Gakoe Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 He ****** his career up, got in with the wrong crowd and people feel sorry for him its all his own fault. He had a talent people could only dream of having and he messed it all up. If only he went to Manchester United under Fergie, he would have sorted him out, bad career move choosing Spurs over them and going abroad. If my auntie had bollox..... etc..... I don't feel sorry for Gazza in the slightest. We all choose our path in life, weather we realise it or not. For me though, he made supporting England feel special and very exciting. I respect him for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 You don't understand addiction. Try to. You'll be a nicer person if you can get your head round it. Like gazza has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ciderhead433 Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 I think a few on here should take a rest and come back next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 You don't understand addiction. Try to. You'll be a nicer person if you can get your head round it. So if gazza came by your house pissed up;. coked up; banging on your front door singing " fog on the Tyne". You wouldn't say in a righteous brothers style " NO Gazza, I admire you for having a go in Italia 90, when guess what no one else gave a shit as usual; But No you are not coming in my house to feel up me missus and sort more coke in my bathroom!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Rather than imbue Gascoigne with qualities he never had perhaps had his fans treated him appropriately he wouldn't be where he is now. We should have sympathy that he's an idiot savant who just happened to be 'burdened' with being the most gifted footballer of his generation; he didn't ask for or deserve that. Those whose laughed at his jokes, who egged him on, who made him the celebrity he became should perhaps sit uneasily in their seats, save they won't. They'll externalise - he's an addict (he wasn't by birth,) he's been unlucky (tell that to the other simpletons he grew up with,) he was misled (absolutely, because the fans made him a commodity to be exploited.) I grew up with a kid who arguably could have been the best player ever to come out of Bristol. Got as far as top division reserves but being an idiot savant, too, began to believe his own hype, thus lost it as soon as he had prospect of making it big. Drank himself to death on natch age 22, 4 years after he was 'cut'. His friends felt sadness, but not sympathy. It was who he was, probably what he was destined to be, but he was never a victim. Gascoigne's too far gone, an accident waiting to happen. The time for sympathy has passed and every incident sadly tarnishes whatever reputation he has left. Films such as this don't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Didn't watch the video because quite frankly it's getting boring now,no doubt the do gooders will say you do not know what being a addict is like,and to be honest I dont but jeez how many chances do you give a bloke,and let's get this right he was a very good footballer but not a great,although when he passes the usual tosh will come out saying how great he could of been,if my auntie had..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 Talking to Brian TInnion one day along time ago & he said Gazza was very close to signing for Bristol City. I also spent a day shortly after the 1990 World Cup as Gazza's body guard in Champion Sports, Oxford street, London. Christ how bad a bodyguard were you to only last 1day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 So if gazza came by your house pissed up;. coked up; banging on your front door singing " fog on the Tyne". You wouldn't say in a righteous brothers style " NO Gazza, I admire you for having a go in Italia 90, when guess what no one else gave a shit as usual; But No you are not coming in my house to feel up me missus and sort more coke in my bathroom!"Not picking on you or anyone else, not notably no. 1 on this https://iconicphotos.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/the-bullingdon-club/ George Osborne Please research 'Toffs' and 'bullingdon club' before judging. Paul Gascoigne was unfortunate in that he happened to be good at football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 I thought this thread was going to be about a new Oliver Stone film detailing the ongoing conflict between Israel & Palestine....... Oh that old chestnut is it even a joke anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Didn't watch the video because quite frankly it's getting boring now,no doubt the do gooders will say you do not know what being a addict is like,and to be honest I dont but jeez how many chances do you give a bloke,and let's get this right he was a very good footballer but not a great,although when he passes the usual tosh will come out saying how great he could of been,if my auntie had..... Seeing as you're being so righteous, it's "could've" not "could of" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Ok smart arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dastardly red Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 You're an arse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Shouldn't be cocky if you don't know how to post oh special one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Can't really add much to what others have said but I am really sickened by peoples attitudes towards someone who suffers from Alcohol and Mental Health problems. I am ashamed to support the same team as some of the people who have posted vile comments. We as a club have done so well to support Oskar and various other causes in the past which has made me extrwmwly proud to be a City fan but to read some of the disgusting comments people have wrote about Gazza and his invisible illness is terrible. No one on here would criticise a disabled person yet it's ok to criticise someone who suffers from mental health problems? This whole countries attitude towards mental health is disgusting and the sooner people are educated then more people will receive the help they require. If I went into a hospital with a physical condition I would be seen to urgently. If I went to a hospital with a mental health issue I would have to wait months and still not receive the treatment I require. