Irish sports hero fears for his life as drinking takes over

CATHY HAYES,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Thursday, October 7, 2010, 12:28 PM

Updated Thursday, October 7, 2010, 12:31 PM

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Paul McGrath

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Four years ago McGrath released a brutally honest autobiography, “Back from the Brink”, which became the most successful Irish sports book in history. This week will be promoting his new DVD around Dublin.

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dessieglynn | Oct 09, 2010, 01:24 PM EDT

Paul, you are the only one who can fix this. Be a man, not a child. Forget about your fame and decide you can do this by yourself. Because only then can you beat it. As a former fan I'm hoping and praying for you.

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IRISHKNIGHT110 | Oct 08, 2010, 07:42 PM EDT

I will be praying for you.

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evny077 | Oct 08, 2010, 02:55 PM EDT

Oo, ah, up the Gra! Be the champion you are! Do it for the kids that look up to you, do it for the love of the game you played, do it because you deserve to be on top once again. We pray for you to make it all the way. Champions don't ever quit, champions don't ever give up.

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Searlit | Oct 08, 2010, 01:53 PM EDT

Don't give up! Even if you fall - get back up, a long as you're able. Best wishes!

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killowen | Oct 08, 2010, 01:21 PM EDT

Another georgie Best outcome - so sad so stupid. Took too many head shots.

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sirpeter | Oct 08, 2010, 01:19 PM EDT

Just stop man!!!..pay some big guy to watch ya 24/7 or to sit on ya when you need a drink,even if it takes five years,or else you might be dead in 5 years..sooo sad..a great footballer.

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DonnyHL | Oct 07, 2010, 04:12 PM EDT

This sad to see such a great sports hero fall so low.

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