Paul Merson Opens up on Addictions, Football Legacy & Losing Millions Gambling
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- Опубліковано 18 чер 2024
- Paul Merson discusses his struggles with addiction, his legacy in football, and the dangers of gambling in the sports world. From his personal experiences to his thoughts on the industry, Paul shares his story with honesty and vulnerability. Watch now to hear from this well-known former football player and his journey to overcoming addiction.
0:00 Paul Merson
1:15 Having Panic Attacks
3:12 I’m Addicted To Football
6:15 I Should Have Been Sacked Sooner
7:26 My Addictions
10:45 Gambling Is The Worst Addiction
18:27 How I Can Help You
18:49 I Won Everything
22:04 Alcohol is Everywhere
27:29 I Lost Over £7Million
32:59 I Spent My Pension
37:07 Betting Companies
40:22 Ivan Toney
45:42 You ONLY Get Today
46:39 Matt le Tissier
51:27 I Wasn’t Underrated
52:27 Middlesbrough Transfer
53:40 Ultimate 5 a Side Team EVER!
55:31 England & Southgate
57:05 Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd
1:04:23 Next Ballon D’or Winner
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0:00 Paul Merson
1:15 Having Panic Attacks
3:12 I’m Addicted To Football
6:15 I Should of Been Sacked Sooner
7:26 My Addictions
10:45 Gambling Is The Worst Addiction
18:27 How I Can Help You
18:49 I Won Everything
22:04 Alcohol is Everywhere
27:29 I Lost over £7Million
32:59 I Spent My Pension
37:07 Betting Companies
40:22 Ivan Toney
45:42 You ONLY Get Today
46:39 Matt le Tissier
51:27 I Wasn’t Underrated
52:27 Middlesbrough Transfer
53:40 Ultimate 5 a Side Team EVER!
55:31 England & Southgate
57:05Arsenal, Chelsea & Man Utd
1:04:23 Next Ballon D’or Winner
1.05. Self promotion. Buy my book. Book me for talks. So I can make money.
Nothing but respect for Paul Merson, Top man, hope he keeps doing what he's doing which can't be easy. All the best to him....
So much respect for this man. The best player I’ve seen at Pompey. Lead our team to the premier league.
But his honesty has always shone through. What a man. Deserve so much more for his talent.
Paul merson totaly loved watching him play never gave up and gave his all when playing
A genuine man who, scarily like all of us, can fall into a deep rut without a ladder. Glad he came out the other side and is with us
He’s a fucking traitor the way he sided with sky over le tissier
He's broke, with young kids to look after and a crippling gambling addiction. He chose a roof over his kids and wife's head over politics@@philbrainy2399
He’s not gonna shag you m8
@@philbrainy2399get a grip ffs
@@philbrainy2399 le tissier is a fucking looney mate
This is the most real interview
He's a good bloke. I'm Irish and really respect Merson. The sitting in the pub wasting time really got me. I spent the last 20 years in the pub.
I had a cousin that was a functioning heroin addict thet kept it secret for 10 years he never stole either never missed a day of work. paul reminds me so much of him. My cousin stayed clean for 6 years. His mum died and he went back to it and was found dead in his chair he was 57 .i hope paul can stay clean. YNWA
He's just so upfront and honest about everything and the effects his addictions had on his relationships, finances and everything else are simply heartbreaking.
Carry on the good work Paul. I was gambling from the age of 12 on fruit machines. Did not find help until I was 24. Had to close all bank accounts. My wife gave me ten pound a week in pound coins and I had to make it last. As well as attending GA every week. I've now been clear of gambling 25 years. I can walk past machines now. Without even thinking about them. I wish you every success in your recovery.
What a deep and genuine man. Football would do well to listen to people like Merson and Tony Adams who’ve lived the life and know the pitfalls. Great interview.
For anyone to ever think that Rashford is ‘one of the greatest players to ever play for England’ is absolute madness. And I’m a United fan
Nobody does .
Not what he said
@@sionprice2432 yes he did. Use your ears
@@fergusmurphy3724 use your ears. He said on last seasons performances he could be one of the greatest players to play for England he didn’t say he is one of the greatest players to ever play for England.
@@sionprice2432 that’s exactly my point you utter dope🤦♂️
Love his honesty , real person Merson is
Merson the person
Big up yourself Paul! Maximum respect! I remember seeing Merse sat in a Golf GTi plotted at the top of my road at 1am waiting for someone to score for him, I know because i scored from there too.
