George Best On Paul Gascoigne In 1990..”I hope the press don’t destroy him..” 👀

[@matthewalanbellis]

30 years on and yes..... he was destroyed by the media 😢

[@bazkid5739]

And himselfn

[@matthewalanbellis]

@@bazkid5739 but mostly the media

[@ollyfoister2153]

Piers Morgan

[@0000deer]

Only himself to blame and 5 bellies. He should have gone to man u and fergie would have saved him.

[@0000deer]

@@Mark-Varley4051 Just like the binman that won the lottery? I'd keep that to myself.

[@tompettman7124]

Best was only 44 here. Looks like he’s nearly 60. Shows what it all does to you

[@markarundel7856]

Very bloated. A true legend and missed.

[@seelzonwheelz69]

My grandpa always said “son id rather be a liver in life than have my liver in death”

[@kristianhumphreys]

44 ? That's insane he could pass for 60 easy, same with Keith moon,there's an interview on here when he's 32 I think and he looks 48 , drink and drugs fuck ppl up

[@billneath3273]

😢So sad

[@theslash9210]

Same thing with Maradona too

[@daffyddduck2419]

Never a truer word spoken and spoken by a legend ❤

[@AthelstanEngland]

Couldn't have put it better.

[@Norton1531]

‘I spent all my money on drinking, women and cars. I wasted the rest.’ George Best.

[@moonlightrelax639]

Cool if he was a 19 year old rockstar....sad from a father in his 30s

[@Norton1531]

@@moonlightrelax639Tell that to Barry Sheene. You never know what’s coming.

[@rob5944]

​@@Norton1531you don't, but that doesn't justify ruining your health. Try to preserve it by doing everything in your power to live healthily, that's advice from someone who knows.

[@mitch2624]

And how correct he was.

[@scottsanderson9781]

Despite all the media's stories, the footballing world still revered both George Best and Paul Gascoigne for all the joy they gave the football fans. Both were generational talents and real human beings. I salute them both for the memories they gave me.

[@neilrobinson02]

Spot on! I wasn't old enough to see Best play, but my father & grandfather always talked about him being a brilliant footballer. As for Gascoigne, I still regard him as England's most talented footballer I've ever seen.

[@ryanjones3743]

​@@neilrobinson02 with me seeing so much, there are three players that really made me think wow for England, Stephen Gerrard, Paul Gascoigne and Sir Bobby Charlton. The three most complete players in history that had amazing all round games.

[@trueblue7995]

How right he was destroyed by the media and his mrs

[@peterabnormal327]

Destroyed himself.. shoulda picked Man Utd over spurs and maybe just maybe he would a beeen safe

[@johnmitchell2269]

He beat and abused his Mrs.

[@shaun5944]

And alcohol

[@billyfisher8401]

Worst thing Gasgoine ever did was going to that evil sectarian club called Rangers: he was to stupid to understand what they were and it ruined him.

[@ronniep9272]

​@@peterabnormal327and what magical thing would have happened at Man Utd? He would have got drunk with fellow alcoholics Bryan Robson and Paul McGrath. Gascoigne has been undisciplined everywhere he went and still remains so today. Ferguson would have gotten rid of him soon.

[@Salfordchappy]

Georgie legend

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

Geordie ❤

[@NiSiochainGanSaoirse]

Rest in peace, Georgie boy. Ireland loves you.

[@grahamluna6935]

I only once saw Paul play live, at the end of his career, even then he was head and shoulders above the rest.

[@covid-2031]

Alcohol destroyed him nothing......it takes everything off you....Your job, your house, your money and Finally it takes your life

[@Raydondo62]

100% correct! Yet the powers that be, make up Acts/Statues that your to obey, so they can live RICH, POMPUS & Guilt free while "YOU & WHOEVER ELSE" (DUMBS) yourself down!!! So you will believe there propaganda SPEW!!!!! "EAT, SLEEP, be SHEEP then REPEAT"!!!!!

[@kamilgonzalez3117]

And why you still sell if you know That destroy yours life ? Why arab Nation say haram because them know What right what wrong ...sometime feel me Doubt about it

[@ghost_kinggamer]

​@@kamilgonzalez3117Arabs are hypocrites...what they thing doesn't matter since rapping young women is okay for them

[@steeny9845]

Gazza had problems way before alcohol. I absolutely love Gazza. But in my opinion the people around him should have done more.

[@SerjianTuuuski5]

Some.people can handle it but I know from personal experience that it can become something that you need everyday. Gary's doing better these days but he's still suffering. Getting drunks fun but developing it and trying to stay away is too hard. Have fun but don't use it yo get away from your problems because that's when you get caught in the trap

[@juanaltredo2974]

in a land where outrageously talented players are born every 70 years, its a pity England didn't make the most out of Gascoigne because he really was a generational talent, and its going to be a really long time before another English player is that talented

[@juanaltredo2974]

@Jack David Im not apologising for him, it was entirely his fault, but it is a pity because who knows when is going to be born in England another Gascoigne level of talent? perhaps never. England is not like Argentina or brazil, or even Portugal or Italy or spain, where you get great players every 20, 30 years, in England the talent is not there, so when occasionally it appears you gotta take advantage because it'll probably never come again

[@theculturedthug6609]

There was still thst drinking culture in Gazza era if he was coming g up now I doubt he would drink as much or if any until after his career

[@juanaltredo2974]

@@theculturedthug6609 ehem... have you seen grealish lately?

