“Paul Gaskoin told about his life …”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The 58-year-old Gazza admitted that he had drank nine portions of Brandy before leaving the field in the Final of the 1996 Scotland Cup, where he scored two goals and became the best player of the match.
“The coach asked if I drank. I said – no. And he replied, “Then go and drink.” I think it even helped me to play better, ”Gascoin joked.
The football player also said that he did not communicate with his parents for months, and drugs and depression almost destroyed his life. According to him, only forced treatment organized by the father “saved” him.
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Gazza also mentioned a child’s injury – the death of an eight -year -old boy, his brother of his friend, who died in his arms after the car hit:
“I thought he was still breathing, but it was his last movement.”
In his autobiography, Gascoin acknowledged that his marriage was a mistake and told about domestic violence, after which Steril’s wife filed for divorce. Nevertheless, she supported it during treatment in 2008.
The ex-football player was recently found unconscious at home, but now his condition is stable. Gascoin spent 57 matches and scored 10 goals for the England national team, becoming one of the most striking figures of his generation.
