Former Leeds United boss Brian McDermott has opened up on his battle against alcoholism. The 61-year-old spent one year at Elland Road from 2013-14, after guiding Reading to the Premier League, but has not managed since leaving the Royals in a second spell in 2016.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: "I was one of these people, and I would be one of these people if I was to have a drink, once I've picked up one drink I don't stop. That's me.
"Back in the 70s and the 80s it was like a badge of honour to drink lots of alcohol and the best teams had the best drinkers. As a manager, after a defeat - have a drink - you numb that feeling.
