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**goats** · 12-10-21, 15:05

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by MacAdder View Post

'Merson on his documentary: I just wanted to help one person'

Paul Merson on his gambling documentary: I just wanted to help one person

http://www.skysports.com/share/12431849

The one thing Id say to gambling addicts is youre not a bad person. Youre an ill person who needs to get well.

"Insists he has a responsibility to help others with gambling addiction"

Shame his employers, and so many other companies, don't feel the same way!

Can’t believe he has eight kids! Imagine gambling away the deposit for a house during first lockdown, he’s still in rented accommodation now. Interesting stuff, it’s a crazy one gambling. It’s way too easy to get involved in I think…..

**UNDERHILL1927** · 12-10-21, 15:53

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

His "mate" Jeff Stelling and his employer Sky should have a look at their part in glorifying gambling in their ads.

**Wash DC Blue** · 12-10-21, 16:15

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by UNDERHILL1927 View Post

His "mate" Jeff Stelling and his employer Sky should have a look at their part in glorifying gambling in their ads.

It�s totally wrong.
Started over here massively now in States that have legalized sports books.

**splott parker** · 12-10-21, 17:27

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by UNDERHILL1927 View Post

His "mate" Jeff Stelling and his employer Sky should have a look at their part in glorifying gambling in their ads.

The betting ads are just wrong. I thank God that gambling has never interested me and never will but I do know that it’s tearing some families apart. It’s a terrible addiction without brakes, you drink too much you fall over, you take drugs you flake out eventually, gambling, you just look for more money to chase the losses. How there hasn’t been an outcry and a ban I’ll never know.........and the smug ‘celebs’ who are enticing mug punters need to have a good look at themselves, mercenary bastards!!

**tforturton** · 12-10-21, 17:30

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

It's a real issue amongst young men, apparently.

**splott parker** · 12-10-21, 17:41

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by tforturton View Post

It's a real issue amongst young men, apparently.

It is, it’s so easy nowadays, it’s at their fingertips 24/7, they don’t need encouraging when they turn the telly on. I personally know a few who are struggling, it’s a disease.

**SLUDGE FACTORY** · 12-10-21, 17:59

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Merson is a good bloke being open about his demons

I am sure he ended his career at Walsall?

We scored a last minute equaliser , Gareth Whalley ?

Merson was having a right laugh with our fans behind the goal

Best of luck to him and others affected

**Mr Soul '68** · 12-10-21, 18:08

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

My one abiding memory of Merson is when he played down here for Villa. I'm sure Mad Frankie had arranged it with Villa when they signed Mark Delaney, that they would play a pre season friendly at Ninian Park. Or have I dreamed that up? Anyway Merson stood in the centre circle for the game barely moving but spraying inch perfect passes around the pitch.

**the other bob wilson** · 12-10-21, 18:37

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by splott parker View Post

The betting ads are just wrong. I thank God that gambling has never interested me and never will but I do know that it’s tearing some families apart. It’s a terrible addiction without brakes, you drink too much you fall over, you take drugs you flake out eventually, gambling, you just look for more money to chase the losses. How there hasn’t been an outcry and a ban I’ll never know.........and the smug ‘celebs’ who are enticing mug punters need to have a good look at themselves, mercenary bastards!!

Those diagrams showing how Merson reacted to gambling images compared to things like food, family and holiday images were so revealing - the poor sods that are hit hardest by the gambling bug have no chance really and the programme had me thinking there but for the grace of God go I.

I’ve never been a gambler, but if I were, I’d stop using Ladbrookes who didn’t even respond when asked about the issues raised in the programme - that said, they’re all as bad as each other and I agree about the smug celebs.

**UNDERHILL1927** · 12-10-21, 18:56

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by Mr Soul '68 View Post

My one abiding memory of Merson is when he played down here for Villa. I'm sure Mad Frankie had arranged it with Villa when they signed Mark Delaney, that they would play a pre season friendly at Ninian Park. Or have I dreamed that up? Anyway Merson stood in the centre circle for the game barely moving but spraying inch perfect passes around the pitch.

I thought it was someone's testimonial maybe? He was quality though

**UNDERHILL1927** · 12-10-21, 18:56

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by Wash DC Blue View Post

It�s totally wrong.
Started over here massively now in States that have legalized sports books.

Agreed mate. Way too accessible

**MacAdder** · 12-10-21, 18:56

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by tforturton View Post

It's a real issue amongst young men, apparently.

It really is.

It's hard enough to earn a living, pay a mortgage, bills, run a car and raise a family these days as it is.
Chuck a massive debt and blacklist in the mix...

Not sure if there is any evidence but would not surprise me one iota if there is a direct correlation between gambling and the high suicide rate in young men.

**UNDERHILL1927** · 12-10-21, 18:58

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by splott parker View Post

The betting ads are just wrong. I thank God that gambling has never interested me and never will but I do know that it’s tearing some families apart. It’s a terrible addiction without brakes, you drink too much you fall over, you take drugs you flake out eventually, gambling, you just look for more money to chase the losses. How there hasn’t been an outcry and a ban I’ll never know.........and the smug ‘celebs’ who are enticing mug punters need to have a good look at themselves, mercenary bastards!!

So easy nowadays, don't even have to leave your sofa. Also electronically it's so much harder to see the money as real cash. I once won �600 on the slots and then wasted �400 of it in the next half hour. I would have never done that if I had the cash in my hand

**SLUDGE FACTORY** · 12-10-21, 19:17

Re: Paul Merson and his gambling addiction

Originally posted by MacAdder View Post

It really is.

It's hard enough to earn a living, pay a mortgage, bills, run a car and raise a family these days as it is.
Chuck a massive debt and blacklist in the mix...

Not sure if there is any evidence but would not surprise me one iota if there is a direct correlation between gambling and the high suicide rate in young men.

Gambling like any addiction is a form of self abuse and is clearly linked to mental ill health

Alcohol , gambling , drugs all go hand in hand

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