What's been forgotten about Gazza during his years of mental decline and alcoholism, and not mentioned here, is that in his heyday when he was earning a fortune he had an absolute heart of gold and basically gave money away to his family, friends and even complete strangers. In fact many of them took advantage and rinsed him dry. Among many stories of his generosity back then, it was said he used to buy the Spurs youth team players treats everyday after their training sessions.
The most naturally gifted English footballer I've ever seen in over 30years of watching the game...what separates him is his vision and awareness ..just a delight to watch...almost a midfield version of maradona...that kind of strength and turn of speed on the ball and the ability to see things other players don't see...but the injury in 91 changed him forever...never quite the same after that
Yeah that injury and transfer to Italy ruined him. He should have moved to Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur. Sir Alex Ferguson would have made him a genius like his talent speaks. A once in a lifetime player, never will there be another like him.
He came pretty close to being player of the tournament at the 1990 world cup, with Maradona and matthaues ahead of him, to be even mentioned in that argument is pretty impressive
Don't forget when a serial killer was on the loose and he was at a standoff with the police he drove half way across the country with some fishing rods and beer, because he thought the bloke needed someone to talk to.
True, apart from that guy wasn't a serial killer. I am pretty sure to be classed as a serial killer, a person has to murder three or more people, in two or more separate events. Raoul Moat killed one person and wounded 2 others. Saying that, it's crazy what Gazza did lol
A serial killer lol. You've got to remember as well tho it wasn't a stranger, they'd known each other years but weren't particularly mates or anything like that
No. He literally had never met Raoul Moat before. That's what makes it such a mental story. Apparently he'd done a shitload of coke while watching the police manhunt on the news and decided it would be a good idea to go have a beer and a chat with him. Fair play.
A legendary footballer yes, but also a wife beater, so he isn’t a “top man” I’m not saying this to bring him down, but it amazing how selective people can be when it comes to certain subjects. If you’re a sporting hero, it’s fine to be an abuser. You get a pass. ( it was the same with George Best) If you’re not, you’re scum. It’s strange how people change their view points depending on who it’s about.
@@msmilano7091 You're missing the point. I was saying he was a top man to me as 9 year old boy in 1990. There's no conflict. How could have I known in 1990 as a 9 year old boy what he may or may have not done after 1990.
Everyone knows about his brilliant natural ability on the pitch, it’s there for all to see. But he also had an ability to make people laugh and that is just a beautiful thing. The world needs people like Paul Gascoine ❤
That shot of him, bathed in brilliant sunlight, iconically chipping the ball over Hendry before volleying into the net almost brings a tear to my eye when juxtaposed with a shot of him as a 50 year old man, wrecked by a long life of alcohol addiction.
He was one of the most familiar faces in popular culture in the '90's and 00's, yet looking at the recent images of him I wouldn't have recognised him if I saw him in the street.
i was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to watch Gascoigne play at his prime, and oh man, he was just amazing, you people cant understand how good he was, he would carry his team up, and alone could win a game, only seen Maradona doing so the same way pure talent, Gazza was one of Britain's best ever, by far
I heard a few weeks ago that he forgot his boots in the Holland game in Euro 96. Had to play in boots the wrong size and ripped down the side. I saw a pic.. and had massive rip in them. I agree pure talent he had the most, but unfortunately he didn't meet his potential still.
Absolute legend, so talented but clearly tormented with his own demons. Football was his relief and therapy. Just goes to show that we've all got our battles to fight, Gazza's was just in the public spotlight
So true, he must've had it so hard growing up, i hope he's happy now, lovely to see how big Jack got how important Paul McGrath was to us, what a player!
@@darrenporter1850 Lineker only won the golden boot in one world cup but, to be fair, he ought to be included in the 1990 golden generation. I don't agree with his politics but that doesn't take away the fact that he was a superb goal-poacher in his day.
@@rmstew Oh true. Just in 1986. People see History differently in 1986 too. England were terrible. I was so young remember we were so poor. Once Robson and another player were injured I was so happy as they were terrible... and knew we would improve. Which we did. Also John Barnes wasn't played.. but when he came in as a sub he changed a game. History repeats itself! Nothing has changed. Yeah Lineker was an amazing goal poacher.
Gazza was the best English player I've seen in nearly 50 years of watching England, and it's no surprise we reached two semi-finals with him in the team as he gave us the creativity we usually lack. I hope Southgate goes for it in the Euros and includes all England's most skilful players like Grealish, Foden and Mount.
The world cup qualifier against Italy Rome 97. He was awesome. .....never hid all ways wanted the ball .Ironically he said to the camera Glen will never drop me now at the final whistle ...tragically a reasonably fit Gascoigne in that world cup would have made all the difference.
Gazza was inspirational, the fact he was a bit chubby, as working class as it gets, but with feet from the Gods. That's what made him the icon he is. All the troubles in his life... yeah, we know. But it's the footballer we will all remember
He done Hendry and his teammate Andy Goram. The fact he played for Rangers still amazes me to this day and I’m fucking grateful he did. Still got the Gazza statue that was handed down to me by cousin. He broke Scotland’s hearts but he’ll always be in mines.
@@thomaslangton8593 listen brother, I may not know you personally, but you have meaning. It’s up to you to find your meaning and your ‘why?’ In life, but you can do it. Don’t give up and you’ll beat it, if you feel like drawing is a distraction, draw like fuck. If you like playing basketball yourself in ice skates with a fucking hockey stick then go and do it, you can occupy your head and you don’t need drink to cope. Your life, like every other is worth living and you can beat whatever you put your head to.
