Former Stoke City ace opens up about 'life-changing' diagnosis on Good Morning Britain

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Former Stoke City ace Jermaine Pennant has opened up on national television about a 'life-changing' diagnosis. The 40-year-old told Kate Garraway on Good Morning Britain that he had been diagnosed with Attention Deficit HyperActivity Disorder (ADHD). READ: Ex-Stoke City star Jermaine Pennant lost more than £10m, racked up £25k bar bill and forgot he owned house"How have I got myself in certain situations. Speaking to GMB this morning (Friday, January 20), he said: "I was going round and round in circles after mistake after mistake." Kate asked what getting the diagnosis had meant for his life, with the footballer replying to her: "There's no excuse.
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