Phil Dunphy Posted December 12, 2018 Taking an indefinite break from football, due to ongoing personal issues. According to his manager. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 I heard a rumour yesterday. Won’t be posting it though. Seems this kind of confirms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keithyboy1975 Posted December 12, 2018 Intrigued to know what Angry Wasp is referring too!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Dunphy Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, jack D and coke said: I heard a rumour yesterday. Won’t be posting it though. Seems this kind of confirms. My money would be some kind of depression or mental illness. Hopefully it’s not life threatening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zaba Posted December 12, 2018 Hope he gets all the help he needs. Makes sense to take himself out of the spotlight and focus on getting his mental health sorted. All the best to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OTT Posted December 12, 2018 I saw this. He might be a hibs **** but I actually don't really mind him too much. Got a suspicion it might be depression. Hope whatever it is he gets through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, keithyboy1975 said: Intrigued to know what Angry Wasp is referring too!!! Sounds like the one I heard. I didn’t totally dismiss it but you don’t want to spread stuff especially one that isn’t true. Edited December 12, 2018 by jack D and coke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
i8hibsh Posted December 12, 2018 I should hate him but I don't. Good luck to the boy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted December 12, 2018 Sounds serious, hope he gets through it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaps Posted December 12, 2018 Doesn’t sound good. Hope he gets the help he needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, AlimOzturk said: Wouldn't wish depression on anyone. All the best LG. Hope you get the help you need. Is that what it is ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlimOzturk Posted December 12, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Boab said: Is that what it is ? You know what..I just assumed that is what is. But it very well might be something totally different. Shouldn't jump to conclusions. What ever it is doesn't sound good. Edited December 12, 2018 by AlimOzturk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fabienleclerq Posted December 12, 2018 Read it's to do with gambling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loveofthegame Posted December 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: I heard a rumour yesterday. Won’t be posting it though. Seems this kind of confirms. Got a message from a mate last night saying he’d reached a very, very low point due to gambling debts. The gambling bit appears to have been confirmed, unsurprisingly the other bit hasn’t. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hood09 Posted December 12, 2018 Daily record has outed his gambling issues Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaObua Posted December 12, 2018 I'm hoping for christmas aff on the sick aswell! Seriously though as a few have mentioned above I also heard he's in a really bad place and needs proper help soon as, I'll be surprised if he's back this season. Hope he find the right help and gets healthy asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 5 minutes ago, loveofthegame said: Got a message from a mate last night saying he’d reached a very, very low point due to gambling debts. The gambling bit appears to have been confirmed, unsurprisingly the other bit hasn’t. I don’t think his gambling has ever really been that much of a secret tbh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Australis...... Posted December 12, 2018 Hope is is OK sounds like depression to me, but a hibby in my work just said Griffiths cant keep away from casinos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haken Posted December 12, 2018 Daily Record saying it's gambling related. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 I’d imagine by the end of the day most people will hear the rumour. Surprised nobody else has posted similar to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kila Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, jack D and coke said: I’d imagine by the end of the day most people will hear the rumour. Surprised nobody else has posted similar to me. Not gambling related? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happyjam Posted December 12, 2018 Firstly, hope he gets all the help he needs and gets his life back together. Secondly, (and not a dig a Leigh or Celtic specifically) but does anyone else notice the irony with a professional footballer with a gambling addiction and his club being sponsored by a gambling company. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, kila said: Not gambling related? I really don’t want to say mate. I’d heard he’d been at a casino though. He sat in a bookies round from my place a lot too. He had gambling problems I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Homme Posted December 12, 2018 Hope the boy gets help with any depression or addiction he may have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haveyouheard 22 Posted December 12, 2018 Have friends and family who suffer MI, hope all get better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smith's right boot Posted December 12, 2018 In a bad place, so many players do this. He's lucky he just signed a new extension, has some security at least. This just hastens his return to hibs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobskeldon Posted December 12, 2018 I sincerely hope he finds and gets the help he needs and deserves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haken Posted December 12, 2018 17 minutes ago, happyjam said: Firstly, hope he gets all the help he needs and gets his life back together. Secondly, (and not a dig a Leigh or Celtic specifically) but does anyone else notice the irony with a professional footballer with a gambling addiction and his club being sponsored by a gambling company. Indeed. Mr Lafferty's shirt also now bears a gambling sponsorship. