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Jimmy Greaves 'put me in right direction' over addiction says ex-Spurs team-mate Cliff Jones

Former Wales international Cliff Jones says his former Tottenham team mate Jimmy Greaves helped him overcome an alcohol addiction.

Jones said Spurs' record goalscorer, who himself battled alcoholism, encouraged the Welshman to seek help.

"I've been clear and sober for some 30 years and that's all down to Jim," Jones told BBC Radio Wales.

"It's a known fact that I had a problem with drink.

"Jim saw all the signs and he put me in the right direction as regards my problems.

"I've been a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for the last 30 odd years and that's down to Jim.