"I've Had A Bad Summer" | Claude Opens Up About Depression, Trolls and Arsenal 

who’s been recommended this after he’s passed ? RIP godfather ❤️

R.I.P ‘If it wasn’t for the football i wouldn’t be here today’ hit deep

In hindsight, maybe we should have campaigned for his return to AFTV. Depression is a terrible thing. RIP mate...GONE TOO SOON

Damn who’s here after his tragic death. The internet can be such a vile place at times

Depression is serious and props to him for opening up about it, it can't be easy

Who’s here after Claude got kicked out of AFTV? -hoping Claude is well and that his depression doesn’t return worse

I genuinely hope Claud finds peace of mind

You're the best, Claude! Hope things get better!

I wish he knew how much happiness he brought to peoples lives.

No trolls please, this is a serious subject regarding depression.

Don't understand why anyone would want to troll Claude anyway. He's a top geezer. Ty on the other hand, I fully understand....

Brought me to tears watching this again and him saying “I’ve got nothing else in my life” he was being so open. We need to talk to our loved ones, listen, hear them and take them seriously if they ever tell you something like that. This is so sad

Some things are bigger then football rivalries and Depression is certainly one of those things. Everyone is supporting you Claude , i hope you keep well and safe

Good luck to you Claude- Mufc fan

anyone here after this legend passed ? 😕

I hope you feel better soon Claude.

Love you Claude! Stay Strong

what a huge pair of balls this man had to come and talk so openly about something so personal, truly humbling

Claude, mate,been there, done that, it's horrid. Never mind the tossers who post comments of hate, they are what they are, a complete waste of human life. So chin up fella, keep the faith & yes, there are more important things than football. Well, almost !! But not when your health comes into it. All the best.

For the people who say it shouldn't have been uploaded - It's Arsenal Fan TV, I like to think of us as a big family, so I for one want to know what my family is thinking and feeling. I live abroad now, so I'm not able to go to the games so, AFTV for me is as close as it gets. Claude agreed to do this interview and I'm pretty sure Robbie made sure he was happy for it to be uploaded. Many people suffer from depression and don't talk about it. The best way to see this video is raising awareness and i'm glad that Robbie posted a link in connection to depression. Big respect to Claude for speaking about this subject and wish him all the best.

R. I. P to most passionate arsenal fan

A top man and top video gents!

Claude is a genuine person who always speaks from the heart. This is why so many of us respect him. Good to see you back on your feet Claude and lets hope Arsenal can give us all something to be cheerful about this coming season. COYG

It’s sad that he can’t see all the love he is getting. Hopefully he can somehow find the love ❤️

Big respect to Claude it takes a big man to open up and say how you feel and even bigger one to tell it to the world!

Not an Arsenal fan but I have so much respect for Claude. A true fan who will always try and watch his team whenever possible and isn't afraid to criticise what the problems are with his club. All the best for the future Claude.

Stay strong Claude. I'm a Chelsea fan. f* ck haters.

As a Man U fan, I initially came to the channel to watch Claude & TY battle it out because it was funny.... Eventually got hooked on it, but came to love the pair of them for the entertainment and passion for their club. Regardless of all of that, I'm glad he has been found and massive respect to him for opening up and raising awareness about it. Counseling and help is nothing to be ashamed of at all when you' don't feel mentally all there. Really wish Claude all the best and I hope he gets the help he needs to find his peace of mind.

As a Man United fan I really wish Arsenal do well this season, just for Claude..

This is painful now that the news broke about him. Its such a shame. What a guy he was. May he rest in peace.

I lost my mum in 2011, and lost my girlfriend in 2013. It was hell, I know what you are going through. Good luck Claude

