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.

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.

What is the world coming to when you get a red card and get fined two weeks' wages for calling a grown man a wanker?

It was a big relief off my shoulder.

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

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

I got eight O-levels at school...zero in every subject.