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‘Once I picked up a drink I couldn’t stop’: Former Leeds and Reading manager Brian McDermott opens up on his alcohol addiction, getting sober and a new found peace

Brian McDermott former Reading and Leeds United manager

Brian McDermott, the former Leeds United and Reading manager, suffered with alcoholism for much of his adult life, but, fortunately, it is something he has managed to control with the help and support of loved ones.  As a youngster, McDermott came through the Arsenal academy before making his first-team debut …

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David James:

A general view of the Eden stadium ahead of the UEFA Under 21 European Championship 2015 Final between Sweden and Portugal at Eden Stadium on June 30, 2015 in Prague, Czech Republic.

The venue selected for West Ham’s Europa Conference League final clash with Fiorentina on Wednesday is not an issue, despite fan complaints that it’s not large enough to host such an event. That is the opinion of former West Ham United and England goalkeeper David James, who believes Prague’s 20,000-capacity …

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