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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Paul Gascoigne's sudden downward turn after looking 'better than ever' just weeks ago
Much-loved football great Paul Gascoigne is recovering in hospital after being admitted into intensive care adter being found collapsed at home in Poole, Dorset Football legend Paul Gascoigne was looking like a man at the top of his game just weeks before he was admitted to intensive care after being found collapsed at home. Gazza, 58, said he felt the best he has for years as he sat down with the Mirror ahead of his new book Eight being released in the autumn. He took part in an exclusive photoshoot and looked dapper as he spoke about having a better grasp of what was happening to him during his rollercoaster life. Fans were left fearing the worst last night as news broke of the former England and Spurs midfield being rushed to hospital. He is now stable and recovering in an acute medical unit after being found semi-conscious by a friend in his bedroom at home in Poole, Dorset. The health set-back came after Gazza told us: 'I feel better now than I have in years.' He went on to detail why he has put some much energy into his new book, saying: 'I hope I am at a point that I can really look back over everything I've gone through in my life with a different - and more positive - perspective. After so many years in the spotlight, I feel like it's time people got to know the real me.' Mirror snapper Rowan Griffiths photographed his footballing hero Gazza for the first time in May and said: 'He looks fantastic.' Meeting at a hotel in Didcot, Oxfordshire, Rowan says: 'Gazza knows how to hold the room. He was very genuine, asking how we all were. He was doing a speaking tour and seemed very well. I was so relieved to see him looking so good, as I was a fan from way back in the day myself. He was one of the heroes of my youth.' Today, Paul's friend Steve Foster, who found the star, said: "He would like to thank everyone for the support he's received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best." Foster drove Paul to hospital after finding him, adding: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now.' He is expected to remain there for several days. Earlier this year he showed his character as he confessed to a gaffe - almost letting a phone call from The Pope pass him by, before greeting him with a remarkable opening line. Speaking on The Rest Is Football, Gascoigne recalled: "It wasn't just [fans and journalists], it was from famous people as well. "I was getting calls from George Clooney, Dustin Hoffman, Oprah Winfrey. "I was getting calls from everywhere. The best one was I got told there was a phone call and I said 'tell them to f*** off, I'm training'. They said 'you better take the phone call'. I said, 'no I'm training, tell them I'll call them after my training'. They said it was important so I said, 'who the f*** is it?' "They said it was The Pope, John Paul II." In hilarious fashion, Gascoigne let his thick Geordie accent loose when answering the phone to His Holiness, adding: "I picked up the phone and went, 'Hi Pope, you alreet?' I said, 'hiya Pope, what do you want?' He said, 'come to the Vatican, I want to meet you'. "My Dad's a Catholic. We went over and saw The Pope, it was unbelievable." He added: "When you're getting calls like that and then I'm getting Mike Tyson coming to Dunston, where I live, wanting to come to my 40th birthday party. It was just crazy." Gazza is one of England's best-loved sports stars having shot to fame during the 1980s and 1990s. After coming through the youth ranks at local club Newcastle United, he made his debut for the Magpies in April 1985. He scored 25 times in 104 games for the Toon before moving to Spurs. In north London, he helped Tottenham to the FA Cup in 1991 and spent four years with the club before moving to Lazio. He later represented Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley. But it was with England that Gazza captured the nation's heart. He made his debut in September 1988 under Bobby Robson and would go on to be a key part of the Three Lions' run to the semi-finals at Italia 90. After picking up a booking against West Germany which would have kept him out of the final, Gary Lineker alerted the dugout to the fact Gascoigne was becoming upset in one of football's most enduring images. Ultimately England were beaten on penalties and did not make the final, leading to Gazza crying on the pitch as he kissed the badge on his shirt and took the acclaim of the travelling supporters. He was also part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of Euro 96 on home soil, again losing to Germany on penalties. His goal against Scotland in the group stage is one of the most famous in Three Lions history. But he was controversially overlooked for the 1998 World Cup in France by Glenn Hoddle, ending his international career with 10 goals in 57 appearances.
Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Newcastle fans take over Rangers pubs ahead of Celtic friendly
Around 10,000 travelling Toon Army have made the trip over the border for the glamour friendly Newcastle United fans have invaded Glasgow ahead of their friendly against Celtic. And some of the travelling Toon Army have been joining supporters of the fierce rivals of their pre-season opponents. A photo shared on social media shows diehard Rangers pub the Bristol Bar covered in Newcastle flags. The boozer in the east end of the city is in sight of Celtic Park where the Geordies will head for the big match. Fellow Rangers pub Oswalds Bar in the city centre also threw their doors open to Newcastle fans based closer to home. They wrote on X: "Our famous Glasgow landmark is a Geordie for the day 'Geordie Boys are taking over' "Was a pleasure to have the 'Glasgow Mags Rangers & Newcastle Supporters Club' in Oswalds today before they headed to the Duke of Wellington and changed the iconic cone to a black and white one. "P.S. You better bring our Gazza masks back tonight."