[@jakecolleran10]

@@juanaltredo2974 that’s after the season and after winning the treble though and is a relatively rare occurrence for Grealish although he has done similar things before it’s never been a problem and I doubt this will be, Gazza drank all season long every season he played

[@juanaltredo2974]

@@jakecolleran10 grealish has done it plenty of times, there are photos of him passed out in some hotel in spain, but anyway grealish is nowhere gazzas talent so its not that relevant, but english footballers still ar pretty unprofessional compared to italians, french or europeans in general

[@ryanjones3743]

He wasn't the first extremely talented sportsman to be destroyed by the press he won't be the last.

[@johnharrison-gn3tb]

Absolutely spot on there George basically predicted gazzas future

[@SukhdevSingh-mc7fi]

miss you George 😢😢❤

[@owencampbell8799]

“The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom...You never know what is enough until you know what is more than enough.” William Blake, Proverbs of Hell

[@alberttanner408]

He enjoyed his life thats the most important thing. DO WHAT YOU LIKE tomorrow could be your last or get cancer become paralysed etc Give yourself 54 years of a full life to manage.

[@ianhill4585]

George was very measured and wise with his comments, wasn't a hypocrite and wished Paul well.

[@Ali-qx5is]

A legend and wisdom speaking.

[@hermanbruner2913]

The greatest maestro in European football ❤❤❤ of all times

[@jasonosborne9063]

No matter what they say, we love Gazza. The people’s champion, ❤️

[@kokowawatytykokowawatyty2746]

True .. GAZZA is our current love forever ❤

[@williamjamesainscough3274]

Both Legends 🎉

[@ronaldworth4146]

A true nice guy

[@jimmyjarrett-ws2iz]

Best and Gazza had so much natural ability that even with the booze they were world class. An example of someone with that natural ability along with healthy living is Ronaldo.

[@user-fd6fl1vu8v]

He was the greatest 🎉 Football player ever.

[@Dontbeafoool]

😂

[@shaka7594]

He wasn't

[@kevinstreet220]

I dont get all this negativity about gazza, i know it is "only Scottish football" but he was amazing at Rangers and starred in a very talented team. He is still alive, sober and doing well at present. The past is gone and all anyone has is now.

[@itsamess3216]

Well, that’s a very low bar for Paul t jump. Please have a look at him!

[@kevinstreet220]

@@itsamess3216 typical English arrogance

[@peterkent1582]

😮he ain't sober.... !!

[@shaun5944]

What a sad state George is here. 😢

[@thenoobplays1169]

imagine if he didnt go down the drinking trail my opinion he couldve been top 5 allt ime

[@billyfisher8401]

​@@thenoobplays1169Absolutely: George was such an incredible talent and was basically finished at 27: very sad inspite of the miss world shaggin patter.

[@daithiisanimdom]

He answered very well though

[@johnrockyryan]

​@@thenoobplays1169 what if Diego Maradona had of kept on the straight and narrow stayed away from the mafia, drugs etc he would have been THE GOAT and it wouldn't be close

[@thenoobplays1169]

@@johnrockyryan as a Napoli fann screw the mafia

[@SuperFuzzyDunlop]

George Best is wide of the mark when he mentions the fast cars and sex. Those didn't harm him at all. It was the drink and other substances that ruined him

[@kevsul47]

He didn’t take drugs

[@ianarn]

He had plenty of advice to give the players when the chairman of Portsmouth paid him to hang around his team! Fantastic player!

[@steiphen]

Such a haunting interview, yes they both have their alcohol problems/had, first thing he said was about the press…….telling

[@TC8787-yq7og]

“How can I give advice to people?” Is such an alcoholic quote. Inflated ego combined with crippling self hate.

[@JakeWoolmer]

Absolute truth. And look what happened…

[@gunitrfc1590]

George got it spot on! Whatever anyone says, it was the media that nearly destroyed Gazza! I'm saying nearly only because he is still alive today.

[@heijimikata7181]

I’d say it was mainly his boozing and lack of willingness to change that caused his massive decline, although the media didn’t help with their slandering of characters.

[@unclejacksbluewhitearmy]

Very sad but very wise and sadly true words from George.

[@MrBreen25]

Bang on

[@Jackp0410]

Yes......he was destroyed by the media.

