He often uploads photos and videos documenting his day-to-day life on the platform. Published: 09:21 BST, 30 April 2023 | Updated: 09:39 BST, 30 April 2023. 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! Jimmy Greaves, Andy Townsend and Gary Neville are the biggest football names that I started off in television. During the film, Merson visits different doctors in an attempt to investigate why his brain works as it does. 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. 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. Paul Merson fears Arsenal have wasted a glorious chance to win the Premier League title (Picture: Sky Sports) Paul Merson fears Arsenal have . 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. Last updated on 11 October 202111 October 2021.From the section Football. Everything you need to know to make sure you never miss a moment. Man kills 5 in Texas after family complained about gunfire He shows Merson evidence of how a gambling company harvests data once users have signed up. Paul Merson hilariously criticised Sheffield United for parading a trophy around Bramall Lane after finishing second in the Championship. 'They've just come second in the league and they're getting a trophy. Last year, the, House of Lords found 60% of gambling companies' profits came from the 5% of their users. 1/10. The former Arsenal midfielder was born in Harlesden, London, England. Paul Merson has branded Chelseas five-game sequence of defeats under Frank Lampard as the worst run of form in the history of football. The Reds claimed a 7-0 victory in the Premier League clash at Anfield on Sunday. 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. It was the attitude I always looked for when picking on-screen talent. Barcelona were interested in a deal for former Roma man Nicolo Zaniolo this January before his move to Galatasaray but they could not afford to sign him. I'm leaving on May 28th. The Senegalese forward only joined the German giants last summer from Liverpool but has struggled for form and fitness this season. The N5 History Paul Mersonwas born on 20 March, 1968 in Harlesden, London, United Kingdom, is an English footballer and manager. ", 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. Andys attitude was great. "That's what does my head in most. 'You don't get a trophy for finishing second in the Olympics and that's the ultimate ultimate. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. He scored 127 goals in his 623-game club career. He said it was Neville. Literally Gary wasn't my team-mate, he became my brother . I was just going back to a hotel room. 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. Partner of missing Reece Rodger still telling their son 'Daddy's gone fishing' six weeks on. Donald Trump announces new golf course to be named after his Scots-born mum. @charliemerson . 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. Paul debuted in the soccer scene at Arsenal when he joined as an apprentice in 1984. "It wasnt a shock really because we were acting up a bit back then. Through tears, Merson realises how long he's been stuck in addiction. When you play for a big club youve got to be on it all the time. Pochettinos first task will be to earmark the players he wants to retain and build around. The former footballer will be strolling across the North Yorkshire Moors as he opens up about mental heath, his . After the game at a raucous Brentford Community Stadium on a sunny August evening, Toney cheekily tweeted: "Nice kickabout with the boys.". I also brought in Manish Bhasin off BBC Radio Leicester. The typical No 9, we talked before, [Marcus] Rashford can play very good as a No 9. Southampton dont stand a chance against this high-flying Newcastle team. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. Villa trail United by six points in the table. Everyone knows, its not a secret, said Ten Hag about his striker plans this summer. 1. Last week against Fulham, they were dominant and did not let Fulham register even one shot on target. The 68-year-old's final broadcast - which will no doubt be watched by thousands of long-time fans of the show - will be on May 28. BREAKING: Jeff Stelling has announced that he'll be leaving Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday at the end of this season pic.twitter.com/lujRbE5g26, Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 29, 2023. Reacting to the celebrations alongside Sky Sports broadcaster Jeff Stelling, who revealed he was quitting his role on Soccer Saturday earlier this weekend, the Arsenal legend joked: 'What's the trophy for? Arsenal have once again been offered the services of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports in Italy. At the end of the 1996/97 Premiership campaign season, the midfielder was sold to relegated Middlesbrough in a $4.8 million deal. They brought in an excellent manager and made some excellent signings. We're looking for loyal Balls readers free-to-join members club where top tipsters can win prizes and Balls merchandise, had been said at the time that his decision was made, Lineker Picks Paul McGrath As The Man Best Suited For One Of Football's Toughest Tasks, Jeff Stelling Made A Joke At His Own Expense As He Announced Yet Another Retirement. Michael Beale kickstarts Rangers rebuild as Scott Wright and Jon McLaughlin set for transfer exit. Merson says he used to dread evening matches, because he knew he would spend the whole day gambling in his hotel room. He was bred alongside his only brother, Gary. Texas Mass Shooting. Paul Merson's Family. But Merson says safer gambling messages do not always work and that the onus should be on companies to set limits. Paul Merson says Arsenal's position at the top of the Premier League table is not a "fluke", while Alan Smith believes the squad is "older and wiser" for a title charge. I think the two teams are going to play out a draw on Sunday. San Jacinto County Sheriff Greg Capers talks to investigators at the scene where five people were shot and killed the night before, Saturday, April 29, 2023, in . All season we have had a shortage of number nines," he said. 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. 'He needs to get in lively,' Merson told Sky Sports when discussing ongoing problems at Chelsea.