Quotes by Paul Gascoigne

About Paul Gascoigne:

Paul John Gascoigne is a former England international footballer and football manager. He is also known by his nickname, Gazza. He earned 57 caps during his England career and has been described by the National Football Museum as "the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation".
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I've had to deal with everything but everyone has helped me, including Sir Alex Ferguson, to get through. George Best was a good friend of mine. We loved each other, we both knew where we were coming from.

Paul Gascoigne

I never predict anything, and I never will.

Paul Gascoigne

Anyway, how can you sack anyone who still hasn't got a contract. I'll be there for the game and I'll stand behind the dugout giving instructions to the players from there. They will respond to me more than the next manager.

Paul Gascoigne

At the end of it, I'll maybe do a coaching badge but I'm not going to get forced into things.

Paul Gascoigne

I am going to continue and bring this club forward. I am Paul Gascoigne the footballer.

Paul Gascoigne

I do want to be a manager one day. It might be 10 years, I don't know when.

Paul Gascoigne

I don't really do pranks any more. I have a laugh in the dressing room here, where it's safe, and the guys don't go to the papers and tell them what I've done.

Paul Gascoigne

I had to accept that I was an alcoholic, that was the main thing. I think you've got to. But I try not say that I'm an alcoholic. I prefer to say that it's a disease I've got.

Paul Gascoigne

I know as a manager you have to abide by the chairman's decisions. But his decisions were this team, that team, this player, that player. The chairman is a control freak.

Paul Gascoigne

I fought back, got injured again and I had to have another operation. I got down and depressed and I think I was drinking more than I should. Well, I know I was.

Paul Gascoigne

I take responsibility for myself and what I do now.

Paul Gascoigne

I'm going to do things when they are right for me.

Paul Gascoigne

I've learnt and I just want to be respected for what I've achieved on the pitch. I know I haven't achieved much off it but I do know I've given pleasure to people watching me play football over the years.

Paul Gascoigne

If the fans want me out, I'll put my hands up and leave. Like a proper man. I won't make excuses, I'll leave.

Paul Gascoigne

Well, I did know - but I just wanted the day to pass and the next day to come and then I wanted that one to pass. It was a horrible cycle. I felt so close to having to pack the game in.

Paul Gascoigne

You learn, right, a lot of people's problems - why they get upset, why they get down, why they turn to drink - is because they can't say one word and it's N-O, no.

Paul Gascoigne

I'll tell you the truth: I had a double brandy before the game but, before, it used to be four bottles of whisky. Not any more. I was fine. I had a glass of wine after the game. But it was just a mouthful.

Paul Gascoigne

I thought I did well for someone who has been out for 10 or 11 months. Then I was sub against Liverpool and tried to play for the guys and work on my fitness.

Paul Gascoigne

The drink? Yes, I've had tough times in my life, especially the last year, regarding my ex-wife, my kids, I nearly broke my neck, I was on death row with pneumonia.

Paul Gascoigne

But then I always wanted to play for Rangers. Man United is a great club and Alex Ferguson is a legend.

Paul Gascoigne

Author Bio

  • NamePaul Gascoigne
  • Descriptionformer England international footballer
  • AliasesGazza
  • BornMay 27, 1967
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionAssociation Football Player