Merson responded by making several key signings on transfer deadline day; Julian Joachim, Andy Oakes, Anthony Gerrard (cousin of Steven Gerrard), Craig Pead and David Perpetuini. After a difficult first season in management, Merson’s position at Walsall looked more secure as the club entered the 2005–06 season; however, he was unable to lift Walsall out of the relegation zone, and with the club in 19th place, he was sacked on 6 February 2006 after his Walsall side lost 5–0 to Brentford at Griffin Park. He notably played in the Premier League for Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa, as well as appearing in the Football League for Brentford and Portsmouth.

Should Paul Merson be playing in the Premiership? "As well as being manager, he sees himself making a major contribution as a player next season.".

"I'm delighted he's come on board. The 36-year-old took over as caretaker after Colin Lee left the club in mid-April. ( Log Out /  As he had done at Boro, Merson inspired Pompey to the First Division title but at 35 years of age, he did not feel he could take another season of the rigours of top-flight football and chose to join Walsall, where he was made captain by Colin Lee. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. The 35-year-old said the chance to play for a club closer to home was behind the move. 'active' : ''"> Want to discuss real-world problems, be involved in the most engaging discussions and hear from the journalists? Join The Independent for an online event, as our panel discusses the most uncertain start to a season in Premier League history. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. Newest first, -1) ?

Arsene Wenger had offered Merson a new two-year contract, but Merson elected to join Boro for a longer contract. Community The following has been taken from PaulMerson.com (after Dinner Speaker).

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He led a gallant bid to retain Division One status, but was hindered by a harsh last minute penalty against Crystal Palace, and eventually the Club were relegated after a 3-2 victory against Rotherham United.

'Merse' enjoyed four years at Villa Park, making over a hundred league appearances and reaching yet another FA Cup final - again losing to Chelsea - before returning to Division One football after a free transfer to Portsmouth. try again, the name must be unique, Show{{#moreThan3_total}} {{value_total}} {{/moreThan3_total}} comments, You may not agree with our views, or other users’, but please respond to them respectfully, Swearing, personal abuse, racism, sexism, homophobia and other discriminatory or inciteful He notably played in the Premier League for Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa, as well as appearing in the Football League for… Merson writes a weekly column for the Daily Star’s ‘Seriously Football’ pullout every Saturday. Click here to find out more and book your free ticket today. Merson’s main job is on Sky Sports, where he is a match reporter and regular pundit for Gilette Soccer Saturday.

He also held the distinction of being the only player in England’s 1998 World Cup squad not to play for a top flight club. Newest first, -1) ? Bonser also revealed that a coach would be appointed imminently to assist Merson with training: "Both Paul and myself recognise the need for an experienced coach to work alongside him," continued Bonser. He also confirmed that Merson would still be leading on the pitch. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Merson’s side went undefeated during May 2005, securing League One status for another year. ( Log Out /  Guidelines. "I had a great time at Portsmouth. Oldest first, -1) ?

Independent Premium. 'active' : ''"> Merson spent his finest years at the North London club, making over 300 league appearances for The Gunners and scoring 78 league goals from his position as a creative midfielder, often playing just behind the strikers. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. The following month, despite relegation, Merson was rewarded with the manager’s job on a permanent basis. Merson nearly equalised the opening Dutch goal, and hit the post with a free-kick. try again, the name must be unique, Please They expressed surprise that Merson was not injured in the incident. Since the 2012–2013 season Merson has been a co-host with John ‘fenners’ Fendley on the Sky Sports TV programme ‘Fantasy Football Club’. Pompey boss Redknapp paid tribute to the former Arsenal, Middlesbrough and Aston Villa star.

