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Paul Merson joined Dave Jones and Jamie Redknapp to speak openly about his past battles with addiction and depression. The former Arsenal man speaks during Mental Health Awareness Week on how he overcame the battles, how he is still effected today and tells why it's so important to get help
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@skysportspremierleague 4 года назад

Mental Health Awareness Week takes from 18-24th May 2020. Find out more: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/mental-health-awareness-week If you are affected by issues related to mental wellbeing or want to talk, please contact the Samaritans on the free helpline 116 123, or visit www.samaritans.org/

@liverpoolfan5468 4 года назад

Ynwa

@englishcharlie8669 4 года назад

Mental health week is every week. People should be able to freely talk about it every week 👍

@tramlad2 4 года назад

Love Merse he is a really nice guy, so funny, it is great to see him address his demons , we need Merse as he can be a vital help to some young players who are suffering. Stay well Paul, us fans love you.

@petermerison4002 4 года назад

Spurs fan here, Merson is a brave ,likeable fella and I am glad he has come through this well and happy.

@MoebiusUK 4 года назад

Arsenal fan here. Obviously Merson is a legend but im fed up with him making dozens of videos 'opening up' about his depression, gambling and addiction. A multi-millionaire seeking sympathy from the public because he liked to party HARD and now has regrets. IDGAF .. I have more sympathy for the sorry souls i see begging outside Tesco. They don't have the support network that Paul has or a fraction of his resources.

@petermerison4002 4 года назад

@@MoebiusUK I understand what you are saying but the bigger the profile and the more they speak about it, the more it can help other people. But I get ya drift.

@charliepayne1798 4 года назад

Moebius hes spreading awareness for the problem so that those people less fortunate than him - people who look up to him - can have hope, helping them not end up where he was. Just coz he’s rich doesn’t mean he hasn’t suffered... he may have partied hard but he also was addicted to drugs and alcohol like millions are... stop being petty and allow him to use his status to ensure people don’t end up with the regrets he has

@seattlesfinest1927 4 года назад

You don't have to mention you're a Spud fan!

@petermerison4002 4 года назад

@@seattlesfinest1927 Nope, but Merson is an easy target for mockery so it just goes to show how important it is.

@VillaBoys123 4 года назад

Brilliant guy is Merse. Brought me to tears last night on Harry's Heroes. He can have his opinions that I disagree at sometimes but he is never malicious with them. He is a bloody great bloke.

@alunroberts1546 4 года назад

Talking about addiction, before I could watch this, I had to watch a betting advert!!!

@michaelm3408 4 года назад

That ray winston one Fry’s my head 🤦🏻‍♂️

@jagenv 4 года назад

Every addiction is influenced by money

@jb894 4 года назад

Crazy world

@ROC14088 4 года назад

Sky have him doing ads for Sky bet

@MoebiusUK 4 года назад

Same .. an advert for ‘Bet fair’.

@johnh1824 4 года назад

Merse is a total legend

@abrahamh6106 4 года назад

My respect has increased tenfold after watching this video. I appreciate the honesty Merse. This was a very important topic to talk about.

@walterwhite3143 4 года назад

Seeing him on Harrysheroes last night. He’s in a better place now.

@tommycraig2743 4 года назад

Thanks Paul for your honesty, It’s just what I need to hear, you are a bigger inspiration to me now for you and your recovery and I wish you well with your future

@elienaddour8973 4 года назад

Paul merson was a great footballer and is a great guy.

@sleezydevil07 4 года назад

Could've been even better if it wasn't for the drinking mentality of his era

@seattlesfinest1927 4 года назад

Could have been better if he had a left foot!

@elienaddour8973 4 года назад

@@seattlesfinest1927 yeah but i still love the guy.

@kennethwilkinson2095 4 года назад

Played one season at pompey, the best single season any one player had for us. Took us to the premier league, legend.

@mstrwul1 4 года назад

I am so glad that men are talking about mental health. I suffered for years until I did the stupid as I felt that was the only way out. I call it the stupid now after getting help. Don't suffer in silence guys speak out loud. It's OK to not be OK. TAKE THAT FIRST STEP AND TALK, IT WILL BE THE BEST THING YOU'LL EVER DO.

