Merson seeks help
14 April 2012
Walsall have announced midfielder Paul Merson has left the country to seek treatment for what the Saddlers have described as 'addictive problems'.
The 35-year-old former England international has fought battles against drink, drugs and gambling problems, with the Saddlers now resigned to losing his services for a period likely to run into weeks rather than days.
A club statement read: 'Paul has left the country to undertake a programme of treatment and rehabilitation further to his long-standing and well-publicised addictive problems.'
