Source: Daily_Mail
I almost died after my heart stopped three times, reveals former Spurs and Newcastle hero Gazza
Enlarge [LNB]Near death: Paul Gascoigne revealed his heart stopped three times in rehab[LNB]Former England hero Paul Gascoigne revealed the near fatalhealth problems caused by his chronic drinking caused his heartto stop while in rehab.[LNB]He said: 'My heart failed on us a few times,' adding that his father John had collapsed with worry at his illness.[LNB] In a television interview beingbroadcast today, Gazza finally confirmed last year's suddenrumours that he had died were closer to the truth than the publicrealised.[LNB]Gascoigne, a terrace hero at Newcastle, Spurs and Lazio, whose career was marred by alcoholand violence towards his ex-wife Sheryl, has endured a love-haterelationship with the British public.[LNB]Addressinghis attack on Sheryl, he said: 'If you are sitting in a restaurant andsomebody calls your mum a whore, which she did, and for no reason, Idon't like that - and yes, I got hold of her arms and I did put my headagainst her head, I didn't headbutt her but I threw her to the floor,and I was disgusted with myself for what I did.[LNB]'I went to therapy; I sat with 15-20 women and told them exactly what I did. [LNB]'Igot punched by a few women for doing what I did, but I took the punchesand I accepted it. It is the one thing I ever did in my life, and I gethammered for it.'[LNB]In a startlingly frank admission he says he feels 'used' by his son Regan.[LNB]He said: 'I drive down to be with my son and he takes us to the school and shows (his friends), "This is my dad". [LNB] 'I hope we don't win' call from Arsenal-hating fans leaves Spurs boss Redknapp shocked[LNB]Derby's Commons is a summer target for three Premier League sides[LNB]NEWCASTLE UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]'I went to assembly and signed everythingfor the kids, and then it's proved to everyone that I am his dad - thenhe goes back home and that leaves me, I don't know, I feel like I ambeing used by my own son here.'[LNB]The interview with Sky News, in the company of his father, sisterLindsay and two young nephews, shows the ex-midfielder having a kickabout on the beach.[LNB]He proudly declares: 'No-one is ever going to be as good as I was.'[LNB]The player is visibly moved when both the youngsters say he is their favourite ever player.[LNB] Enlarge [LNB]Family guy: Paul Gascoigne played football with nephews Cameron Gascoigne, 8, (left) and Joe Gascoigne, 5, on a beach in North Tyneside [LNB]Hesaid: 'The kids have been scared, they have been scared of us, youknow, coming round the house and that, the way I was and in the state Iwas in, but coming to the beach and playing football is brilliant.'[LNB]Gascoignehas had a well-publicised battle with alcohol, and admits that onlyfour months ago he was drinking 30 cans of Special Brew (strong lager)per day.[LNB] Enlarge [LNB]On me 'ead: Paul Gascoigne looks fit and well after giving up alcohol [LNB]In reference to his religious beliefs, he says: 'I just thank Himfor today you know, if I don't drink I just say thanks, thanks for notletting me have a drink today.'[LNB]But the sportsman says he can be around alcohol without giving in to temptation.[LNB]'Ican be around it now because all I have got to do is remember my last'drunk'. If I remember my last drunk, which I can't - well I sort ofcan, getting fed with a spoon because I had the shakes that bad.'[LNB]He also describes his suicide attempt.[LNB]'Inthe bath, yes, it's the easy way out they say, you know, take a fewsleeping tablets, nice little warm bath and have a few drinks and justdrop. I had just had enough, I had had enough of everything, you know.'[LNB]Gascoignecontinues: 'I rang my sister just to say, I am going to run a bath. Ithink she might have had a clue, I don't know if it was a plea for help.[LNB]'And I just said, look, I am in the bath and I will always love you, or something like that, and put the phone down. [LNB]'Ilaid in the bath and just felt myself dropping off and I remember justgetting ready, like dozing off, and then the police burst in. About sixpolice dragged us out of the bath.'[LNB]Highlights of the interview will be broadcast on Sky News from 6am today.[LNB] 'I hope we don't win' call from Arsenal-hating fans leaves Spurs boss Redknapp shocked[LNB]Derby's Commons is a summer target for three Premier League sides[LNB]NEWCASTLE UNITED FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB]TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC NEWS FROM ACROSS THE WEB[LNB][LNB]
