As a leading football speaker, paul draws upon his experience at arsenal and his knowledge of the premier league to deliver engaging and often controversial speeches. And the soccer star, 43, has admitted he later went broke after. Controversial former arsenal and england star paul merson has opened up on his battle with alcohol and drugs during his playing career merson, now a tv pundit, said he was never prepared for life as a footballer which led him to get addicted to drugs. Harrys heroes viewers in tears as devastated paul merson.
Available for motivational and after dinner speaking please contact for more information 01704 834493. Paul merson offers paul pogba advice over mino raiolamanchester united row. He lived life to the full during his football career. After a short spell at conference club tamworth, merson announced his retirement in march 2006. The book has been signed on the first free page by paul merson merson played a total of 43 times during the 198889 season chipping in with 14 goals, signature only and no inscription the signature is in marker pen and has slightly shadowed through the page. Merson endured a welldocumented struggle against both as a player. Paul merson may have been one of the sharpest forwards in the box. An anecdotedriven narrative of the classic footballers dos and do nots from the everpopular arsenal legend and football pundit paul merson, aka t. Ex aston villa star paul merson reveals how he tried to. Paul charles merson born 20 march 1968 is an english football television pundit and former professional footballer and manager. Mersons life is a cautionary tale, but he definetely has some good stories. Paul merson news, views, gossip, pictures, video irish. I sold my arsenal blazer so i could get high on charlie in the final extract of his book serial, paul merson talks about the addiction that so nearly drove him to commit suicide paul merson.
He also stuck around at the end to answer questions and take photos with fans. Merson conjures the twilight zone to help sky sports. Paul is a much sought after after dinner speaker where he tells tales from his book how not to be a professional footballer and others that could not be published. How not to be a professional footballer, by paul merson the. Sobbing paul merson reveals his life has fallen apart after. Harry redknapp hails paul merson for opening up on. Ex aston villa star paul merson reveals how he tried to break. In total merson played 425 times for arsenal, scoring 99 goals.
Sky bet were criticised for having featured merson in ad campaigns despite. Paul also played in the football league with brentford and portsmouth before two years as playermanager of walsall and brief. His stories are interesting and entertaining and he delivers a great evening for the audience. In his book, how not to be a professional footballer, merson refers to an incident in chicago while on duty with england during the us cup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Arsenal player paul merson with the league cup and man of. Paul is one of the most fascinating speakers i have worked with. Paul merson was a great guest speaker for our event. Sam mersons phone has been ringing off the hook all week, and he is savvy enough to know why. Former arsenal star paul merson says he almost took his own life and reveals he has been sober for the last 12 months. Discount codes book in advance to save on thousands of hotels. Mar 26, 2019 paul merson has said the gambling addiction that cost him millions is worse than being hooked on alcohol or drugs because it drives you insane and has you constantly looking at your phone. Paul merson certainly does and it is his view of life via his book to those of us, all of us, who wrestle with it, sportsman or not, wellpaid or not.
Get up to date with the latest news and stories about the person paul merson at the irish times. Paul spent much of his football career in the premier league, playing for arsenal, middlesbrough and aston villa, as well as appearing in the football league for brentford and portsmouth. Jay mersons most popular book is naughty, naughty housewife erotic shortstory. Aston villa legend paul merson reveals his life has fallen apart in a heartbreaking new documentary. Paul ellisafp via getty images on the title race, merson added. How not to be a professional footballer paul merson ebook. I couldnt cope with life arsenal legend paul merson. Paul merson was a key player for middlesbroughs promotion success as division one runnersup in 199798. The blues have won just three times in 10 games ahead of their clash against tottenham on sunday. A year in the life of paul merson by paul merson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
At that time in my life id blown around seven million quid with the bookies and i wanted so badly to stop, but i. Fewer, at the time, had any notion of his problems with drinking, drugs and. Arsenal legend and sky sports pundit, paul merson is available to book via the. Pauls football career saw him win a number of football awards, including pfa.