@michaelm3408 4 года назад

Paul comes across as a really genuine lovely guy with a soft heart and I can relate to the mental health aspect covered up my depression with cannabis daily plus alcohol/harder drugs at the weekends. Much love to anyone struggling keep the faith x

@alexanderthegreat8617 4 года назад

I need help I need to stop I’m not sure where to turn

@michaelm3408 4 года назад

@@alexanderthegreat8617 Help is out there sur trust me you can do it talk to someone

@YaBoyRossco 4 года назад

Only one word to say you Paul RESPECT ❤️

@gonzojones8422 4 года назад

Merse should get more tv time at sky. He’s easily top 5 out of the pundits they got. Neville, carragher, merse, Keane, redknapp. In no order.

@vacuumboots69 4 года назад

Agreed

@delscorey8727 4 года назад

Great respect to Paul merson, that's just how I felt, getting better now, top man merson 👍🏻

@paulmontgomery6702 4 года назад

You should all read Paul’s book if you can. Some brilliant stories. Seems a good guy hope he stays well.

@brookegaming8437 4 года назад

Love paul Merson So glad he’s changed his life

@chili_phil 4 года назад

I’m a blues fan but this guy was an amazing player for our rivals Aston Villa. Also known a few mates who bumped into him in Birmingham. Always good stories. Fair play to your Merson. Great interview

@tomhowell7944 4 года назад

I've gained a huge amount of respect for Merse after his recent openings about his mental health, after going through own problems myself I totally resonate with what he's saying. Getting the tools to cope, looking after yourself and being dare I say selfish.. before you can help anyone you gotta help yourself first. Love you Merse! Keep going strong and speaking out! 💪

@jeffspiers307 4 года назад

Paul, mate. In my late sixties, I'm still battling with both. Would love to meet you one day

@ozfix1639 4 года назад

Big ups Merse, Propa down to earth fella 👍

@BrianSmith-lj6ug 4 года назад

Great guy with a big heart.His appearances on Harry Heroes and other interviews he's done have hopefully helped many face and question their own personal demons.

@flynnterry9848 2 года назад

I am 63 no help sat in my home for years on end, Christmas on my own total depression anxiety stress. It's a nightmare people don't come near me . It l love The fact merson has his mates in football there that's fantastic. Love watching this and it's helpful for me listening to Paul merson. I know now l have mental health. But l will be ok . God bless you all out there . Terry chingford

@tgmartin 4 года назад

Fair play to him for being so open about his struggles, not only with his addictions but with his mental health issues. There are a whole generation of people his age who have fallen through the gaps (such as Gary Speed) and I only hope that as a society we don't repeat those mistakes in the future

@starwarsnerd9399 4 года назад

Paul I think your an amazing man and should be proud of yourself as a player and how you have battled your demons . ⚽️

@jamespomeroy6865 4 года назад

Good old boy Mers'! I feel everything you're saying mate. I've been going through the same thing, and I'm sick to death of it man! And I've finally made the decision to turn it in. Keep going brother!😉.

@alexanderthegreat8617 4 года назад

How is that working out for you ? I need help I need to stop

@jamiethomas9825 4 года назад

Huge respect for Paul Merson 💯

@daviddunne7887 4 года назад

Merse seems a top bloke. Should get more airtime with Sky 👌🏼

@andersakalightsoutzeldamcf4740 4 года назад

Amazing player and a really top man, great to see Paul knowing the steps to take now 👊

@michaeljohnmaher6184 4 года назад

Love merson alot of respect for been so open

@blahblah4196 2 года назад

Merse talks about what a lot of guys don't want too, he has every single bit of respect from me, I am going through a bad drinking problem at the minute as a 24 year old but listening to Paul in this video always helps me, whenever he talks about what he's being through, we have to listen and actually think that should I do it, this man is fantastic

@robertfield4001 4 года назад

I’m West Ham but I genuinely like Merson, a lovely guy. Talks a lot of sense

@WayofWyrd 3 года назад

hats off to you paul im going through it and to hear you mention shyness i think that is one of the main routes to the booze but sometimes i think people are always saying why or what is the root problem. Well there doesn't have to be one and y people especially therapists don't understand that i think they need to learn

@childe13weston54 4 года назад

Love you, Merse. Respect.

@harveyrice23 4 года назад

From a Spurs man...what a legend, nothing but total respect for Merse x

@babbaruff1045 3 года назад

His honesty is incredibly inspiring 👏👏👏

@algernonwolfwhistle6351 4 года назад

Good to see Merse well on his way to making his life better and much respect to him for fronting-up and talking about it openly and honestly.

