FLY2 10,108 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 So! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,599 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I think that some people seem to get addicted to alcohol, nicotine and gambling more than easily than others....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted December 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 I run an addictions advisory service charity and counsel people with their addiction problems. I could say an awful lot on this subject and see the fallout from the effects of alcohol and other addictions on a daily basis, the great sadness and suffering they cause. There are several theories as to why some can be more subject to alcoholism but I'm not here to convince anybody of these. These include the presence of a disease model, genetics and risk-averse behaviour or more appropriately, the lack of it.Bubblewrap - I'd just like to say that I'm sorry for what you had to go through with your partner. I see these situations often and understand the heartache they provide. Take care of yourself my friend. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 You are right Margie,and it depends on what profession the victim is in,loads of musicians,which are applauded on here have behaved disgracefully in the past due to addictions. Recently that train of thought is more cautionary.. Amy Whinehouse being a case in point.The parents,spouses and children are victims also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 As we seem to have strayed off topic#15- You certainly expressed your true beliefs in 'liking' post #131,in the Where Did My Topic Go? thread. I thought we were talking about an ex- footballer.. never mind..answering this should make you 28,636!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trickymicky 57 Posted December 22, 2015 Report Share Posted December 22, 2015 Didnt Gascoigne give his ex wife numerous beatings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 He's damn lucky after the Gary Charles and Gary Parker incidents the Executives didn't find him and kick the bezeezus out of him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Exactly, non Forest fans just don't understand do they. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 No, they don't, I still have personal angst against him, nowt to do with his drinking. I see the Daily Mail call him a "football legend", he ain't no legend in my book, he's a cock. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRD 196 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 #12 Old Gazza best turn up I've got £80 quid tickets, If you can't make that Gazza's doing Mansfield Palace theater on 19th May, could get a bus up? be a cracking night out £35 - £66 quid what a bargain. So how did it go? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The Wife beating 'cock' Mick..............was still a great player,..........as was the cheat Maradona........and the 'Dogging' Collymore. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 http://www.nottinghampost.com/Review-Evening-Paul-Gascoigne-Theatre-Royal/story-28494703-detail/story.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted January 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The Wife beating 'cock' Mick..............was still a great player,..........as was the cheat Maradona........and the 'Dogging' Collymore. Girlfriend-beating Colleymore if I recall. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/5403411/Martin-Geissler-on-truth-about-Stan-Collymore-and-Ulrika-Jonsson-attack.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/110009.stm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Yes forgot about that Stu,...................you could make a long list of current players misdameaners........but very few could be called 'Great' as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 The mardiest players also turn out to be of a similar temperament in everyday life. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TRD 196 Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 http://www.nottinghampost.com/Review-Evening-Paul-Gascoigne-Theatre-Royal/story-28494703-detail/story.html Page not found ;-( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.... 23 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 #41 For you sir. 'Review: An Evening With... Paul Gascoigne, Theatre Royal, Nottingham By NottmPostEG | Posted: January 10, 2016 By Ian Page The greatest English footballer of his generation, Paul Gascoigne, was in Nottingham performing his no-holds-barred stage show at the Royal Concert Hall. As a huge football fan, this was an exciting prospect for me but I have to admit, along with a few others I spoke to, that we arrived with a little trepidation as for what the evening held in store. But we needn't have worried – Despite all of his much publicised personal issues Gazza, as he's known around the world, would be on fine form later in the evening. He was supported by Master of Ceremonies, Mark Peters and Britain's Got Talent finalist and comedian Danny Posthill, who got everyone in the mood with jokes and a wide range of impressions from Steven Gerrard to Family Guy's Peter Griffin. Paul arrived on stage at about 9pm to a rapturous reception. He was seated in a relaxed armchair, and was questioned by the man who is widely regarded as saving his life, Terry Baker, in a chat show type format. He started with his early career and schoolboy trials at Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough before talking about signing for his beloved Newcastle United, where he became a star. Gazza went on to tell a host of hilarious stories about his football career, admitting to being scared to death by Vinnie Jones. After promising Sir Alex Ferguson he'd sign for Man United, he then went onto play for Tottenham for £2.2 million after his family asked for a house and car. His first training session was eventful to say the least – he ended up turning up in his car with an ostrich from a zoo. Stories of messing around and mischief just flowed from him, including; playing tennis in the early hours before the World Cup semi-final, driving a London bus, crashing the Middlesbrough team coach, signing for Boston United because he'd thought it was Boston USA not the town in Lincolnshire and receiving death threats from the IRA after the Old Firm Flute playing incident. Stories of his affection for Sir Bobby Robson during Italia 90 and beyond were well received and he admitted that Bryan Robson was the greatest player he's ever played alongside. After being asked what was his proudest moment was, he replied saying playing for England was the pinnacle and how it saddened and angered him when Theo Walcott didn't celebrate with the fans after scoring in Estonia, because after all it's the fans who make it all worthwhile. It was an entertaining evening, finished off by a standing ovation from the packed out audience. The hour that Paul was on stage flew by – for all his personal life troubles over the years no one can doubt that Paul Gascoigne is a football legend. The entire show felt like he'd just nipped round to your house for a cup of coffee and chat about his incredible career.' 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BeestonMick 263 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 The mardiest players also turn out to be of a similar temperament in everyday life. Mardy, now there's a word I haven't heard in a long time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I have I'm afraid. I've been called it several times by a couple of people. it must be because I'm an only one. I'm misunderstood. LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 "Paul Gascoigne is a football legend." NOOOOOOOOOO. On the other hand, George Best, now you're talking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 And both had the same problem/addiction but no one is criticising George I have lived with an alcoholic & am aware of the problems they can cause as a rule it's the alcohol that's the problem & not the person. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjamin1945 16,139 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Its easy to criticise,but I don't think any one knows or understands the mind and the Demons with-in it............ 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 Alcohol, Tobacco, illegal drugs, take your pick, all highly addictive. So is living Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I suppose I'm one of the lucky ones. I've always enjoyed a drink(started well before my 18th) but can always have a few dry days each month. And anyway the price of beer in the pubs(i dont enjoy beer as much at home) keeps my quantity down. Not had a drink this year so far. :jumping: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted January 17, 2016 Report Share Posted January 17, 2016 I once went 10 years without a drop of alcohol passing my lips. Then my 11th birthday broke the streak. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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