There was a lot of love for Aaron Lennon today as he scored a goal on his return to the game.
It's the first time Lennon has taken to the field for Everton since being diagnosed with a stress-related mental illness when he was detained under section 136 of the Mental Health Act in May this year.
? | Great to see @AaronLennon12 back on the scoresheet! This goal put the Blues two ahead in Holland. pic.twitter.com/DWBRPmdXiQ
— Everton (@Everton) July 19, 2017
Naturally, people were delighted to see the English international back on the field and doing the business.
Great to see all the Blues get behind Aaron Lennon!!! Special Fans 💎💙
— Kevin Campbell (@1kevincampbell) July 19, 2017
Happy to see @AaronLennon12 get on the scoresheet and doing well again. Mental Health is universal. Be aware. #mentalhealth #support
— Harry Dempster (@harrywdempster) July 20, 2017
great to see you back. Always will have my support with many other spurs fans whatever strip you wear. Legend at spurs.
— Spurs county Durham (@spursnorthern) July 20, 2017
Been watching @AaronLennon12 playing since he was developing at #Leeds ,glad to see him back on the pitch.
— Pureforms (@pureforms) July 20, 2017
Great news this morning that @AaronLennon12 back playing again for @Everton and on the score sheet. Well done mate #goodtotalk 👏🏼⚽️
— Peter Murphy (@P_MURPH4) July 20, 2017
It is fantastic that the English winger raised awareness for mental health, not only for sportsmen but also men in general.
We hope that Lennon can put his troubles behind him for the forthcoming season.
