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BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Gambling addicts need someone to talk to says ex-footballer
A former professional footballer who turned to gambling after trying to fit in with teammates is urging others with addiction to "confide in someone".Tony Kelly was signed by Bristol City at 16 before being released, ending up playing non-league football in London two years later where his addiction told John Darvall on BBC Radio Bristol he moved to London as a "quiet" teenager who wanted to "feel a sense of belonging"."When I saw the older players go to the bookmakers to put their football bets on, that was my way to join in," he said. In December 2024 NHS England said nearly 2,000 people were referred to gambling clinics between April and September - up from 800 in the same period in Problem Gambling Severity Index is available on the NHS website. Mr Kelly, who is from Coventry, started gambling with horses and football, then he spent years in professional football, he got involved in casinos before finishing his career at 30 years old with more than £500,000 in debt."I often wonder to myself, how did I not get to the point of no return? I lost absolutely everything," Mr Kelly added gambling also cost him his two houses and relationship issues, and he filed for bankruptcy in wrote and published Red Card, which was about his addiction and his career in 2013, which he said was the start of his recovery."When I went on BBC Breakfast [to promote the book] that was it, because the feedback from that was unbelievable. "It opened my eyes in terms of how many people it resonated with.""I knew then I had been in denial for years. It was a massive weight off my shoulder." Mr Kelly founded the Red Card Gambling Project in a bid to help others with a gambling addiction, and has written a second book about his journey."I strongly urge that before you hit rock bottom, you will have your wins, but over a long period of time it will destroy you. "You've got to confide in someone, you've got to talk because you will end up hitting rock bottom, and even worst."
The National
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The National
Green Brigade defy Celtic Park tifo ban with 'out of touch' blast
The supporter group revealed on Friday that a request to display a tifo ahead of the match had been refused by the club. An email sent to the group cited "serious breaches" of protocols for displays at Celtic Park. It warned that there would be no access provided prior to or during the match to unveil a display. However, the group defied the tifo ban as they unfurled a display blasting the club as "out of touch" before kick-off. One green and white display read: "Fairer deal for fans!" A second display, with black text on a white background, read: "Celtic PLC - Always out of touch, never out of pocket". The second banner was signed by the Green Brigade. Read more: The fan group claim multiple attempts to meet with the club since November 2023 have been refused by officials. A Green Brigade statement on Friday evening read: "Unfortunately, the club has refused tomorrow's NCC tifo. "This is a continued sanction due to the Green Brigade's 'Red Card' and Bik McFarlane tifos. "Despite repeated attempts, the club has refused to meet with the Green Brigade since November 2023."
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Green Brigade unveil 'out of touch' tifo in defiant display
The Green Brigade revealed on Friday that their request for a matchday display had been denied due to "serious breaches" of display protocols. The club's email to the supporter group warned that there would be no access provided before or during the match to showcase a display. Nevertheless, the group proceeded with their demonstration, unveiling a banner criticising the club as "out of touch" ahead of the game against Hibernian. One green and white display read: "Fairer deal for fans!" A second banner, featuring black text on a white background, read: "Celtic PLC - Always out of touch, never out of pocket", signed by the Green Brigade. The fan group claims that multiple attempts to meet with the club since November 2023 have been refused by officials. A Green Brigade statement on Friday evening read: "Unfortunately, the club has refused tomorrow's NCC tifo. "This is a continued sanction due to the Green Brigade's 'Red Card' and Bik McFarlane tifos. "Despite repeated attempts, the club has refused to meet with the Green Brigade since November 2023."
The Herald Scotland
10-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Green Brigade defy Celtic Park tifo ban with 'out of touch' blast
An email sent to the group cited "serious breaches" of protocols for displays at Celtic Park. It warned that there would be no access provided prior to or during the match to unveil a display. However, the group defied the tifo ban as they unfurled a display blasting the club as "out of touch" before kick-off. One green and white display read: "Fairer deal for fans!" A second display, with black text on a white background, read: "Celtic PLC - Always out of touch, never out of pocket". The second banner was signed by the Green Brigade. Read more: The fan group claim multiple attempts to meet with the club since November 2023 have been refused by officials. A Green Brigade statement on Friday evening read: "Unfortunately, the club has refused tomorrow's NCC tifo. "This is a continued sanction due to the Green Brigade's 'Red Card' and Bik McFarlane tifos. "Despite repeated attempts, the club has refused to meet with the Green Brigade since November 2023."
Daily Record
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Green Brigade defy 'out of touch' Celtic board over tifo ban as ultras unleash on ticket price hike
The fan group have been at odds with the club powerbrokers in recent months The Green Brigade have taken aim at Celtic chiefs as the ultras group branded them "out of touch" during the clash with Hibs. The fan group have been at odds with the board since unveiling a 'Show Israel the Red Card' display during the Champions League showdown with Bayern Munich. They followed up by a produced a controversial tribute to convicted IRA killer Brendan 'Bik' McFarlane before a match against Aberdeen. Since then, the club have taken the step to approve any tifos unveiled by the ultras group. Going into the clash with Hibs the Green Brigade have revealed that an attempt to display a banner has been knocked back by the Premiership champions' powerbrokers. But they would defy the supremos - as they took aim at season ticket prices with a massive banner. Adult season ticket prices for next season are priced at £608 - with a rise of between five per cent and eight per cent across the board for the Parkhead diehards. The banner read: "Fairer deal for fans - Celtic PLC: Always out of touch, never out of pocket.' In a statement released on Friday night, the Green Brigade said: "Unfortunately, the club has refused tomorrow's NCC tifo. "This is a continued sanction due to the Green Brigade's 'Red Card' and Bik McFarlane tifos. "Despite repeated attempts, the club has refused to meet with the Green Brigade since November 2023." UEFA did not take action against the Hoops for the banner displayed while on European duty while the tribute to McFarlane sparked a police probe. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
