Laudrup1984 25,100 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Boyd column MY brother took his own life because of his mental health issues. The pain and suffering of his suicide still haunts me and my family each and every day. So don’t dare anyone accuse me of belittling another man’s personal problems like I couldn’t care less. I set up my own charity after Scott passed away. I’m heavily involved in the day-to-day running of an organisation that now helps countless people cope with depression and other issues going on in their lives. I’m proud of what we do. I know my role and responsibility within the charity and wouldn’t deliberately do anything to detract from the work being done. So if anyone genuinely believes I’d have a go at Leigh Griffiths for problems he’s gone through then they are wrong. So let’s get one thing straight, just to be perfectly clear. On Sky the other night, I mentioned Leigh’s mental STRENGTH in coping with criticism. I wasn’t talking about his mental health. They are two totally different things. Of course, that doesn’t suit the people who want to be offended so they can jump all over my comments and demand I’m sacked. But then I suppose that’s just the world we live in. The bottom line is that I have absolutely nothing against Leigh and find this notion that I have an agenda quite laughable. If Leigh is unhappy with me for saying he was fighting to save his celtic career, that’s fine. But it was an honest opinion of him as a footballer. Nothing else. If he wants to have a pop at me, a former Rangers player, then good luck to him, he can charge in. He should just know by now that it’s all water off a duck’s back. I just wish Leigh was able to take criticism the way he takes praise. I don’t know how many times I’ve said it or written it in this column, he’s up there with the best finishers we’ve had in this country. But surely it’s fair enough to question him? They’ll never admit it now, but celtic fans must have been wondering what was going on with Griffiths. Even one of their own, Chris Sutton, who’s very close to people at celtic, questioned why he wasn’t playing. He even said he thought it was because he wasn’t pulling his weight in training. Where was Sutton getting that from? Griffiths had his time out because of his issues, but has been back training with the first-team squad for months now. And don’t start me on this idea players can only get match-fit when they’ve played matches. I’m sorry, that’s an old-school argument. These days you need to get to a certain level of fitness even to be considered. So if Griffiths isn’t at that level, why not? I used some stats on the TV the other night that were actually wrong — I meant to say games STARTED when I said games played. But my point still stands. Why hasn’t Griffiths played more football for celtic in the last few months? Could it be he’s not working as hard as he should be behind the scenes? As a club, celtic stood by him brilliantly when it became common knowledge he was finding life hard. For that I give enormous credit to Peter Lawwell and celtic’s hierarchy. But Leigh seemed to think it was a good look to shout up at me in the TV gantry at Rugby Park on Wednesday night — when the Scotland manager was sitting right beside me. If he thought he was impressing Steve Clarke, he should think again. I’ll be honest, though, I WAS impressed with the way he took his goal. He looked sharp. This notion that seems to have got into his head that I have something against him is utter nonsense. Deep down Leigh himself must know his celtic career has been on the line. When I said he had four weeks to save his Parkhead career, it was around the time left-winger Lewis Morgan was playing up front. Had that been me, alarm bells would have been ringing. It would have been like DaMarcus Beasley playing ahead of me at No 9 when we were at Rangers. But instead of taking the comments for what they were, he clearly decided I was having a needless pop — when all I was doing was stating a view that he needed to get back fit as soon as possible. You know what, though, if that criticism has sparked him into life then I’m pleased about that because I’d really hate for him to get to my age and kick himself for wasting the talent he has. People may think that’s rich coming from me, as one accusation I used to get all the time was that I didn’t work hard enough out on the pitch. And I’ll take that on my chins. Griffiths just needs to focus on getting back to his previous level and stop worrying about what people like me think. He’s in COMPLETE control of this situation, not me. It doesn’t matter what I think at the end of the day. Maybe we can sit down and talk about it, I’d definitely be up for that. We’ve exchanged texts before so he’s got my number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Blue 1,384 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Clear, concise and to the point. Well done Boyd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 21,455 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 7 hours ago, Ger_onimo said: I can’t be doing with this idea that mental health problems are a buzzer you can press which automatically wipes all your previous behaviour and means you can’t be criticised. The guy has been the scumbag’s scumbag his entire life, a disgusting human being. A bit of depression changes absolutely nothing. Fuck him, hope he catches coronavirus. Those of us who have real conditions do not use it that way. What we do know are the things that can badly affect our condition and we try to avoud them, get help for them. We also, if we are open about our condition, tell colleagues etc. I have no issue saying if I am a bit fragile and I may need a bit of space etc. I certainly do not act like a cunt then use my condition to excuse it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,875 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Blue Nosed Babe said: Those of us who have real conditions do not use it that way. What we do know are the things that can badly affect our condition and we try to avoud them, get help for them. We also, if we are open about our condition, tell colleagues etc. I have no issue saying if I am a bit fragile and I may need a bit of space etc. I certainly do not act like a cunt then use my condition to excuse it. I take my hat off to you BNB .... just being able to get up and out there every morning with this extremely nasty condition to contend with .... puts you and people like you in a much higher bracket ..... good on you girl. The bit in bold leads me to the conclusion of someone doing their best to overcome their difficulties ..... even though it is the hardest but surest route to take. This attribute is something that Griffiths clearly lacks .... as playing the victim allows him to choose the coward's path .... looking for misguided sympathy to ignore his condition ..... a sure sign of future failure to recognise the cause and long term effect and harm it will be doing him ...... he has made his choice .... so let him carry on in the dark ..... more fool him. 