5 Live News Specials - Kenny Sansom

Arsenal left back Kenny Sansom was one of the golden boys of football earning 86 caps for England
In recent years he has been secretly battling with alcoholism. His alcohol addiction and gambling left him with money problems so severe he was homeless and had to sleep on park benches.
With the help of the Professional Football Association, Kenny has been in detox and is now sober. In his first interview since his detox, he talks about his struggle with alcoholism.

Published on Friday, 23rd August 2013.

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