In 2008, merson was ranked the 26th greatest arsenal player of alltime in a fan poll published by the clubs official website. My husband also read it and loved it,it has everything he himself loves. Jan 04, 2020 paul merson has spoken candidly about his experience with depression, in the hope that speaking out will help others address their own mental health. Merson played 423 times for arsenal and scored 99 goals in all competitions. Merson was capped 21 times for the england national football team and represented. He also represented england and earned 21 caps for the team, scoring three times. Two years after starting his arsenal career as an apprentice in 1984, paul made his debut for the gunners against manchester city and went on to become a key part of george grahams successful side during the late 1980s. Now paul is rapidly becoming one of the most sought after speakers on the after dinner circuit. Paul merson reckons gunners boss unai emery made a big mistake in the summer transfer window. Harry redknapp opens up in his book always managing. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. He had highs and lows, good times and bad times, and he speaks about it all with nothing off limits. To enquire about or book paul merson for your event contact arena entertainment. Troubled football idol paul merson has been made homeless after gambling away the roof over his head.
This was a time when players played for the love of the game more than money. He had loads of great stories from his career and had the audience laughing throughout. Merson, who was capped 21 times by england, revealed last march that he had suffered a relapse of his gambling addiction. Paul merson latest breaking news, pictures, videos, and special reports from the economic times. How not to be a professional footballer paul merson on. Paul mersons choice of title and picture deplicts the contents of his book very well. Merson conjures the twilight zone to help sky sports news fill schedule pundit wonders if premier league season is cancelled will fans get their season tickets back. Merson scored ten times that season, made his debut for the england.
Merson also held the distinction of being the only player in englands 1998 world cup squad not to play for a top flight club. Paul merson has spoken candidly about his experience with depression, in the hope that speaking out will help others address their own mental health. Paul merson enjoyed a glittering football career and is still admired by arsenal fans after scoring 78 goals in 327 games for the club. How not to be a professional footballer by paul merson. Merson played for arsenal 423 times in total, scoring 99 goals in all. Arsenal player paul merson with the league cup and man of the match trophy after the 1993 cocacola cup final between arsenal and sheffield wednesday at wembley on april 18, 1993 in london, england. It was with arsenal that merson was most successful, though, establishing himself in george grahams successful arsenal side of the late 1980s. Paul merson has dismissed any notion that man city can have a better season than liverpool if they win every trophy on offer but finish second in the premier league. Books by jay merson author of naughty, naughty housewife.
Paul merson has also written a column for the daily stars seriously football pullout. How not to be a professional footballer merson, paul on. Sobbing paul merson reveals his life has fallen apart. He won two league championships, an fa cup trophy and a european cupwinners cup medal during his 12 years with arsenal, before his surprise transfer to first division middlesbrough in 1997. Paul merson also represented england and turned out 21 times for the team, scoring three goals in that period. Paul merson enjoyed great success in professional football in one of the most competitive arenas in the world.
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But he has faced a troubled personal life, fighting a well. Paul won the league title twice, the fa cup, league cup and uefa cup winners cup earning 21 caps for england and scoring 3 times. The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including cristiano ronaldos future intentions for his playing career, paul mersons managerial tip for arsenal and lyons desire to re. He makes regular public appearances, especially at sports events. Paul started his career at arsenal, joining the club as an apprentice in 1984. Paul mersons tale of gambling, booze and goals is definiitely not one for the faint hearted. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Harry heroes viewers broke down in tears after emotional paul merson admitted that his gambling addiction left him feeling like a crack addict. But the more times you played there the more you understood. Paul takes the audience through the highs and lows of a 21year playing career, which saw him represent england 21 times and make nearly 600 professional appearances. Paul merson says gambling addiction is worse than being. As a player, paul merson notably played in the premier league for arsenal, aston villa and middlesborough, he also earned 21 caps for england, scoring 3 times for his country. Paul merson sends warning to manchester city and pep.
