How many of us have gone to a game and shouted abuse at a player for missing that 'vital' chance or letting the ball getting away from them or even for conceding a soft goal?
Well I wont lie- I have. A year on though since the tragic day that Hannover 96 goalkeeper comitted suicide by stepping in front of a train in Germany- Maybe we could all take a look at ourselves and before next time we hurl abuse at our players, just think about the words we use to label that player.
I will admit that sometimes knowing that the player in front of our eyes is about to take home anything up to £100,000 pound home makes it all that more difficult not to shout something abusive, however at the end of the day we are all human.
Robert Enke was Hannover 96 goalkeeper and was set to be the German No1 this summer in South Africa, however the events exactly one year ago today changed everything.
The keeper suffered from a mental illness known as depression, fearing that telling anyone about the condition would harm his profession, Enke kept it quiet from everyone. The German shot stopper lost his 2 year old child, something none of us ever want to suffer and surely would have played a massive part in his depressive state.
The issue of depression with sports stars must remain in the eye so that players and fans realise this is in today's world and no matter how rich, famous or professional you are- Depression can affect anyone.
So next time you travel to watch your side in action, just give a thought to this day, a day when football lost a gentleman to something that could affect any of us.
RIP Enke
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