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Bristol Post
Sport
Richard Forrester

Bristol City captain shares the mental toll of being a keeper and how his kids keep him focused

Mental health ambassador Dan Bentley knows there is much more to life than football admitting he has previously taken his frustrations out on family members following defeats.

Bristol City's club captain is well aware of the added pressures of wearing the No1 jersey, particularly as there is no hiding place for an error between the sticks.

It's a job that can presumably feel like the loneliest place in the world at times which has become more prevalent with the rise of social media and camera phones ready to capture every blunder.

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