“Oh it’s Gascoigne, Gascoigne again, he can finish it here…oh yes, 1-0 England!” These words were a routine for the England fans every time that England played a match. Born on May 27th in Dunston, Gateshead, Gascoigne was undoubtedly one of the most gifted talents in the history of British Football, he was frequently called “England’s new saviour” as well.
But Paul Gascoigne was always an alcoholic, since the beginning of his playing career, and this addiction took over him, resulting in an uncontrollable situation. The biggest issue is that this problem affected other characteristics. The wife beating, fuelled by alcohol, has been his biggest concern right now and this shows that even his behaviour is affected. It seems that his huge ego is now replaced by fear and loneliness covered up by arrogance.
Sadly enough, this talent has been robbed by a potential killer disease; alcohol and Gascoigne look to be in a desperate and miserable battle. Right now, he is playing what is probably is the biggest match of his life – whether he stays alive or not. The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder was hospitalised in a Dorset medical facility after he suffered a relapse last week, breaking his record of being clean for the past seven months. He looked exhausted and fragile as he was seen being led to an ambulance. The retired footballer, now 47, said he is determined to stop drinking permanently and is confident he can beat his alcohol problem.
Looking at his recent concerns about alcohol, it seems that it is impossible for him to stop drinking, but hopefully the geniality he used to use during his career may help him to solve his problem.. It’s a pity seeing one of the greatest talents in modern football being tortured by this problem.
“No one is ever going to be good as I was”. This is one of his famous football quotes he used to say, which shows the huge ego he had. Right now he is in his biggest match of his life, and although his ego has disappeared, it would be better for him if he stood up and showed how good he is by overcoming his alcohol problem.