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Post by Antonio Fargas on Aug 27, 2018 6:49:38 GMT
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Aug 27, 2018 7:20:27 GMT
Interesting article. I've had a slight addiction to gambling myself but have always managed to stay in control, luckily. |
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Post by gashead1981 on Aug 27, 2018 7:32:50 GMT
I read that the other day.
I really do feel gambling should be one of those things that should have its advertising regulated. It’s just like smoking, a habit that can cause serious harm and illness.
Personally I’ve never gambled to a great degree, have no urge to even try either, I work so damn hard to earn it I know it would anger me if I lost a tenner on a stupid horse race or football game, so I don’t bother.
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Post by Somersetgas on Aug 27, 2018 8:30:35 GMT
I read that the other day. I really do feel gambling should be one of those things that should have its advertising regulated. It’s just like smoking, a habit that can cause serious harm and illness. Personally I’ve never gambled to a great degree, have no urge to even try either, I work so damn hard to earn it I know it would anger me if I lost a tenner on a stupid horse race or football game, so I don’t bother. I think and hope it’s only a matter of time before it is regulated more and the banning of TV adverts and especially football shirts. Gambling is a poison. |
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Post by bovrilsorters on Aug 27, 2018 8:46:48 GMT
A really good read. Shame as had some talent, thought he looked promising with us and that would have been when he was really struggling with the addiction
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Post by gasify on Aug 27, 2018 9:23:20 GMT
A really good read. Shame as had some talent, thought he looked promising with us and that would have been when he was really struggling with the addiction I think club's have a greater duty of care than they think they do. What was Crawley doing letting this guy lose his wages at the back of the coach? You can't tell me the management didn't know what was going on. As fans, I think we do forget that young footballers are just as vunerable as the young apprentices in the office, possibly even more so as they have more time on their hands and more money. Moral and social responsibility should be at the heart of every football club. While it is still a lad culture, This will keep happening and manifest itself in different ways; gambling, cocaine, drinking and violence, drink driving. |
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Post by althepirate on Aug 27, 2018 12:17:27 GMT
The truth is it's not gambling that's the problem, but the person not being willing or able to see reality. Just because a person is 18 numerically it doesn't mean he is 18 emotionally.
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 6, 2018 6:59:56 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45427872This is clearly a common problem, and not surprising in reality. I don't mean to stereo type but how many young lads like gambling/doing an acca etc, it is typical laddish behaviours. And with footballers, they get paid ridiculous sums of money and have plenty of time on their hands, they see other footballers getting ridiculous sums of money and want a slice of that themselves, trouble is they may not be as good. It's not surprising really. More needs to be done to support them, especially with how much more advertising there is etc these days around gambling. The charity named in the original post SPORTING CHANCE, I've never heard of them until this article. I wonder if Tom Gorringe can promote them on a match day or something? It seems they deal with a lot of issues, these include emotional health, alcohol, drugs, gambling and depression. In fact, I am happy to email Gorringe with this idea if people agree it's a good one?
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Post by mattgashead on Sept 6, 2018 7:58:53 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45427872This is clearly a common problem, and not surprising in reality. I don't mean to stereo type but how many young lads like gambling/doing an acca etc, it is typical laddish behaviours. And with footballers, they get paid ridiculous sums of money and have plenty of time on their hands, they see other footballers getting ridiculous sums of money and want a slice of that themselves, trouble is they may not be as good. It's not surprising really. More needs to be done to support them, especially with how much more advertising there is etc these days around gambling. The charity named in the original post SPORTING CHANCE, I've never heard of them until this article. I wonder if Tom Gorringe can promote them on a match day or something? It seems they deal with a lot of issues, these include emotional health, alcohol, drugs, gambling and depression. In fact, I am happy to email Gorringe with this idea if people agree it's a good one? Good idea, I hate to think that some of our players could be struggling with problems like these and not be helped by the club, or feel able to speak out to the club. Especially because the shirt sponsor this season is technically a gambling company. |
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Post by lympstonegas on Sept 6, 2018 8:15:56 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45427872This is clearly a common problem, and not surprising in reality. I don't mean to stereo type but how many young lads like gambling/doing an acca etc, it is typical laddish behaviours. And with footballers, they get paid ridiculous sums of money and have plenty of time on their hands, they see other footballers getting ridiculous sums of money and want a slice of that themselves, trouble is they may not be as good. It's not surprising really. More needs to be done to support them, especially with how much more advertising there is etc these days around gambling. The charity named in the original post SPORTING CHANCE, I've never heard of them until this article. I wonder if Tom Gorringe can promote them on a match day or something? It seems they deal with a lot of issues, these include emotional health, alcohol, drugs, gambling and depression. In fact, I am happy to email Gorringe with this idea if people agree it's a good one? Sporting chance is the rehab centre Tony Adams (ex Arsenal & England) set up and is in Dorset. I met Tony on a number of occasions and my son spent 2 periods in his centre. It doesn't just help footballers but stars of every sport and they employ the best psychologists to support them. Sadly as many are aware I lost my son to his addictive habits last year. |
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Post by Midsomer Murderer on Sept 6, 2018 8:25:52 GMT
Interesting article. I've had a slight addiction to gambling myself but have always managed to stay in control, luckily. Bet you havnt |
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Sept 6, 2018 9:13:59 GMT
Isn't it funny, every gambler who I know reckon they're in control and win more than they lose...
