Jimmy Greaves, Andy Townsend and Gary Neville are the biggest football names that I started off in television. No disrespect to Frank, get in and sort out what hes going to do next season. Napoli could confirm their status as Serie A champions today. "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. Unfortunately, not much is known about his childhood background, except his father was also into athletics. Gillespie says: "In my first six months at Newcastle, I lived on my own at 19 years of age. 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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 needs to get in lively, Merson told Sky Sports when asked for his reaction to Mauricio Pochettinos seemingly inevitable arrival. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. He referred to Sir Alex as the boss and we chatted on. The former footballer will be strolling across the North Yorkshire Moors as he opens up about mental heath, his . It was the attitude I always looked for when picking on-screen talent. Mason Mounts precarious contractual situation means he may end up departing but Merson is hopeful the Argentine is capable of convincing the England international to stay. 3. An emotional Stelling announced his departure live on air and. The Gambling Commission said: "All gambling products must be marketed in a socially responsible manner and no free bets should be provided to anyone showing signs of harm. During the film, Merson catches up with his friend Wes Reid, who played alongside him in his early days at Arsenal. For me it needs to change quickly but you look at the Arsenal game and you think how can they win? 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Arsenal have once again been offered the services of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports in Italy. , 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. This year theyve shown theyre not up for the fight on a regular basis, every single week. He shows Merson evidence of how a gambling company harvests data once users have signed up. We had a drop out of [Cristiano] Ronaldo and then [Anthony] Martial was often not available. Paul Merson has branded Chelseas five-game sequence of defeats under Frank Lampard as the worst run of form in the history of football. In the Three Mile Novice Hurdle, Paul Townend says it's very open with many entries. 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. Manchester United were all over Spurs in the first half of their 2-2 draw on Thursday night. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been urged by Paul Merson to sign Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer. Paul Merson won two league titles, the FA Cup, League Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup with Arsenal. The pair not only played together but shared the same house while at Middlesbrough in. They perform an experiment that shows evidence Merson's brain responds much more actively to images of gambling than it does to images of things such as nature, food and family. 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. The domestic seasons are beginning to draw to a close across football with attention increasingly starting to turn to the summer transfer window which is just two months away. In response to Lineker, McGrath was as humble as ever, replying 'No thank you' with a laughing emoji. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He was bred alongside his only brother, Gary. Juventus, Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain are all feasible destinations for Zidane this summer, the report adds. I got one interview with Scholes, none with Sutton or Agbonlahor. At the end of the 1996/97 Premiership campaign season, the midfielder was sold to relegated Middlesbrough in a $4.8 million deal. However, they split in 2013 without making any public announcement concerning the cause of the divorce. Brendan Rodgers questions Jannik Vestergaard over 'twin brother' as defender trains alone; Gary Lineker provides Match of the Day update . Sue, who works in an Ellesmere Port store in Cheshire was approached by a woman with two young children in something of a state of distress. One player that could leave Stamford Bridge is England international Mason Mount who has been linked with Liverpool. Published: 09:21 BST, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 09:39 BST, 30 April 2023. The film investigates why footballers could be more at risk than other sections of society. 2. 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Graeme Souness has suggested that Spurs and Liverpool players are playing for their futures at Anfield and in North London today. The first two were at ATV and Central, respectively. For more stories like this,check our sport page. The government is currently reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act. It is suggested that the player is open to a fresh challenge and could be available for around 30m in the summer. Paul Merson's Family. Andy Gray, who also started with me, did the same thing when at Everton. Five pups were spotted rolling around the grass and having a carry on. ", William Hill also responded, saying it was "disappointed" in comments about betting advertising made in the documentary, adding: "We take the safety of our customers extremely seriously, and all of our adverts feature safer gambling messaging and instructions. Therefore, although he has not disclosed the exact figure in his bank accounts, various sources allege an amount between $1 million and $5 million. 