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Certainly a broken genius and probably the best English player I've seen in my lifetime, I was born in '82 so grew up watching him. Pretty much anyone in football from that era names him as one of the most naturally gifted players, Fergie named him as one of his biggest regrets in not having the chance to work with him. It's all opinion though isn't it. Something that has come to light in recent years is evidence that the UK press was hacking various famous people's voicemail from the late 90's onwards and one of them being Gazza's. Those close to him witnessed the breakdown of their relationship because information that would only had been known between them leaked in the press. No doubt that would have significantly impacted his mental health issues and added to his paranoia and feelings of isolation. One on the list of many broken genius, the obvious one being George Best but he was before my time.
Though incredibly young, he was not unsuccessful at Lazio. He was simply injured majority of the time but when he played, he was always the best on the pitch. The amount of times he dribble the whole team in Italian football was like watching Maradona evading tackles, a masterpiece.
What a competitor. Reminds me of George Best in some respects. Unbelievably talented and troubled at the same time. Footballing ability aside he's a genuine, kind and endearing human being.
If he had applied himself the way CR7 has I've no doubt we'd be mentioning him in the same breathe as the big four. Ronaldo, Messi, Pele and Maradonna and probably the goat to almost everyone. Ronaldinho is another who never filled his full potential.
That’s what separates the goats in every sport. Jordan in basketball, Floyd in boxing, GSP in MMA, incredible talent coupled with a crazy work ethic. The work ethic is far rarer to see than the talent. We’ve heard loads of stories of wasted talent. George best was another, pissed it all away.
I remember watching him score a thumping free kick in the FA Cup semi final against Arsenal and the goal against Scotland in Euro '96 still gives me goose bumps.
He was a troubled genius like George Best. No one cares about his troubles, he was branded as an embarrassment by the press and as a disruption by most managers. He should have gotten help, not only for his drinking, but his mental health
He suffered a severe childhood trauma. Don't think he ever got over that. Troubled genius. With Best I think the main problem was always the drink, with Gazza it became the drink.
Spot on. In todays game with the fitness plans and mental support he could of been anything he wanted natural flair up there with the greatest, he was a Jack the lad with no support and a country on his back and understandably couldn’t take it. I don’t think Rooney gets the credit he deserves as he was the same
Whilst at The Boro, Gazza decided to take the brand new team coach out for a spin one day after training. He was driving round the town centre trying to pick up fares, and crashed it. Unbelievable.
Have you heard about the time at Spurs he took an ostrich oot to stretch its legs, at a training session, what an absolute genius for comedy and imagine being a team mate who was probably thinking " make sure he never knows where we live in London" The most complete footballer of the last forty years. By that I mean skill, ego less nature and skill, Paul could always tackle back, so could George, not once did they appear shot. x
For a short time, 91, he was the greatest player in the world . The greatest England player ive ever seen, having been watching footy since mid 70s. Genuinely a genius . Have England ever had another one ? Not since !
Thank for the insights about his tragic past. Makes sense. Not sure Ferguson ever had a footballer with as much personal psychological baggage to have to deal with - maybe he would have got more out of him or maybe Gazza would have been too exasperating for Sir Alex. Gazza gave a lot of people some amazing memories. Loving the channel.
Gazza was the most naturally talented English player ever in my opinion. Balance, tight control, vision, read the game, free kicks and just exciting everytime he had the ball. I still feel we never saw the best of what Gazza could have been.
Firstly I ain’t 14, I am 17 and secondly I see you insulting me in almost every football section, so what if I write the obvious? Does it hurt you any way?? No. Lastly peace man this is just an online platform and we both are football enthusiasts so let’s not fight and let it be 😊
Fantastic footballer - greatest England goal ever ~ Euro 96 vs Scotland - brilliant passer of the ball - worked well with Stevie Bull - Magic & tragic brilliance
@@sgbh8874 sadly, no. My dad took me to Manchester in 1971 to see him but he missed the game through injury which was a rare occurrence for Bobby. Just Google bobby's greatest goals and you shall be blown away. Undoubtedly Britain's greatest player ever and for me the greatest player of all time but admittedly that may well be my heart overuling my head.
With his personality it’s amazing he even played one professional game! And though his life can seem sad just imagine how it’d be if he was a bricklayer well maybe just labourer! So he still succeeded in some respects
Paul was the greatest english player I have ever seen. He was also one of the greatest player ever. What he did for england no other player has done. Not since sir bobby charlton.
@@johant23 he said greatest English player ever, not greatest ever full stop. While Bobby Charlton probably deserves that title, I can definitely say that in my 36 years of watching England no England player has matched Gazza's best performers at WC 90 and Euro 96. England were very unlucky not to reach reach the final on both occasions as well.
I saw him play a few of times against West Ham, the first when he had only just started playing for Newcastle and West Ham thrashed them 8 - 1!! The last time I saw him he was playing for Spurs and it was the best performance by any player I had ever seen, head and shoulders above every player on the pitch, so much so that the West Ham fans applauded him off the pitch at the end of the game!
Thanks for an insightful video and the work you have clearly put into this. Stephen King, the author, once said "We are all insane... it's just a matter of degree" Unfortunately, the thing that drove Gazza - his manic energy and power is also the thing that destroyed him. I was told that at Rangers he would train hard, harder than anyone else, until he literally threw up and collapsed... then in the afternoon he would go out with his mates and drink 10 pints. Mental bi-polar behaviour. I agree with many of the other comments... we only witnessed 25% of this guys genius. That goal against Scotland was one such glimpse. As good as Pele or Cruyff on his day.
I will remember Gazza for the 1990 World Cup and the 1996 Euro cup he was an amazing player he didn’t play like an English man he had south American flair and dribbling very strong player i was rooting for England in that 1996 Euro cup the goal he scored against Scotland was epic, will never forget it.