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Didn't watch the video because quite frankly it's getting boring now,no doubt the do gooders will say you do not know what being a addict is like,and to be honest I dont but jeez how many chances do you give a bloke,and let's get this right he was a very good footballer but not a great,although when he passes the usual tosh will come out saying how great he could of been,if my auntie had.....I hope to god you never have to experience any mental health problems because you will find you will come up against people like yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Can't really add much to what others have said but I am really sickened by peoples attitudes towards someone who suffers from Alcohol and Mental Health problems. I am ashamed to support the same team as some of the people who have posted vile comments. We as a club have done so well to support Oskar and various other causes in the past which has made me extrwmwly proud to be a City fan but to read some of the disgusting comments people have wrote about Gazza and his invisible illness is terrible. No one on here would criticise a disabled person yet it's ok to criticise someone who suffers from mental health problems? This whole countries attitude towards mental health is disgusting and the sooner people are educated then more people will receive the help they require. If I went into a hospital with a physical condition I would be seen to urgently. If I went to a hospital with a mental health issue I would have to wait months and still not receive the treatment I require.Where I struggle, generally, is the principle of a guy born into grose deprivation and poverty being judged and ruled by people of huge aristocratic status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redrobbin Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Can't really add much to what others have said but I am really sickened by peoples attitudes towards someone who suffers from Alcohol and Mental Health problems. I am ashamed to support the same team as some of the people who have posted vile comments. We as a club have done so well to support Oskar and various other causes in the past which has made me extrwmwly proud to be a City fan but to read some of the disgusting comments people have wrote about Gazza and his invisible illness is terrible. No one on here would criticise a disabled person yet it's ok to criticise someone who suffers from mental health problems? This whole countries attitude towards mental health is disgusting and the sooner people are educated then more people will receive the help they require. If I went into a hospital with a physical condition I would be seen to urgently. If I went to a hospital with a mental health issue I would have to wait months and still not receive the treatment I require. Of course I get what you are saying but mental health issues can not be compairable with physical Ones. The brain is so complex that how functions is still in the early stages of understanding. You can't simply stick a band aid on a mental patient and send him on his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cottsciderarmy Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Aside of the fact he has made his own life unpleasant through his own issues whether they be mentally induced or not, no one can deny he was the player of his generation and was probably the best footballer skill wise I've seen in a England shirt for a very long time. Loved the player but not the man, but as a footballer he was unbelievably gifted. But then they do say there is only 1% difference between genius and insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Hitler Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Cracking post by BTRFTG, right to the heart of the matter. Gazza could never cope with the fame, he just looked like he could. Being the greatest football of your generation is something we all wanted to be, as we'd all like to win the lottery. For some people either would be a disaster. There are regular stories of lottery winners who say it ruined their lives and they wish they'd never won it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Didn't watch the video because quite frankly it's getting boring now,no doubt the do gooders will say you do not know what being a addict is like,and to be honest I dont but jeez how many chances do you give a bloke,and let's get this right he was a very good footballer but not a great,although when he passes the usual tosh will come out saying how great he could of been,if my auntie had..... 'A very good footballer but not a great...' Omg Did you actually see him play ?? (not referring to historical TV clips) Before his injury he wasn't good, he wasn't great he was unbelievable and was still developing and was the most exciting English player I've seen in my lifetime and we never even got to see his best sadly He'd make people like Bale look ordinary and would be a 80/90/100 million pound player in the current climate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Can't really add much to what others have said but I am really sickened by peoples attitudes towards someone who suffers from Alcohol and Mental Health problems. I am ashamed to support the same team as some of the people who have posted vile comments. We as a club have done so well to support Oskar and various other causes in the past which has made me extrwmwly proud to be a City fan but to read some of the disgusting comments people have wrote about Gazza and his invisible illness is terrible. No one on here would criticise a disabled person yet it's ok to criticise someone who suffers from mental health problems? This whole countries attitude towards mental health is disgusting and the sooner people are educated then more people will receive the help they require. If I went into a hospital with a physical condition I would be seen to urgently. If I went to a hospital with a mental health issue I would have to wait months and still not receive the treatment I require. Top Post - simples Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BobBobSuperBob Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Thanks Chris Never seen that before Sums Gascoigne quality and humour up beautifully Tore Robson , Whiteside & Moses apart !!! Well, Sir Alex seems to think he could play !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderHider Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 He suffers from mental illness and alcoholism you insensitive twerp. Don't make excuses for him, Jesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordofthebling Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 As a ten year old watching Italia 90, Gazza really did hit home for me the love of football... 16 years old, Euro 96; that goal against Scotland... Sheesh Gazza, what an influence. What a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up The City! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Don't make excuses for him, JesusNot an excuse it's a fact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 Don't make excuses for him, Jesus Jesus? Strikes me you could learn compassion from that man. And no, I'm not a Christian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted May 10, 2015 Report Share Posted May 10, 2015 George Best was a young lad going to Manchester. Fergie, at the end of that interview was going to explain that Manchester's lights are less bright than London's. Think Fergie was chatting a bit of bollocks if he thought he could have had a better hold on Gazza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne allisons tongues Posted May 11, 2015 Report Share Posted May 11, 2015 If Fergie had signed Gazza, I wonder if it would of blocked the path to the team of scholes, beckham etc. and united would of not been so successful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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