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...

I thought football was what he needed, but being a manager has pushed him the other way.

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.

All I want is for Paul to seek further professional medical assistance for his addictions.

Paul is my childhood idol and when sober is a wonderful person.