@spotasmith9730 4 года назад

Met merson years ago he was walsall manager. Stopping at a hotel I wont name . I had my own problems. Then in there wiv some skank. He was at the bar at 4 oclock in the morning listening to a ice hockey game . And there was dough on it proper dough . He just said good night lad . I was buzzing hed acknowledged me . But I new that wasn't right but who was I talk that night . One of many . Another recovering addict. Your a legend mate . Now more than ever

@kwaic325 4 года назад

Respect Mers. Keep up the good work!!!

@Manos-de-Piedra 4 года назад

Got a lot of respect for Paul

@markjames4610 4 года назад

god bless to you magic mers i thank you and im sure thousands of other villa fans will as well stay safe my great man warm regards jamesey

@andrewwebster2598 2 года назад

Merse is a really open , honest guy who knows the game. I think a lot of fans of all teams can relate to him

@richardevans7035 4 года назад

I'm a spurs fan and I like Paul merson, i know how he feels about addictions

@paposextalorse4297 4 года назад

Bring merson back to relevance. Sky need to livestream every Gillette Soccer Saturday on youtube Jeff Stelling, Matt le Tissier, Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas have the best banter and they're wasting away on tv that less and less people watch while sky have an audience ready and waiting on youtube (Show the ads like they normally do so they dont miss out on ad revenue) Give the people what they want and bring the lads back to relevance.

@michaelconroy5668 4 года назад

Underrated comment @skysportsfootball

@stephenstafford8047 4 года назад

Keep well Paul a lot of people love you

@SGTcrackey666 4 года назад

Paul merson is a good guy and he always speaks honestly regardless of what people think.

@elchasqui6986 4 года назад

True man. People are way too harsh on the guy.

@MrJohndory111 4 года назад

Top man Merse. Glad he's working things out

@bluum8827 4 года назад

Big respect for big Paul . Possibly saved Tony Adams career/life

@popeye8953 4 года назад

Not just a football legend but a legend in showing people you can get normal and happy after any addiction. Thanks merse

@DamianBrown 4 года назад

Absolute legend. Met him briefly at Villa park after he put on a typical blood and guts performance, literally was bleeding on the pitch and wouldn't stop. Fortunately I met him in the villa restaurant after when they came to greet us at the tables.

@danieldacosta4350 4 года назад

A great man - love Merse to bits!

@jasonfrost4483 4 года назад

Respect to you Paul

@anthonycowen1496 4 года назад

I really Love Merse ,honest and emotional ... thanks for saying it how it is mate

@Muttey2024 3 года назад

Thanks for this video 🙏

@thetruth7675 4 года назад

Say what you like about Merson struggling with alcohol, gambling and mental health he was a proper character and still is. That is what football lacks now days proper characters like Merson.

@leemacgregor 4 года назад

Nice guy much appreciated!

@83eitanfog 4 года назад

BIG RESPECT PAUL

@deanhendry7485 4 года назад

Inspirational paul Thank you

@coyyyyysss 4 года назад

Merse hats off 2 ya mate , ur a legend

@europa1387 4 года назад

Sounds so much like my situation. Some of the situations I got myself into were terrible. Some bad things happened to me because of drinking too much. 3 months clean for me feeling better already, but so much damage done, life has been ruined, just trying to rebuild now. Well done Merson keep it up.

@patwaddington 4 года назад

Good on ya mate. Keep up with the sobriety champ. All the best

@europa1387 4 года назад

@@patwaddington Thanks mate. Take care.

@moyawalker1029 4 года назад

Good Luck bruv. Rooting for ya.

@europa1387 4 года назад

@@moyawalker1029 Cheers mate.

@moorene 3 года назад

I’m three months too mate. One day at a time mate!

@ryangoodwin1554 4 года назад

Fair play to Paul not easy opening up about these things

@DamiOnlinE 4 года назад

You won’t find a more open footballer ❤️

@HarryJamesE 4 года назад

I'm a Spurs fan but massive respect for Paul

@fabkev2198 4 года назад

Stay well Paul, football needs you.

@RichestGreen 4 года назад

This was class

@clivebennett7985 4 года назад

Football has no colours on issues like this I'm a Leeds fan but I love paul Merson for what he's achieved in beating the booze and gambling etc keep going paul you are one he'll of a BIG man !!

