Originally Posted by
Ericsladkilnhurst
Ex Miller Kevin Ellison at the age of 41 years, was a Newport County hero on Saturday, after coming on as a 85th sub, he scored a 96th minute winner to keep Newport top of division 2, given a 12 month contract by Newport after Morcambe released him after 10 seasons & 88 goals.
But Ellison has gone through the mill, after opening up to his struggle with depression, at the age of 38 years of age, he turned to the Professional Footballers Association for help. He received counselling for depression through the P.F.A. getting proper help & care, which helped him overcome his darkest hour.
He is now doing a counselling course to help others, studying through the P.F.A. he will be able to be actively involved with people, who are struggling with poor mental health.
Kevin at the age of 41 years, ( birthday 23rd February 1979 ) is the second oldest footballer in the leagues, after signing a 1 year contract with Newport.
The oldest player is Crawley's Dannie Bulman aged 41 years, ( birthday 24 January 1979 ), Bulman signed a 1 year contract as player coach with Crawley.