David Cox left Ochilview at the interval of the game between Stenhousemuir and Albion RoversAlbion Rovers' David Cox says he has quit football after claiming he was verbally abused about his mental health struggles by an opposition player. Cox, 32, left the stadium at half-time of his side's game with Stenhousemuir and said he was taunted about his previous attempts to take his own life. In a statement on Thursday, Stenhousemuir said they had "spoken to the players involved, David Cox (Albion Rovers) who was on the bench, and Jonathan Tiffoney (Stenhousemuir) who was playing". Former Annan Athletic and Cowdenbeath striker Cox has gone public a number of times about his battle with depression and the abuse he has received within the game. In a social media video, the part-time player said: "Second half just starting Albion Rovers-Stenhousemuir and I have left the stadium.

Source: BBC April 30, 2021 08:26 UTC