Paul Merson Bio | Wiki
Paul Merson (Full Name: Paul Charles Merson) is a popular English retired professional footballer, manager, and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Initially a forward, Paul found success as an attacking midfielder and playmaker later in his career. Following making his debut for Arsenal in the 1986–87 season, Paul went on to play eleven seasons with the North London club.
While with the Gunners, Paul was a key player in the club’s success under Scottish manager George Graham, winning the Football League Championship twice, the FA Cup, the Football League Cup, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup. In 1997, Paul joined Middlesbrough, helping the club gain promotion to the Premier League and finish as runner-up in the 1997–98 Football League Cup. Following joining Aston Villa in 1998, Paul went on to become club captain and played for the team in the 2000 FA Cup Final, the last to be held at the original Wembley Stadium.
In 2002, Paul signed for second-tier Portsmouth and captained the club to the First Division Championship title and promotion to the Premier League. A year later, Paul came back to the West Midlands with Walsall, where he went on to work as player-manager until he was sacked in February 2006. He afterward had short spells with non-league clubs Tamworth, Welshpool Town, Caerau, and Hanworth Villa. He was capped 21 times for the England national football team and represented the nation at the 1992 UEFA European Championship and the 1998 FIFA World Cup.
Paul Merson Age
Paul was born on March 20, 1968, in Harlesden, London, England. He is 55 years old. Paul celebrates his birthday on March 20, every year.
Paul Merson Height
He is a man of above-average stature. Paul stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx. 1.82 m).
Paul Merson Family
He was born in Harlesden, London, England to his parents. Paul holds English nationality. Currently, Paul has not mentioned any details concerning either his parents or if he has siblings.
Paul Merson Wife
Paul is married to his wife Kate. Before, Paul was married to Lorraine, and later to Louise. He has eight children, including one set of twin girls. Paul’s first marriage crumbled during his recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Paul’s son Sam from his first marriage with Lorraine is a footballer now turning out for St Albans City in National League South.
Paul Merson Arsenal
He began his career at Arsenal, joining the club as an apprentice in 1984. Following a loan spell at Brentford, then under manager Frank McLintock, Paul made his debut for the Gunners on 22 November 1986 against Manchester City, and gradually established himself in George Graham’s successful Arsenal side of the late 1980s. By the 1988–89 season, Paul was a regular on the right wing, at the end of which Arsenal secured the First Division title with a stoppage-time Michael Thomas goal in the final game of the season against Liverpool at Anfield. He scored ten times that season made his debut for the England U21 team, and became voted PFA Young Player of the Year.
In 1991, Paul achieved another league championship with Arsenal and had the highest goalscoring season of his career with 13 goals. Paul also won a double of the FA Cup and League Cup in 1993, scoring in the 1993 Football League Cup Final against Sheffield Wednesday. A year later, Paul helped Arsenal win its first European trophy in 24 years as the Gunners defeated Parma in Copenhagen to win the 1993–94 European Cup Winners’ Cup. In 2008, Paul became ranked the 26th greatest Arsenal player of all time in a fan poll published by the club’s official website.
Paul Merson Gambling
His career became put on the line in November 1994 when he admitted to having addictions to alcohol, cocaine and gambling. The Football Association arranged for Paul to undergo a three-month rehabilitation programme and he came back to the side in February 1995, just prior to the dismissal of George Graham as manager. In February 2004, Paul admitted himself to the Sierra Tucson Clinic in Arizona to seek help for his gambling addiction under the advice and financial backing of the PFA and missed many key games whilst Walsall slipped in the league from mid-table mediocrity into the relegation zone.
Paul Merson Sky Sports
In August 2006, Paul commenced a column for the official Arsenal FC magazine. Paul also continues to play for the England Legends, a 16-man squad of former internationals who have played Italy, Germany, Scotland, Ireland, and the rest of the world. His main job is on Sky Sports, where Paul is a match reporter and regular pundit for Gillette Soccer Saturday.
He is often the target of good-humored jabs from Jeff Stelling and other members of the Soccer Saturday panel; including, in his attempts to pronounce the names of foreign players. However, Stelling himself, in September 2016, attempted to have Paul agree with him that Ireland international Harry Arter (who had made his debut against England) should get an England call-up in the week Gareth Southgate took over in an emergency capacity after Sam Allardyce’s dismissal.
Paul also writes a weekly column for the Daily Star’s ‘Seriously Football’ pullout every Saturday and predicts scores for the week’s premier league games called ‘Merson Predicts’. From the 2012 to 2015 season Paul co-hosted with John Fendley on the Sky Sports TV program ‘Fantasy Football Club’. From the beginning of the 2015 season, Max Rushden took on co-presenting after John Fendley came back to Soccer AM as a co-host.
Paul Merson Salary
He earns a satisfying amount from his work as a retired professional footballer, manager, and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Paul’s average salary is $98,756 per year.
Paul Merson Net Worth
Paul gets his wealth from his work as a retired professional footballer, manager, and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Therefore, Paul has accumulated a decent fortune over the years. Paul’s estimated net worth is $13 million.
Is Paul Merson Married
Yes, Paul married his wife Kate. Before, Paul married Lorraine, and later to Louise.
How Old Is Paul Merson
Paul is a 55-year-old who was born on March 20, 1968, in Harlesden, London, England.
Who Is Paul Merson
Paul is a retired professional footballer, manager, and sports television pundit for Sky Sports. Initially a forward, Paul found success as an attacking midfielder and playmaker later in his career. Following making his debut for Arsenal in the 1986–87 season, Paul went on to play eleven seasons with the North London club.
Paul Merson Social Media Account
Twitter – @PaulMerse