The Sun
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Geordie Shore's Marnie Simpson gives birth to her third child and tells fans she feels ‘so blessed'
MARNIE Simpson has given birth to her third child. The Geordie Shore star shared the happy news today alongside a picture of herself in hospital. 2 2 She reassured fans that she was well are welcoming her baby girl. Marnie wrote: "Baby girl is here safe and sound! We're both doing really well and recovering. "She's so beautiful and perfect! I feel so blessed and still feels surreal I have a daughter. "Gonna enjoy this baby bubble and get back to socials once I've recovered fully. "Thanks for all the amazing messages it really means so much."
Rhyl Journal
7 days ago
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Ant and Dec filmed in their boxers to mark dough company partnership
The pair, whose full names are Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, had wanted to support a small business from the North of England, and approached the company to suggest a partnership. The Geordie duo have filmed a tongue-in-cheek video in their boxer shorts to show how The Northern Dough Co offers restaurant-quality food at affordable prices – all prepared in the comfort of your own home and with no need to get dressed up. Founded by Amy and Chris Cheadle, the company offers a range of high-quality, frozen bakery products such as pizza dough and brioche dough, and is already stocked in major supermarkets across the UK. Ant said: 'I love making pizzas at home with my family and was already using Northern Dough Co when we started conversations with Amy and Chris about working with them. 'As soon as we met it was clear we had the same values and together we have some great ideas on how we can expand the business. It's very exciting and we can't wait to get started in our role as co-owners!' Dec said: 'We love The Northern Dough Co ethos of celebrating the joy of eating at home and bringing people together. 'Whether it's a pizza party with mates or a Saturday night in front of the telly with your granny, everyone can get stuck in and make delicious pizzas. 'We are excited to celebrate all things dough through our partnership and social content.' Amy and Chris Cheadle said: 'It's not every day Ant and Dec's team drop you a line to ask if you'd be interested in exploring working together, but from the very first meeting it was clear just how well their personal values aligned with ours, and how easy it would be to partner and grow our business together.'
Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ant and Dec strip down to boxers to announce 'very exciting' career move
Ant and Dec have announced that they are the new co-owners of a frozen food company - and to mark the occasion, they stripped down to their underwear Much-loved hosts Ant and Dec stripped down to their boxers to announce a 'very exciting' new venture to their fans. The Britain's Got Talent presenters, also known as Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, are currently taking a break from the small screen. Having concluded the 18th series of the talent show, won by magician Harry Moulding, the pair won't be gracing our screens again until I'm A Celeb returns in the winter. While most would take this downtime to unwind and steer clear of work, Ant and Dec unveiled their latest business endeavour on Friday (July 18). Keen to back a small enterprise from the North of England, the Newcastle lads have shared the exciting news. The duo are set to become co-owners of frozen food company The Northern Dough Co. Approaching the firm to propose a partnership with founders Amy and Chris Cheadle, Ant and Dec are stepping into the competitive world of food, reports the Manchester Evening News. The Northern Dough Co provides a variety of top-quality, frozen bakery items such as pizza dough and brioche dough, and is already available in major supermarkets across the UK. Never ones to shy away from surprising the nation, the Geordie duo filmed a cheeky video in their boxer shorts to demonstrate how The Northern Dough Co offers restaurant-standard food at reasonable prices. The video was designed to illustrate that you can whip up meals from the comfort of your own home, without the need to dress up. Speaking about the announcement, Ant revealed: "I love making pizzas at home with my family and was already using Northern Dough Co when we started conversations with Amy and Chris about working with them. "As soon as we met it was clear we had the same values and together we have some great ideas on how we can expand the business. It's very exciting and we can't wait to get started in our role as co-owners!" Dec chimed in: "We love The Northern Dough Co ethos of celebrating the joy of eating at home and bringing people together. Whether it's a pizza party with mates or a Saturday night in front of the telly with your granny, everyone can get stuck in and make delicious pizzas. We are excited to celebrate all things dough through our partnership and social content." Opening up about how the collaboration came about, Amy and Chris confessed 'it's not every day Ant and Dec's team drop you a line to ask if you'd be interested in exploring working together'. "From the very first meeting it was clear just how well their personal values aligned with ours, and how easy it would be to partner and grow our business together," they revealed.
