Lyle Foster illness

[ClaretTony]

Statement issued from the club

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[claptrappers_union]

Wishing him all the very best. He'll come back stronger. I'm sure of it.

[ClaretTony]

If anyone is reading this and feels as if they are in the same or a similar position, please reach out and get the help you need. If that’s talking to us or getting specialist help, please do it.

[RN_Claret]

This is very sad. He could be out for a very long time - who knows? but the key thing is his mental health and not football. Here's to Lyle's recovery and best wishes to him and his family.

[gandhisflipflop]

All the best Lyle.

[jos]

Hoping he gets all the support he needs and isn’t pressured into anything.
UTC.

[burnley007]

If anyone is reading this and feels as if they are in the same or a similar position, please reach out and get the help you need. If that’s talking to us or getting specialist help, please do it.

Well said Tony.
I think the biggest step is admitting that you are struggling.

Hopefully he will make a full and healthy recovery and we'll see that lush smile on the Turf sooner rather than later. x

[ŽižkovClaret]

Some things are more important than football, and this is certainly one. Hope he gets back on an even keel and honestly, if he decides that means hanging up his boots if that is what he needs to do, we need to support that.

[burnley007]

I hope it wasn't linked to feeling pressure from a new healthy contract, or from feeling like fans are relying on him too much.

Let's just hope he's ok.

[CaptJohn]

It must be difficult for the lad. Settling into a new team, new country, new climate, new culture and fans with high expectations. No wonder he's having one or two issues mentally. Good luck to him.

[gandhisflipflop]

Just to add, I hope that people might just lay off the rest of the team a little bit reading this. Our players are not robots.

[ClaretTony]

Well said Tony.
I think the biggest step is admitting that you are struggling.

Hopefully he will make a full and healthy recovery and we'll see that lush smile on the Turf sooner rather than later. x

Too many don’t seek help even once they’ve realised they are struggling so he’s taken the biggest step in accepting it again and seeking help.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Very best wishes and my advice to anyone is that sometimes success can be as big a mental pressure as failure. We don’t know if his illness relates to his football, nor do we have a right to, but we do know he was in the form of his life and that brings its own pressures.

He is a diamond and a credit to himself and his family.

[ElectroClaret]

As posted above , football matters so little in circumstances like this, the lads wellbeing is all.

Get well soon Lyle.

[Swizzlestick]

Lyle comes across as an absolute diamond - always humble, giving back to the community etc. Wish nothing but the best wishes for him and that he gets all the support he needs.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

Get well son mate we need you back as soon as possible but your mental health is the most important thing

[JohnMac]

Wishing Lyle and his family the very best and I hope his treatment can help him recover. He has so much to offer and to watch him banging in a few goals in the future would be brilliant.

[andyh]

An opportunity for me to shamelessly promote Andy’s Man Club. A mental health group which meets on Mondays 7-9 at various centres all across the country. New ones are springing up all over and indeed I will be at a brand new one starting at Old Trafford Cricket Stadium this Monday. If you want someone to listen and empathise without judgement then it is worth checking them out.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Just to add, I hope that people might just lay off the rest of the team a little bit reading this. Our players are not robots.

Totally agree, it's mainly a very young squad and too many get hammered by fans much more so on twitter be also occurs on here.

Wishing Lyle all the best going forward and come back when ready.

[bobinho]

Thank god people are now starting to talk about this in the open. Let’s hope he’s well on the right road to recovery.

All the best Lyle…

[agreenwood]

All the best to him in his recovery and well done to him for being brave enough to go public about his struggles. Hopefully his openness will help end the taboo of mental illness.

[CoolClaret]

We’re all behind you Lyle!

The positives are that he will have all the help in the world.

Stark reminder (something I’ve been a bit guilty of) with stuff about our players. Never abused them outright but it’s something that needs to stop - especially on matchday.

[JohnDearyMe]

Puts things into perspective. All the best to him

[spt_claret]

We love you Lyle, you'll get through this.
Look how much better he came back last time, if that's anything to go by he'll be Messi this time.
Dealt with depression for way too much of my life and it really is a constant battle, sometimes hits you at the weirdest times, sometimes the good times inexplicably get you worst of all, and sometimes the things that normally kick you in the teeth can instead galvanise you (but by no means always). Horrible ******* condition, but it's great that the club are rallying round him and providing support to him, hopefully it's what he needs to get through this patch ASAP and 100% healthy.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Such a shame for anyone who goes through this. Hope he makes a recovery .

I for one was ignorant to mental health and almost refused to admit that it was a thing . Just disregarding it almost. As I opened my eyes and matured I’ve seen many people of whom I care about deteriorate/struggle with this and in some cases it consumed them in to extremely scary circumstances. Only last year my partner opened up to me and it terrified me. I knew of her struggles but had no idea of the extent it had reached. On the outside she seemed perfectly fine, on the inside it was a completely different story .

Please do not hesitate to talk.
People care, even the ones you don’t know.
This place can be a safe haven if we allow it to be.
The smallest things can help.
We can help each other.

To Lyle and anyone else suffering , you’re not alone . We do this together . UTC

[DCWat]

His absence leaves a massive hole in the squad and one that we will struggle to fill - his performances this season have been one of few real positives.

Ultimately though, this about more than football and Lyle’s wellbeing has to take priority.

