{
  "id": 2516097,
  "title": "'I'm not ashamed' - Ellison on mental health and playing at 47",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/im-not-ashamed-ellison-on-mental-health-and-playing-at-47-2516097",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:20:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/im-not-ashamed-ellison-mental-062009002.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kevin Ellison, a former professional footballer, recently reflected on his 1,000th game in a 29-year career spanning 18 clubs. In 2001, Ellison had a brief stint with Premier League side Leicester City, making his only Premier League appearance as an 84th-minute substitute against Manchester United. Ellison's football journey began at Liverpool, where he played for their center of excellence, but was rejected and had to work on a building site and deliver furniture while trying to make it as a professional player. A few years later, depression overcame him due to family problems, leading him to seek counseling. Now aged 47, Ellison is healthier and happier, still playing non-league football for Vauxhall Motors. He remains grateful for the opportunities and challenges he has faced throughout his career.",
  "summary": "Striker Kevin Ellison, who once signed for Premier League Leicester City, opens up about playing at 47 - and why it's important to talk about mental health.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ellison played 1,000 games in 29-year football career",
    "Made only Premier League appearance at 84th minute for Leicester City",
    "47-year-old Ellison plays non-league football for Vauxhall Motors"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "'I'm not ashamed' - Ellison on mental health and playing at 47",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/im-not-ashamed-ellison-on-mental-health-and-playing-at-47",
        "published": "2026-08-22T06:19:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}