Every single one of 'em!!
I'm surprised the bookies can take such losses..?
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 6, 2018 9:23:59 GMT
Isn't it funny, every gambler who I know reckon they're in control and win more than they lose... Every single one of 'em!! I'm surprised the bookies can take such losses..? Well I'm doing alright in life and always know my limits. So can't be doing too bad. I have lost more over time but that has been when I have been stupid, chasing losses. But I ALWAYS knew when I needed to stop. There are people that can and do win, I would be one of them myself if I could learn to accept when I lose more often and not start getting silly. |
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Post by South Stand Ultra on Sept 6, 2018 9:24:55 GMT
Feck me, I'm gutted if my lucky dip doesnt come in on a Saturday night!!!! I've just lost £2!!!!!! FFS 
But to lose that much I'd kill myself!!!
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Post by Gas Go Marching In on Sept 6, 2018 10:17:02 GMT
I have emailed Gorringe  |
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Post by gashead1981 on Sept 6, 2018 11:07:27 GMT
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/45427872This is clearly a common problem, and not surprising in reality. I don't mean to stereo type but how many young lads like gambling/doing an acca etc, it is typical laddish behaviours. And with footballers, they get paid ridiculous sums of money and have plenty of time on their hands, they see other footballers getting ridiculous sums of money and want a slice of that themselves, trouble is they may not be as good. It's not surprising really. More needs to be done to support them, especially with how much more advertising there is etc these days around gambling. The charity named in the original post SPORTING CHANCE, I've never heard of them until this article. I wonder if Tom Gorringe can promote them on a match day or something? It seems they deal with a lot of issues, these include emotional health, alcohol, drugs, gambling and depression. In fact, I am happy to email Gorringe with this idea if people agree it's a good one? Sporting chance is the rehab centre Tony Adams (ex Arsenal & England) set up and is in Dorset. I met Tony on a number of occasions and my son spent 2 periods in his centre. It doesn't just help footballers but stars of every sport and they employ the best psychologists to support them. Sadly as many are aware I lost my son to his addictive habits last year. Sorry to hear that buddy. What a terrible tragedy. I’m sure you did everything you possibly could. And why I feel quite passionately about gambling being so influential in sport now. It’s so destructive if ones are unable to control the habit. I remember watching a programme a couple of years back about someone who lost over £200k of life savings, his house, his marriage, his family and then his job after he was out of money and options and used his company credit card to pay for a bet. The silly thing was, it started with a £10 bet on his local rugby team which he supported to win a game. That win caused him more loss than he could have ever bargained for. |
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Post by lastminutewinner on Sept 6, 2018 11:25:20 GMT
The trouble is that betting it at your fingertips these days, no need to force yourself to go down the betting shop on a cold December morning.
I understand how people get into trouble with it and have a "bet big - win big" philosophy, but I struggle to sympathise with anyone who has gambling addiction. You have a choice, you know the risks and you still choose to do it.
Good to hear there are places people can go to try and help though.
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Post by EastVanGas on Sept 6, 2018 11:33:41 GMT
Absolutely no recollection of him playing for us!!
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Post by gasstrictband on Sept 6, 2018 11:57:07 GMT
Gambling only pays when your winning.
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Post by philbemmygas on Sept 6, 2018 11:58:14 GMT
Absolutely no recollection of him playing for us!! I recall the name of a loanee, seem to recall he didn't set the world alight with us. To the general thread - It is easy to criticise people with addictive personalities, not so easy for the person themselves. |
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