Kieran Henderson

There’s no way like the highway

[Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn]

In a largely unprecedented financial concession to give roster flexibility to a contender, New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson has agreed on a four-year, $156.5 million extension, his agent Sam Rose of CAA tells ESPN --- $113M less guaranteed than he’s eligible to receive in one year.

[ُ @Asensii20]

@ShamsCharania The most sideways move in history. Doesn’t move the needle for NY at all

[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

The Knicks are trading RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and one second-round pick to the Raptors for OG Anunoby, sources said.

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

Will Glasner still rotate on Sunday? 🤔

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

This belongs to all of us.

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

The Arsenal. Your Premier League champions.

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

MY CLUBBBBBBB

[Ahead of the Curve @mediocentr0]

Gabriel-Saliba together equals Champions League win within seven years.

[Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 @IrelandFootball]

Troy Parrott, take your place on the pantheon of Irish greats 🇮🇪

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

Suicide.

I'm choosing to be deliberately blunt and provocative in this post because it's necessary. Government, charities, football clubs are all pushing water up a hill in highlighting what is undoubtedly a major health crisis.

You take a rope.
You put it up in a garage or a tree nearby or far away.
You're thinking about every loved one you'll leave behind as you put that rope around your neck.
Then you drop.

Some are decapitated.
Some aren't.
All are found by someone who has a lifetime of trauma that will never leave them.
A son.
A daughter.
A brother.
A sister.
A mother.
A father.

I know 2 men who hung themselves.

One was found by his Mom.
One was found by his brother.
Neither have recovered fully. 20 and 30 years on.

A life sentence for people who were already worrying, terrified their loved one may do something.

So just visualise the above and ask, "is there another way"?

A segway for a moment.

I do a few Q&A's every year. Tales of yesterday with a 99% male audience of my age group.

After the stories and fun, my last question back to the audience is..

"Hands up if you struggle with a mental health issue".

Nobody ever puts a hand up. Despite 1 in every 3 of 500 attendees statistically struggling.

"Ah, nobody, that's fucking brilliant! Well I do! ". I then graphically tell people, stunned into silence about how a rope around my neck in the middle of nowhere jolted me to go home and cry like a baby to my Mom.

After the Q&A has finished, something always happens. I'll be chatting to a few guys, saying bye and one by one, men will come over and whisper " I struggle".

Or my mailbox the next day will have 30 emails from guys, their partners or kids saying " Dad/Uncle /Brother was there last night and what you said hit them hard".

And that's how some people realise that it's time to speak to a pal or family member or even rant to me in an email. It works, I often get a follow up email a year or 6 later saying that they took responsibility for their suicidal feelings and are now flying.

Humans are programmed to want to live, to have families and to keep the species growing and thriving. So for a human to want to short circuit that desire isn't normal, and it should never be spoken of as normal. It's the ultimate red flag.

If you suspect your mate, Dad, Brother, Uncle is struggling mentally, they deserve your intervention.

They deserve a " are you OK, please tell me what's up".

They deserve an opportunity to get past wanting to hang a rope over a tree or in a garage and slowly struggle until they die and you find them.

If you've been there and trust me I have plenty, then you'll know that text out of the blue, or a footie mate or one of your kids asking jow you are can open the curtains to some sunshine.

Because when suicide is your only answer, the room is already dark, and you can't see a way out.

So please, fucking pretty please, ask that husband, Dad, Uncle, Cousin, footie pal TODAY how they are.

You may be shocked what comes back but extremely glad that you asked.

For those who struggle, you're not alone.

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

Can go to 2,500 Bohs games for the price of that $50k ticket

[MLS Moves @MLSMoves]

Don’t sell your house or organs to go watch the WC final.

In all seriousness this is ridiculous. I’m cool with watching the final and matches at home.

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

My #9

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

Gabriel Jesus does the exact same btw

[WelBeast @WelBeast]

I come online and this is the first video I see

[Arsenal @Arsenal]

It was only ever Arsenal.

A boyhood Gooner, our new number 10 – welcome home, Ebere ❤️

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨❤️🤍 BREAKING: Eberechi Eze to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties.

Crystal Palace to receive package in excess of £60m as Eze preferred #AFC over Spurs.

Arsenal win race over Tottenham, been in advanced talks for days but never sealed.

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

ITLL ALL WORK OUTTTTTT

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Arsenal make move for Eberechi Eze + 27yo wants them. Tottenham lined up deal with #CPFC today & player but after Havertz injury + #AFC now closing in on England in’l. If he proceeds with choice, #THFC will pursue other targets @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/d8KifDH9Z4

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

Club likely realise they won’t get their valuation for him.

He’s also very moody and could decide to down tools if no new contract / sale.

Could be a wise move.

Issue is will we sign anyone else…

[gunnerblog @gunnerblog]

🚨 Exclusive: Leandro Trossard has agreed a new deal at Arsenal.

30-year-old will have salary increased to reflect valued role in squad.

Deal not extended - will still run to 2027.

@TheAthleticFC 🔴⚪️ #AFC

https://t.co/Flal6oI6QL

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

So it only counts when Arsenal don’t win it?

[Premier League @premierleague]

Crystal Palace won their first-ever major trophy by beating Man City in the FA Cup final in May 🏆

They’ve added another trophy to the cabinet three months later after beating Liverpool in the Community Shield 👏

[Mohamed Salah @MoSalah]

Can you tell us how he died, where, and why?

[Kieran Henderson @KieranH55]

🇮🇪🇮🇪

[Arsenal Women @ArsenalWFC]

Good to see you, Dec! 👋☺️