Yes I think it is. The problem is far wider and like an iceberg, mostly out of sight...... 3 out of all those highly/overpaid young, men generally not with the greatest intellects that have passed through the club is a drop in the ocean. (You would also have to add Jamie O'Hara to that list I imagine.....)
Yes, and no. Perhaps the PFA should be docking money from their members for psych treatment costs at some appropriate time. The career is short, and if you fall from the top, the fall can be rapid in so many ways (wages, level of club, adoration etc) . Very few are mentally prepared for such eventualities. And that is without on-pitch issues (self-worth when the supporters are on your back during bad spells, potential depression during long-term injuries etc) .
And now Wikipedia's telling me that Curbishley was player/coach under Lennie Lawrence before he became joint player-manager with fellow player-manager Steve Gritt.
Aaron Lennon reported back for pre-season training today as he continues his recovery from the mental health issue that caused a scare back in May. Not sure he'll still be an Everton player come the end of August, but delighted to see him progressing nicely and wish him well http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40480040
Former youth player Charlie Lee has signed for Leyton Orient as the O's try and rebuild their decimated squad.
I loved Charlie Lee when he was with us, thought he was a decent prospect. But changed my affections for him a couple of years ago when he took out Nathan Oduwa in a pre season game at Stevenage with one of the worst challenges I have ever seen.
Yaser Kasim, a member of our youth squad a few years ago, has quit Swindon and signed for Northampton.