Danny Rose

[MachoMadness]

Very honest interview about his struggles with depression, and definitely worth a read, especially as he's a Donny lad. All the best to him, and hopefully some out there can find some inspiration from it. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/jun/06/danny-rose-tells-family-not-travel-world-cup-player-racism-fears-abuse-england-football-team?CMP=share_btn_tw

Donny gets a mention, although sadly not in a way that makes you proud.

[keith79]

Some right Muppets about in Doncaster.

[grayx]

That explains why hes hardly been seen this season. A year or so ago he was brilliant, right up there in the Ashley Cole mould when he was englands first choice left back. Lets hope he gets back to that type of form in the world cup because he is a top top player. Perhaps a move away from spurs may help him too.

[Mustapha-Dump]

If there is any racism from the crowd they have to walk off the pitch for me and make it as big a deal as it really is. I genuinely don’t believe Fifa could be seen to punish them for that, if they did it would be a disgrace. For me, take a stand should it happen.

[roversdude]

Who was Danny’s uncle ?
He is related to Mark Rank isn’t he ?

[GazLaz]

Who was Danny’s uncle ?
He is related to Mark Rank isn’t he ?

I’m sure he’s got a few. Mark Rankine and Desi Rankine are his uncles I believe.

[NickDRFC]

That explains why hes hardly been seen this season. A year or so ago he was brilliant, right up there in the Ashley Cole mould when he was englands first choice left back. Lets hope he gets back to that type of form in the world cup because he is a top top player. Perhaps a move away from spurs may help him too.

Don't think that's why he's hardly been seen - he didn't exactly endear himself with a newspaper interview this time last year (although I gather that's all water under the bridge now) and was injured until October/November time anyway, whilst Ben Davies came in and played very well and kept Rose out of the team once he was fit again. Not playing may have contributed to a downturn in his mental state, but I doubt it was the other way around.

[Filo]

Who was Danny’s uncle ?
He is related to Mark Rank isn’t he ?

I’m sure he’s got a few. Mark Rankine and Desi Rankine are his uncles I believe.

Yes they are his Mothers brothers

[roversdude]

Both excellent footballers

[drfchound]

I hope no one reported us for the squirrel pitch invasion then.

[Scooter]

That explains why hes hardly been seen this season. A year or so ago he was brilliant, right up there in the Ashley Cole mould when he was englands first choice left back. Lets hope he gets back to that type of form in the world cup because he is a top top player. Perhaps a move away from spurs may help him too.

Don't think that's why he's hardly been seen - he didn't exactly endear himself with a newspaper interview this time last year (although I gather that's all water under the bridge now) and was injured until October/November time anyway, whilst Ben Davies came in and played very well and kept Rose out of the team once he was fit again. Not playing may have contributed to a downturn in his mental state, but I doubt it was the other way around.

It may be that Danny’s personal issues has had a direct impact upon his performances. If you treat football as work - our own work performances may be affected by life events, bereavements etc.
I’m not sure of the timing of his uncle’s suicide for example but this may have had a huge effect on him, which then may have increased his risk of injury. He may also have attempted to mask his vulnerabilities therefore that might explain his previous newspaper interviews.
He has done a great thing talking openly about his issues which he may not have been comfortable talking about previously due to issues such as stigma

(There you go - a little sneak peek into my PhD research)