From depression after Chelsea injury to playing non-league at 37
Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.
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Notable Quotes
"I had already played for the first team and Mourinho had said some encouraging things about me in interviews."
— Sam Hutchinson , Athlete
"Unless you get help, you never know how bad you are."
— Sam Hutchinson , Athlete
"It's like the old saying - a problem shared is a problem halved. That's true about mental health."
— Sam Hutchinson , Athlete
Key People
Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Frank Lampard is a former footballer and current manager, known for his time with Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho is a Portuguese football manager with a celebrated coaching career.
Sam Hutchinson is a former Chelsea football player who has had a pro career spanning over two decades.
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Sam Hutchinson is getting ready to play for Farnham Town in the second qualifying round of the FA Cup - 19 years after making his Chelsea debut under Jose Mourinho.
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