{"id":295175,"date":"2023-11-26T13:26:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T13:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/?p=295175"},"modified":"2023-11-26T13:26:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T13:26:12","slug":"terry-venables-helped-save-gazza-when-icon-said-i-want-to-kill-myself-in-cell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsloveme.com\/soccer\/terry-venables-helped-save-gazza-when-icon-said-i-want-to-kill-myself-in-cell\/","title":{"rendered":"Terry Venables helped save Gazza when icon said ‘I want to kill myself’ in cell"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    Legendary England boss Terry Venables helped Paul Gascoigne when he was at his lowest, with the ex-Spurs star 'wanting to kill himself in a prison cell'.<\/p>\n

    Football great Venables, who has died aged 80, revealed he was once summoned to London after a troubled Gazza battling alcohol and personal demons was held at a West London police station. The former Spurs midfielder turned manager said: "His stare was chilling and he frightened the life out of me. He simply said, 'I want to kill myself'.<\/p>\n

    "It was an awful moment and I have no doubt he knew what he was saying. I told him I wouldn't let that happen." Venables later helped to raise funds to pay for Gascoigne's rehab, with other former team-mates and the FA.<\/p>\n

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    Venables, who considered Gascoigne a close friend, also put a public plea to his pal to stop drinking. Writing at the time, he said: "Something had to be done. I can't stand by and let it run until we all end up at his funeral.<\/p>\n

    "Paul, if you read this, then take it as a wake-up call. You know me well enough to know this is from the heart and not something I ever dreamed I'd have to do, or say.<\/p>\n

    What do you think of Terry Venables and Paul Gascoigne's relationship? Let us know in the comments section<\/i> <\/b><\/p>\n

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    "I remember a Paul Gascoigne who lit up the country with his football genius and personality…I want that Paul Gascoigne back. So do your friends and family and I believe, the whole country. Get treated. And get well, my friend."<\/p>\n

    The England superstar, who shone under Venables in Euro 96 with his iconic goal against Scotland, did check into rehab with help from his former manager for club and country.<\/p>\n

    Gascoigne has spoken candidly about his battles with alcoholism in the past, adding in recent years: "I don't know if I'm ever going to touch a drink again. I just know that I'm not drinking today."<\/p>\n

    For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.<\/i><\/p>\n