Talking about the initiative, Robert Cramer has said:

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“This is the biggest reason why I am excited to be taking on this role, to offer advisory support to our incredible supporters. 

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“As a former Mental Health Clinician and Associate Practitioner - and current Project Manager for Health - I have been very passionate about the club introducing this, and it is great to see it come to life and have its full support - and that of Oscar Threlkeld. 

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“It is so important to reach out for support and advice when you feel you need it. Sharing your story with someone who has suffered previously can be enough to change a life, and save a life.”

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Threlkeld added: “There is nothing worse than keeping everything inside you, because it all builds up and has nowhere to go. I do advise people to speak up. 

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“If you do feel you need to have that chat with someone - whether it is a friend, neighbour, family member or even your manager or a psychiatrist - please do. 

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“I have had depression before, and have had a taste of how it can affect the brain and, personally, performances on the pitch. 

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“As a footballer, you come in and train, and your mind is not really on anything else other than football. Then, you go home and are left to your own devices in what you choose to think about, which can sometimes be dangerous.

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“The best thing to do is speak about it, so I am pleased to be the club’s official mental health ambassador to try and encourage this, because once you speak out, things become so much easier.

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“The Mental Health Supporters’ Group is a great initiative and very important resource for people who feel they need help, and I am looking forward to helping as many people as possible, in whatever way that may be.”