BBC · Oct 7, 2016
Gambling, goals, drugs and jail
Chelsea's Kerry Dixon and fellow England forward Gary Lineker of Everton shared the Division One Golden Boot in the 1984-85 seasonGambling as a striker brought Kerry Dixon stacks of goals, a trip to the World Cup, plenty of money and legend status at Chelsea.
But an addiction to gambling away from the penalty box cost the former England striker much more than just financial pain.
The 55-year-old frittered away "thousands and thousands" of pounds, bringing bankruptcy, the loss of three houses, a breakdown in his marriage, a journey into drugs and the lowest point - four months in jail for assault.