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted December 12, 2018 16 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: I really don’t want to say mate. I’d heard he’d been at a casino though. He sat in a bookies round from my place a lot too. He had gambling problems I think. You havr however spent about 4nposts on here telling folk that you don't want to say though ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bongo 1874 Posted December 12, 2018 Shame both the old firm have players with similar problems lafferty is back doing it aswell it's not the only problems these players have though the mindset is a massive thing in football one player I see with a positive mindset atm is callum paterson ain't just happy being ordinary wants to push himself all the time I think that can be the problem when u join the old firm clubs u can get to comfortable and just be happy with what your earning and doing rather than testing yourself and seeing if u can take it to the next level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack D and coke Posted December 12, 2018 Just now, hughesie27 said: You havr however spent about 4nposts on here telling folk that you don't want to say though ? I’m just replying to people quoting my posts. People are asking me questions??♂️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hughesie27 Posted December 12, 2018 Just now, jack D and coke said: I’m just replying to people quoting my posts. People are asking me questions??♂️ I know just pulling your leg! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
number witheld Posted December 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Bongo 1874 said: Shame both the old firm have players with similar problems lafferty is back doing it aswell it's not the only problems these players have though the mindset is a massive thing in football one player I see with a positive mindset atm is callum paterson ain't just happy being ordinary wants to push himself all the time I think that can be the problem when u join the old firm clubs u can get to comfortable and just be happy with what your earning and doing rather than testing yourself and seeing if u can take it to the next level. Breathe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch Hearts Posted December 12, 2018 I'll wait for the fact's before wishing someone of his irk all the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DVB Posted December 12, 2018 Not sure how a break will help him if it’s a gambling addiction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewie Griffin Posted December 12, 2018 22 minutes ago, jack D and coke said: I really don’t want to say mate. I’d heard he’d been at a casino though. He sat in a bookies round from my place a lot too. He had gambling problems I think. I remember a few years ago when he lived in Bonnyrigg used to see him going in / out of the bookies a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted December 12, 2018 Sex addiction. And now this. Can't quite take it all in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pans Jambo Posted December 12, 2018 Gambling addiction or mental health related, both brutal. I hope he sorts out whatever it is. He's a bit of a "panto villain" to most Jambos but I really dont mind him too much TBH. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special Officer Doofy Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Barack said: Sex addiction. ... Can't quite take it all in. Too much information... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Independence Posted December 12, 2018 Good luck and thanks for your 2 goals against England. Simply...wonderful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerry mccauley Posted December 12, 2018 If gambling, all too usual in football players. Best of luck to him. His two free kicks against England cemented his place in football. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerry mccauley Posted December 12, 2018 1 minute ago, Glib and Shameless Crier said: Too much information... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mid Calder Jambo Posted December 12, 2018 Dislike him as a person Admire him as a footballer Wish him well with his problems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inch Hearts Posted December 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Gambling addiction or mental health related, both brutal. I hope he sorts out whatever it is. He's a bit of a "panto villain" to most Jambos but I really dont mind him too much TBH. Lets get one thing straight. That guy can't stand Hearts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastSideJambo Posted December 12, 2018 Always strikes me as being a pure ***** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilnunb Posted December 12, 2018 11 minutes ago, Barack said: Sex addiction. And now this. Can't quite take it all in. Well all that shagging around is a gamble, eventually... Anyway, mind when he mocked Naismith being injured? Feck him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sexton Hardcastle Posted December 12, 2018 Time for the quarterly drive on mental health and everyone drumming up awareness but then slagging others days later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boab Posted December 12, 2018 Sorry, no hypocrisy from me either. May seem a tad harsh to some but you can't call one of our finest players a refugee and get the sympathy vote. Probably doesn't even want it, especially from us. I'll leave the curse of gambling, and it's causes(!) for others to debate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herbert Posted December 12, 2018 We should go for him in January. We could use what we done for lafferty to lure him here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barack Posted December 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Herbert said: We should go for him in January. We could use what we done for lafferty to lure him here. We sending him back to Hibs after he's done with us? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
