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Owen Farrell: England captain to miss 2024 Six Nations to prioritise mental wellbeing 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67569874
can only wish him well
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67569874
can only wish him well
I suppose all the criticism he gets from discussion forums doesn't help. We don't think about the cumulative effect it can all have on the person when it's available for him to read.
For the sake of clarity, I include myself in that observation.
As above, I wish him well and hope he can feel able to make himself available again in the future..
For the sake of clarity, I include myself in that observation.
As above, I wish him well and hope he can feel able to make himself available again in the future..
A few years ago I was speaking to a former professional footballer and now a manager who said he never goes near social media of any kind because it's just plain toxic. He said it's a very dangerous place to go if you are a professional sportsperson. More so if a footballer I'd imagine as the supporters in the main aren't the sharpest tools.
I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
Jordie Barretts sock said:
A few years ago I was speaking to a former professional footballer and now a manager who said he never goes near social media of any kind because it's just plain toxic. He said it's a very dangerous place to go if you are a professional sportsperson. More so if a footballer I'd imagine as the supporters in the main aren't the sharpest tools.
I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
Anyone who has found themselves with a high social media profile will tell you that you will encounter some of the most vile individuals. There really is no middle ground. You either have to accept it and try and live with it or actively manage it by blocking them and using other devices. Very few people can shrug it off, not least because some of the comments will be outright lies and trigger more vitriol or be directly or indirectly threatening towards you or your family.I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
If OF has spent any time reading the comments he's bound to have been upset by many of them. My advice would be not to read or engage yourself but find someone to mange that aspect of your life for you. It sounds like some damage has already been done so I hope he can get things back together. Forums aren't really an issue, it's those formats where people can directly engage, such as Facebook and Instagram.
Unreal said:
Jordie Barretts sock said:
A few years ago I was speaking to a former professional footballer and now a manager who said he never goes near social media of any kind because it's just plain toxic. He said it's a very dangerous place to go if you are a professional sportsperson. More so if a footballer I'd imagine as the supporters in the main aren't the sharpest tools.
I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
Anyone who has found themselves with a high social media profile will tell you that you will encounter some of the most vile individuals. There really is no middle ground. You either have to accept it and try and live with it or actively manage it by blocking them and using other devices. Very few people can shrug it off, not least because some of the comments will be outright lies and trigger more vitriol or be directly or indirectly threatening towards you or your family.I hope Owen sorts hims of out and returns to the game.
If OF has spent any time reading the comments he's bound to have been upset by many of them. My advice would be not to read or engage yourself but find someone to mange that aspect of your life for you. It sounds like some damage has already been done so I hope he can get things back together. Forums aren't really an issue, it's those formats where people can directly engage, such as Facebook and Instagram.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67613298
Kermit power said:
Anyone else watching Racing vs Quins?
I've got no fingernails left!
I’m done to my knuckles I've got no fingernails left!
There’s a bespoke thread here.
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