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JASON’S LONELY BATTLE

by
The Late Tackle Magazine Team
1 December 2016

LIAM SEPHTON talks to former Wigan midfielder Jason Jarrett about the need for football to open up to depression and mental health issues…

JASON Jarrett went about his professional career in an unassuming fashion.
It was only at the end of his playing days – on the books at semi-professional side Salford City – that Jarrett’s hidden battle against depression was publicised.
The midfielder made his name as an energetic youngster turning out for his hometown club Bury, impressing during two seasons in the first team.
He moved to Wigan Athletic for £75,000 ...

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