In total he played 425 times for Arsenal, scoring 99 goals. In 1995–96, Merson remained a regular first team player under Arsenal’s new manager Bruce Rioch and continued to play regularly during the 1996–97 season following the appointment of Arsène Wenger. He briefly came out of retirement in 2012 for Welshpool Town where he played in a one-off game. His career began at Highbury where he signed from apprentice with Arsenal in 1985 as a bright-eyed 17-year-old. "There's a massive difference between where we've come from and the Premier but he'll do a great job for Walsall.". In 2004-05 Walsall slipped close to a second consecutive relegation. Merson is often the target of good-humoured jabs from Jeff Stelling and other members of the Soccer Saturday panel; for example, in his attempts to pronounce the names of foreign players. I joined a club that wanted me, a club going places, it wasn’t for the money, i actually took a pay cut to join them, its not everyday you have an opportunity to work with somebody like Bryan Robson, it was a no brainer” Merson made his league debut for Boro in the opening day victory over Charlton Athletic in a 2-1 victory. Most liked. The Football Association arranged for Merson to undergo a three-month rehabilitation programme and he returned to the side in February 1995, just before the dismissal of George Graham as manager. Merson led a gallant bid to retain Division One status, but was hindered by a harsh last minute penalty against Crystal Palace, and eventually relegated after a 3–2 victory against Rotherham United whilst having to rely on Stoke City beating Gillingham F.C. Walsall went down on goal difference after Gillingham managed a goalless draw at Stoke as the team's previous five defeats - three with Merson in charge - proved costly. He remained at the club for nearly five years, helping them reach the 2000 FA Cup Final. He played in the opening 0–0 draw with Denmark. Following a possible move to West Brom which was later vetoed by then Manager Gary Megson, he was eventually snapped up by Division One side Walsall in summer 2003. Under caretaker manager Stewart Houston, Merson helped Arsenal reach the Cup Winners’ Cup final for the second season in a row. Paul Merson; Paul Merson in 2002. However in his one and only game for the club, he didn’t play well and then he decided to retire. As a player he played a large majority of his career as a right winger. In February 2004 he admitted himself to the Sierra Tucson Clinic in Arizona to seek help for his gambling addiction and missed several key games whilst Walsall slipped into the relegation zone. try again, the name must be unique, Please Tuesday, May 11, 2004 - 14:05 PM Daniel McConnell: Leo undermining his own government is not good enough, Covid-19: Nphet departs as government considers Level 5 briefing. Merson is new Saddlers boss Former England international Paul Merson has been appointed player-manager of Walsall on a permanent basis. The veteran midfielder, who Lee signed on a free transfer in July 2003, had been unable to prevent The Saddlers' relegation to Division Two, despite their 3-2 victory over Rotherham on the final day of the season, but was given the opportunity to continue in his first managerial post as the club looked to make an immediate return to the First Division.

'active' : ''"> TONY COLLINS - LMA SERVICE TO FOOTBALL AWARD. When the combatants turned on Merson, he fled back to the hotel. It allows our most engaged readers to debate the big issues, share their own experiences, discuss Lead detective: I owed Adrian Donohoe justice, Michael Clifford: Evidence doesn't support family's belief Ian Bailey got away with murder, Cork man who crashed twice and fled gardaí told to prove he is 'law abiding', Chris Hughton happy to make winning start at Nottingham Forest, Munster derby draw is of little comfort for Cork City, Raheem Sterling strike earns Manchester City narrow victory over Arsenal, English police will have access to test and trace data of people told to self-isolate, Covid-19: Eight more deaths and record 1,276 new cases confirmed, Former AFL star Conor Glass makes Derry senior debut. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when The 36-year-old former England international took over as caretaker after Colin Lee left the club in mid-April. Please

In 2006, Merson decided to drop down the leagues and play for Tamworth, which surprised many but enthralled the Tamworth fans. "To achieve his signature is something I don't think anyone even dreamed of. Born in Harlesden, North West London, Merson started his career at Arsenal, joining the club as an apprentice in 1984. I wanted to get home to the Midlands. Walsall went out of all cup competitions against lower league teams, and it was reported that Merson had had a rift with his wife, and had started drinking and gambling again, whilst the press reported on him inviting goalkeeper Mark Bosnich back into the game. 'active' : ''"> The Saddlers had lost their previous five matches – three with Merson in charge – without scoring a goal.

Paul was a key player for Middlesbrough’s promotion success as Division One runners-up in 1997-98. He also made his debut for the full England side, in a friendly against Germany on 11 September 1991. He returned for the critical and controversial 2–0 defeat against the Dutch in Rotterdam. The 2004–05 season proved to be a difficult season for Merson, on and off the field. The following month, despite relegation, Paul was rewarded with the manager’s job on a permanent basis. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. The Football Association arranged for him to undergo a three month rehabilitation programme and he returned to the side in February 1995. Over the next few years more winners medals were added to his collection as Arsenal bagged another league championship in 1991, both the FA Cup and League Cup in 1993 and the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994 and he also made his debut for the full England side. Merson later said “People thought i was mad to leave Arsenal for Boro, but they were mad to think it. language is not acceptable, Do not impersonate other users or reveal private information about third parties, We reserve the right to delete inappropriate posts and ban offending users without notification, -1) ? Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Merson first played for the England national team in 1991, being called up by Graham Taylor. The Saddlers had lost their previous five matches - three with Merson in charge - without scoring a goal, but Walsall's owner Jeff Bonser believes relegation would not have been an issue if Merson had been in charge earlier.



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