By One player that could leave Stamford Bridge is England international Mason Mount who has been linked with Liverpool. Merson says in the film that he is not advocating a ban on gambling because "there are people who can bet normally" but he does believe "betting companies are preying on ill people". Toney, 26, infamously took a dig at the Gunners on the opening day of the 2021-22 Premier . Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me is available to watch again in the UK, David Olusoga looks at an enduring relationship and forgotten history. "That's what does my head in most. Beckham was a part of the famous Class of 92, a bumper year at the Manchester United academy, which also included the Neville brothers, Gary and Phil, Ryan Giggs, Nicky Butt and Paul Scholes. This season had been somewhat of a bonus one for Stelling. Scots dad died of MND after 'bad golf club grip' led to heartbreaking diagnosis. For more stories like this,check our sport page. Jurgen Klopp has made his thoughts on Chelsea abundantly clear by admitting that hes happy to see the Blues struggle this season after their huge transfer outlay under new owner Todd Boehly. It has been well documented how Jimmy Greaves made the breakthrough with me at ATV. 'They've just come second in the league and they're getting a trophy. Ashleigh De-Andrade, 31, sadly passed away a few days after a family trip to North Wales with fianc Jordan and three sons Jacob, Noah and Lewi. With Manchester City thumping Arsenal 4-1 in midweek, the Premier League title race looks to have been decided. Martial is a great No 9. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Five pups were spotted rolling around the grass and having a carry on. Paul Merson's predictions for Arsenal vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Tottenham and other Premier League. During a 21-year career in professional football, Merson moved for transfer fees that topped 12m. He was an absolute natural. You can approach that from many ways. Newcastle and United currently occupy third and fourth-place and are at least six points clear of Tottenham in fifth having played fewer games. The former footballer will be strolling across the North Yorkshire Moors as he opens up about mental heath, his . Sadly, though, he died from a heart attack, aged 65, in August 2015 while visiting Australia to support Tracey, Englands netball coach in the World Cup. Following the last round of fixtures, Arsenal and Manchester City have officially qualified for next seasons Champions League, but there are still two more spaces up for grabs. "The hate I had for myself, thinking about how I'd let them down. "I'd be sitting on the sofa and I'd look over at the kids," he says. 01:07 BST 30 Apr 2023. We had a drop out of [Cristiano] Ronaldo and then [Anthony] Martial was often not available. So we have good players who can play in the role but we definitely need some offensive players, impact players, quality players who improve the front line.. As part of its response, the BGC said "according to the government, the rate of problem gambling is 0.5%, while recent surveys from the Gambling Commission indicate that problem gambling rates are reducing". I got the idea in an Orlando hotel lift of bringing Andy Townsend into Central TV. Gary has ran 9,563 miles this year. Martial is a great No 9. The government is currently reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act, which relaxed regulation around gambling adverts. The Duchess of Sussex family including her dad Thomas Snr, half-sister Samantha, and half-brother Thomas Jnr sat down with the Australian news show 7NEWS Spotlight. Merson explains in the film that he has handed over control of his finances to Kate. Read about our approach to external linking. Last updated on 11 October 202111 October 2021.From the section Football. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on I wouldn't wish this on anybody.". Its obvious I am not going to come out and condemn people and send people away. Paul Merson, 54, born March 20, 1968, is an English former professional footballer, manager, commentator and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Facebook,TwitterandInstagram. Paul Merson has told Chelsea to make Mauricio Pochettino their new manager as a matter of urgency with the club currently on the 'worst run in the history of football' under Frank Lampard. Paul Merson fears Arsenal have wasted a glorious chance to win the Premier League title (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson fears Arsenal have . Details about his parents are currently not on the internet. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. When I questioned, Sir Alex about Philip, he assured me that he had been in the England schools cricket team and that he had to divert him from the attentions of Lancashire County Cricket Club down the road! For more stories like this,check our sport page. It was 1994 and I was staying in the Republic of Irelands World Cup hotel. Harry Kane has confirmed he plans to hold talks with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy before the end of the campaign with his club future in the spotlight. "It's the time you've lost. He often uploads photos and videos documenting his day-to-day life on the platform. "Of course, some people are going to watch the show and think: 'Forget him, he lost 7m, good job'. Everyone knows, its not a secret. The right-back has had to be patient in waiting for a chance under Dyche and looks to have got one. When he played for Middlesbrough in the late 1990s, he earned about 20,000 a week. In response to Lineker, McGrath was as humble as ever, replying 'No thank you' with a laughing emoji. With all that in