@IanBlack66 4 года назад

Great player for us. Gutted when he went to Villa.

@paulmclaren8327 4 года назад

Love you Mersse.

@jonpowell8503 3 года назад

Good luck Merse hope it goes really well for you, you deserve it mate

@Chrisd3317 4 года назад

Respect

@BARLEYSWORLDMANCHESTER 3 года назад

Always liked Paul Merson the player & really admire him as the man. Good luck Paul and keep going, we all have demons. 🙏🏾👍🏾😀 You're very welcome.

@trevorjoslin8500 4 года назад

My dad was an alcoholic but never see that it was a problem , He even got someone to bring him in alcohol when he was very sick in hospital , The only person who can change is the person who has the problem , so well done Paul for facing up to your demons

@turdferguson7264 4 года назад

This is very relatable for me having been through those issues too. Well done to Merse and all the others that come forward to share their stories, and to help shine a spotlight on problems that affect so many people. 👍

@boltkithero246 3 года назад

Alcohol is so dangerous, it’s everywhere. Honestly, speak out. The helps there. Merse is a great guy. If I ever feel like going back to the poison I stick this bloke on and it always helps. Even if I’ve watched it 100 times, it always makes me think and stops me from returning to the dark days that alcohol caused. Merse, I salute you.

@charlieoriordan3861 4 года назад

Top man Paul, one day at a time.

@craighewitt4297 4 года назад

I'm a hit and miss fan of Merson, with regards to comments on LFC, said some good stuff but equally trash talks, that said, he and others alike are there to cause a stir/difference of opinion. On to my point, watched Harry's Heroes lastnight and felt the pain of both him and Razor, thought Razor went ott with reaction, but it was understandable to a degree. Merse walked away, came back and made up like great mates do. Keep fighting the fight Merse. We are after all, 'human!!'

@damianmcdonagh7908 4 года назад

Well done Paul.

@nadeemmohammed6652 4 года назад

Merson is Top dollar in his days Top notch player I prey merson stays away from alcohol Ganmbling an he is good pundit on sky speaks from his heart.

@shaunjenkins763 4 года назад

Great player for arsenal and Aston Villa

@thepriest71 4 года назад

legend

@kingwillpenn 4 года назад

looks like deniro when he meets ray lliota in the diner

@cdylan 4 года назад

Legend merse

@TJBarnzy 4 года назад

The question is... where are these mental problems and suicide coming from? IMO they are sane reactions to an INSANE society. Something like 90% are not happy with their vocation. So the majority of their lives are miserable and then the only free time they get they are either recovering or compensating for that misery with some sort of addictive tendency that gives you a dopamine reward. People are afraid to ask questions pertaining to this issue because it inevitably leads to questioning the very structure of society itself.

@sleezydevil07 4 года назад

If Merson was from the Era of player that was after the drinking one how different would he have been, same with Gazza, such as shame really

@greggeismar 4 года назад

Introduce open and frank discussion about addiction with a Betfair add....

@HvrrisonJack 4 года назад

Love the interviews but wish sky would give their presenters proper microphones, would improve the interview quality and enjoyment so much!

@emmanuel-in-greece6954 4 года назад

Great progress is being made in research on the links between mental health and diet. Modern players who follow strict diets could help to publicise the emerging findings.

@Avgeek1564 4 года назад

Merse is not the most articulate, but he speaks from the heart for which he should be admired!

@SGTcrackey666 4 года назад

Its a touchy subject thats why emotions get in the way hard to Express such things in front of people knowing thousands are watching.

@Avgeek1564 4 года назад

@@SGTcrackey666 I was not knocking him, on the contrary. I thought he spoke very well on the subject.

@SGTcrackey666 4 года назад

@@Avgeek1564 he certainly did my friend took a lot of guts more need to do the same.

@alexanderspeck2754 4 года назад

Classy chap is Merse.

@marklloyd9584 4 года назад

Love merca Heroes always turn it around

@scotty9732 4 года назад

love merse

@matthewsmith7545 2 года назад

Is there a difference between people having a breakdown and just deppression. I had a break down and stayed down. I went from super positive to super negative over two weeks then sat in room for 9 months. Haven't been the same since. I was a captain of football then the team stopped and I hit the wall.