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Stars rally round released Gazza | Stars rally round released Gazza |
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Stars of the football world have offered support to Paul Gascoigne, who has been released after being detained under the Mental Health Act. | |
The ex-England star, 40, had been in hospital since being detained last month after an incident at a hotel. | |
He was released from a Darlington hospital on Friday and is now believed to be staying with his father. | |
Former international team-mate Peter Shilton said: "Hopefully, now, he can get himself back on track." | |
Police were called to the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead on 20 February where Gascoigne is said to have made staff and guests feel "threatened" by his behaviour. | Police were called to the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead on 20 February where Gascoigne is said to have made staff and guests feel "threatened" by his behaviour. |
It would be nice to see him get back to what we know he can be Peter Shilton | It would be nice to see him get back to what we know he can be Peter Shilton |
He was taken to the Middleton St George Hospital for treatment. | He was taken to the Middleton St George Hospital for treatment. |
Following his release he is believed to be staying at his father's house in Dunston, Gateshead. | Following his release he is believed to be staying at his father's house in Dunston, Gateshead. |
Ex-England goalkeeper Shilton said: "Obviously I hope that Paul gets over the problems he's having. | Ex-England goalkeeper Shilton said: "Obviously I hope that Paul gets over the problems he's having. |
"It would be nice to see him get back to what we know he can be. | "It would be nice to see him get back to what we know he can be. |
"We had some great times together and it is a bit worrying really to see him in the situation he's been in." | "We had some great times together and it is a bit worrying really to see him in the situation he's been in." |
Meanwhile, the ex-Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday manager Ron Atkinson said: "I'm sure everyone in football wishes him all the best in whatever happens to him." | Meanwhile, the ex-Aston Villa and Sheffield Wednesday manager Ron Atkinson said: "I'm sure everyone in football wishes him all the best in whatever happens to him." |
One of Gascoigne's former clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, has said it will help him via a trust set up to assist ex-players. | One of Gascoigne's former clubs, Tottenham Hotspur, has said it will help him via a trust set up to assist ex-players. |
Jonathan Adelman, chairman of the Tottenham Tribute Trust, said: "It is our clear priority to look to support him and his family at this difficult time." | Jonathan Adelman, chairman of the Tottenham Tribute Trust, said: "It is our clear priority to look to support him and his family at this difficult time." |
Newcastle United have also contacted Gazza's family to offer them help. | Newcastle United have also contacted Gazza's family to offer them help. |
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