NEIL RUDDOCK has been spotted out shopping after revealing he has been fitted with a pacemaker.
The former Liverpool and West Ham defender was seen out and about in Kent wearing an Enfield FC T-shirt.
Former Liverpool defender Neil Ruddock was spotted out and about in KentCredit: Splash News
Ruddock carried a copy of The Sun when he was out and about in KentCredit: Splash News
On Tuesday night’s show of Harry’s Heroes with Harry Redknapp leading a team of ex-England internationals, Ruddock revealed the shock news.
It came after a furious row with Paul Merson, who told Ruddock his drinking was “out of control”.
The burly ex-centre-half lashed out angrily in response.
They kissed and made up later during a tearful talk where Ruddock apologised for his behaviour.
Neil Ruddock and Paul Merson fall out over the ex-Tottenham star’s drinking habit on Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having A Laugh
Paul Merson told his friend Neil Ruddock that his drinking was out of controlCredit: ITV
Neil Ruddock was furious with his mate and stormed offCredit: ITV
And the ex-football star has now thanked Merson for his intervention, admitting he was in a “bad” way.
Ruddock then revealed he has since been fitted with a pacemaker and praised Merson for having the “balls” to stand up and tell the truth to his face.
Speaking to Merson on Instagram Live, Ruddock said: “We had a lovers’ tiff and I know the way you are you’d be sitting back going ‘Oh I shouldn’t have done anything’.
“But looking back I want to thank you for pulling me up and having a go at me.
“Since the dust has settled I’ve realised you did it because you care, you care about me.
FURIOUS ROW
“I admire you for having the balls to do it, not many people would have had the balls to do it.
“I didn’t realise how bad I was, my heart was.
“And since the show I’ve been fitted with a pacemaker.
“I know the way you are, I don’t want you panicking thinking you shouldn’t have got involved.
“But I’d like to thank you for doing that mate.”
Ruddock was known as a no-nonsense defender during his playing career, starring for Liverpool between 1993-98.
He has also appeared on hit ITV show I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Neil Ruddock was visibly upset after his fall-out with Paul MersonCredit: ITV
Neil Ruddock and Paul Merson get emotional as they make up after blazing row on Harry’s Heroes: Euro Having A Laugh
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