Charlie Mulgrew reveals Celtic annihilation of Dundee United left him 'spiralling into depression'
dailyrecord.co.ukCharlie Mulgrew has lifted the lid on the crushing fear and anxiety of top-level football. And the former Celtic hero insists not enough is spoken about the excruciating strain.Mulgrew savoured highs over almost two decades winning major honours, Player of Year accolades and 44 Scotland caps.
But fear of failure was always there and worry at being constantly judged. Mulgrew retired last September after a final full season at Dundee United which left him bordering on depression and not once regretted it.
In a frank admission, he said: “Listen, being a football player is huge pressure. It’s not spoken about enough. There is so much fear and anxiety involved.
You live your life in a glass bowl, you are constantly judged. It’s difficult. It’s something you need to deal with and learn to live with, but I don’t miss that side of it.
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