In 1990 we also had Chris Waddle, so two mercurial talents in the same team. Throw in Barnes who was also immensely gifted, if not always at his best for England, and you have arguably England's most talented midfield ever. Shame they couldn't get it over the line.
1990 was my coming of age of world cups,Pavarotti.. England were by far the best and fairest And GAZZA was incredible.. no one could stop him .. apart from the ref!!! Loved the whole journey 1990
I met Gazza in Middlesbrough when I was at uni and working in a bar. He was with Alex Higgins and they played pool all night. I was told by my manager at one point not to serve him booze anymore. Gazza was a really nice man. Very polite and loved a joke. I'm also a Spurs fan and he was one of our best players ever.
I guess you can look at his life from two perspectives: As a professional footballer his personal problems and demons prevented him from reaching his full potential. Look at his peers now, successful sports commentators, managers and celebrities. His struggles with alcohol and lifestyle issues prevented him from a career that stretched off into his sunset years. However as a working class child with deep psychological traumas growing up he achieved an astonishing amount. For me having lived in similar working class communities around Britain I can say that for hundreds and hundreds of troubled young men, holding down a job or a relationship is a huge achievement. Becoming an internationally famous footballer who consistently sold for millions of pounds and becoming a national hero for two international football tournaments is simply off the charts. I'm 40 and I was a Spurs fan in the 1980s, watched the penalty shoot-out against Germany in 1990 from behind the sofa and remember when English tv started airing the Italian league after his transfer to Lazio. For men of my generation he'll always be a hero, synonymous with exciting play and a golden period of English football.
2:57 Trust Gazza to Cruyff turn the Dutch! Oh and the “fuck off” Norway is amazing especially when you consider that we were just about to play them, the Norwegian interviewer just sticks a mike in his face and asks if he’s got a message for the country - I think considering we’re about to compete, that’s the message we wanted to send!
London nightlife maybe ruined him but the cup final injuries took its toll. If he had gone to utd who knows how good he could of been as fergie would have clamped down on him
I'm a United fan and I love Gazza, but I genuinely don't even think Fergie could have reigned him in. Even if he signed for United he'd probably have been gone in 2 years. Fergie would have sold him for profit when he realised he couldn't change his attitude. It's sad because he truly was a generational talent. If he didn't have his demons with drink, trained properly and only concentrated on football I have no doubt he would have won a Balon D'or at some point. And whether you think he completely wasted his gift/talent, he's still achieved more than most of us will in our entire lifetime. In a professional sphere at least.
@Dublin Brummie: I remember that cup final and his injury.If he hadn't injured himself he would have been sent off. Ferguson wouldn't have stood a chance, Gascoigne needed a psychiatrist more than anything else.
I remember Jackie Milburn being asked, in an interview, " How good is Paul Gascoigne ? " ( and this was when Gascoigne was still a young lad at Newcastle ) to which Jackie replied " He's the best in the world " ..... If Jackie Milburn says it, it must be true !
Everyone from that or previous generation said he was the absolute best. Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Stuart Pearce, Eric Cantona and a lot more legends of the past. As a 27 year old, I never saw him but the tales of him is so legendary I had to look it up. And trust me, he was one of a kind on and off the pitch. A crazy supernova that burns faster than the rest.
He was one of a kind. Every time he got the ball you would shift to the edge of your seat. I don't know of any other English player like that. Maybe a young Owen or young Rooney, but with Gazza it was different. You just didn't know what he would come up with and that was an amazing feeling.
Before his injury he was one of the top 5 players in the world. After his 1991 injury he was maybe 70% the player he was. Had he signed for Man Utd in 1988 - his entire career might have been different.
How many great footballers, snooker players, cricketers b-ball players don't come with underlying baggage. We all get the joy from their genius but there are few that don't have something going on somewhere in their mind. Within the chaos of Gazza's mind was an orchestra of beauty that if one or two life and career decisions had gone a different way we would have been talking of him with the likes of Maradona, ZZ, Messi and Ronaldo. Two moments on the field spring to mind for me, the free kick against Arsenal, and the flick and volley against Scotland. We'll wait years to see goals like that happen again with the intent and success behind them. For those who disbelieve, he was world class.
You can't find his assists for the 1987/88 season because assists weren't even considered in English football statistics back then. EDIT - or 88/89 and 89/90.
Nobody will appreciate how good this guy Gazza was until he/she watches the Brazil vs England match in 1997 at the tour de France pre world cup competition. I've lived my entire life being a Brazilian fan, and I can assure u Paul Gazza Gascoigne made the Brazilian team look clueless at times with his flair and skills. He is top, top, class guys. I was shocked...he took them to nutmeg school of which the Brazilians are the masters of. Trust me, the videos of him on the UA-cam platform don't do him justice. One needs to watch an entire game of him playing to understand. He played with an old-man posture with the skills of zidane!
This lad was the difference between REALLY having a chance of England winning a Trophy or being also rans. Didn’t quite do it. But since then we’ve had your Gerrards and Lampards and the Beckhams and the Romney’s. The Golden generation. All great players with technical ability. But they ain’t Figos or Ronaldos etc. Gaza was in that class. As an English supporter Back in the day we used to say “ he makes things happen” “ give him the ball”. Euros 2021. Step forward Jack. Say no more. Let’s see what he’s got - has Southgate got it him to let this guy do it? Or stay with the technicians. Give Jack a chance. No Gaza yet but “he makes thing happen “ “ give him the ball”
The best English player I can remember seeing in the flesh , brilliantly talented , I was in Italy 90 v Scotland 96 . To put it into context I am a Arsenal fan
Great video. Looking forward to the next one. The analogy bit brought a bit chuckle. Well done. Would recommend his autobiography if you haven't read it.
