Alex Scott opens up on romance with ex-Lionesses teammate she was 'madly in love' with

Alex Scott was emotional in numerous television, radio and podcast interviews when she recalled the troubling events that she witnessed as a youngster.In a new interview with MailOnline, Tony, 63, rebuffed claims that he was “violent” towards his family, insisting that he “didn’t know why Alex was saying these things".Tony dismissed his daughter's claims that he bullied and abused her during her childhood, insisting that he was strict - but not violent.Speaking emotionally to the news outlet, he said: “I have no idea why she's saying all this stuff. Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know.“Parents were a lot tougher back then.“But I was never violent, that's just not me.

England and Arsenal right-back recalled lying in bed “praying that my mum would be alive in the morning” after hearing her dad being violent in their east London flat while growing up.Her father, Tony, has since denied having been violent towards his family in a Daily Mail interview, though he admitted he was a strict parent to Scott and her brother.READ MORE: Mesut Ozil shares hospital bed snap as ex-Arsenal pals wish him well after surgeryHe said: "Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know. Parents were a lot tougher back then. But I was never violent, that's just not me.

Alex Scott, 37, shortly after they were both signed to Arsenal in 2005. Knowledge of their relationship came to light since the release of Alex's memoir, 'How (Not) To Be Strong', with Kelly insisting that she is "not angry" at her former lover for discussing their personal life.Kelly has broken her silence on the memoir's comments regarding her tumultuous relationship with Alex over a decade ago.In the book, the former England footballer opened up about their time together and her former partner's battle with alcoholism.However, in reaction to the latest comments, Kelly has said that she has "nothing to worry about".Kelly explained: "Details about my private life and relationship with Alex are all out there already.There's nothing to be angry about."Alex told me that it was going to come out but I have not spoken to her since then.

Alex Scott shared a cryptic post on her Instagram Story today after her dad Tony hit back at claims he was violent towards her mother.The 37-year-old shared a post which read: "If you focus on the hurt, you will continue to suffer.

Alex Scott's dad Tony has denied that he was ever violent to Alex or her mum Carol after she made a series of claims about him.The 37-year-old has been left in tears during multiple interviews recently as she relives her traumatic childhood through her new autobiography.Yesterday, she received a hug from Holly Willoughby after she struggled to speak about her past on the This Morning sofa.Alex has alleged that she, her mum and brother Ronnie "lived in fear" as her dad Tony was abuse towards her mum during her childhood.She also claimed that she felt "locked in" at her home, which she described as a "toxic environment".On Steven Barlett's podcast, The Diary of A CEO, the presenter recalled a moment she heard her dad beating her mum.Andie MacDowell's 'painful' divorce from high school sweetheartAlex said her mum refused to get him a drink while they were at a party and "knew what was coming" when they got home.She said: "As soon as everybody leaves that night, he doesn't forget, so then we all know what's going to happen.That was the hardest night."My mum is trying to survive for her kids and then I'm in a room listening to everything go on and just hoping she's alive."She went on to say mum will discover how she and her brother felt during that time in her book.The former Lioness also called her dad, who left the home when she was seven, as "controlling, violent" and "stupidly cruel".Speaking to the Mail Online, Alex's dad Tony said he has "no idea" why she was portraying him in such a way. "I was raised in a strict but loving Jamaican family and Alex should know what they are like. I taught her discipline, I did a lot to help her," he added. "Perhaps she is judging me by today's standards, I don't know.

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Phillip Schofield usually needs people to talk as he interviews various guests alongside Holly Willoughby on This Morning. However, he told Alex Scott to 'stop' speaking as she became emotional discussing a tough subject included in her new memoir.

ALEX Scott broke down in tears as she opened up about her dark past while discussing her memoir on This Morning. The former Arsenal star has released How (Not) to Be Strong, which reveals her tough upbringing for the first time. Despite writing the book herself, Alex says speaking about her traumatic childhood with an "abusive, alcoholic father" in interviews has been the toughest part.

Alex Scott was reduced to tears when she reflected on her difficult upbringing. During a candid chat with Steven Bartlett on The Diary of a CEO podcast, the 37-year-old - who is releasing a new autobiography - revealed how she lived in fear due to a "toxic environment" created by her dad.MORE: Alex Scott stuns in mini shorts during New York trip following recent detoxBefore her parents separated when she was seven years old, both Alex and her brother would frequently hear their father beat their mother - and one incident left them worried for their mum's life.WATCH: Alex Scott breaks down in tears during new interviewRecalling a dinner party when her mum refused to fetch her then-husband Tony a drink, Alex shared: "My mum said, 'No, you get your lemonade', but then it was that icy tone as he repeated it.MORE: Alex Scott rocks red hot mini dress for glamorous night outSEE: Alex Scott's £1.5million London home is stunning - see inside"Straight away, I know what's coming.

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ALEX Scott was seen fighting back tears as she opened up about her new book on The One Show on Wednesday evening. The former professional footballer broke her silence about her "relationship" with her Lionesses' teammate Kelly Smith.

Alex Scott has been praised as an "inspiration" after revealing she had a secret relationship with teammate Kelly Smith as a young footballer. The BBC sports presenter 37, spoke about why she decided to write about the romance in her memoir, when she appeared on The One Show this evening. The book, called How (Not) To Be Strong also chronicles Alex's early childhood with her controlling father, who walked out on her family when she was just eight years old.

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Alex Scott has opened up about her romance with fellow footballer Kelly Smith, revealing that she fell "madly and deeply in love" with her former teammate. Alex, 37, has revealed details about her relationship with former Lioness Kelly, 43, in her new book, How (Not) To Be Strong, which is set to be released on 29 September. At a recent launch party in London, Alex spoke about her new memoir and explained that she almost hadn’t included the chapter about her and Kelly's relationship, but she felt it would have been “cheating” to leave it out, reports the Mirror.

Spice Girls sleepover.The girl band icon was a guest on Wednesday's (September 28) The One Show and joined Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas, alongside fellow guest Alex Scott on the programme.Alex asked Emma if it was true that her pals get to "rummage" through her band memorabilia when they come over to her gaff.The host said: "Is it true Emma, I was a massive Spice Girls fan growing but is it true when your girlfriends come over they love having a rummage in the vintage Spice Girls in the vintage old Spice Girls clothes box?"To which she replied: "Absolutely, in fact, they try things on I have a mic that I love from my tour and they go around the house singing in the mic and holding the awards and it's really lovely and we take pictures and videos too.""It sounds like a dream," Alex quipped.Jermaine then joked to his co-host: "Are you asking for an invite?"Alex then laughed: "Well, I wouldn't mind holding the Brit Award."In further Spice Girls news, it was recently revealed that Victoria Beckham once drunkenly threw her knickers out of a cab window.According to Mel C, Posh Spice once got so drunk on the day the group signed their record deal that she threw her underwear out of a London taxi. In her autobiography, Mel C wrote: “By the time we arrived, the taxi was a wreck; there was lipstick, champagne and flowers all over it.

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Alex Scott has revealed she had a 'disastrous date' with one of the stars of Coronation Street. The former footballer has previously been rumoured to have enjoyed a romance with Sam Robertson, who stars as Adam Barlow in the ITV soap.