• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
Paul Gascoigne gets emotional while detailing 'lonely' addiction battle with Vinnie Jones in new documentary

Home> Football> Football News

Updated 10:16 22 Nov 2023 GMTPublished 16:44 21 Nov 2023 GMT

Paul Gascoigne gets emotional while detailing 'lonely' addiction battle with Vinnie Jones in new documentary

Gascoigne went into detail.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Paul Gascoigne fought back tears while discussing his battle with addiction with Vinnie Jones for his new TV show.

Former Wimbledon destroyer Jones stars in the new programme titled 'In The Country', where he attempts to transform his 114-acre farm in West Sussex to what is described as a 'sustainable utopia'. All filming was completed prior to the ongoing SAG strikes.

He is helped along the way by members of his family, while former team-mates also play cameos in the programme.

Former adversaries also play a role in the programme - and that is one word that can be used to describe Gascoigne and Jones in the past.

Advert

The Wimbledon midfielder infamously grabbed Gascoigne in his nether regions during a match between 'The Crazy Gang' and Newcastle in 1988 - and then sent him a toilet brush.

But any animosity between the pair is long forgotten, with the England icon joining Jones for a spot of fishing during the programme.

It is then that Gascoigne opens up on his high-profile battles with alcohol addiction, which he has battled with throughout large periods of his adult life.

Now, speaking to Jones, Gascoigne spoke emotionally about his addictions: "Thing is, once I start, that's it. I cannot stop, it's a nightmare.

Advert

"It wasn't so much the drink, it was the consequences, Vinnie. God, f***ing hell, the consequences.

"The thing is, when you're in it, you're in it. Do you know what I mean? A nightmare.

"And then you become a loner, no-one wants to speak to you."

Paul Gascoigne and Vinnie Jones go fly fishing during the new show (
UK Discovery)

Advert

Following Gascoigne's admission, Jones reflected: "You know, you're so young and you're flying into it, you think it'll never end.

"And here we are - two old farts with a couple of flying rods!"

This April, he competed in the ITV reality show Scared Of The Dark, and opened up: "Unfortunately I've got this addictive personality. I started going to rehab for stupid reasons, you know, that's the addict side of us."

Gascoigne went on to win the competition, and beamed: "I'm so happy. It's unbelievable. I've got my smile back. I'm a better person."

Advert

Vinnie Jones In The Country is available to stream now exclusively on discovery+.

Featured Image Credit: UK Discovery

Topics: Paul Gascoigne, Football, England

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

18 mins ago
an hour ago
2 hours ago
  • Getty ImagesGetty Images
    18 mins ago

    FA Confirm Offside Law Change After Swedish Club Find 'Loophole'

    It comes after the IFAB amended the text of the law.

    Football
  • GettyGetty
    an hour ago

    Premier League Fans Stunned After Learning Who Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil Assistant Is

    A former Premier League coach will be Carlo Ancelotti's right-hand man during his time with the Seleção.

    Football
  • Getty ImagesGetty Images
    an hour ago

    Bayer Leverkusen Staff 'Humiliate' Erik ten Hag With Brutal Verdict After Sacking

    Ten Hag was sacked after overseeing just two Bundesliga games.

    Football
  • ODD ANDERSEN / Contributor via GettyODD ANDERSEN / Contributor via Getty
    2 hours ago

    UEFA Issue Statement on Reversing Russia's Ban from European Football

    UEFA have issued an update on Russia's enduring ban from football competitions.

    Football
  • Paul Gascoigne snubbed Roy Keane and Duncan Ferguson when naming the hardest man in football who genuinely scared him
  • Duncan Ferguson reveals the reason he 'refused' to socialise with Paul Gascoigne at Everton
  • Gareth Southgate 'accepts new job' in first role since leaving England
  • Paul Gascoigne Claims He Touched Teammate's Penis Before Matches For Good Luck