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Paul Gascoigne was born in Gateshead, County Durham, to John and Carol Gascoigne. His early life was marked by instability and tragedy, including witnessing the death of a friend's younger brother and his father's health issues.
Signing with Newcastle United
1980
Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with Newcastle United, the team he supported, after failing trials at Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough. This marked the beginning of his professional football career.
Professional Debut
1984
Gascoigne turned professional with Newcastle United, making his debut in 1985. His natural ability in midfield quickly made him a standout player.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
1988
Gascoigne was sold to Tottenham Hotspur for a British record fee of £2.2 million. This period is often remembered as the height of his club career, where he won the FA Cup in 1991 and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1990.
FA Cup Victory and Injury
1991
Gascoigne helped Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup in 1991, scoring a memorable free-kick in the semi-final against Arsenal. However, he suffered a serious knee injury in the FA Cup final, which would sideline him for a significant period and mark the beginning of his physical struggles.
Transfer to Lazio
1992
After recovering from his knee injury, Gascoigne moved to Lazio in Italy for a then British-record transfer fee of £5.5 million. His time at Lazio was marked by inconsistent performances and personal issues.
Transfer to Rangers
1995
Gascoigne was transferred to Rangers for £4.3 million, where he helped the club win two league titles, a Scottish Cup, and a Scottish League Cup. This period saw a resurgence in his form and popularity.
Return to England with Middlesbrough
1998
Gascoigne returned to England with a £3.4 million move to Middlesbrough, where he played under former England teammate Bryan Robson. Despite personal problems, he started the season in good form and helped Middlesbrough into the Premier League.
Transfer to Everton
2000
Gascoigne signed a two-year contract with Everton, managed by former Rangers boss Walter Smith. His time at Everton was marked by niggling injuries and ongoing depression, which eventually led to his departure from the club.
Induction into the English Football Hall of Fame
2002
Gascoigne was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to English football and his status as one of the best English footballers of all time.
Induction into the Rangers Hall of Fame
2006
Gascoigne was inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame, acknowledging his achievements and impact during his time at the club.
Brief
Known For
English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 27 May 1967.
Born Place: Gateshead, England.
Career
Current occupation: Youth football coach.
Past occupations: Professional footballer, player-coach.
Current Place of Work: Dexter Sports Youth U11 Bengals, Bournemouth.
Previous Place of Work: Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, Gansu Tianma, Boston United.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: PFA Young Player of the Year (1988), BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1990), Inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame (2002).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Paul Gascoigne Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Paul Gascoigne.
Paul Gascoigne was born in Gateshead, County Durham, to John and Carol Gascoigne. His early life was marked by instability and tragedy, including witnessing the death of a friend's younger brother and his father's health issues.
Signing with Newcastle United
1980
Gascoigne signed schoolboy terms with Newcastle United, the team he supported, after failing trials at Ipswich Town and Middlesbrough. This marked the beginning of his professional football career.
Professional Debut
1984
Gascoigne turned professional with Newcastle United, making his debut in 1985. His natural ability in midfield quickly made him a standout player.
Transfer to Tottenham Hotspur
1988
Gascoigne was sold to Tottenham Hotspur for a British record fee of £2.2 million. This period is often remembered as the height of his club career, where he won the FA Cup in 1991 and was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 1990.
FA Cup Victory and Injury
1991
Gascoigne helped Tottenham Hotspur win the FA Cup in 1991, scoring a memorable free-kick in the semi-final against Arsenal. However, he suffered a serious knee injury in the FA Cup final, which would sideline him for a significant period and mark the beginning of his physical struggles.
Transfer to Lazio
1992
After recovering from his knee injury, Gascoigne moved to Lazio in Italy for a then British-record transfer fee of £5.5 million. His time at Lazio was marked by inconsistent performances and personal issues.
Transfer to Rangers
1995
Gascoigne was transferred to Rangers for £4.3 million, where he helped the club win two league titles, a Scottish Cup, and a Scottish League Cup. This period saw a resurgence in his form and popularity.
Return to England with Middlesbrough
1998
Gascoigne returned to England with a £3.4 million move to Middlesbrough, where he played under former England teammate Bryan Robson. Despite personal problems, he started the season in good form and helped Middlesbrough into the Premier League.
Transfer to Everton
2000
Gascoigne signed a two-year contract with Everton, managed by former Rangers boss Walter Smith. His time at Everton was marked by niggling injuries and ongoing depression, which eventually led to his departure from the club.
Induction into the English Football Hall of Fame
2002
Gascoigne was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions to English football and his status as one of the best English footballers of all time.
Induction into the Rangers Hall of Fame
2006
Gascoigne was inducted into the Rangers Hall of Fame, acknowledging his achievements and impact during his time at the club.
Brief
Known For
English former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 27 May 1967.
Born Place: Gateshead, England.
Career
Current occupation: Youth football coach.
Past occupations: Professional footballer, player-coach.
Current Place of Work: Dexter Sports Youth U11 Bengals, Bournemouth.
Previous Place of Work: Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton, Burnley, Gansu Tianma, Boston United.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: PFA Young Player of the Year (1988), BBC Sports Personality of the Year (1990), Inducted into the National Football Museum Hall of Fame (2002).
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