Drugs are NOT the answer.👍
Why do you take them then?
Wow, when Merson talks I’m glued to what he is saying, such an amazing guy and speaks so well, I think he would of made an excellent football manager, he is actually funny too 😅
The merse what a great player
Unbelievable he had these addictions & was so brill
Glad he is over his addiction
What a sound bloke
Another great interview, keep em comin.
I Rate Paul so so much as a Football Player and as a human being. Been through addiction myaelf and i know how hard it is, for sure!!!!
UP THE VILLA..!! ❤
Great interview. Love this man, very open and honest and was a great footballer too. Best of luck in the future Merse.
Paul Merson was a brilliant player runs down up through middle loved it use to piss up Mel Sterland of Leeds Utd time and time again and Leeds were bollocks in mid 80s won league. Remember those famous FA CUP replays time and time with Leeds always ran Arsenal close but Gunners, just had that to much in locker for them remember Anfield 89 the nuts Micky Thomas goal had to win by 2 clear goals and did mate the big Man Utd tussles in 90s paul was involved in all off it love this fella brought So much joy in our household. Just honest honest person.
We love you Merse, keep going, an inspiration to all
Well done Merse. One of my boyhood heroes. I got my 18 years sober on February the 15th. I've also worked in addiction services and agree with what Paul said about gambling being the worst addiction. It's a bottomless pit. I actually use the same description that Paul uses to describe the addiction. You drink a bottle of vodka and it is evident that you are under the influence. You can only stick so much coke up your nose, or so much junk in your arm. Plus you haven't spent as much money as somebody who is struggling with gambling addition which is a bottomless pit and your physical appearance doesn't change compared to alcohol or drugs so it's easy to mask. In my opinion gaming definitely is the worst addiction out there and the financial destruction it causes is claustrophobic.
Find this very powerful. I hope Mr merson is successful in his endeavour.
Spurs fan here but have to say that since Merse became a pundit I have a lot of time for him. Genuine guy. Same goes for Wrightie too.
totaly agree with you Paul, too much gambling adverts on early morning radio
Paul is a top man ...
Paul merson was a really class player back in the day full respect for him
Talking about his issues is such a brave thing, plus it’s 2nd stage journey he is now on ❤️❤️⚽️⚽️
what a load of tosh , sad old man trying to make himself relevant , he has been telling this story for twenty five year
Cmon who doesn't love Merse ...keep going Paul....awesome player in your day...and I'm sure an awesome fella as well
Brilliant interview
Thanks for this Merse
Respect to Paul merson from a man united fan
I thank Paul merson for everything that he did when he was at the Boro was angry with him when he left and signed for villa all the best in the future mers
Brilliant podcast
"Sometimes it's not clever to be clever"
"I keep my head down"
Merson's take on his friend Le Tiss' getting sacked by Sky.
Sounds like a clear acknowledgement that we're living in an Orwellian dystopia doesn't it.
Christ, what a ride we're on... 🙄
Mad innit
Always speak the truth, or else you're cheating yourself.
What a player Paul Merson was. In his pomp he would’ve got in any team in the world.
Paul merson your a legend and get it 110%
Cracks me up, top bloke Merse 👊👊
Gambling , drugs and alcohol is soul destroying.
Respect!
Merson can waffle more than a waffle machine at times on sky but I actually think he’s a top bloke with actual intelligence especially around gambling in this country
If you liked this interview read his first book
"How not to be a professional footballer" its like an open wound and a real peak behind the curtain, I'm a spurs fan but love the guy.
I’m just happy at 18:37 that wasn’t a sky bet sponsor break 😅
Legend!
Merson is a legend ! Had a few beers with him in Tenerife , we are both now tea total 👌👌💪💪⚽️⚽️
Sounds boring as fcuk
Tee you thicko
Top man 👌
6th sense footballer. The most gifted footballer I’ve ever seen play at Villa Park.
Honesty from Mers what a player know where he’s coming was addicted to every drug under the sun 19 years clean but it’s a horrible existence it’s like a full time job
Top player and top bloke, in todays market would be worth 75 Million
Self sabotage was a big problem for me .
Top man Mers
Nice n straight
You don’t get a better footballer than Paul Merson. Absolute legend of the game
Isn't this exactly the same line-up as Jeff Stelling's podcast? How many pods is too many?