Some may find it strange that a footballer, with all the trappings that it brings, has much to feel down or depressed about. Forgetting that mental illness can hit anyone.

Moving to a new country, being away from your family, the weight of expectation; it could be any number of things that are causing him to feel the way he does.

Credit to him for allowing a statement to be released. Steps like this might not only help Lyle but give others the courage to come forward, if they are going through difficult times.

It’s great to hear that he has taken the hard step of asking for help. Hopefully he is now in the best of hands and has all of the support that he needs to come through this and get back to where he belongs - on the field scoring goals and winning matches.

A massive loss for Burnley but his recovery is the most important thing right now.

Best wishes, Lyle.

[ClaretTony]

An opportunity for me to shamelessly promote Andy’s Man Club. A mental health group which meets on Mondays 7-9 at various centres all across the country. New ones are springing up all over and indeed I will be at a brand new one starting at Old Trafford Cricket Stadium this Monday. If you want someone to listen and empathise without judgement then it is worth checking them out.

And an opportunity to report that West Yorkshire Clarets, who lost a member around five years ago having taken his own life, have recently made a £100 donation to the branch in Halifax in his memory.

[Florian]

Burnley FC and playing means jack ****
Full focus now on himself getting back to 100%
Wish the guy well

[Vegas Claret]

Interview with VK about him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90F7B7wQ98A

[123EasyasBFC]

It’s such sad news.

It does make the decision to announce his new contract the day before Bournemouth game for him to then he out with his illness a little strange. They maybe could of left the new contract details for a while

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Good luck to him
He’s been one of my favourite players this season

However long it takes, I wish him all the best on this journey to recovery

[Yorkshirelad]

Get well soon

[Boss Hogg]

Been a real plus this season and a massive miss for us at the moment. Presumably the club knew about this health issue before he signed and thought it was manageable.

[Paul Waine]

All best wishes, Lyle Foster. Take care.

[Westleigh]

Very sad ,obviously make you think about Clarke Carlyle who had an horrendous time with his problems.

[Steve1956]

Best wishes Lyle.

[Jimmymaccer]

Wonderful sentiments on this thread………………..

Here’s to a strong recovery.,…..in his own time.

UTC.

[FeedTheArf]

His absence leaves a massive hole in the squad and one that we will struggle to fill - his performances this season have been one of few real positives.

Ultimately though, this about more than football and Lyle’s wellbeing has to take priority.

Some may find it strange that a footballer, with all the trappings that it brings, has much to feel down or depressed about. Forgetting that mental illness can hit anyone.

Moving to a new country, being away from your family, the weight of expectation; it could be any number of things that are causing him to feel the way he does.

Credit to him for allowing a statement to be released. Steps like this might not only help Lyle but give others the courage to come forward, if they are going through difficult times.

It’s great to hear that he has taken the hard step of asking for help. Hopefully he is now in the best of hands and has all of the support that he needs to come through this and get back to where he belongs - on the field scoring goals and winning matches.

A massive loss for Burnley but his recovery is the most important thing right now.

Best wishes, Lyle.

I'll admit my initial split-second reaction was 'oh s**t, we're screwed', but you're absolutely right in that his recovery as Lyle the human-being is the most important thing, Lyle the footballer can wait.

[Bosscat]

All the best to Lyle F and a speedy return ...

[SalisburyClaret]

Look forward to seeing him back. Best wishes Lyle

[mdd2]

That is sad news for him and family but a big big blow to the club at a time when the lad is needed desperately
I am sure we all wish him a speedy recovery and pleased he is getting good care and one assumes opened up
Brave man and we need more like him
This kind of news always brings a tear as I reflect how things may have turned out had my son opened up
Still very painful seven years on
Far too many sufferers bottle it away and the first inkling of a problem is the last one
Get well soon Lyle and you will get well

[DAVETHEVICAR]

Best wishes to Lyle on his road to a full recovery.

[TheFamilyCat]

Just to add, I hope that people might just lay off the rest of the team a little bit reading this. Our players are not robots.

I was going to post something similar.

I am well aware that mental illness is much more complex but having some dickhead repeatingly calling you "pony" or worse can't help.

All the best Kyle.

[Pearcey]

Glad he reached out and glad that he’s receiving the care needed. All the best, Lyle.

[warksclaret]

From experience mental heath issues pose a very lonely place with that feeling you are never going to recover.I sincerely hope he has got the best possible mental health support and counselling. If you believe in the counsellor then you can start believing you will recover. This combined to the obvious love our fans have for him provide two of the best remedies for a successful return.I hope the hunt for an additional striker now intensifies

[Belgianclaret]

Echo most of the above statements and all the best to Lyle.
Put’s football into perspective, and hopefully a sign for some to be very careful in venting their frustration at our boys when things aren’t going well.
Only those directly involved with the real and the players know what’s going on in their personal lives.
Let’s respect this and get behind the lads no matter what.

Courage to you Lyle and all others in the same predicament

[Newcastleclaret93]

I feel really sorry for the lad, it shows that it can affect absolutely anyone.

I hope he takes the time required and doesn’t rush back

[helmclaret]

This is such sad news and I hope he takes all the time he needs.

Everyone is with you Lyle.

[Vegas Claret]

nice touch from Bournemouth

[burnleymik]

A huge miss for us, but he has to get himself back on track first. Good luck Lyle.