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Gareth Fullerton

Roy Carroll using mental health battle to help young players chart careers

Former goalkeeper Roy Carroll believes his battle with depression and alcohol can help him offer young players a different perspective on football and life.

The 45-year-old enjoyed a glittering career between the posts, winning a Premier League title and FA Cup with Manchester United, and earning 45 caps for Northern Ireland.

But behind the success and bubbly personality lay a footballer who was struggling to cope.

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