Claude things could be worse, you could be a Spurs fan

Man watching this now after his passing just breaks me

I had depression last year. I think it's time to share my tale. If I can help one person then that's great. I've had Aspergers Syndrome(form of Autism)all my life. I was diagnosed at the age of 10. I never really had many friends but most of primary school was okay. My condition really came to damage my life when I went into secondary school. The few friends that I had were no longer with me becuase I was in a different area to them. So I was more or less on my own. I went through 2 and a half years of torture. It was extreme. Everyday with severe bullying and being ignored by people who couldn't understand me I always needed that bit of help with getting around and that can be given a glare in a teenage enviroment. I was the weirdo boy in a mixed school. The freak. My year head and fellow teachers and staff members tried to help me but it was never enough. I had a spare copy of books so I wouldn't have to hurt my back for an hour a day(I had two bags). It felt awful. Noise and bad smells coming on a consistent basis. Not being able to concentrate and always looking like an idiot who sweats and panics. I had no friends. No one was compatible with me. The torture was too much. This and other complications lead me to my first suicide attempt in December 2014. I put my head under water but couldn't keep it there. The depression had really started at that point. It was too much to bare. I tried on and off for the next few months. In which time my levels of school attendace where at constant negociateion. Regular attacks and panics in school werd always a bad thing and highlighted my issues to everyone else. In May 2015, I left school about an hour after I got in. I ran home knowing what my plan was. That was it. The day of my death. With more intent then ever before I took off all my top layers of clothing and put a knife against my chest. I can stil remember it's feeling. I was ready to die. But I couldn't do it. The pain was too much and I made a call. That call was the most important call of my 16 year old life so far. I got a doctors appiontment and within a week was diagnosed with depression I went to therapy and got help. They put me on anti-depressents and I was still upset. I left school before I could do my exams. I did programmes in managing depression, didn't really work at the start. Felt suicidal. But after a few weeks after attendance. I began to reset myself and I got help. I still have a high level of anxiety but it's better then being depressed. I had and still have spells of moments when I am sad. But I am a lot better now. I had very bad and near death experieces and could very easily not be here now. I found things that helped me though and really dug into my hobbies. I do feel empathy for those who are going through this now. This is a topic that I feel needs to be talked about more. It needs to be something that people feel that they can talk about without peoole quesgioning them about it. It is a condition just like anything else and can be a fatal one. I got help and other people can do. There is always hope.

Banter is fine between clubs but it's sick when it gets personal. Claude is one of those genuine fans with an unabashed passion for his club. All the best Claude!

Dear viewer, it’s important that you look after your mental health. If you need support, speak to someone (family, friends or professionals) and get the support that you need ASAP. There are bigger things in the world than football and your mental health is more important than the toxicity of the internet and social media. Condolences to Claude’s family, friends and all football fans. Stay strong. Take care.

I'll openly admit that I come to this channel to have a laugh at Arsenal or whatever for the banter. But this guys genuinely lovely, I hope you find what you're looking for mate.

18 mins of Claude its like Christmas!

This is why we are worried. Aftv was one of his main things in life and they were his family. He could now spiral into depression. Bring him back

Met him few years back while i was in the UK. Drove all the way up to Newcastle from London, only to gett conned by scalpers, Claude kindly showed me to Robbie, who then connected me with some fans who had spares. Top man! Pls take good care of yourself! We love you! All the best from Malaysia!

This is hard to watch cause you can see the pain on Claude's face

poor soul, depression is an evil illness which i’ve witnessed myself. take care of each other and care about other people even though they seem like they are fine.

I'm an Everton fan and don't know Claude at all but I genuinely want to wish him well. There are always people to talk to and people that care

From a Yid, best wishes Claude, actually respect what Robbie and the lads do on this channel, few i find idiotic, Claude to me is a giant of a fan, says how he feels WHEN he feels it, others stupidly take it to the extreme and try to make the channel a laughing stock, respect to you guys, Claude keep your chin up pal and carry on keeping on pal, bollocks to rivalry, being a sufferer of depression myself its hard, perhaps im more of a humanitarian than anything else, keep it up AFTV and look out for this man, respect, good luck Arsenal and lets enjoy the banter this season cos to a load of us football is all we have

Rest in peace. My favourite on Aftv. Had the most genuine opinion out of all others.

I'd be depressed if I was an Arsenal fan................Hah Kidding. Respect from a Spurs fan. Claude is one of the good ones

I did not choose psychiatry but when I was in medical school I saw a lot of depression patients and it can get very serious at one week and other weeks they function normally. I feel for Claude. By far my favorite gunner. Wish I knew Claude personally I would help him out.

R.I.P can we please be kind to each other online, you don't know what people are going through

god bless Claude,from a born and bred Liverpool fan.

I'm a die hard Man United fan and Claude is the only reason I subscribed to this channel.

This just popped up on my recommended miss you big man ❤️

RIP big man. Arsenal icon and will be missed.

I lost my mum July 19th 2015. Football, as well as other things have helped me start to try to get over it. cheers for this video. I absolutely love all the Arsenal fan tv uploads. brilliant.

man this is so sad. may he rest in peace 💔

just reading the title makes me beyond sad, R.I.P legend, you will forever be remembered in her hearts

Claude was absolutely spot on with his predictions in this video. He said everyone overhyped the Manchester teams; spot on. He said if you finish above Spurs this season you win the league; spot on. respect to Claude for opening up about depression and respect for the footballing knowledge.

