Ricky Hatton RIP

Now it's being confirmed what pretty much everyone I think had heard anyway about exactly how he died, it makes Paul Speak's comments to Boxing News last week seem a bit odd, when he said,

' I firmly believe he didn't intend to do it, but it's for the coroner to decide.'
 
I couldn't sleep, my sleep pattern is irregular from years of shift work on the ships and since I retired. Bored I was watching YouTube videos and this one on Ricky popped up, from four years ago, which I've never seen before. A good watch but heartbreaking knowing what's happened, especially him talking about his mental health.
One thing that struck me is how when he was talking about his life, what he had, what he'd achieved etcetera it was like he was trying to convince himself he was happy and grateful but deep down it hadn't really made him happy and content, if that makes sense? Watching it now I just think he felt empty, like he'd achieved everything he could in life and that was now it sadly. Some people can relax, enjoy what they've earned and achieved and adjust to a different life. Sadly in Ricky's case he couldn't.

 
I hope your a peace now Ricky.
What a shame you never got to see what you meant to Manchester and especially blues .
You were us.
We were so proud of you.
And are so proud of you.
I met you quite a few times.
It wasn't like I imagined meeting a famous person would be..cos you were just normal.
Funny.
A blue a fucking top bloke.
My best mate took his own life a few years ago.
Rip meggo.
He will never be forgotten.
Just like Ricky Hatton will never be forgotten.


Because of Ricky and my mate mego.
I've been in touch with Andy's man club.
I'm going to a meeting in two weeks to talk to people who are struggling to try to let them know there's a better way.
Nothing can be that bad.
Dont do it.
If I can try to stop one person doing it.
It has to be worth it.
Rip Ricky .
What an honour to meet you.
And rip megson

Born city
Live city
Die city
X
 
Thaksins Love Child said:
I was getting messages to say how it had happened before it was even on BBC website. No idea how it got out and around so quick.
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A very good friend of mine - and a well known person - took his life a few years back. I was stunned to read about it here on Blue Moon and as a Mod I pulled the thread simply because there was no confirmation anywhere online and there wasn’t until 24 hours later.
I messaged the OP just to ask how he knew and he replied his sister worked at the hospital where his body was brought into and she had told him. That’s how word gets out.
 
Absolutely disgusting seeing a Everton fan (bald head grey tracksuit) stand up while we was singing only one RICKY HATTON. And did a loose and was pretending to hang himself. He did this more than once and none of the Everton fans around him told him to behave or sit down. Any other clubs fans(expect Dipper)would of policed the dickhead themselves. 2025 and we still see morons behaving like that at a football match.RIP RICKY
 
Lord Blue said:
We all know that Ricky struggled with mental health and other issues.

In the late 80s i struggled too. I was fortunate to survive numerous suicide attempts. I used to keep it secret but then lost a friend and was left wondering, if i'd been open, would he have talked to me? would he still be here? So i decided to be very open. Nearly 40 years later i'm incredibly happy, have built a wonderful family and i'm so grateful for it all. The example of how my life has changed is my message. Plus first hand experience of how it affects those around you. Since then I've never been the miserable type, always optimistic (so i'm allowed to be a happy clapper / foc btw). And i never take things too seriously. Oh and for me, money earnt is for making memories not for hoarding.

Anyway, if you too are struggling i'd be happy to chat in private. Especially if you're young and worried about the future.
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I was just listening to Andys Man Club on talksport (don't hate me i'm not a regular listener) and they were talking about Ricky.

As my earlier post got so many likes, and as this is such an important subject, i thought i'd repost. The offer still stands.

In addition to my tale, i told this to my girls a few years ago. a grown up conversation was needed as the eldest (early teens at the time) was self harming at the time and it felt like the right time. She doesn't do that anymore (pretty certain) and we help her with her manage her teenage anxiety.
 
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