lewiselliott3969]

You’re a fantastic person mate, came across you when my team Southampton played you earlier in the season. Keep going bud we are all here for you! Love from a Southampton fan 😇😇

[@lecharls4128]

Was sat behind you at Sunderland away, had no clue about any of this, just though we were both there to see hull and just goes to show how you never know what's going on in someone else's life.

[@jennyabbey8842]

What a great guy you are! I spoke to your mum at Huddersfield and said she must be so so proud of you! Even more so now knowing what you’ve gone through. Stay strong you’re amazing at what you do, you have a natural flair for talking to the camera. UTT

[@jayneskeet5969]

Thanks Jenny, yes we are so proud of him, and thank you for your kind words at Huddersfield xx

[@TCCcompetition]

All respect to you man. Takes a big guy ❤

[@mrdeafa25]

Wow Marcus that was your best video yet and it had precious little to do with football. I spoke to you briefly at MKM the other week and had no idea of the burdens you have been carrying. My mum has Alzheimers so even though she is a lot older than your dad I am fully aware of what a cruel disease it is for everyone concerned. You will have good days and some bad ones but keep remembering mate, that it ALWAYS will get better.You are a shining example of someone who is doing their very best and nobody can expect more than that. Your parents must be incredibly proud of you mate and I hope that whoever is making bad decisions about bloggers at the MKM wakes up to the fact that rules are there to be broken and exceptions have to be made. I will make a point of coming to say hello again at the next home game. Keep up the good work lad.PS Mum, you are a Trojan.

[@oliverdownes3184]

I cannot see the owner of Hull city, letting your VLOGS be stopped, over thinking things is what a lot of us do, one step at a time, and your really well loved by so many fans from so many clubs. It’s difficult to say the right things, as you rightly say mental health is a big thing. But from a reasonably well informed and educated guy some say ? Winston Churchilll “when going through hell, keep going” 😉 he suffered from depression etc , he called it his “ black dog” You and your friends and family give so much to everyone who watches these…. Well done, you’re not alone….. and Jonny Roe said it to you … keep the faith, great VLOG thank you from Norwich 😉🤗👍

[@terryharding9188]

Right behind you mate 👌❤️

[@jeansmith3367]

Massive big 'football hug' to you, well done for talking about it. Yes that's amazing that this helps you, and in turn you have helped someone else you've got great insight . Yes you are incredible !

[@tacit3262]

You have my respect, I used to just enjoy your videos before but now you're speaking about something similar to what I have I respect you so much mate, speaking out should be normal and not uncommon

[@freddiewilliam8797]

hey mate, only been watching a couple weeks but i love your vids i always get excited when theres a new hullboy video, just your energy and passion for the game is so clear and pure i love it, stay strong mate, you have all of us fans who love you and will always be with you mate

[@liamsoleary]

Definitely needs to be talked about, massive respect for opening up you’re not alone mate 🙌🏽❤️

[@ldowling3791]

Massive respect to u marcus 🙌. Enjoy the rest of the season hopefully city can get in the playoffs!

[@TheRussmey]

Absolute class vid. Mental health is a huge issue in every society and you’re doing brilliantly in raising awareness even while you’re going thru stuff yourself. Shout out to you. Really good vlogs for the TIGERS . Keep up the great work 👏

[@damonclaxton2373]

A hard but important vlog mate! It’s not easy to talk about problems and especially not easy to post about it. Being a Norwich fan I came across your channel when you did a vlog and always watch your new posts and really enjoy them. Please remember if one door was too close, others open. Hopefully they won’t clap down on it but you’ll be able to vlog in a different way. Keep it up and enjoy

[@joehankin9524]

Found you’re channel through watching hull highlights am not a Hull city fan but love watching you’re videos mate you’re a inspiration Hope all is good

[@wowe8167]

Brilliant video. Well spoken not easy talking about that subject wish you well mate ❤️

[@treeman125]

Thanks for this video. More awareness needs to be spread on this issue

[@timcolling2558]

well done fella - great courage on speaking about it and hope all goes well with your family

[@Clanciee]

i’ve been watching you for time and you seem like a great guy and the content is top tier. You bring laughter and entertainment. Never give up bro ❤🎉

[@williammoxon4654]

Brilliant video mate and huge respect for speaking out! I’ve been at the lowest point too and went through therapy. Football and sport saved my life too, for that 90 mins you just forget about life and I think that’s why we love it. I think for most men it’s the real escape from life, the passion and drive for following your team is all worth it. Think we all get caught up in the bad things in life and forget what we love and brings us joy and happiness. Brilliant video mate absolutely smashing it!!!

[@sambannister1539]

Well done for sharing mate ❤

[@polden2372]

Fair play on this video mate! Keep up the good work!!

[@EssentialAlex]

Such an inspiring video from a well spoken lad, you're braveness to post this will absolutely help others. I see you going far in your journey with content creation 💛

[@hydro9634]

This man has gone through far too much at this age most people would be expecting to lose there dad at around late 40s ish but the fact that you've hardly even lived and your dad has already been taken away from you at this young of an age is probably very hard to take but Jesus or the Messiah is now with your dad and God in heaven most likely if you ever feel like suicide and this implies to anyone call 116 123 for suicide help or go to a counsellior because the last thing a parent could want is seeing or hearing there child is dead I hope life gets easier for you after all this 🙏

[@alexmasterson9140]

Huge respect for sharing your story - love the videos, keep it up!

[@hankleupen2775]

you're awesome man. love your vids!

[@davidfoster7430]

Top man keep at it,👏🙏

[@oliverfuller6255]

so proud of you bro, following you along our journey back to the prem!! even better times to look forward too, love bro xx