Ross Tierney: 'I blamed myself but it was a tragic incident. That's what depression does'

Regular counselling sessions were key for Tierney, initially to accept his mental condition and then talk openly about it

Head in the Game PFAI Young Player of the Year nominee Ross Tierney of Bohemians at Castleknock Golf Club in Dublin earlier this week. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ross Tierney will be at home within his playground of the Aviva Stadium on Sunday but win or lose he’ll no longer feel alone afterwards, terrified of his own company.

When the midfielder dazzled at the national stadium over three summer European games for Bohemians, his carefree style seemed to embody his personality.