Gazza is somebody who lived for his football. And now that is gone, he needs as much help from his "friends" as possible to get his head living in a world who he is just like the rest of us.
Such a fantastic character but his demons have often got the better of him. Really hope he has the people around him that can help pull him out of it, it's encouraging that his agent is showing a lot of concern.
He needs to find something to give him a bit of the buzz he got playing form football. Unfortunately he's not exactly the sharpest tool in the box or a great communicator so it's hard roses what role there is for him in football.
People who don;t know better, despite being paid to know better which is why they;re employed as pundits, will jump up and down and scream "ROONEY" at you until they're red in the face...
Best player of his generation and hasnt been anyone better for England since, I hope he sorts himself out and doesnt end up like Best.
Very, very sad. One of the few truly great players that England has produced. I think, as has been alluded to, he needs some purpose in his life. Hopefully, somebody in football will give him some sort of chance to help himself.
http://tyneandwear.sky.com/news/article/55388 Pals of former football idol Paul Gascoigne are rallying around to suport the ex England ace. After pictures emerged of him looking unwell and shaking during a recent charity appearance, his former Newcastle United team-mate Ian Bogie hopes Gascoigne can now finally start to turn himself around. Bogie said: "Paul needs to really look at himself now and with the hard work people have given him in the past, he needs to knuckle down and get through this." Terry Ritson coached Gascoigne during his team playing for Redheugh Boys and said: "It breaks my heart to see Paul like this, hopefully he can get through this and we can see the old Gazza back who everyone loves." Meanwhile stars have agreed to help get Gazza help at a rehabilitation centre in the United States, Stan Collymore said. The former Nottingham Forest, Liverpool, and England striker and talkSPORT commentator said Piers Morgan, Chris Evans and Ronnie Irani would contribute to send the former Newcastle United player to rehab. Collymore, who has battled personal demons of his own, Tweeted: "BREAKING Piers Morgan, Chris Evans and Ronnie Irani have contributed to get Paul Gascoigne help in the United States." He then deleted the comment from his Twitter account. Players' chief Gordon Taylor said Gazza would need '24 hour care' to get back on track after his latest relapse. Gascoigne, who has spoken about alcoholism problems in the past and was sectioned five years ago under the Mental Health Act, appeared to be unwell and trembling at a charity appearance in Northampton on Thursday. His agent Terry Baker said the 45-year-old had been drinking and needed immediate help, suggesting Gascoigne's life was "always in danger". The Tweet Stan Collymore posted then deleted The Professional Footballers' Association have vowed to continue giving the former England midfielder as much support as possible, and having been in contact with Gascoigne over the weekend, the union's chief executive Taylor told Press Association Sport: "He still feels he is capable of getting back on track and [that] it is a relapse he has had. "I can only say, whatever help he needs, he must come on [board] and we will help to provide it. "I think he does need specialist care and a very strong 24-hour support system, but again, it needs him to be part of that." Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker admitted he was struggling to see a positive outcome for his former England and Tottenham team-mate Gascoigne, writing on Twitter: "I can only hope he finds peace somehow, but fear those hopes may be forlorn." Former Newcastle United defender Robbie Elliott Tweeted: "Gutted to see the news on #gazza really sad. My thoughts are with him hope he gets sorted quickly #topman #nufc" Taylor has expressed his concern that the case could be comparable with that of George Best, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland winger who died aged 59 in 2005 after a long struggle with alcoholism. He is adamant that the PFA will not be giving up on Gascoigne, though, and after ex-United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel commented on Twitter that the organisation needed to "step up" their efforts to help the troubled star, Taylor has also stressed how much work they have already put in. "We have tried to support him throughout all his problems with rehabilitation at various clinics, with medical help," Taylor said. "We go one step forward and two back at times and this is just the situation. Gazza spoke in May about his recovery from alcoholism "If we are not careful, it is going to be akin to George Best. It is unfortunate, but we try to keep going. "I can't think of a player who has had more support and constant help over the number of years that we have been there for Paul. "It is quite ironic - it is nice that people like Peter Schmeichel care about him, but they don't appreciate the work we have done for him, a lot of which has to be confidential. "If anything, I have been criticised at times for keeping faith and trying to keep going with him." Referring to a video in The Sun newspaper of Gascoigne's charity appearance, Schmeichel had written on Twitter: "This is not fun watching. Gazza needs help. Come on PFA & (PFA chief executive) Gordon Taylor, time to step up. "We are all responsible for how we live our lives. But that doesn't mean we can't step in and help, and I think the footballing community, as the family we at times claim to be, must do more to help Gazza and others like him. "Instead of getting great deals on cars & other luxury goods for members, PFA should commit more time and funds to help the likes of Gazza. "So what if he's had help before and has messed it up, does that mean that we just give up on him? "What really gets me here is people. Everyone close to him was looked after by him. Now he's abandoned by the lot and in many ways they helped him becoming what he is today. He needs help, they should be there to provide that for him, regardless." Taylor said the PFA had taken Gascoigne in just a few weeks ago for detoxification, and that the former player had to engage with the people trying to help him.
Gazza has been admitted to an addiction treatment centre in the US reportedly. Lets hope it works this time.
Sounds like he's taken a turn for the worse. He's in intensive care, according to various media reports. Lineker tweeted this: please log in to view this image
It was good to hear the chants for him yesterday. Hopefully he'll come through this difficult period stronger.
He's going because his mates have sent him...not cos he wants to, you don't stop for a few beers in the airport lounge on the way to rehab if you're serious...do you?? dunno, I'd bet it wasn't his last either, the trolley dollies on board the plane were flat out! It was never going to end well imo...we know him too well. I obviously hope he recovers, but It'll be his liver sooner or later, same as Bestie. Ffs Gazza...
this Unfortunately, there comes a time when for all the great footballing memories and talk of his fantastic 'character' you just have to accept that the guy has continually through his life made poor decisions both domestically and professionally - and ultimately needs to start taking some ownership of the solution, if he is still able to do so. Trouble is, I am not at all sure that he will ever be able to achieve this. Very sad!
If you were emigrating to say Austrailia would you not say goodbye to you best friends? That is all that Gazza is doing.
Gary Mabbutt confirms Gazza is in intensive care after a bad reaction to his detox, but that it is not life threatening... Former Tottenham defender Gary Mabbutt says close friend Paul Gascoigne has been admitted to hospital in the United States after having a setback in his battle to beat alcoholism. Gascoigne, the England great who was a star of the 1990 World Cup, flew to Arizona this week to receive urgent treatment for alcohol addiction. Mabbutt tells Sky Sports News on Sunday "unfortunately Paul had a very bad reaction to the detox and the clinic decided that as a precaution it was best to transfer him to hospital." Mabbutt says the 45-year-old Gascoigne is in intensive care but "recovering from the situation and will hopefully be back into the clinic soon." Gary Lineker, a former England teammate who is reportedly helping to pay for Gascoigne's treatment in the U.S., said on Twitter "Gazza is struggling, Let's hope he can hang on in there."
I've been in intensive care and it wasn't life threatening. It just means you have a nurse constantly with you, which is very nice, as long as the nurse is not male, or fat, or old. Yeah, intensive care sucks. A few beers in the airport lounge is no different to sneezing or yawning, if your name is Gazza and you're an alcoholic. It's a normal thing to do if you want to function normally. Addictions are ugly.
Bumped thread -------------------------- I see the Sun have gone all out with their sympathy once again please log in to view this image He does look awful