Paul Merson, running millstone and ragged down the wings, just make me laugh, just take the piss out of him. Paul was good man. Used to call him a Magic Man hearing his name on the radio all the time. Capital gold sport 1548 MW commentator was Jonathan Pearce. Great great Memories. Well well done paul brilliant career back then Liverpool Arsenal Man Utd top 3 side consistently.
I Still think Paul could be a great Manager but I think a mistake ex players make is going into it too early. Early 40s you still have things to learn about yourself and there is still room to learn new things about your profession. At 50 plus, people can look at things and deal with things very differently, and then people considerably younger than you react to YOU differently. But Merson has the best job in talking about football, he is great at it, much better and more interesting than 90 percent of other pundits.
i thought he was talking about me he is so true it is the worst of the worst it will always fetch you to your knees gambling is the root to all evil believe me i should no i have lost everything when you go on one of them unlucky runs its game over
When it comes to football Paul Merson sometimes has some wacky opinions. When it comes to addiction, I would actually consider him an expert. He understands addiction so well and has some very sensible ideas about tackling it
Proper chels is Merson
I see Paul in the local bookies in West London 😅
Man of people, Paul
Top Man
Still gambling 👍🏼
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Mel Sterland Leeds Paul take him for a Run down the Wings or down the middle of pitch ran him ragged so funny 😂😂
❤ merse
Paul is a lovely fella a genuine nice guy brilliant player he’s an Arsenal legend he has his demons like most human beings nobody has a bad word to say about merse I wish him all the best in the future I love Arsenal FC and Paul along with Ian Wright were the reason I started supporting the Gunners in 1991 both brilliant players And Arsenal legends he won 2 league titles a league cup the FA Cup and the cup winners cup and also reached the final again in 1995 that 1991 Arsenal league winning team was very underrated in my opinion George Graham was a very underrated manager people say he was to defensive I don’t agree he won 6 major trophies built the best back 5 iv ever seen play as a unit phenomenal defence with flair players like Wrighty Merse Limpar Rocky Rocastle R.I.P David ❤ COYG
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19:14
19:47
Shocked he didn't even mention Liverpool when asked who was going to win league 😮
Paul I have walked in similar shoes when it comes to gambling and coke
But last year I would never of had Rashford even in that conversation but that's just my humble opinion
👍👍👍👍
great chat
One moment he says betting adverts are ok, it's the addict's choice to walk out the room / turn the channel over. Next minute he says footballers have no choice but to bet. Which is it?
I think what he meant was they shouldn't hand out 10 month bans to footballers for gambling because it does nothing but feed their addiction. But I suppose it is still their fault
Like Merse but the ‘City are the best football team ever’ is absolute nonsense
Don't know why ppl say Stuart Peace is a hardman joke
Stuart Peace was overrated
An hard man in football not in the street lol
Merson and Gerrard - 0 left foot but didn’t need it, with a sexy outside of the right.
Matt has got a pair..Mers too afraid..thats all there is to it
Ok working for sky though advertising gambling every few minutes
Gambling companies are absolute scum. Adverts need banned.
Why don’t gamble I lost 70 grand in 6 months life is life 😂😂 mr not michelle
Help me please
Please learn some basic English. As an English born person over the age of 2, you should know that’s it “I was taught by someone”, not “I was learned by someone”. For God’s sake! Come on, so basic!
Who cares? He’s not in an English lesson, he’s a professional footballer not a grammar expert and has said in previous podcasts he suffers with dyslexia. This guy is pouring his heart out, laying out all his demons but you’re quibbling about some trivial grammar issue. What the fuck are you on?
More than a few spelling mistakes in your comment aswell
Why have you deleted my comment?
No mistakes actually, by me.
Jesus Mersin really must have been a bad punter. Said England will win the Euros and players from other countries (squads) wouldn’t get in their team. So French or Spanish players must be shaking in their boots 😂😂😂😂
Didumms
Is merson still banging on about his gambling😂😂give it a rest dude
You can’t say that! You have to call him a brave man for speaking out ! 😂😂😂
😂😂hes mind numbing mate wish he would get back on it and shut the fcuk up
He lost 7 million quid!
Really?7million is it now? I remeber this story when it was 4 million,his fairytales go up with inflation😂
He lost a lot of money. And he states its a illness. Good for him. Its a warning to others. This can destroy you.
You lost me regarding Toney and bellyaching about his ban He bet on FOOTBALL and his own teams outcome!!! He knows the rules and could have gambled on horses so your point doesn’t hold any water!
The messed up thing is that your UA-cam advert in this podcast was Ladbrokes gambling. Disgusting