Paul Gascoigne tells pals 'i'm fine' in message from hospital after collapse
Paul Gascoigne sent a reassuring message to loved ones from his hospital bed today after he collapsed at home. He told a pal: "I'm fine" after he was rushed into intensive care at the weekend.
The 58-year-old Rangers legend was discovered semi-conscious at home on Friday evening. He was taken to a hospital near his home in Poole, Dorset after his collapse.
But Gazza has told pals that he is feeling better. He was expected to remain in hospital for treatment for several days but may be allowed to leave earlier than expected. "He has told friends that he is fine and was going to give an update later today," said a source close to the star told the Mirror: "He has been doing well recently so this was an unexpected setback.
He had a full three months without alcohol over the summer while he was doing various speaking engagements and looked really well."
In a candid chat with the Mirror last year, Gazza discussed his ongoing struggle with alcohol and acknowledged occasional lapses, reports the Mirror.
The incident on Friday occurred when Gazza's friend Steve Foster, also known as 'Fozzie', discovered him in a poor state at his house. Mr Foster, who doubles as Gazza's driver and personal assistant, promptly drove the ex-footballer to the hospital after finding him in his bedroom.
Speaking last night, Mr Foster stated: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now."
Gazza's stepdaughter Bianca, who is a reality TV star, his two sisters Lindsay and Anna, and former footballer friends Peter Beardsley, Chris Waddle, Paul Merson and Vinnie Jones are believed to be closely monitoring his health.
Regarded as one of the finest midfield maestros of his era, England legend Gascoigne holds a special place in the hearts of fans.
He earned 57 caps and netted ten goals for England between 1988 and 1998.
Having risen through the youth ranks at his hometown club Newcastle United, he made his first-team debut for the Magpies in April 1985. He found the back of the net 25 times in 104 appearances for Newcastle before transferring to Spurs.
During his stint in north London, he helped Tottenham clinch the FA Cup in 1991 and spent four years with the club before making a move to Lazio. His later career saw him turn out for Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley.
Gascoigne quickly became a fan favourite at Ibrox with his flair and tenacity.
In his debut season, Gascoigne was instrumental in securing Rangers' eighth consecutive league title, scoring a memorable hat-trick against Aberdeen to seal the championship. That same season, he was named both PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year.
Though his time in Glasgow was punctuated by controversy, including high-profile incidents on and off the pitch, Gascoigne's footballing brilliance often overshadowed the chaos. He helped Rangers to two league titles, a Scottish Cup, and a League Cup before departing in 1998.
Gazza's most recent health concern follows the closure of his company in early July due to its failure to submit records on time. Companies House declared that the firm has been struck off and dissolved.
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