Jimbo 172 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Mike Tyson has offered to provide counselling and support to troubled Paul Gascoigne when he tours the UK. The former Newcastle United player recently suffered a mental breakdown and had to spend two weeks in a psychiatric hospital. Former heavyweight champion Tyson believes his own chequered past could help the 40-year-old. Tyson is holding a series of speaking engagements in the North in May, including a date in Gateshead. The 41-year-old said: "I know all about Gazza and I feel I can help him. A lot of top sportsmen have suffered in their private lives, including me, and that is why I want to help. "I still see him as a superstar and would like to meet him if he feels up for it." 'On a downer' He has already met England striker, and boxing fan, Wayne Rooney several times. Their first meeting three years ago was a boost for the young footballer at a time when he was under fire for his aggressive style of play. Tyson said: "Back in 2005, Wayne Rooney was on a downer and I met him and lifted his spirits. "I am sure I can do the same for Paul Gascoigne." Tyson was convicted of rape in 1992 and jailed for a day in November 2007 for driving while under the influence of drugs. Gascoigne was detained in February after Northumbria Police were called to a Newcastle hotel following reports he was acting erratically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 13760 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Is it wrong that I can't get Bill Hicks out of my head? Just send Gazza toward him, *DING* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUFC-OMS 0 Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 Its like asking Gary Glitter to mind your kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3342 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Its like asking Gary Glitter to mind your kids at bath-time FYP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Its like asking Gary Glitter to mind your kids at bath-time FYP Or Ian Huntley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 21760 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 bizarre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's a bit surprising that Mike Tyson would know who Gazza is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 172 Posted April 15, 2008 Author Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's a bit surprising that Mike Tyson would know who Gazza is... I think Tyson is a bit of a football fan, I think he's mates with Maradona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 It's a bit surprising that Mike Tyson would know who Gazza is... I think Tyson is a bit of a football fan, I think he's mates with Maradona. That makes sense... I had forgot about that connection. But I always assumed that they were aware of each other due more to their "political" views than the sport. Maradona and Tyson are both "semi-communists" and all. I would hate to see Gazza come out with a tattoo like that on his face though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 6964 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Gazza had more chances and help by the time he was 40 than most people have in 5 lifetimes. Anyone that thinks they can 'cure' his problems now are dreaming tbh. Theres only one person that can help him and thats himself. Unfortunately that takes more than the 3 neurones he currently possesses. Sad but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 44106 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Maybe Gazza's rape skills could do with some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I R Toon Fan 0 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Just when Gazza thought it couldn't get any worse. They deserve each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMag 0 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Maybe Gazza's rape skills could do with some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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