Former arsenal star paul merson says he almost took his. Apr 05, 2011 gambling addict paul merson has revealed he considered breaking his own fingers to stop him phoning his bookie while at aston villa. Legendary former english professional footballer and manager, paul merson is now a prominent sky sports pundit and commentator. Gambling addict paul merson has revealed he considered breaking his own fingers to stop him phoning his bookie while at aston villa.
Paul spent much of his football career in the premier league, playing for arsenal, middlesbrough and aston villa, as well as appearing in. James, aleteryx the event was a success and paul was very good with no issues. The former villa star speaks out on a new itv show after a. Harry redknapp has heaped praise on former arsenal and england forward paul merson after he opened up on his battles with addiction on hit show harrys heroes. Known for his unpredictable flair on the pitch, merson now entertains football fans on skys soccer saturday show, on which his pronunciation of players names and his rapport. He scored ten times that season, made his debut for england u21 side, and was. Paul merson is excited for anthony joshua vs wladimir klitschko and recalls his own wembley highlights. After a short spell at conference club tamworth he announced his retirement in march 2006.
Paul merson has said the gambling addiction that cost him millions is worse than being hooked on alcohol or drugs because it drives you insane and has you constantly looking at your phone. When it comes to advice on the pitfalls of life as a professional footballer, paul merson can pretty much write the manual. Paul has now also become one of the most sought after speakers on the after dinner circuit. Book paul merson football speaker booking agent nmp live. In addition, paul writes a weekly column for the daily stars seriously football pullout sports section every saturday, and predicts scores on a weekly basis for premier league games in a show called merson predicts. Paul merson latest breaking news, rumours and gossip. Jan 03, 2012 buy how not to be a professional footballer reprint by merson, paul isbn. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. The former villa star speaks out on a new itv show after a gambling relapse left him feeling. Harry redknapp hails paul merson for opening up on gambling. Read online how not to be a professional footballer pdf book by on. Hero and villain by paul merson with ian ridley is published tomorrow by collins willow, price. Harry redknapps new show praised for paul mersons mental.
Paul merson is a former english professional footballer and manager turned football television pundit who spent the majority of his career at arsenal. After a stint at brentford he made his debut for the gunners in november 1986 and gradually established himself in george grahams successful arsenal side of the late 1980s. Watching paul merson talking on harrys heros and seeing him cry at the end put a lump in my throat nearly made me cry so come on mersy chin up you are a legend. Explore books by paul merson with our selection at. Paul charles merson born 20 march 1968 is an english football television pundit and former. Tearful paul merson admits his life has fallen apart. Buy how not to be a professional footballer reprint by merson, paul isbn. Merson played for arsenal 423 times in total, scoring 99 goals in all competitions before moving to middlesborough for a record. Mar 14, 2019 aston villa legend paul merson reveals his life has fallen apart in a heartbreaking new documentary. Merson won five major trophies during his professional career while also being capped 21. Paul merson uncovers battle with depression which left him on brink of killing himself. Former player turned sky sports pundit, paul merson is available to book via the. Originally a forward, merson found success as an attacking midfielder and playmaker later in his career.
Born in harlesden, london, he started his career at the gunners, joining the club as an apprentice in 1984. Paul merson uncovers battle with depression which left him. Merson still plays for the england legends, a 16man team of former internationals. The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including cristiano ronaldos future intentions for his playing career, paul merson s managerial tip for arsenal and lyons desire to re. I sold my arsenal blazer so i could get high on charlie. His impressive performances resulted in merson being named pfa young player of the year in 1989. Paul is an engaging personality and an excellent speaker. Merson was a gifted footballer in an eventful career that saw him capped 21 times by england while playing in the premier league for arsenal, middleborough and aston villa. In fact, thats exactly what hes done in this book which manages to be simultaneously poignant and funny. Jay merson has 108 books on goodreads with 768 ratings. Paul merson sporting speaker book from arena entertainment. Liverpool have lost one game in the last 51 and they have played man city three times in that time, so i just do not see them losing four or five games till the end of the season. Unfortunately, paul was unable to lift walsall out of the relegation zone during the 200506 season and with the club in 19th place he was sacked.
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