Football might be off at the moment – but even when we’re at home and we’re social distancing, you can still captain your team from your front room. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Carling to help us all look out for our squad – and, starting with England legend Stuart Pearce, we’ve got some big names from right across the world of football to help us out.
FOOTBALL MIGHT BE OFF AT THE MOMENT – BUT YOU CAN STILL CAPTAIN YOUR TEAM FROM YOUR FRONT ROOM. #CARINGTEAMTALKS ARE HERE TO HELP US ALL GET THROUGH THESE CHALLENGING TIMES.
Whenever you’re trying to motivate a team, you need to understand the feeling in the camp. All squads are different but you win, lose, draw and chat together – that’s why you’re a team. We work out where it went right or wrong and who needs picking up, who needs challenging and who needs an arm around their shoulder. And by all pulling together and looking out for each other, we’ll get through this.
WITH THE SEASON GETTING BACK INTO FULL FLOW THIS WEEKEND WE THOUGHT IT WAS THE PERFECT TIME TO PRESENT THE ULTIMATE #CARINGTEAMTALK, FEATURING A DREAM TEAM OF MANAGERS AND PLAYERS.
We may not be at the grounds to watch our teams, but it’s great to see football return to our screens. Enjoy the games, stay safe and most importantly always remember to look out for your teammates when times get tough.
"WITH NO FOOTBALL ON OUR SCREENS AND WITH MORE IMPORTANT ISSUES AFFECTING PEOPLE'S LIVES, IT HAS BECOME EVEN MORE VITAL THAT WE LOOK OUT FOR EACH OTHER, ESPECIALLY THOSE GOING THROUGH A REALLY DIFFICULT TIME. THAT'S WHY I'M PROUD TO SUPPORT THIS CAMPAIGN – BECAUSE THE MESSAGE IS SO IMPORTANT.
Mental health problems can tear individuals and families apart – our family is one of many that felt helpless and frustrated as we tried to understand our son’s illness and despair. Chris very much felt isolated and alone, even though we were there for him; it would have been a great help to have had someone who was unconnected to the family to speak to. He did have a medical support team but it was at night that he felt most vulnerable – that’s when he needed help the most.”
“We sincerely hope that this campaign and our son’s story raises awareness of the support that is available through the CALM helpline and that together, we can help save lives.”
EVERY GAFFER HAS THEIR OWN METHODS TO INSPIRE THEIR TEAM. SO WE’VE TEAMED UP WITH SOME OF THE BEST LEADERS ON A FOOTBALL PITCH TO HELP GET YOU AND YOUR SQUAD THROUGH THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES.
And who better to kick us off than the one, the only Stuart Pearce? The England legend tells us about the importance of staying connected.
EX-PRO FOOTBALLER – AND CALM AMBASSADOR – MARVIN SORDELL TELLS US WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER RIGHT NOW AND HOW WE’RE ALL ONE TEAM.
“This is one of the most physically and emotionally draining periods of time that we’re ever going to face, but support can be found by looking at those around you… we can do this.” Wise and inspiring words – and ones we all need right now.
“IT’S SO IMPORTANT WE’RE ALL THERE FOR EACH OTHER.”
Everton Women and Northern Ireland’s Simone Magill tells us how we all need to stick together to get through these uncertain times.
“YOU GO AWAY KNOWING THAT YOU’VE MADE THAT PERSON HAPPY.”
Here’s Everton captain Seamus Coleman with the latest #CaringTeamTalk. He tells us why it’s so important to look out for others and how a simple ‘Hello’ can make someone’s day.
CHRIS HUGHTON KNOWS A THING OR TWO ABOUT GREAT MANAGEMENT. IN HIS #CARINGTEAMTALK HE TELLS US HOW IT’S VITAL WE SPEAK TO FAMILY, CLOSE FRIENDS OR CALM ABOUT HOW WE’RE FEELING, EVEN THOUGH IT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT.
“One thing I always tell my players is that my office door is always open. I know it’s difficult for some. But it’s the same message to you – to speak to your family. Speak to your close friends.”
HERE’S THE ONE & ONLY JIMMY FLOYD HASSELBAINK WITH SOME WISE WORDS ON HOW YOU UNDERSTAND THE PEOPLE CLOSE TO YOU BETTER THAN ANYONE & THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING THERE FOR YOUR TEAMMATES IN THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.
“In football when your teammates are having a bad day they need you to support them – to get them back on form. That’s no different now with your friends and family. You understand the people close to you better than anyone.”
“THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS TO STAY MOTIVATED.”
Here with our latest #CaringTeamTalk, it’s Sam Allardyce to deliver some wise words on winning your personal battles and how to stay motivated by setting yourself goals each day.
CARLING AND CALM ARE JOINING FORCES TO HELP EMPOWER PEOPLE TO HAVE THOSE TRICKY CONVERSATIONS ABOUT EVERYDAY STRUGGLES ON THEIR OWN TERMS.
We’ve always believed that going to where men naturally connect with friends – in pubs, on the pitch, online and on your phone – is the best way to tackle the unease around asking for help when times are tough.
To help connect mates and communities in these uncertain times, we’ve launched Caring, a campaign designed to open conversations, encourage people to look out for each other and be there when they can’t be there.
