All I want is for Paul to seek further professional medical assistance for his addictions. |
I thought football was what he needed, but being a manager has pushed him the other way. |
Paul Gascoigne has been under the influence of alcohol before, during and after several first-team games and training sessions. I have tried to help Paul through this difficult period but gave an undertaking to the board prior to my takeover that if Paul hit the bottle I would remove him as manager. |
Paul is my childhood idol and when sober is a wonderful person. |
Paul unfortunately has relapsed into alcohol abuse. It wasn't just away from the football club, it was prior to games, during games, in the dressing room, and during contract negotiations. |