Great video. How would I rate him? 5/10. Loads of ability but wasted (bit like Ozil). Hi injury’s came from his first major injury when he threw a nasty challenge on Gary Charles in the FA Cup final. He was definitely trying to hurt Charles of Forest. What I like most about this video is both times you showed the league table ‘88-‘89 and ‘90 - ‘91 it shows The Arsenal at the top of the league. ‘88 - ‘89 finishing top with the same point as the current Champions Liverpool, but with a single goal as the difference between the two team which The Arsenal secured in the last game of the season against Liverpool. ‘90 - ‘91 The Arsenal finished the league one game from Invincibles. Thank you for the vid
Best English passer of the ball in my lifetime. The type of player England now lack in midfield especially in the knockout stages of major competitions. Imagine him in a midfield with Bellingham and Rice.
It's a shame that Gazza's prime was in the era of 240p TV. It's great to see this little Noah's Ark of Gazza clips as an easy to go to reference video for his genius.
It's very sad that he suffered a lot of mental problems that led to his downfall. Deep down, he was a good laugh as well as a wonderful talent. Thanks for this video.
Ahh thank you for this video! Gaza.... whatta player pranker bad boi 4 life! Lucid, fearless, passionate - Gaza s game (Cantona also) lured me to watch Premiere league matches back in the days. No match was boring, with Gaza on pitch!
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What's been forgotten about Gazza during his years of mental decline and alcoholism, and not mentioned here, is that in his heyday when he was earning a fortune he had an absolute heart of gold and basically gave money away to his family, friends and even complete strangers. In fact many of them took advantage and rinsed him dry.
Among many stories of his generosity back then, it was said he used to buy the Spurs youth team players treats everyday after their training sessions.
You didn't watch the full video then lol
I mean he battered his wife but yes heart of gold
@@connormitchell6446 two things can be true at once. Yes he did a terrible thing and yes he also performed great acts of generosity.
The most naturally gifted English footballer I've ever seen in over 30years of watching the game...what separates him is his vision and awareness ..just a delight to watch...almost a midfield version of maradona...that kind of strength and turn of speed on the ball and the ability to see things other players don't see...but the injury in 91 changed him forever...never quite the same after that
Personally his crazy display in the cup final ruined him. The guy was a nutcase
@Adam Marshall well, tortured anyhow. Genius.No
Yeah that injury and transfer to Italy ruined him. He should have moved to Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur. Sir Alex Ferguson would have made him a genius like his talent speaks. A once in a lifetime player, never will there be another like him.
@@ahrin1409 He should have moved to Manchester United instead of Tottenham Hotspur.
He still won titles in Scotland and as much as you lot slag it, he then did the Euro 96 on the back of it.
I don’t think the younger generation understand just how good this guy was
I do, an he wasn't that good.
He came pretty close to being player of the tournament at the 1990 world cup, with Maradona and matthaues ahead of him, to be even mentioned in that argument is pretty impressive
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@@jimmymcguire8217 Baggio Schillaci , Platt ,Lineker , Roger Milla,
@@michaelcollins3091 he was pretty damn good
Rooney went back to everton after man u, he said he had unfinished business. it was doris the tea lady, aged 76.
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Don't forget when a serial killer was on the loose and he was at a standoff with the police he drove half way across the country with some fishing rods and beer, because he thought the bloke needed someone to talk to.
True, apart from that guy wasn't a serial killer. I am pretty sure to be classed as a serial killer, a person has to murder three or more people, in two or more separate events. Raoul Moat killed one person and wounded 2 others. Saying that, it's crazy what Gazza did lol
A serial killer lol. You've got to remember as well tho it wasn't a stranger, they'd known each other years but weren't particularly mates or anything like that
He wasn't a sk..
@@spaceoddity3958 plus one of the people he wounded was a copper so that doesnt count
No. He literally had never met Raoul Moat before. That's what makes it such a mental story. Apparently he'd done a shitload of coke while watching the police manhunt on the news and decided it would be a good idea to go have a beer and a chat with him. Fair play.
I was 9 watching Italia 90 and utterly awe-struck by Gazza. An absolute genius. Top man, loved by everyone.
same my friend, same
Born in 79 too? Aye I remember italia 90 well. he was magnificent.
A legendary footballer yes, but also a wife beater, so he isn’t a “top man”
I’m not saying this to bring him down, but it amazing how selective people can be when it comes to certain subjects.
If you’re a sporting hero, it’s fine to be an abuser. You get a pass. ( it was the same with George Best)
If you’re not, you’re scum.
It’s strange how people change their view points depending on who it’s about.
@@msmilano7091 I was 9 years old watching my hero in 1990. To me as a 9 year old little boy he was a top man.
@@msmilano7091 You're missing the point. I was saying he was a top man to me as 9 year old boy in 1990. There's no conflict. How could have I known in 1990 as a 9 year old boy what he may or may have not done after 1990.
Everyone knows about his brilliant natural ability on the pitch, it’s there for all to see. But he also had an ability to make people laugh and that is just a beautiful thing. The world needs people like Paul Gascoine ❤
That shot of him, bathed in brilliant sunlight, iconically chipping the ball over Hendry before volleying into the net almost brings a tear to my eye when juxtaposed with a shot of him as a 50 year old man, wrecked by a long life of alcohol addiction.
He was one of the most familiar faces in popular culture in the '90's and 00's, yet looking at the recent images of him I wouldn't have recognised him if I saw him in the street.
15:40 it doesn't even look like the same man
When Brazilian footballers compliment you, you know you have talent.
I would know my life is complete after a compliment from Joelinton.
