By 4two
November 13 2003

The club have commented on Mersongate. It is a personal matter for him and his family to sort out. Do you agree with the clubs line?

"We regard this as being a private and confidential matter that Paul and his family will want to resolve together. Dicussions have taken place with Paul and he has been assured that the club will provide any help and support that he and his family request."

This sets up the topic of this weeks poll, should the club condemn Paul Merson for events in his personal life.

This is a non-footballing matter, why are we bothered?

Does it matter how private an issue is if the Football Clubs name is dragged through the mud?

Should the club be setting an example to the public?

It seems that the club thinks its a personal matter, and that's how it should stay, do you agree, let us know in this weeks poll.

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