A Message from Legend on the Bench
- Micky Hazard

- Sep 26
- 2 min read
Together Against Suicide.
Football Standing Strong in the Fight Against Suicide.
There are moments in football that transcend the pitch moments, that remind us that the game is more than just goals, trophies, and glory. It’s about people. It’s about community, it’s about being there for each other when it matters most.
The Together Against Suicide campaign is one of those moments. It’s a powerful initiative that raises vital awareness, and most importantly, offers hope and support to those who are silently struggling.
Every empty seat in the stadium tells a story. Through this campaign, those seats become symbols. Symbols of lives that mattered, of voices that should have been heard, and of a crisis we must all face together. Together we can all make a difference, Together Against Suicide is going to make an incredible difference in the most visible and meaningful way, in the heart of the game we all love.

At the forefront of this movement stands Tottenham Hotspur, a club ( My Club ) that continues to use its platform with kindness & purpose. Spurs’ involvement in this incredible idea Together Against Suicide campaign, shows a deep and genuine commitment to challenging the stigma around mental health. By working with Mind in Haringey, the Club is ensuring fans are not only supported on matchday but are also reminded that help is always available, whether in the stands, online, or in everyday life.
Football has always had the power to bring people together, to unite, to inspire, to heal. When a club like Spurs takes a stand, it sends a powerful message, you are not alone, and that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
This campaign isn’t just important, it’s absolutely required, it’s a lifeline to people who are suffering in silence. This initiative marks a turning point in how we talk about, understand, and support mental health and suicide prevention. To see clubs, players, and fans come together like this is nothing short of extraordinary. If even one person sees the message on the screens, in the emails, or in the programme and at that moment decides to reach out for help and support, then that is a victory far greater than any on the pitch.
We at Legend on the Bench are incredibly proud to stand alongside the football community in this powerful and urgent campaign. Football is more than a game, it’s a global platform, a shared language, and a force for good.
To those of you who are struggling, help is out there. You matter. Everyone matters. You are not alone. And football, all of us, are here for you.
At the end of the darkest hour comes the light of day.






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