Chopra's in rehab

[Kahnee]

The wife of Sunderland footballer Michael Chopra said today she is "standing by him 100%" after the striker checked into rehab.

Heather Swan, 25, who appeared on the ITV2 reality show Wags Boutique, said she hoped her husband of 11 weeks would return home "stronger and better".

Chopra, 24, has checked into the Sporting Chance Clinic in Hampshire.

The centre which was set up by former Arsenal and England footballer Tony Adams, has been used by several top players.

Today, his wife confirmed he had checked into the clinic due to problems with gambling and relationship issues.

"Michael and I have been together since we were 16 and have been through so much together.

"I am standing by him 100% and give him my full support in hope that his time in rehab will help him to come home feeling stronger and better," she said in a statement.

The Newcastle-based couple, who married on June 13, have a six month old son named Sebastian.

The statement continued: "We are obviously having some personal difficulties but it is at these times we get stronger and we plan to work through any problems together and look forward to being a happy family with our son Sebastian."

Sunderland FC manager Roy Keane today gave his full support to Chopra who joined the club last year from Cardiff City.

"We are helping Michael as he deals with some personal issues and he has the full support of everyone at the club," he said.

"We would ask that his privacy, and that of his family, is respected at this time and the club will not be commenting further on this matter."

A former England under-21 international, Chopra started out at Newcastle United before moving to Cardiff.

[Guest Raisbeck]

My heart bleeds.

 

Must be tough earning thousands of pounds a week.

[Kahnee]

My heart bleeds.

 

Must be tough earning thousands of pounds a week.

 

While sitting in the Priory learning how not to cheat on the Mrs.

 

Sounds terrible. Have some sympathy...

[mally]

No, no, no

[meepins]

Today, his wife confirmed he had checked into the clinic due to problems with gambling and hookers.

fixed

[oakie bob]

This could be down to me and Carl going out drinking with him last season in Sunderland

[John am Rhein]

Tw*t