Unless they’re Fred or Kleberson
i was one of the lucky ones who had the chance to watch Gascoigne play at his prime, and oh man, he was just amazing, you people cant understand how good he was, he would carry his team up, and alone could win a game, only seen Maradona doing so the same way pure talent, Gazza was one of Britain's best ever, by far
I heard a few weeks ago that he forgot his boots in the Holland game in Euro 96. Had to play in boots the wrong size and ripped down the side. I saw a pic.. and had massive rip in them. I agree pure talent he had the most, but unfortunately he didn't meet his potential still.
He was without doubt I think, the most gifted midfielder, and possibly the most gifted English footballer ever. He really was quite brilliant.
Couldn't lace Bobby Charlton's boots, as much as I love Gazza.
I second that! I can't think of any other Englishman better or more gifted than Gazza.... And I remember watching Bryan Robson and K. Keegan as a kid.
@@brianvincent655 He was miles better than Charlton you idiot. FFS
He cannot hold a candle to Charlton, Robson, Beckham and Gerard.
One the greatest players I’ve ever seen at Rangers him and Laudrup were frightening
Absolute legend, so talented but clearly tormented with his own demons. Football was his relief and therapy. Just goes to show that we've all got our battles to fight, Gazza's was just in the public spotlight
Paul McGrath would make a good video. Troubled like Gazza he was hands down one the best CBs in the Premier League.
So true, he must've had it so hard growing up, i hope he's happy now, lovely to see how big Jack got how important Paul McGrath was to us, what a player!
Superb player. Elegant CB who could play CM with ease. I'm a City fan and met Paul on the piss years ago.
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He is the best this country has ever seen, even Pele rated him.
I met him just a few years ago And he is truly a nice guy.
Barnes, Waddle, Gascoigne and Beardsley - the real Golden Generation.
Add to that Pearce, Walker, Parker, Butcher, Wright.
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@@rmstew I love the way nobody adds Lineker- the golden boot winner in 2 Worldcups to the list. He seems a little bit of an idiot now, so all good.
@@darrenporter1850 Lineker only won the golden boot in one world cup but, to be fair, he ought to be included in the 1990 golden generation. I don't agree with his politics but that doesn't take away the fact that he was a superb goal-poacher in his day.
@@rmstew Oh true. Just in 1986. People see History differently in 1986 too. England were terrible. I was so young remember we were so poor. Once Robson and another player were injured I was so happy as they were terrible... and knew we would improve. Which we did. Also John Barnes wasn't played.. but when he came in as a sub he changed a game. History repeats itself! Nothing has changed. Yeah Lineker was an amazing goal poacher.
Gazza was the best English player I've seen in nearly 50 years of watching England, and it's no surprise we reached two semi-finals with him in the team as he gave us the creativity we usually lack. I hope Southgate goes for it in the Euros and includes all England's most skilful players like Grealish, Foden and Mount.
A shame Bobby Charlton was before your time.
You missed out.
@@brianvincent655 Yes just slightly too young to have seen players like Charlton and Bobby Moore at their peak.
The world cup qualifier against Italy Rome 97. He was awesome. .....never hid all ways wanted the ball .Ironically he said to the camera Glen will never drop me now at the final whistle ...tragically a reasonably fit Gascoigne in that world cup would have made all the difference.
Honestly, this man inspired thousands in my local area to play.. one of our heroes.. Always loved by NUFC.
Gazza was inspirational, the fact he was a bit chubby, as working class as it gets, but with feet from the Gods. That's what made him the icon he is. All the troubles in his life... yeah, we know. But it's the footballer we will all remember
I'll always love Gazza for the joy he brought to me while playing for England. Love ya Gazza, Colin Hendry is still flailing.
He done Hendry and his teammate Andy Goram. The fact he played for Rangers still amazes me to this day and I’m fucking grateful he did. Still got the Gazza statue that was handed down to me by cousin. He broke Scotland’s hearts but he’ll always be in mines.
@@thomaslangton8593 listen brother, I may not know you personally, but you have meaning. It’s up to you to find your meaning and your ‘why?’ In life, but you can do it. Don’t give up and you’ll beat it, if you feel like drawing is a distraction, draw like fuck. If you like playing basketball yourself in ice skates with a fucking hockey stick then go and do it, you can occupy your head and you don’t need drink to cope. Your life, like every other is worth living and you can beat whatever you put your head to.
The guy was a genius and could have been one of the greatest ever. But other things happened to stop all that.
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Certainly a broken genius and probably the best English player I've seen in my lifetime, I was born in '82 so grew up watching him. Pretty much anyone in football from that era names him as one of the most naturally gifted players, Fergie named him as one of his biggest regrets in not having the chance to work with him. It's all opinion though isn't it. Something that has come to light in recent years is evidence that the UK press was hacking various famous people's voicemail from the late 90's onwards and one of them being Gazza's. Those close to him witnessed the breakdown of their relationship because information that would only had been known between them leaked in the press. No doubt that would have significantly impacted his mental health issues and added to his paranoia and feelings of isolation. One on the list of many broken genius, the obvious one being George Best but he was before my time.
Though incredibly young, he was not unsuccessful at Lazio. He was simply injured majority of the time but when he played, he was always the best on the pitch. The amount of times he dribble the whole team in Italian football was like watching Maradona evading tackles, a masterpiece.
Yep. I recall such moments. He did the dribbled half the Milan team once and then hit the crossbar, and that was a great Milan side.
Imagine if he had more discipline outside his football he could have been one of the greatest. Troubled genius indeed.
Never dull, a show-stopper on his day.... And, a star with the ball at his feet! Came close to winning the world Cup for us... Legend, indeed. ❤️🍻
What a competitor. Reminds me of George Best in some respects. Unbelievably talented and troubled at the same time. Footballing ability aside he's a genuine, kind and endearing human being.
