For many people, a Saturday afternoon is about the thrill of a football match, the atmosphere it brings in the stands, and the result after the final whistle.
However, football extends to an even larger community beyond matchday.
November is a very important month for most, with Remembrance Day on the 11th, it is also Men’s Mental Health Month, with the ‘Movember’ campaign leading the movement.
Throughout the month, we have the chance to reflect on the importance of those who risked their lives for our country in previous and current wars.
It also offers us an opportunity to focus on the importance of raising awareness of men’s mental health as well as testicular and prostate cancer.
The ‘Movember’ charity’s push often involves men growing a moustache for the month to help raise money through donations, and to encourage others to help with the cause and speak up about health challenges.
At Poole Town FC, they strive to build their community within the club and support each other as a sporting family.
Over the years, they have been able to develop an incredible fanbase within the community, which helps support the club in all sorts of ways.
Head of Media Connor Hannon said: “We are very lucky here at Poole Town that we do have some sort of foundation in place to support them. We’ve got a fantastic welfare team and we’re always looking for ways to help out.”
He added that at Poole Town FC, it was so important to have a strong foundation for the players, whether that was encouraging those affected to speak up when health challenges occurred, showing remembrance of war veterans, or providing a safe space for the players.
‘Movember’ is a reminder about the importance of seeking help and for sports clubs to develop a supportive community.
For more information and to get involved, visit to https://movember.com.
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