Norwich City hailed by fans for the ‘best bit of awareness’ to mark World Mental Health Day… with the club posting a heart-wrenching video which has left social media users in tears

• Norwich City have posted a video to mark World Mental Health Day on Tuesday
• The video’s message has been hailed by players, celebrities and supporters 
• Norwich also wore the Samaritans logo in their weekend clash with Coventry 

Roman Kemp has led the praise for Norwich City, after the club’s social media account posted a heart-wrenching video to mark World Mental Health Day.

The video posted from the account of the Championship side left some watchers in tears, with one person writing that the ending ‘hits like a tonne of bricks’. 

It shows two Norwich City fans attending a number of matches together, with one appearing to be quiet and reserved, with the other making a lot of noise and jumping around when his side scores. 

The video then goes dark and has a message which reads: ‘At times, it can be obvious when someone is struggling to cope.’

It then shows the quiet supporter going to the game without his friend and laying a scarf over where they had been sitting, while getting a tap of support on the back from someone on the row behind.

Norwich City have been hailed by supporters for their video to mark World Mental Health Day

The video shows the fan on the right smiling and jumping up to celebrate while the other fan is more quiet and reserved

The video then shows the supporter on the left showing up to a match alone without his friend 

The message then continues: ‘But sometimes, the signs are harder to spot. Check in on those around you #YouAreNotAlone. For immediate help: Call 999. Call 111 and select option 2. Or call Samaritans for free 24/7 on 116 123.’

Supporters have hailed the message from the club, with radio presenter Kemp writing: ‘This video from @NorwichCityFC is the best bit of Mental Health Awareness I’ve ever seen… watch until the end.’

He later added a further message which read: ‘This is so fantastic guys, honestly you’ve conveyed the truth so beautifully. Genuinely, thank you.’

HLTCO wrote on X, formerly Twitter: ‘What a fantastic video and message this is from Norwich City. Check in on the people you care about.’

TV personality Thomas Skinner added: ‘This made me cry. Well done @NorwichCityFC for doing this powerful video. 

‘Let’s all check on our pals around us. It can be tough to see who is struggling. Let’s be there for each other. Bosh.’

YouTuber Jaack also wrote: ‘Wow. Norwich City FC have created one of the most powerful adverts around mental health I think I’ve ever seen. Watch this until the end. Hits like a tonne of bricks. Talk to someone.’

Arsenal’s Dutch forward Vivianne Miedema commented: ‘Wow. Take care of each other and yourself and talk to someone if needed. Watch this until the end.’

Soccer Saturday host Simon Thomas shared the video with clapping emojis. 

X user David Hindmarsh added: ‘Didn’t expect to be crying at any point today but here we are. Absolutely brilliant video. Just so relatable. Sometimes it’s the people who seem the happiest that are in the darkest holes. Check on your mates.’

@Mobyhaque1 said: ‘Incredible & powerful. Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay friends. Take care of yourself & check on others. Don’t suffer in silence. YOU matter.’ 

Norwich City have posted an emotional video to mark World Mental Health Day, while they wore the Samaritans logo instead of their traditional sponsor against Coventry

Former Charlton midfielder Matt Holland commented: ‘Excellent video with a powerful message. Don’t be afraid to open up and talk to someone.’

While an Everton fan account also posted: ‘This is incredible from Norwich. It’s one of my biggest fears losing a friend when I could have been there. Check in on your mates Blues.’

Prior to World Mental Health Day, Norwich wore the logo of suicide prevention charity Samaritans instead of their traditional shirt sponsor for their 1-1 draw with Coventry on Saturday. 

These player-worn and signed shirts will be available for auction from the week commencing October 23 and all proceeds will be donated to Samaritans. 

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