If he had applied himself the way CR7 has I've no doubt we'd be mentioning him in the same breathe as the big four. Ronaldo, Messi, Pele and Maradonna and probably the goat to almost everyone. Ronaldinho is another who never filled his full potential.
That’s what separates the goats in every sport. Jordan in basketball, Floyd in boxing, GSP in MMA, incredible talent coupled with a crazy work ethic. The work ethic is far rarer to see than the talent. We’ve heard loads of stories of wasted talent. George best was another, pissed it all away.
THE big 4.
I remember watching him score a thumping free kick in the FA Cup semi final against Arsenal and the goal against Scotland in Euro '96 still gives me goose bumps.
I remember that, beat Seaman from about 35 yards top corner. Belter.
He's entire career is based on those two moments and nothing else.
He was a troubled genius like George Best. No one cares about his troubles, he was branded as an embarrassment by the press and as a disruption by most managers. He should have gotten help, not only for his drinking, but his mental health
He suffered a severe childhood trauma. Don't think he ever got over that. Troubled genius. With Best I think the main problem was always the drink, with Gazza it became the drink.
Spot on. In todays game with the fitness plans and mental support he could of been anything he wanted natural flair up there with the greatest, he was a Jack the lad with no support and a country on his back and understandably couldn’t take it. I don’t think Rooney gets the credit he deserves as he was the same
Whilst at The Boro, Gazza decided to take the brand new team coach out for a spin one day after training. He was driving round the town centre trying to pick up fares, and crashed it. Unbelievable.
Love it
Have you heard about the time at Spurs he took an ostrich oot to stretch its legs, at a training session, what an absolute genius for comedy and imagine being a team mate who was probably thinking " make sure he never knows where we live in London" The most complete footballer of the last forty years. By that I mean skill, ego less nature and skill, Paul could always tackle back, so could George, not once did they appear shot. x
Paul Gascoigne is the player that Sir Alex Ferguson really want to coached, Sir Alex said it himself in an interview with Gary Neville for SportBible
Gascoigne will always walk amongst the giants of the game. 🇬🇧🏆🏴
For a short time, 91, he was the greatest player in the world . The greatest England player ive ever seen, having been watching footy since mid 70s. Genuinely a genius . Have England ever had another one ? Not since !
A bloke we can all relate to! Love you Gazza 1 day at a time 👊
“Is Gascoigne going to have a crack?
...he is , you know...”
oh i say!
Barry Davies was the King!
Brilliant. I clicked on this vid hoping to see that. I was on the other side of the world, NZ, not even a Spurs fan, and just loved that. Thanks
Gazza caused me great joy and sorrow as well through his life.!
Loved watching him at Spurs,he was a genius no doubt about that.
Just so gifted but like many geniuses he was a colourful character.But what a great all round player!!
I don't know how he does it, but Football Iconics has the strange ability to make me miss players who I never even saw playing.
The Rangers era was great for witnessing just how special this man was. Absolute baller.
I think that was because he had less pressure on him there,from the English press, and was allowed to relax and play free.
@@andrewh5457 he loves fishing he went every morning 2 mins from his house
Thank for the insights about his tragic past. Makes sense. Not sure Ferguson ever had a footballer with as much personal psychological baggage to have to deal with - maybe he would have got more out of him or maybe Gazza would have been too exasperating for Sir Alex. Gazza gave a lot of people some amazing memories. Loving the channel.
Gazza was the most naturally talented English player ever in my opinion. Balance, tight control, vision, read the game, free kicks and just exciting everytime he had the ball. I still feel we never saw the best of what Gazza could have been.
you need to do a John Charles episode, people should know more about him.
Agreed
@@pkingglazersout6665 you don’t even know who it is Pandurang please just stfu
Bruv how did you just assume I didn’t know him also please don’t be rude, I just agreed with him
@@pkingglazersout6665 because you’re like 14 or something and you always write the most obvious stuffs just for likes
Firstly I ain’t 14, I am 17 and secondly I see you insulting me in almost every football section, so what if I write the obvious? Does it hurt you any way?? No. Lastly peace man this is just an online platform and we both are football enthusiasts so let’s not fight and let it be 😊
Great video mate loved it. My childhood hero. Him and Warrior from Gladiators. And Pat Sharp.
@Bob Ajob alright then Melanie & Martina! :D
Pat Sharpe was a discount Chris Waddle with his mullet
I remember watching him as a kid and he was just amazing and on a different level
Fantastic footballer - greatest England goal ever ~ Euro 96 vs Scotland - brilliant passer of the ball - worked well with Stevie Bull - Magic & tragic brilliance
Barnes
I remember that goal.Because of him England was my team that year.
Greatest England goal ever??????
😅😅😅😅😅😅.
Bobby Charlton alone scored at least a dozen better.
Keep it real man!!!!
Brian Vincent ~ yep, your right - he's way up there. Did you see him play ?
@@sgbh8874 sadly, no.
My dad took me to Manchester in 1971 to see him but he missed the game through injury which was a rare occurrence for Bobby.
Just Google bobby's greatest goals and you shall be blown away.
Undoubtedly Britain's greatest player ever and for me the greatest player of all time but admittedly that may well be my heart overuling my head.
With his personality it’s amazing he even played one professional game! And though his life can seem sad just imagine how it’d be if he was a bricklayer well maybe just labourer! So he still succeeded in some respects
Paul was the greatest english player I have ever seen. He was also one of the greatest player ever. What he did for england no other player has done. Not since sir bobby charlton.
Indeed the best English player.
nowhere near one of the greatest players ever
don't you count winning the World Cup then?
@@johant23 he said greatest English player ever, not greatest ever full stop.
