Source: Telegraph
Matthew Etherington to overcome gambling addiction
Former West Ham man Etherington, who joined Stoke 13 months ago, has been one of his club's most impressive performers this season. [LNB]The 28 year-old is playing without the stress of gambling and revealed he is taking steps to manage his addiction. [LNB] Related ArticlesSunderland 0 Stoke City 0Mensah urges Sunderland to stay calmFA Cup fifth round draw: Man City face Stoke, Chelsea play CardiffBent bewildered by Sunderland's slideBurnley swoop for duoWenger: Arsenal FA Cup exit my faultEtherington said: "I've never really spoken about it, but I go twice a week to Gambling Anonymous in Birmingham. I'll do that for the rest of my life. [LNB]"You are just meeting like-minded people and you talk about things that help keep you off gambling. It has been a big help. [LNB]"I had to do something about it - and I've done that. Now I'd like to get on with my life. I would be the first to admit I had problems with gambling and I never hide that fact. [LNB]"My problems had been well documented and I would like to think they are long behind me now. I've got over that and come out the other side." [LNB]
