'Sad drunk' Paul Gascoigne reveals he's homeless and battling to stay sober | 18N5311 | 2024-03-08 16:08:01
Paul Gascoigne admits he's a 'unhappy drunk' who has successfully been rendered homeless as a consequence of his ongoing battle to remain sober.
The former England hero, arguably probably the most gifted footballer of his era, is at present dwelling within the spare room of his agent, Katie Davies, and again attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
Talking on the High Performance podcast, Gascoigne stated he has 'dangerous days' when he turns to alcohol.
'I used to be a cheerful drunk, I ain't anymore,' he stated. 'I'm a sad drunk. I don't go out and drink, I drink indoors. If I need to make it a nasty day, [all I need to do is] go down the pub. If I would like it to be a very good day, I get my flying rod out and go fishing.
'It's not the consuming, it's the afterwards. Taking a look at my telephone after and seeing 30 messages or missed calls, I know I'm in hassle. However I've been alright. Last yr wasn't sensible, was on and off for a few months.
'I went to a gathering the other night time in order that was all proper. Just an AA assembly. I went with a good friend and that was OK. They're all proper, harmless.'
Gascoigne turned a national hero on the again of his exploits on the 1990 World Cup, when his performances helped the Three Lions attain the semi-finals the place Sir Bobby Robson's aspect have been crushed on penalties in heartbreaking style by West Germany.
The celebrity and notoriety that followed Italia 90, allied to the devastating knee damage he would endure in the following yr's FA Cup remaining enjoying for Spurs towards Nottingham Forest, coincided together with his life spiraling out of control.
Habit to varied substances followed and Gascoigne, now 56, has been out and in of rehab over the course of the last three many years.
Of his ongoing struggles, he stated: 'I've by no means been to rehab for medicine ever, and doubtless for drink I've in all probability been two or 3 times, the others, I've been for Calpol. I went to rehab because I couldn't get off Calpol.
'Calpol has zero.0001 % of alcohol, so I assumed if I've 20 bottles of it, that's the equal of a pint."
And when he was advised not to come back, Gazza stated: 'I'd say 'Pay attention, 'I've acquired three wives and nine youngsters, I want Calpol'. It was mad.'
'Individuals know Paul Gascoigne however Gazza, no one knows, even me typically,' he added. 'I've spent a variety of years being down, once I did my ligaments after which my kneecap, I missed 4 years of soccer. I might've received 100 caps [for England].
'I attempt not to get down because the world's already down enough and once I'm actually down, that's once I decide up a drink to cheer myself up.
'I don't assume I let any managers down, or the players or the followers, you already know. If there was anyone I let down, it was myself. However extra the consuming aspect of it, once I finished enjoying.'
Gascoigne added: 'I referred to as Katie [Davies] up in November a number of years in the past crying my eyes out.
'What I put myself by way of and different individuals — jail and rehab, taking cocaine off rest room seats — and then I'm asked to be ambassador for my country, I didn't know whether to snort or cry.
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'Once I do these venues [speaking engagements], I hardly speak about football, extra the loopy stuff I used to rise up to. I've received to get straight in and get them laughing.
'There's a couple of occasions once I've cried on stage. I might be emotionally tender. It doesn't take lengthy for us to cry typically.
'I maintain plenty of stuff in, stuff I ought to share however get afraid of sharing with individuals. I don't assume I'll ever grow up, which I don't thoughts, you already know?'
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