While Bobby Charlton probably deserves that title, I can definitely say that in my 36 years of watching England no England player has matched Gazza's best performers at WC 90 and Euro 96. England were very unlucky not to reach reach the final on both occasions as well.
I saw him play a few of times against West Ham, the first when he had only just started playing for Newcastle and West Ham thrashed them 8 - 1!!
The last time I saw him he was playing for Spurs and it was the best performance by any player I had ever seen, head and shoulders above every player on the pitch, so much so that the West Ham fans applauded him off the pitch at the end of the game!
Thanks for an insightful video and the work you have clearly put into this. Stephen King, the author, once said "We are all insane... it's just a matter of degree" Unfortunately, the thing that drove Gazza - his manic energy and power is also the thing that destroyed him. I was told that at Rangers he would train hard, harder than anyone else, until he literally threw up and collapsed... then in the afternoon he would go out with his mates and drink 10 pints. Mental bi-polar behaviour.
I agree with many of the other comments... we only witnessed 25% of this guys genius. That goal against Scotland was one such glimpse. As good as Pele or Cruyff on his day.
Cheers. It is a real shame. I do wish I got to watch him live in Italia 90.
@@FootballIconic It was epic... it lifted the whole nation. :)
Good vid. Didn’t mention him being dropped for France 98 which I think was significant
I will remember Gazza for the 1990 World Cup and the 1996 Euro cup he was an amazing player he didn’t play like an English man he had south American flair and dribbling very strong player i was rooting for England in that 1996 Euro cup the goal he scored against Scotland was epic, will never forget it.
In 1990 we also had Chris Waddle, so two mercurial talents in the same team. Throw in Barnes who was also immensely gifted, if not always at his best for England, and you have arguably England's most talented midfield ever. Shame they couldn't get it over the line.
He had that amazing geordie mentality to be friends with and help enyone no mater who they are but sadly some people took that part of him for granted
fella was a legend on and off the pitch
I'm 48 and he's the best player I've ever seen. I never seen better till we got to Messi and Ronaldo.
Bobby Charlton retired the year you were born.
You missed out.
Paul Gasgoyne is a national treasure and I wish him well. God Bless you Paul Gasgoyne and your Family Amen xxxxxxx
Great video.... I knew most of the content, but still very well presented and spot on accurate. 👍👍 Always love Gazza!! COYS
' the guy was wild' understatement of the century ! :-]
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1990 was my coming of age of world cups,Pavarotti.. England were by far the best and fairest And GAZZA was incredible.. no one could stop him .. apart from the ref!!!
Loved the whole journey 1990
Favourite player hands down
"He was a fat lad, but he could *pass* the ball" - Bobby Robson.
I met Gazza in Middlesbrough when I was at uni and working in a bar. He was with Alex Higgins and they played pool all night. I was told by my manager at one point not to serve him booze anymore. Gazza was a really nice man. Very polite and loved a joke. I'm also a Spurs fan and he was one of our best players ever.
I guess you can look at his life from two perspectives:
As a professional footballer his personal problems and demons prevented him from reaching his full potential. Look at his peers now, successful sports commentators, managers and celebrities. His struggles with alcohol and lifestyle issues prevented him from a career that stretched off into his sunset years.
However as a working class child with deep psychological traumas growing up he achieved an astonishing amount. For me having lived in similar working class communities around Britain I can say that for hundreds and hundreds of troubled young men, holding down a job or a relationship is a huge achievement. Becoming an internationally famous footballer who consistently sold for millions of pounds and becoming a national hero for two international football tournaments is simply off the charts.
I'm 40 and I was a Spurs fan in the 1980s, watched the penalty shoot-out against Germany in 1990 from behind the sofa and remember when English tv started airing the Italian league after his transfer to Lazio. For men of my generation he'll always be a hero, synonymous with exciting play and a golden period of English football.
So you’re telling me England had gazza and le tissier at the same time & never exploited that ? Wowwwww
They were never sober at the same time.
Sir Alex Ferguson would probably have been a calming influence over Gaza that he would have desperately needed!!
ah yes, Ferguson. known for his calmness
2:57 Trust Gazza to Cruyff turn the Dutch! Oh and the “fuck off” Norway is amazing especially when you consider that we were just about to play them, the Norwegian interviewer just sticks a mike in his face and asks if he’s got a message for the country - I think considering we’re about to compete, that’s the message we wanted to send!
London nightlife maybe ruined him but the cup final injuries took its toll. If he had gone to utd who knows how good he could of been as fergie would have clamped down on him
You remember too someone broke his leg again in a club, just before his comeback. He was never the same after.
I'm a United fan and I love Gazza, but I genuinely don't even think Fergie could have reigned him in. Even if he signed for United he'd probably have been gone in 2 years. Fergie would have sold him for profit when he realised he couldn't change his attitude. It's sad because he truly was a generational talent. If he didn't have his demons with drink, trained properly and only concentrated on football I have no doubt he would have won a Balon D'or at some point. And whether you think he completely wasted his gift/talent, he's still achieved more than most of us will in our entire lifetime. In a professional sphere at least.
@@roryslaine7896 Can't disagree with that!
@Dublin Brummie: I remember that cup final and his injury.If he hadn't injured himself he would have been sent off. Ferguson wouldn't have stood a chance, Gascoigne needed a psychiatrist more than anything else.
daily dose of football uploads the same time as this channel and both channels have class vidoes
Also really dig his videos!
One of the few English players that played with a South American flair.. very technical
A legend my generation never got to see. Love the vids bud Keep em up
I remember Jackie Milburn being asked, in an interview, " How good is Paul Gascoigne ? " ( and this was when Gascoigne was still a young lad at Newcastle ) to which Jackie replied " He's the best in the world " ..... If Jackie Milburn says it, it must be true !
