Manchester: Gambling has overtaken the demon drink as the main risk for cash-rich footballers, according to former England captain Tony Adams, who battled alcoholism before becoming a saviour for players fighting addiction.


Former England football captain Tony Adams with wife Poppy 

Adams, who founded the Sporting Chance clinic having come through his own drink hell, told how old professionals led him to the pub after training, while modern-day stars fall for huge bets and the Internet.