Paul Merson's Gambling documentary

[dickythorpe]

Sobering viewing. Heartbreaking to see the families he spoke to who had lost an addict through suicide.
I think most in football have always known he was talented but a bit "twp"
Incredible to hear Merson and the likes of Keith Gillespie lost millions!!!!!

 

[ARQS]

I think it's an absolute disgrace that football (sport in general) is so in bed with the gambling industry.

 

[KillayJack]

Agree 100% and I find it disgusting how the ex pros like Jenas & Crouch amongst others earn good money doing their media work but also have to take on betting site promotion work as well greedy sods

 

[JackSomething]

Around 15+ years ago, I worked in a bank call centre, dealing with the premier accounts. Quite a few footballers would call and it was always to make a transfer to another player's account, with the transfer given the description of 'gambling' or 'cards'.

It would always be a tidy sum, often in the thousands. These were usually League 1 and 2 players, not the big boys. Was eye-opening how much money they were spending on gambling and this was just with amongst the players, not the bookies.