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Looking the part was a fundamental for Paddy O’Neil when he stood between the sticks. ‌

An effective piece of advice passed on by former Hearts and Partick Thistle goalkeeper Craig Nelson that stuck with the shotstopper throughout his career at Brechin City and Dumbarton . ‌

If you look good then you’ll feel good and - in turn - to those watching from the sidelines you’ll look the part. ‌

Mental wellbeing always was important to O’Neil. But for the past five years the issue has been one of his driving forces - ever since the biggest and most loyal of those fans on the touchline suddenly wasn’t by his side any more.

Next month will mark five years since his dad Danny took his own life at the age of 60. Tragically he also lost two uncles to suicide.

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