Paul Gascoigne quotes

Paul Gascoigne is an English former professional footballer, renowned for his exceptional skill and creativity on the field. Often called "Gazza," he became one of the most talented and iconic midfielders of his generation. He struggled with personal issues off the pitch but remains an influential figure in English football history. Here are 29 of his quotes:

I never predict anything, and I never will.

Paul Gascoigne

I know as a manager you have to abide by the chairman's decisions. But his decisions were this team, that team, this player, that player. The chairman is a control freak.

Paul Gascoigne

But if I wasn't playing, I would drink Saturdays, then Sunday, then Monday. Then I would try and train and it was no good, then have another drink just to pass the day away.

Paul Gascoigne

I like to help create team spirit in the dressing room. I feel that I've got loads of love to give.

Paul Gascoigne

You learn, right, a lot of people's problems - why they get upset, why they get down, why they turn to drink - is because they can't say one word and it's N-O, no.

Paul Gascoigne

I take responsibility for myself and what I do now.

Paul Gascoigne

The drink? Yes, I've had tough times in my life, especially the last year, regarding my ex-wife, my kids, I nearly broke my neck, I was on death row with pneumonia.

Paul Gascoigne

I've had to deal with everything but everyone has helped me, including Sir Alex Ferguson, to get through. George Best was a good friend of mine. We loved each other, we both knew where we were coming from.

Paul Gascoigne

I've got a bit of money in the bank. I'm quite comfortable.

Paul Gascoigne

But then I always wanted to play for Rangers. Man United is a great club and Alex Ferguson is a legend.

Paul Gascoigne

I am going to continue and bring this club forward. I am Paul Gascoigne the footballer.

Paul Gascoigne

I do want to be a manager one day. It might be 10 years, I don't know when.

Paul Gascoigne

I've learnt and I just want to be respected for what I've achieved on the pitch. I know I haven't achieved much off it but I do know I've given pleasure to people watching me play football over the years.

Paul Gascoigne

If the fans want me out, I'll put my hands up and leave. Like a proper man. I won't make excuses, I'll leave.

Paul Gascoigne

I'll tell you the truth: I had a double brandy before the game but, before, it used to be four bottles of whisky. Not any more. I was fine. I had a glass of wine after the game. But it was just a mouthful.

Paul Gascoigne

I'm going to do things when they are right for me.

Paul Gascoigne

I had to accept that I was an alcoholic, that was the main thing. I think you've got to. But I try not say that I'm an alcoholic. I prefer to say that it's a disease I've got.

Paul Gascoigne

I don't really do pranks any more. I have a laugh in the dressing room here, where it's safe, and the guys don't go to the papers and tell them what I've done.

Paul Gascoigne

I won player of the year and players' player, two cups and two championship medals, had a great time.

Paul Gascoigne

Hopefully everybody will just let me get on with my life. I'm going to.

Paul Gascoigne

I thought I did well for someone who has been out for 10 or 11 months. Then I was sub against Liverpool and tried to play for the guys and work on my fitness.

Paul Gascoigne

Anyway, how can you sack anyone who still hasn't got a contract. I'll be there for the game and I'll stand behind the dugout giving instructions to the players from there. They will respond to me more than the next manager.

Paul Gascoigne