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Gambling addiction training for young footballers

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A former footballer and recovering gambling addict is warning teenage non-league players against the dangers of betting.

Tony Kelly played for clubs including Stoke City in the 1990s before gambling away £500,000.

He said his addiction started as a young non-league player, and that it was important to warn other footballers about the dangers of gambling.

"There is a dark side to gambling. We don't want to create another generation of problem gamblers," he said.

Mr Kelly told his story to academy players aged 16-18 at non-league Bedworth United in Warwickshire, whose first team plays in the Northern Premier League - Midlands Division.