Celtic striker, Leigh Griffiths, has urged anyone struggling with their mental health during this lockdown to speak up and not bottle up their feelings.

Speaking to the Celtic View podcast, Leigh said: “If people keep stuff bottled in a lot – and that was the case with me, I kept things bottled up – it will tip you over the edge. But the more you speak out, there are loads of people who will be willing to give you advice. If you can speak out, it might end up helping you, and you can start enjoying life again.”

Griffiths had a long term battle of his own with depression, which he overcame after months on the sidelines. The Celtic fan favourite returned in superb form, striking up a tremendous partnership with Odsonne Edouard. It’s something he hopes to continue when football can return. “It’s obviously not an easy time for players, fans, everybody connected with the club but the main thing is we stay safe, we are all healthy and we make sure we are raring to go when we all come back,” Griffiths said.

INVINCIBLE by Matt Corr

Meanwhile The Celtic Star’s very own Matt Corr – who you may also know as a Tour Guide at Celtic Park – publishes his first Celtic book, titled INVINCIBLE – early next month. This beautiful hardback book will be the definitive story of Celtic’s magical2016-17 season – it truly is wonderful, a real joy to read, and brilliantly written by Matt.

If you have been reading Matt’s contributions on The Celtic Star or indeed in the Matchday Programme and the Celtic View you will know just how talented a Celtic writer he is. The book is published by The Celtic Star and you can pre-order below.

INVINCIBLE – The outstanding debut @celticfc book from @Boola_vogue is out early May. You can pre-order now at https://t.co/qOzrkwD10L @CelticFCSLO @StephenODauthor @cfcliamk96

— The Celtic Star Editor (@CelticStarMag) April 16, 2020

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