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. Postecoglou reckons it was "deliberate language" from Beale and says he'd never do the same. You can approach that from many ways. Nathan Patterson sees Everton chance door open in brutal circumstances as Sean Dyche hands him seal of approval. 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. Gary was the fast bowler, Philip the batsman. As per the Daily Mail, Spurs have regularly watched him in action for Rennes, whilst Arsenal and Liverpool are taking a "greater interest" in his development. [3] Web: www.ghgossip.com, About Us Contact Advertise Privacy Policy, Who is Dez Bryant: Biography, Net Worth, Age, Career, & more, Alisha Lehmann Bio, Age, Height, Career, Net Worth, Family, Meet Stanley Tuccis children; Camilla, Nicolo, and Isabel Tucci. Well, for starters, Merson is a well-accomplished athlete. Merson explains in the film how he is still in the grip of addiction. The process of making the film has been helpful to Merson, he says. "If I was Arsenal, I'd take him. When I left ITV to join Sky Sports in the autumn of 2004, I chatted to Mr Neville senior about switching Gary to Sky, where I knew my boss, Andy Melvin, would be keen on having him in the football line-up. "It is Groundhog Day, that time of the year when I announce. Ex-England footballer Paul Merson reflects on his life, career and struggles with addictions as he takes a walk in the countryside with only a 360-degree camera for company. He received praise for his candid discussion of the topic. Players like Paul Scholes, Chris Sutton and Gabby Agbonlahor would not have been on my list. I'm leaving on May 28th. Ben Willcocks For Mailonline, after finishing second in the Championship, the fastest team to earn promotion to the Premier League, he was quitting his role on Soccer Saturday. George Edwards, 18, was found unresponsive at his home, clutching a teddy. 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. Before its release, BBC Sport had a candid discussion with Merson about the film and the issues raised. That is insane . You could only wish him all the best in whatever comes next. The Reds roared into a 3-0 lead within the opening 15 minutes before Spurs rallied with goals from Harry Kane, Heung Min-Son and Richarlison. Something went wrong, please try again later. You can't really go long with Jesus, but you can go long with Toney, he's good in the air. Paul Merson is a well-known former English professional soccer player and current sports television pundit for Sky Sports. 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". Newcastle are reportedly eyeing a move for Roma star Paulo Dybala. Copyright 2023. Newcastle and United currently occupy third and fourth-place and are at least six points clear of Tottenham in fifth having played fewer games. Ramos, 21, has been linked with a move to Manchester United having starred for the Lisbon giants since the exit of Darwin Nunez last year. A trophy for second?'. Convicted Scots conman died owing 5,000 in withheld wages. People thought Trevor East, Billy Wright, Tony Flanagan (executive producer) and myself showed great foresight but I have to be honest, I never realised how funny Jimmy would be, although I rarely admit that! Stay tuned for all the latest news and rumours. He lifted the Premier League with the Gunners, captained Aston Villa,. Partner of missing Reece Rodger still telling their son 'Daddy's gone fishing' six weeks on. Last year, the, House of Lords found 60% of gambling companies' profits came from the 5% of their users. It lasted for around ten years before they went on their separate ways. Paul Merson hilariously criticised Sheffield United for parading a trophy around Bramall Lane after finishing second in the Championship. Paul McGrath has been given a serious shout out from Gary Lineker on Twitter, after the former England striker picked the Irishman as the defender he would choose from any era to face Erling Haaland. Merson, the former England and Arsenal forward, became visibly. Details about his parents are currently not on the internet. According to reports in Germany, Kovacic is Tuchel's ideal candidate for a midfield addition as he plots a raid on his former club. Gary Neville reacts to Jadon Sancho telling Bruno Fernandes to stop moaning during Manchester United win, 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, Mikel Arteta delivers downbeat update on Arsenal star William Saliba, Liverpool legend John Barnes tells Jurgen Klopp to move Trent Alexander-Arnold back to right-back, Erik ten Hag says he saw Tottenham fightback coming and explains controversial Manchester United subs, Do not sell or share my personal information. Paul Merson's new BBC Two documentary A Walk Through My Life airs tonight (May 5). Despite a huge investment of 600m in the transfer market over two windows - an outlay that has seen 17 new faces arrive at Stamford Bridge - Chelsea sit 12th with six games of the season left to play. 