Paul Merson
English footballer and pundit
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| November 2024 | Revealed he is a fan of the New York Jets during a Thanksgiving NFL show on Sky. |
| October 20 2024 | Merson and Karen Hauer were eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing in week 5, losing in the dance-off. |
| September 2024 | Merson became a contestant on the twenty-second series of Strictly Come Dancing, partnered with Karen Hauer. |
| May 2024 | Banned from driving for six months following a series of speeding offences. |
| February 2024 | Investigated by the Advertising Standards Authority for misconduct while promoting Supreme CBD, with the ASA concluding his social media posts were not honest opinions and made unlawful medical claims. |
| January 2020 | Spoke about how his drink, drug, and gambling habits impacted his mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week. |
| 2019 | Appeared on Harry's Heroes: The Full English ITV documentary, openly discussing his struggles with substance abuse and gambling, receiving praise for his candid conversation. |
| 2019 | Merson won the second series of the 5Star competition Celebs on the Farm. |
| December 2019 | Joined Hanworth Villa in the Combined Counties League Premier Division, making two appearances for the team. |
| October 18 2017 | Made his debut for Caerau following international clearance, playing against Pontyclun. |
| October 11 2017 | Signed for Welsh Football League Division Three team Caerau. |
| 2012 | Merson started co-hosting the Sky Sports TV programme 'Fantasy Football Club' with John Fendley. |
| March 28 2012 | Made a one-off appearance for Mid Wales Football League side Welshpool Town, playing alongside Chris Kamara against Newbridge-on-Wye. Scored the opening goal in the 4-1 defeat at the Maes y Dre Recreation Ground. |
| October 2011 | Merson was involved in a car crash with a lorry on the M40 motorway near Warwick and was arrested for drink-driving. |
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