David Platt wasn't a legendary player going into the 1990 World Cup, he made his name in that tournament.
Everyone from that or previous generation said he was the absolute best. Alan Shearer, Gary Lineker, Stuart Pearce, Eric Cantona and a lot more legends of the past.
As a 27 year old, I never saw him but the tales of him is so legendary I had to look it up. And trust me, he was one of a kind on and off the pitch. A crazy supernova that burns faster than the rest.
Great video, becoming one of my favorite YT footy channels
Gazza was the best English player ever. He had it all. No one has ever come close to being as good as Gazza.
He was one of a kind. Every time he got the ball you would shift to the edge of your seat. I don't know of any other English player like that. Maybe a young Owen or young Rooney, but with Gazza it was different. You just didn't know what he would come up with and that was an amazing feeling.
Before his injury he was one of the top 5 players in the world. After his 1991 injury he was maybe 70% the player he was. Had he signed for Man Utd in 1988 - his entire career might have been different.
How many great footballers, snooker players, cricketers b-ball players don't come with underlying baggage. We all get the joy from their genius but there are few that don't have something going on somewhere in their mind. Within the chaos of Gazza's mind was an orchestra of beauty that if one or two life and career decisions had gone a different way we would have been talking of him with the likes of Maradona, ZZ, Messi and Ronaldo. Two moments on the field spring to mind for me, the free kick against Arsenal, and the flick and volley against Scotland. We'll wait years to see goals like that happen again with the intent and success behind them. For those who disbelieve, he was world class.
No doubt
Nice video, about the right length and well balanced
90/91 this lad was unplayable 💪💪
You can't find his assists for the 1987/88 season because assists weren't even considered in English football statistics back then. EDIT - or 88/89 and 89/90.
Nobody will appreciate how good this guy Gazza was until he/she watches the Brazil vs England match in 1997 at the tour de France pre world cup competition. I've lived my entire life being a Brazilian fan, and I can assure u Paul Gazza Gascoigne made the Brazilian team look clueless at times with his flair and skills. He is top, top, class guys. I was shocked...he took them to nutmeg school of which the Brazilians are the masters of. Trust me, the videos of him on the UA-cam platform don't do him justice. One needs to watch an entire game of him playing to understand. He played with an old-man posture with the skills of zidane!
This lad was the difference between REALLY having a chance of England winning a Trophy or being also rans. Didn’t quite do it. But since then we’ve had your Gerrards and Lampards and the Beckhams and the Romney’s. The Golden generation. All great players with technical ability. But they ain’t Figos or Ronaldos etc. Gaza was in that class. As an English supporter Back in the day we used to say “ he makes things happen” “ give him the ball”. Euros 2021. Step forward Jack. Say no more. Let’s see what he’s got - has Southgate got it him to let this guy do it? Or stay with the technicians. Give Jack a chance. No Gaza yet but “he makes thing happen “ “ give him the ball”
The best English player I can remember seeing in the flesh , brilliantly talented , I was in Italy 90 v Scotland 96 . To put it into context I am a Arsenal fan
You got a sub. Cracking content 👍🏻
Great video. Looking forward to the next one. The analogy bit brought a bit chuckle. Well done. Would recommend his autobiography if you haven't read it.
Cheers man! I read a few extracts for this video, but I've actually ordered it on Amazon 'cause it seems like a genu8nely good read
@@FootballIconic Hope you enjoy it!
Great video, very fair on Gazza. Warts and all. He was fun, mischievous and entertaining. That's what we love in our sporting stars. Thanks Chap.
Consider this. Paul Gascoigne only played in one World Cup (1990).
Yeah GLEN HODDLE!!!!!😠😆
One word.. GENIUS
We"ll always love Gazza
Great video. How would I rate him? 5/10. Loads of ability but wasted (bit like Ozil). Hi injury’s came from his first major injury when he threw a nasty challenge on Gary Charles in the FA Cup final. He was definitely trying to hurt Charles of Forest.
What I like most about this video is both times you showed the league table ‘88-‘89 and ‘90 - ‘91 it shows The Arsenal at the top of the league.
‘88 - ‘89 finishing top with the same point as the current Champions Liverpool, but with a single goal as the difference between the two team which The Arsenal secured in the last game of the season against Liverpool.
‘90 - ‘91 The Arsenal finished the league one game from Invincibles. Thank you for the vid
Gazza was the bad boy for football. He was to football what Alex Higgins was to snooker and that's why we love him.
This guys content is brilliant
You an mvp
@@FootballIconic u to mate
Best English passer of the ball in my lifetime. The type of player England now lack in midfield especially in the knockout stages of major competitions. Imagine him in a midfield with Bellingham and Rice.
Watched him from the Kop playing our lot - they lost 3 - 0 he hit the post at least once and was the best player on the park aged about 19. Genius.
when SAF said he would have liked to manage him, it says something about a player
That would have been the best thing that could have happened to gazza.
Gazza was a magician at times, wonderful plsyer.
It's a shame that Gazza's prime was in the era of 240p TV.
It's great to see this little Noah's Ark of Gazza clips as an easy to go to reference video for his genius.
It's very sad that he suffered a lot of mental problems that led to his downfall. Deep down, he was a good laugh as well as a wonderful talent. Thanks for this video.
Ahh thank you for this video! Gaza.... whatta player pranker bad boi 4 life! Lucid, fearless, passionate - Gaza s game (Cantona also) lured me to watch Premiere league matches back in the days. No match was boring, with Gaza on pitch!
dont need to finish watching to know its a very good video
Hey man, you dropped this 👑
Absolutely.
The same.