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Luke Chadwick discusses his experiences at Manchester United and the impact of mental health on his career.

Former Manchester United midfielder and Premier League champion Luke Chadwick joins The Beautiful Game: Unfiltered for a deeply personal conversation about Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson, Roy Keane, Cambridge United, mental health, the Football Fun Factory , and his autobiography, Not Just a Pretty Face: The Luke Chadwick Story . Chadwick retraces a football journey that took him from a small village in Cambridgeshire to Manchester United, where he broke into one of the greatest teams in English football history. Luke explains how a Manchester United scout discovered him playing against an Essex Schools side featuring John Terry and Bobby Zamora , what it was like leaving home at 16, and why his loan spell with Royal Antwerp became such an important part of his development. He also shares revealing stories about Roy Keane , including the demanding standards Keane enforced in training and the surprisingly thoughtful way the United captain looked after young players away from the pitch. The conversation also explores the painful media attention Chadwick received over his appearance as a young Manchester United player, the anxiety and loss of confidence it caused, and why he…

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