Only an extremely overpaid ex player would want to shout out at the people in charge, who are trying to address an issue within the game. Highlighting the fact what is obviously known to the football world and fan fraternity, Merson thinks the bans handed down to Toney (Brentford) and Tonali (Newcastle) were a disgrace.
How can he possibly expect anyone to offer any help and support, unless a player seeks support by outing their problem at gambling? The deterrents were given in a hope players/Managers, as we know some gamble, cut back or cut this out of their lives and see that bans will be imposed.
Gambling blights personally, families, households, relationships and could potentially cost anyone their employment and in extreme cases, their stand in the community. We have a friend on here who openly admits to previously having had a gambling addiction when working. Thankfully, he says he saw the error of his ways and cut this out and cancelled his accounts.
I don't feel sorry for or pity Merson, it was his own personal choice to gamble no one forced him and IF coerced by his peers, he could still have said no, akin to drug taking. What other steps can those in charge of the FA do if evidence is presented to them....just let it continue?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68595134