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Mar 2024
27m 33s

Gambling Addiction: Matt Etherington joi...

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About this episode

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by West Ham cult hero Matthew Etherington!


Matt tells us about his struggles with gambling during his playing days, his toughest ever opponent, and THAT FA Cup final...


If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help:

www.begambleaware.org

https://hubofhope.co.uk

https://www.samaritans.org

https://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/


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