Sparky_Hughes
I am Shitbeard.
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I'd be surprised if he wasn't aware of how far he's fallen. In that case, it's unlikely he isn't somewhat down at present. Whether it's full-blown depression is another thing and that term shouldn't be thrown around casually.
He may well have a drinking problem. Which is not necessarily linked. Plenty of footballers have that issue.
I wouldnt. From a ridiculously young age he has been praised and adored beyond all sensible levels for over a decade. Successive managers including SAF until the very end have protected him, kept playing him when out of form, refused to criticize him and afforded him special privileges. It would be a minor miracle if the poor sod isnt completely deluded.