Under flat caps and bowler hats: Dave Clement

2020-09-18

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During these episodes we will take a look back at examples of mental ill health in football from yesteryear. In 1976, Dave Clement made his long awaited England debut, in February of 1982, he had taken his own life at the age of 34. There aren't many QPR players that are awarded an England cap, even fewer who played over 400 games for the club. Dave achieved both, and so much more. But when his career was abruptly ended following a broken leg, Dave fell into a deep depression, which ul...

During these episodes we will take a look back at examples of mental ill health in football from yesteryear.

In 1976, Dave Clement made his long awaited England debut, in February of 1982, he had taken his own life at the age of 34.

There aren't many QPR players that are awarded an England cap, even fewer who played over 400 games for the club. Dave achieved both, and so much more.

But when his career was abruptly ended following a broken leg, Dave fell into a deep depression, which ultimately led to his suicide.

I am joined by lifelong QPR fan Martin Percival, to discuss Dave's career, and his untimely death.

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