He is genuinely a good person I am so sad about the fact that he has been kicked out

When he talks about Arsenal you can just tell it's genuine passion!

I got recommended this right after his passing. RIP Legend

Can't believe it's been over a year. The football community still isn't the same without you Claude.

This is why I can't understand trolls. You would never say what you say about this man to his face, because it would be horrible. So why is it OK to do it anonymously? Speaks volumes about the character of a person

Hope you get better Claude. Massive respect to speak about your situation in this vid.

Who’s recommended is this on after hearing the sad news of the godfather ❤️💫

Kind of eerie this is suddenly on my recommended page..

Rip dude just shows people who have depression it really shows how it can affect your life....so sad

Bless him. Depression is a terrible foe; anyone who has suffered a breakdown can attest to that. I beg you, if you ever feel that you can not take it anymore; that you cannot go on any longer; please talk to a professional. I did not initially, but I was lucky that my wife was there to support me and help me back on to my feet. My only shame is that my children saw their father in such a bad state.

Who else just got suggested this after his sad passing 😢 RIP ❤️

RIP legend, this just got recommended to me

Who’s here after hearing the sad news. RIP king, rest powerfully

Claude, stay positive, i know its easier said than done, but work at it and always make your mental health your top priority. And slowly but surely things will start getting better. Its not an overnight process, but it is possible. Take care and good luck.

I’m really worried for him now

He didn't have much family, he found AFTV and they took him in as part of the Arsenal family, they got rid of him over a JOKE, should be ashamed of themselves. RIP Claude :'(

I remember watching this when it first aired, and now he's gone. Damn. RIP

I am a Manchester United fan, and I watch AFTV mostly for schadenfreude: to enjoy Arsenal's pain; but over the years I have come to like these fellows. Their passion is outstanding, and their ability to use their passion to build a successful business is also wonderful. My condolences to you all and to Claude's family.

this is hard to do man. huge respect to Claude for opening up like this. RIP ❤️

"At least we have the game on Sunday to look forward to".....fucking hell....fucking hell.....someone phone claude

Respect to you Claude, from a Liverpool fan YNWA

Saddest thing I have ever watched . Depression is no joke people . It's not weak to speak . RIP

I'm a spurs fan and I really like Claude, hes very honest and it appears hes doing well right night (I hope that's the case).

Claude has always been sincere and honest. Not too many like that in these fan channels

RIP, just popped up on my recommended after his passing blasted on social media. A true icon for football fans💎

This hurts my heart so much, Rest In Peace you beautiful soul

Good video Robbie. Had depression, anxiety and anger problems all my life.. cheers for this. Claude you know your footy, I love your interviews. Even though I'm not an arsenal fan.

Well done AFTV for uploading this, and Robbie for taking initiative and doing his research.

Can’t believe he’s passed away. I hope he is in a better place now. I pray for his family and friends for healing.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

As someone who’s had depression it’s devastating how it can take over your life and make you think the worst. R.I.P the godfather of aftv. I don’t think he realised how many people loved him.

Respect Claude son! 👏🏻 I'd have a pint with you any day brother. I'll always have another football fans back in and out of the sport. ✌️Tottenham Hotspur fan!

Can people please stop attacking Robbie. I’m sure Robbie is going through it emotionally right now after everything that took place over the last few months, without people attacking and blaming him for Claude’s passing.

Love Claude, I've had sever depression myself and I'm only coming out of it now. You have to make a choice to fight get help. Build Ur life up with good people around you. Claude couldn't find anything worth living for then ur in trouble. Rip will miss ur amazing interviews.

Gutted, nice fella, RIP from WEST HAM ⚒

I didn't know about this 😭😭😭 bless him i totally understand where he was coming from.

This man was a legend..Am here 2 years later and I still can’t believe he went to be with the lord. In life , learn to open up ; Rest well Claude..

got this in my recommended today. RIP 😔

Show this to the Arsenal board and then tell them that they have to buy a world class striker and defender

I didn’t know about his mom. Now I understand him: my mom passed away when I was 25 (15 years ago) and I was the the one who found her body. And I had many bad moments. I’m 40 now but you never get over that, I still feel that pain and I always will

Rob ban Ty from talking on this channel. Win the quadruple. What is the matter with that little mug?

I hope all the stuff recently doesnt affect him! Top guy! YNWA

Claud respect to you my friend. Your not alone good on you for being open. This will help you & other's. One love brother!

He is a Legend. He loves Arsenal football club so much. RIP my Hero

Thank you Gents for discussing this openly, I'm sure many of the things Claude said resonate with many of us.