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Keith Gillespie: Former Manchester United winger supports ban on gambling sponsorship on shirts

Former Manchester United, Newcastle and Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie says gambling sponsorship on football clubs' shirts "shouldn't be allowed".

Gillespie lost £47,000 in one day during his gambling addiction.

"It's a bit too much - it shouldn't be involved in the sport that way," the 47-year-old told Sportsound Meets.

Half of last season's 20 top-flight teams had betting sponsors on their shirts and the Premier League is supportive of a voluntary move where gambling sponsors are phased out within three years.

Gillespie, who won 86 international caps, has been outspoken on his gambling addiction which left him bankrupt in 2011 despite career earnings of over £7m.