Battle Quote by Kyle Lafferty

Addictions within football, we're talking gambling. Premier League, it's a bit of an epidemic to be honest.

— Tony Adams

I am not alone in football in having a problem with gambling.

— Joey Barton

Football and gambling - two great American addictions working together. What could possibly go wrong?

— Froma Harrop

Footballers are an easy target. They are offered big lines of credit. Every sport is vulnerable; its such a big gambling industry, and there…

— Gordon Taylor

I think if the FA is truly serious about tackling the culture of gambling in football, it needs to look at its own dependence…

— Joey Barton

There is always room for losers in the football business. They are the mother's milk of gambling, and why not? Somebody has to do…

— Hunter S. Thompson

I knew it was against the rules to bet on football, but when you've got an addiction you just want to win that money…

— Kyle Lafferty

I will never gamble with a player, never. It's about them, their futures. The safety, health of the player is high level.

— Erik ten Hag

As professional footballers, we are in a fortunate position compared to much of society. I think it's important we keep this in mind and…

— Giorgio Chiellini

It is customary for columnists to complain about the excesses of Premiership footballers, whenever - as happens regularly - there is an incident involving…

— Matthew Engel

Everyone except gamblers knows that gambling never pays. ... Losing, like winning, only increased his determination to play.

— Firoozeh Dumas

Footballers rely on a healthy banking industry. Our careers are short and what we put away during our playing days is relied upon for…

— David James