mind, follow our live transfer blog for the latest transfer news and rumours Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain sent scouts to watch Tammy Abraham yesterday, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. I wasnt shocked they lost to Brentford and was 100% not shocked they got beat by Brighton., MORE : Joe Cole highlights one major concern over Chelsea hiring Mauricio Pochettino, MORE : Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring ex-Tottenham man with him to Chelsea. "I thought Jesus, I can play there every week. Stay tuned for all the latest news and rumours. It had been said at the time that his decision was made after a number of his former colleagues, including Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson, and Charlie Nicholas, did not have their contracts renewed. Arsenal have once again been offered the services of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports in Italy. Paul Merson Soccer Player Birthday March 20, 1968 Birth Sign Pisces Birthplace England Age 55 years old #70623 Most Popular Boost About English striker who played for Arsenal from 1985 to 1997 and England's national team from 1991 to 1998. Paul Merson has opened up on the dangerous-sounding drinking games he used to play with Paul Gascoigne. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. In January 2021 Paul became a father for the eighth time at the age of 52 after his wife Kate gave birth to their third child together. He said he wanted to work in TV. I enjoyed a good relationship with both Philip and Gary Neville, as well as their late father, Neville Neville, Never miss breaking news by signing up to our free email updates. 1/10. I rang Sir Alex Ferguson to ask for a couple of players. You have to be respectful, you are coming in in November and know changes will be made. According to our research, he has one brother whose name is Gary. In compelling scenes, Merson plays golf with three other former footballers recovering from gambling addiction - Keith Gillespie (Newcastle and Northern Ireland), John Hartson (Arsenal and Wales) and Scott Davies (Reading). "Looking back now, it's not the money lost that you regret," he says. "It is Groundhog Day, that time of the year when I announce. He referred to Sir Alex as the boss and we chatted on. He also netted a hat-trick for Portugal in the Round of 16 World Cup win over Switzerland, when he started ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo. , updated Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) April 28, 2023, No thank you @GaryLineker https://t.co/4oy7rgZgZ8, Paul McGrath (@Paulmcgrath5) April 28, 2023, READ HERE: Paul McGrath Received A 'Biblical' Welcome At The Overlap Special In Dublin Last Night. "By the time the 7:45 kick-off came around, I'd be half asleep," he says. Townsend went on to be a regular on the ITV network and I was surprised when he was replaced. The Blues reportedly saw a 38million bid rejected last summer by the French club, but are ready to return again. The Croatian has been linked with a Stamford Bridge exit this summer with Manchester City and Bayern having been linked. Chelsea and Inter are involved in negotiations over a swap deal this summer, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The typical No 9, we talked before, [Marcus] Rashford can play very good as a No 9. He remained a regular first-team player under Arsenals new manager Bruce Rioch. As long as they have their eye on the ball, they will blow Southampton away. And then you have a shortage of frontline players. Prediction:Manchester United 2-2 Aston Villa, Gary Neville reveals 'insight' on why Erik ten Hag is not picking Man Utd star, Sheikh Jassim wants 200m star as his Man Utd 'marquee signing', Man Utd identify France star as better transfer option than Victor Osimhen this summer. George Edwards, 18, was found unresponsive at his home, clutching a teddy. You could only wish him all the best in whatever comes next. Napoli could confirm their status as Serie A champions today. "I don't see much difference between him and [Gabriel] Jesus," he said on Sky Sports. Family pay tribute to 80-year-old Lanarkshire wrestling fan who never missed a BCW show, Steven Paton was best known for his passion for wrestling, particularly East Kilbride-based company British Championship Wrestling (BCW), Tributes paid to dad-of-two who died while snorkelling on family holiday. Therefore, although he has not disclosed the exact figure in his bank accounts, various sources allege an amount between $1 million and $5 million. All rights reserved. "I think the adverts are triggers," he says. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Metro Sport Reporter Thursday 27 Apr 2023 12:45 pm. Written by. In a new film Paul Merson: Football, Gambling & Me now available on BBC iPlayer, the 53-year-old sets out on a journey to try to understand where his compulsion comes from, explores why footballers may be more prone to risk than others, and what may need to be done by companies and the government. Watkins has been in explosive form in front of goal since Unai Emery arrived at Aston Villa in October. The film investigates why footballers could be more at risk than other sections of society. Following a loan spell at Brentford, under manager Frank McLintock, he made his debut for the Gunners in November 1986 in a match against Manchester City. Before its release, BBC Sport had a candid discussion with Merson about the film and the issues raised. He has also lost more than 7m to gambling in a life dogged by addiction. "If I was . Lindelof would have gone into the final 12 months of his contract in July, but United will take up the option in his deal to keep hold of him. Andy T