Former Celtic goalkeeper particulars battle with alcoholism, saying he would ‘faux to purchase bread within the morning’ so he may ‘down two or three beers’

A former Celtic goalkeeper has revealed that he struggled with alcoholism all through his profession, which noticed him ‘faux to purchase bread within the morning’ so he may ‘down two or three beers’. 

Logan Bailly, 39, represented Belgium at worldwide stage – successful eight caps for his nation between 2009 and 2010 – in addition to spending two years at Celtic that noticed him make 4 first-team appearances for the Hoops. 

Now, as a participant at Belgian aspect Virton, that are primarily based in Luxembourg, Bailly has opened up about battling an habit to alcohol off the sector. 

In a candid interview with Belgian media outlet Sudinfo, he stated: ‘As an example it like it’s – I used to be an alcoholic.

‘I reached a stage the place I wanted a dose from the very first thing within the morning. I used to attempt to cover my ingesting, however it’s unimaginable to cover.

‘Within the mornings I might exit on the pretence of going to the baker’s to get some bread.

In a candid interview with Belgian media outlet Sudinfo , he stated: ‘As an example it like it’s – I used to be an alcoholic

‘However as an alternative I might go and sink two or three beers.

Thankfully, Bailly was in a position to overcome his habit due to the Vie Libre alcohol remedy programme primarily based in Oupeye, close to his dwelling city Liege.

He continued: ‘The turning level got here after I checked out myself within the mirror and instructed myself, ”Logan, that is not you.”

‘I had been wrecking my well being for years. That wasn’t the picture I needed to provide to my family members.

‘The factor that makes me happiest now could be seeing the enjoyment in my youngsters’s eyes. I’m 39 years previous now – and firstly of a brand new lifestyle.’