Football hero Dean Windass heads to rehab after two suicide attempts
Hull City hero Dean Windass has revealed he attempted to take his own life twice in the last week after "hitting rock bottom".
The football star, who scored the winning goal in the 2008 play-off final against Bristol City to take the Tigers up to the Premier for the first time, admits he has struggled to deal with retirement from the game.
In an interview with a Sunday newspaper, he said: "Just over a week ago, I hit rock bottom and decided to end it all.
"I first took an overdose and when that didn't work, I tried to hang myself.
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"I felt so alone and believed I had nothing to live for.
"I need to sort myself out which is why I'm speaking out now."
Dean is now going into rehab to try and sort out his depression and alcohol problems.
He will spend 26 days at the Sporting Chance Clinic in Hampshire, set up by fellow footballer Tony Adams.
Messages of support for Dean Windass as he reveals he tried to kill himself twice
Comments
by Eaststand666
Monday, January 16 2012, 2:46AM
“Pathetic attention seeking.
Why tell anyone?
Seems to be the Stan Collymore style depression, the kind that furthers your career without actually suffering from it.”
by djulie684
Monday, January 16 2012, 1:38AM
“SnothillBaz - no treatment needed, not sick just have an opinion you don't like.”
by cazmarelda
Sunday, January 15 2012, 9:57PM
“djulie.......I lost my brother to suicide and he was not a coward. You say you understand depression..I would suggest you maybe understand the 'blues'....clinical depression is a terrible and heartbreaking illness both for the sufferer and those that love them.
I respect my brothers choice to end his life when it became intolerable..who are we to say they should stay and suffer and who are you to call them cowards?”
by codhead22
Sunday, January 15 2012, 9:33PM
“Alcohol is a love that tolerates no rival ,it can take your wife and kids it can take your money and then it takes you.The answer is not at the bottom of a glass never was never will be, how many people hide their problems in drink ? How many people top themselves and their family and friends say "but he/she seemed fine " this is because we all hide behind a 'front' and pretend things are ok for fear of being seen as weak.I for one applaud deano for speaking out and wish him all the best but have got to say that happiness begins with a stable home life.”
by Jack_Higgins
Sunday, January 15 2012, 9:25PM
“Now then, Imagine_that, old chap... fancy seeing you here!
What makes you think that I don't have compassion for animals? As the devoted owner of an 18 month old dog, and a number of smaller animals, I find that quite offensive. As for compassion for human beings... well, I have that too, where deserved. Where have I given the impression otherwise.
Now get yourself off to bed my dear old man, because you will need your sleep before going to that workplace where they don't allow you to have a break, talk, eat, pass water, pass wind etc, and where you need to concentrate 100% of the time!”
by SteveStills
Sunday, January 15 2012, 9:17PM
“"In an interview with a Sunday newspaper..." but not presumbly one of DMGT's as the source isn't acknowledged. Nice one, Allison - keep cutting and pasting girl, you'll go far!”
by Imagine_that
Sunday, January 15 2012, 8:24PM
“It just proves the truth that people like Jack_Higgins, who have no compassion for animals, have no compassion for people either.”
by SnothillBaz
Sunday, January 15 2012, 8:18PM
“There are some very sick people on here, you urgently need attention.
Deano was the very first person to rebuff the reporter who called him a 'hero' after his Wembley exploits.
Depression is an illness which can effect anyone, anywhere and for whatever reason.
Jack, Julie, and a couple of others....you too need treatment after your sick comments on here. You should be thoroughly ashamed of yourselves.”
by djulie684
Sunday, January 15 2012, 8:12PM
“thejuggernaut - my heart goes out to you.
I lost my mum to cancer, from being diagnosed to losing her it was 4 days and she would have done anything to stay with us which is why I feel like I do about anyone taking their own lives.”
by harryoffdock2
Sunday, January 15 2012, 8:07PM
“Rouletteron,
How can you call a warrant officer for earning 40K/year, yet try and stick up for a footballer who earned that a week?
So a bomb disposal technician's earning are too much, yet a bloke kicking a piece of plastic around on some grass warrants all of his earnings in your view.
Get a grip.”