Danny Murphy is praised by fans for speaking about his cocaine addiction

Fans praise 'brave' Danny Murphy for speaking openly about his cocaine addiction. Former Liverpool and England midfielder has spoken out about his addiction. Murphy spoke out after retiring from football at Liverpool in 2010. Fans have heaped praise on Murphy for his bravery in speaking out.

Danny Murphy says he became addicted to cocaine after retiring in 2013. 47-year-old reveals he became hooked on the drug after he retired from playing. Murphy: 'I was hooked on cocaine after I retired from football in 2013' Former Liverpool midfielder says he was addicted to the drug when he retired.

Danny Murphy says he became addicted to cocaine after his playing career ended. Former Liverpool and England midfielder became addicted after retirement. Murphy: 'I was addicted after I retired from playing for Liverpool and I was addicted to drugs' Former England midfielder says he is now addicted to the drug.

Danny Murphy played for Liverpool, Charlton, Tottenham and Fulham in the Premier League. The 47-year-old also won nine caps for England. Murphy, 47, enjoyed an illustrious Premier League career in the 1990s and 2000s. He has now opened up about his addiction to cocaine.

Danny Murphy has spoken candidly about "dabbling" in cocaine after retiring from football. Former Liverpool and Fulham midfielder has spoken out about his addiction. Murphy spent 20 years playing for Liverpool before retiring after a 20-year professional career. Murphy: 'Dabbling' in cocaine has been a problem since retiring from professional football.

Danny Murphy says he turned to drugs to escape problems after retiring from football. The former Liverpool midfielder said he was addicted to cocaine after retiring. Murphy: 'I turned to cocaine to 'escape' problems after I retired from the sport. Former Liverpool midfielder says he has been in a relationship with the drug addict since 2000.