Gazza "wants to recover"
Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne is out of intensive care after suffering a bad reaction to the detox process in a treatment centre in the United States.
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FA to contact Gazza after 'extremely sad' health reports
FA chairman David Bernstein has told ITV News the organisation will reach out to Paul Gascoigne in the next 24 hours following the latest reports of the former England star's ill health. He said the 45-year-old remained a "valued member of the football family."
Friends say Gascoigne needs help
Terry Baker, an agent for Paul Gascoigne, says the player's life is in danger and he needs immediate help for his alcohol addiction.
Gascoigne's old friend, Steve Wraith, has told Dan Ashby it's heart wrenching to see him in so much trouble.
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Friend: 'Gazza is withering away, he has to beat this'
Gazza's friend @stevewraith told me the star is 'withering away' but that he hopes Gazza will beat his problems soon
From @danielashby on Twitter:Agent: Gascoigne 'needs help immediately'
Paul Gascoigne's agent has warned that the former footballer's life is in danger, due to alcoholism.
Read the full storySchmeichel urges PFA to help Gazza
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has urged the Professional Footballers' Association to help Paul Gascoigne, who is struggling with alcoholism and depression.
– Peter Schmeichel, Former FootballerThis is not fun watching. Gazza needs help. Come on PFA & Gordon Taylor, time to step up.