BBC · Feb 19, 2025
Hull's Crooks opens up on epilepsy diagnosis
Media caption, "The big turning point was having children"
Hull City midfielder Matt Crooks says becoming a father was a big turning point in managing his epilepsy diagnosis.
The 31-year-old has made a big impact at the MKM Stadium since his January move from MLS side Real Salt Lake and scored his second goal for the Tigers in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Norwich City.
Crooks was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 18 and believes having children helped him cope with the condition.
"I think probably the big turning point for me was having my own children," Crooks told BBC Radio Humberside.
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