is now the successful host of the Premier Leagues coverage that goes around the world. Much can change in the run-in however, with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Brighton all still vying for a coveted top four slot. The former Arsenal midfielder was born in Harlesden, London, England. Abraham scored in the 94th minute of Roma's Serie A match against AC Milan, only for Alexis Saelemaekers to equalise three minutes later in a 1-1 draw. The Champions League will be a better place with them and their fans. That preceded Ryan Mason becoming the clubs third head coach this season after Antonio Conte and Cristian Stellini were axed in consecutive months. People will say some teams have gone 25 games without a win, but not with talent like that. Brendan Rodgers questions Jannik Vestergaard over 'twin brother' as defender trains alone; Gary Lineker provides Match of the Day update . Aston Villa are flying underUnai Emery. He was bred alongside his only brother, Gary. Meanwhile, Gary has made a real name for himself as a Sky Sports football pundit and has made a fortune in business. Chelsea will likely be looking to trim their ballooning squad in the summer after splurging over 600m on players in the last two transfer windows, handing long-term contracts to new arrivals, and breaking the British transfer record by paying 107m for Enzo Fernandez. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. From the 20122015 season Merson co-hosted with John Fendley on the Sky Sports TV programme Fantasy Football Club. You dont want to get in there and see the players on July 1 and trying to sort it out. "It's been important for me to be able to see myself as a sick person trying to get well, rather than a terrible person trying to get good," he says. No disrespect to Frank, get in and sort out what hes going to do next season. They made some changes subsequently and things were all over the place for Manchester United and Spurs probably deserved to win by the end of it. "I was thinking about it because 100,000 back then was quite a lot of money. In January 2020, Merson spoke about how his drink, drug and gambling habits fuelled his struggles with mental health. But talent is a subjective view and the person who makes the selections is the one that counts! A poll for Asthma and Lung UK Scotland found more than six in ten Scots are worried about air pollution near our schools, with 72 per cent wanting a pulluters ban. Manchester United news, exclusives and analysis. 2. Merson is also convinced that the Magpies have done enough to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2003, with Eddie Howes side set to take on bottom of the table Southampton on Sunday. Gary was the fast bowler, Philip the batsman. So I rang Mr Neville and introduced myself. They brought in an excellent manager and made some excellent signings. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Reid shows him images from club accommodation, where the young men were gambling when playing cards, and recalls Merson would not be able to stop once he had started betting. As presenter, he has provided countless memorable moments alongside the various pundits. Lindelof has found himself in the team recently due to injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane. "And for Spurs, a lot of them are playing for their future. A study conducted for the Professional Players' Federation in 2014 showed 6.1% of sportsmen would be classed as problem gamblers, compared with 1.9% in the general population of young men. In England he would have faced McGrath on a number of occasions when playing for Leicester, Everton, and Spurs, making him a fairly sound reference on the skills of McGrath and what it takes to stop a world class striker of Haaland's ilk. "So Gordon Taylor, who was at the PFA, went into Sir Alex and said Pauls playing on, you can fine him, you can do what you want but hes going to play football - here or somewhere else. Merson says he used to dread evening matches, because he knew he would spend the whole day gambling in his hotel room. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Privacy Policy. MORE : Liverpool legend John Barnes tells Jurgen Klopp to move Trent Alexander-Arnold back to right-back, MORE : Erik ten Hag says he saw Tottenham fightback coming and explains controversial Manchester United subs. The government is currently reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Posted on November 21, 2021 paul merson brother gary. Unfortunately, not much is known about his childhood background, except his father was also into athletics. He is also on Twitter, boasting a considerable following of 384.1k followers. As Merson carried out his hilarious rant about Sheffield United, his fellow studio pundits including Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd and Michael Dawson could be heard in stitches in the background. After a while, I said, I cannot just call you Mr Neville, what is your first name please?. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? The Nigerian has been linked with a move to Manchester United, while Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation of the striker, who has bagged 26 goals this campaign. You can approach that from many ways. Townend thinks Embassy Gardens can. Their shocking Premier League form has seen the Blues drop to 12th in the top-flight standings, with their last win a 3-1 victory over Leicester on March 11. Research suggests the small number of problem gamblers may be at increased risk. 7. His first game involved West Bromwich Albion. The report claims the Serie A side may consider including centre-back Trevoh Chalobah and midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in any move. Armed police swoop on Kilmarnock estate as dozens of officers scour streets. Claire Ainsley moved into her new home in Park Place earlier this year after waiting several years for a new home for her family. The distance between London and Perth is 8,991 miles. During the film, Merson meets Matt Zarb-Cousin, a recovered gambling addict who founded Clean Up Gambling, an organisation which lobbies for reforms to gambling laws. Zaha scored on Saturday as Palace beat Wesr Ham 4-3 at Selhurst Park. He played for England at the World Cup and European Championship. Paul Merson was born on 20 March, 1968 in Harlesden, London, United Kingdom, is an English footballer and manager. Read on to find out who Paul Mersons wife is, including details about his age, career, and more. In his second marriage, Paul Merson married Louis and had twin girls together, though they split in 2013 and his first marriage with Lorraine Costin lasted ten years where they had three children together. In 2018, Merson participated in the Mental Health Awareness Week. Both co-hosts also co-managed a fantasy team in the Sky Fantasy Celebrities League. We're looking for loyal Balls readers free-to-join members club where top tipsters can win prizes and Balls merchandise, Paul McGrath Received A 'Biblical' Welcome At The Overlap Special In Dublin Last Night, Aoife Mannion Shares Photo Of The Time She And Jack Grealish Played At Croker, Lineker Picks Paul McGrath As The Man Best Suited For One Of Football's Toughest Tasks. But I think its also obvious that we are getting to the summer and theres going to be some change.". Paul Merson's nationality Regarding his educational background, he attended Greenford High School and later graduated from a private university in his hometown. Then there was Sarah Jane Mee. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Regarding his educational background, he attended Greenford High School and later graduated from a private university in his hometown. Napoli will look to keep hold of superstar Victor Osimhen beyond this summer despite intense transfer speculation, writes Gazzetta dello Sport. Its a big game and a win will help Villa put pressure on United for a top four spot. The footballers were on separate night outs at Chinawhite Manchester in early April when Rashford rescued Lehmann upon her arrival at the venue. He was bred alongside his only brother, Gary. extell development stock. Mr Neville became an agent for his sons. Gambling's already in you, just waiting constantly, talking to you.". Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a move for Roma star Paulo Dybala. Something went wrong, please try again later. "The scary thing is you know there's only one outcome, but you can't stop.". Last year, the House of Lords found 60% of gambling companies' profits came from the 5% of their users who are already problem gamblers, or are at risk of becoming so. This year theyve shown theyre not up for the fight on a regular basis, every single week. OK he hasnt been great this year and hes been injured but he was one of their standout players last year. The young boys - Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones - they have to show the manager you dont have to buy expensive midfield players, weve already got them here. "All through my life, I've never had that off switch," he says. Literally Gary wasn't my team-mate, he became my brother . I can give you accounts where I was putting on 90 bets a day. "Sir Alex got me into the room and just said wed like you to stop playing football, said McGrath. ", Copyright 2023. He lifted the Premier League with the Gunners, captained Aston Villa,. Paul Merson was born on 20 March, 1968 in Harlesden, London, United Kingdom, is an English footballer and manager. 'There is a deeply rooted cultural bias': Steve McQueen's film sheds light on an unofficial segregation policy. It was only a matter of time before he became a vital part of the team, securing his First Division title with a stoppage-time Michael Thomas goal in the seasons final game. According to the Daily Star however, he will reject the chance to leave the club this summer before bidding farewell on a free transfer next year. A trophy for second?'. By Colman Stanley Updated Apr 29, 2023 11:00 PM. Mikel Arteta will also need to bring in reinforcements after Arsenal blew their Premier League title advantage while Liverpool are also in the market to overhaul their midfield after a below-par campaign. Jimmy Greaves, Andy Townsend and Gary Neville are the biggest football names that I started off in television. That is insane . Paul Merson has branded Chelsea 's five-game sequence of defeats under Frank Lampard as 'the worst run of form in the history of football'. Gary Neville reacts to Jadon Sancho telling Bruno Fernandes to stop moaning during Manchester United win, Manchester United pushing hardest to sign Randal Kolo Muani and view him as better alternative to Victor Osimhen, Frank Lampard hints Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could start for Chelsea against former side Arsenal, Frank Lampard pokes fun at Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over hamstring injury, Frank Lampard fears Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly will not play again this season in latest injury blow, , Merson told Sky Sports when asked for his reaction to Mauricio Pochettinos seemingly inevitable arrival, Joe Cole highlights one major concern over Chelsea hiring Mauricio Pochettino, Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring ex-Tottenham man with him to Chelsea, Do not sell or share my personal information. Everyone knows, its not a secret, said Ten Hag about his striker plans this summer.