🇬🇧 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelvd1873 7,659 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 16 hours ago, Ger_onimo said: No I don’t think we do. It’s a big secret, but we just have to take their word for it and not be mean to him ever again They’re good at keeping secrets over at torbett towers..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairyBeary 1,040 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 15 hours ago, bluenoz said: Kris Boyd has issued the following statement: “My brother took his own life because of his mental health issues. The pain and suffering of his suicide still haunts me and my family each and every day, so please don’t accuse me of belittling another man’s mental health issues like I couldn’t care less. Just to be perfectly clear, on Sky Sports on Wednesday other night I mentioned Leigh’s mental STRENGTH in coping with criticism. I wasn’t talking about his mental health. They’re two totally different things. So if anyone genuinely believes I’d have a go at Leigh Griffiths for problems he’s gone through then, I’m sorry, they are wrong.” Through his charity fund raising and actually having first hand experience of the pain real mental issues can cause, I find it abhorrent that the media and they can somehow turn this around and make Kris Boyd out to be in the wrong . I hope he continues to fight his corner and I also hope Griffiths would fuck off , ugly little gimp . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol loyal 6,248 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, HairyBeary said: Through his charity fund raising and actually having first hand experience of the pain real mental issues can cause, I find it abhorrent that the media and they can somehow turn this around and make Kris Boyd out to be in the wrong . I hope he continues to fight his corner and I also hope Griffiths would fuck off , ugly little gimp . It’s absolutely disgusting they are playing the mental health card to a man who lost his brother to suicide (and their response was to hang dolls from the stands at the peado palace don’t forget). Just when I thought that disgusting club couldn’t get any more shameful they go and act in the way they have done this week, they really are scum who lack any shred of decency or morals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser1041 9,107 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 It’s pathetic and obvious Timmy behaviour they always switch to victim mode no other pundit writer has had to explain themselves over the sheer xenophobic onslaught directed to everything Alfredo Morelos we’ve had banners in the stand abusing his mother that were shrugged off yet this little fucking skid mark of a human who’s had free reign to not turn up for training and instead caught in the bookies sat on the sidelines for a year without a journalist asking the question where is he ? has this cunt been diagnosed and spoke to a professional? All questions not asked Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Viking 702 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I hate the fucking sight of them- full stop !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robmc1 4,741 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Bristol loyal said: Just when I thought that disgusting club couldn’t get any more shameful they go and act in the way they have done this week, they really are scum who lack any shred of decency or morals. Totally agree, it’s getting to the point of becoming difficult to meaningfully articulate the level of distain I hold for them and their cheerleading hangers on. Persevere, push on to this title and over and above the sheer joy of coming back to the top of Scottish football after the last 8 years, the side show of them turning on each other and their board, players, ex players, ex manager (here for 10 iar) etc, etc will be almost as satisfying... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee9 4,013 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Ross county have missed chance after chance here. Should be 3 up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamCoopz 19,986 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Shock another penalty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vision 16,911 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Was it their 12th man Clancy in the middle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6superbarry6 14,618 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Penalty awarded by Clancy surprise surprise Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prso's headband 36,827 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Exactly why Clancy was put in there. Pathetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippinEck 3,844 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Soft by all accounts according to SSN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sRcFoCt 8,203 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, FlippinEck said: Soft by all accounts according to SSN Its clancy we're talking about here probably saw the game wasn't going the taigs way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,404 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Just now, FlippinEck said: Soft by all accounts according to SSN Course it was, Ross C were getting above their station and making them nervous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,501 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Lol expected nothing less Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsasasfloppyhair 13,310 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Clancy up for promotion now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee9 4,013 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 That defence of celtics is absolutely rotten btw. They have been exposed properly 4 times in the first half. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 8,620 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Not seen it but even the BBC said he “toppled in the box under pressure”. Doesn’t scream stone Waller. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 26,501 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 Just now, AdzKyle said: Not seen it but even the BBC said he “toppled in the box under pressure”. Doesn’t scream stone Waller. Clyde ssb say it was a pen. Lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdzKyle 8,620 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 1 minute ago, KingKirk said: Clyde ssb say it was a pen. Lol Shock Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristoe1872 2,733 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, KingKirk said: Clyde ssb say it was a pen. Lol Clyde ssb saying it was a pen is the equivalent of me saying it will be dark tonight. Whole programme is simply an appeasement for all things Pacific Shelf 595ltd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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