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! Meanwhile, Gary has made a real name for himself as a Sky Sports football pundit and has made a fortune in business. Paul Merson's predictions for Arsenal vs Chelsea, Liverpool vs Tottenham and other Premier League. However, he believes there's two horses that are favourites in this race. The former Arsenal midfielder was born in Harlesden, London, England. Lindelof has found himself in the team recently due to injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane. The rest of the players have got families to go home to. @charliemerson . 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. And with 15 goals this season including one run of 11 in 12 matches that form has not gone unnoticed both at home and on the Continent. Scots mums dream home nightmare as sewage floods bathroom and hallway. 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. During the film, Merson visits different doctors in an attempt to investigate why his brain works as it does. 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. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. He brought his two sons, who were both brilliant. It's time to give you all a break from the VAR rants, the bad gags, and the over-the-top celebrations when Hartlepool score a goal, and give someone else this fantastic job. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. "Now that I know more about how it can affect me, when the adverts come on, I turn them off.". During a 21-year career in professional football, Merson moved for transfer fees that topped 12m. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Busquets, aged 34, continues to play a key role for the Catalan giants and has made 38 appearances across all competitions this term. His birthplace is known as Harlesden, London, United Kingdom. She, too, took to presenting immediately. Townsend went on to be a regular on the ITV network and I was surprised when he was replaced. He was and still is very good. Paul Merson has opened up on the dangerous-sounding drinking games he used to play with Paul Gascoigne. extell development stock. After the game at a raucous Brentford Community Stadium on a sunny August evening, Toney cheekily tweeted: "Nice kickabout with the boys.". Gregor Miller, from Edinburgh, will be taking on 'five bonkers runs in five months' to raise awareness of MND after his dad Campbell Miller died from the deadly illness. The government is currently reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act, which relaxed regulation around gambling adverts. Before Fame When youve got top international footballers and you can put out two teams like this I would have to say its the worst run in the history of football for the talent they have.. 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. Yes, it is that time of the year, every year, when I announced that I am leaving Sky Sports and Gillette Soccer Saturday, but this time is true. 'You don't get a trophy for finishing second in the Olympics and that's the ultimate ultimate. Paul McGrath has been given a serious shout out from Gary Lineker on Twitter, after the former England striker picked the Irishman as the defender . It added: "Since being set up as the standards body representing the regulated industry fewer than two years ago, the BGC has introduced a range of measures aimed at promoting safer gambling. Whatever the context, it is always heartening to see McGrath get his due praise from high profile figures, given that he is often overlooked in conversations about the best defenders England's top league has ever seen. Any move for Ramos this summer is likely to prove difficult, as he carries a price tag which is likely to prove prohibitive for Roma. Developed by Square1 and powered by PublisherPlus.com, Have a tip or something brilliant you wanted to share on? They might have the chance to make a fresh swoop for him now. I've got eight kids that I love very dearly.". The right-back has had to be patient in waiting for a chance under Dyche and looks to have got one. This afternoon, Jeff Stelling announced that he would be leaving Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday at the end of next month. '(It's) brilliant going up, but you don't have a trophy for second,' he added. Merson explains in the film that he has handed over control of his finances to Kate. Kane, 29, is on Manchester United boss Erik ten Hags target list this summer as he is on red alert to sign a central striker at Old Trafford. His agent Claudio Vigorelli said: "He was on Barcelonas list in January, its true they appreciated him but unfortunately it was not possible to proceed due to financial reasons.". 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. "I was thinking about it because 100,000 back then was quite a lot of money. Christopher Ireland, who was found dead in his flat in Dundee, "unlawfully" withheld 4,890 from an employee in the months before his death. 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.

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