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England legend released from hospital

March 9, 2008

gazza-image.jpgFormer England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been released from hospital after he was detained under the Mental Health Act.

“Gazza” as he is affectionately known was detained in February after being called to a hotel where residents and staff were said to be feeling “threatened” by his actions.

Gascoigne’s off the field problems have been well documented – almost on a daily basis since that memorable World Cup Semi Final with Germany eighteen years ago. The former Spurs and Lazio midfielder suffers with alcohol related problems as well as personality disorders which require psychiatric treatment on a consistent basis.

Football-mad Gascoigne has now been out of the game for several years following a brief stint managing Conference North Side Kettering Town. Personality clashes and claims of excessive Chairman interference put this to a speedy conclusion however.

Despite this news of Paul Gascoigne dominates the media to the same extent as it did when he was every school boys idol in the late 80s and early 90s. The whole country is interested in what he does, where he goes and the problems he faces. In essence he is the property of the media and it is this which has exemplified his illness to levels which far eclipse what they would have been with this harassment.

Former club Tottenham Hotspur have pledged to help Gazza and other former players by setting up a trust to support their former employees and their families. Gascoigne’s beloved Newcastle United have also stated their intention to help one of their most loved sons in a bid to give him his life back.

I wonder if those who must hold at least a large proportion of the blame, the media, will be equally as supportive?

Winning is Everything would like to which Paul and his family our very best wishes and hope that you not only overcome your current obstacles but you are given the privacy and respect to do this in a speedy manner.

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Written by The Pieman · Filed Under England, Premiership 


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