[@zainuddinothman3770]

Good advice from legend to legend

[@scottkirton1425]

So true this man is

[@richardjohnston3359]

Legend 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@mrmagoomc4]

Two amazing footballers dedtroyed by the media

[@YesOkayButWhy]

See the video of Gazza begging some random stranger for cocaine? That's not the media's fault.

[@realnesx]

Destroyed themselves Alcohol British culture. No one forced them to drink.

[@Calzone1997]

@@YesOkayButWhythe bloke recorded him on purpose the absolute snake and who are to judge

[@YesOkayButWhy]

@@Calzone1997 I'm a cocaine addict. So, nobody. I just said we need to own up to our schid.

[@Calzone1997]

@@YesOkayButWhy he’s doing well atm and the media will take every opportunity to put him down for clicks

[@Hagar934]

George Best absolute legend

[@Leonmanc]

Miss you

[@billbath583]

Rest in oeace George we will never forget you

[@iwandavies4844]

Prophetic words

[@simmycutters3757]

George Best giving me Vangelis vibes here 😂

[@jumofi]

Best and Gazza best of English football

[@Marc_Araujo]

George Best...it's in the name.

[@lalalalala4748]

My 2 all time favourite players followed by Diego .

[@jarrodfisher7089]

Gazza was destroyed by the media everything George Best said happened he sure knew how Gazza was going to be treated…

[@richardmiller3998]

Chilling this video is when you see how gazza ended up❤

[@dagdag3805]

He nailed it

[@davidlewis2447]

What a shame the press did it to both players.

[@simonroberts5882]

What a player he was!

[@barrypower7259]

This is such a great response from an absolute legend. I'm sure gazza just loved someone like George best just talking like that about him. Love them both.

[@Kempock]

he got it spot on, they destroyed the legend

[@harvey2609]

It's not the media that ruined their livers.

[@MichaelDonald-mp1id]

The media never made anyone drink.

[@MrG77]

He was destroyed by the media was he. One of the best players I have ever seen. I am an Aberdeen fan and Gaza for Rangers was amazing to watch. He scored a hatrick against us just after signing for them. It's a shame to what he has become.🙏

[@darrenstewart6619]

I was at that game! He ran from the half way line basically tore the defence apart and scored! One of those moments tht I'll never forget from gaza! A special player and its heartbreaking to see what he has become! Never the less.... one of greatest ever & a true legend 🙌

[@jvaddison]

"The press"... Best was a Legend

[@user-im4pl8fn1e]

What a life well lived . By are own Gorie Best

[@Le_eFerguson]

Love Bestie

[@youllneverwalkalone1565]

The best

[@willatkinson9729]

What a pass, with the outside of his right foot. Gascoigne was a fantastic, world class player. He was beaten by the demons inside. Tragic. Best and Maradonna suffered in a similar fashion. Maybe it has something to do with genius.

[@ralphdoof8855]

Addiction is the killer Not the media

[@felominanoor3666]

GOAT *Beatles No.5..*GBest❤👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@CallumMcDonald77]

The goat ✋🇬🇧

[@doubleophysiquecreation1525]

Best could see 👀 into the future ⏩⏩⏩

[@noelsalisbury7448]

George should have given advice about drinking. Like- "Just look at me now, and that's what will happen if you let alcohol dominate your life like I did" That advice could still save someone from slowly killing themself . Staying out after 11pm with beautiful girls and driving them to where they want - fine.

[@alanclark785]

Wise words

[@mcharrisment4765]

Respect

[@stephengallagher2209]

Paul was talented, but very dim. Best was a generational talent, and intelligent.

[@MackemdownsouthF.T.M]

Gascoigne.....🙌🙌😉

[@vordman]

Gazza should have been our Maradona but the media encouraged him to play the clown and the downward spiral inevitably followed. A real shame.

[@RS11g]

and now he takes pics with fans at poundland. he also beat up woman. he also hates water.

[@tweedlio2763]

He picked Spurs and london instead of man utd snd SAF - That's what cost him.

[@andygibson5258]

He still would of been a drunk

[@tweedlio2763]

@@andygibson5258 Maybe, but SAF would have been the one to stop it if there was someone that could!

[@Hugh_Morris]

Ferguson spoke about that too

[@NeroAngelo616]

@@Hugh_Morris His biggest regret and what if.

[@mitchellmcdonagh3615]

SAF would have saved him blah blah blah. What a load of shit!! SAF was a drunk himself lol

[@attackpatterndelta8949]

Alex Ferguson talked about how he wishes he'd been able to sign Gascoigne. Because there were several Geordies at Utd who would have taken care of him.

[@14nst3w4rt]

hmm. like Robson and Bruce those famed tea-totallers?😂😂

[@worldofwatsorb]

And he was yet it’s easy to just dismiss these people as idiots but nobody thinks on how it would actually be in their shoes

[@user-bt1ld9rw2w]

Remember pretending to be George Best kicking a football growing up in Northern Ireland

[@_aywe348]

the best thing in this video is that finish by Bully

[@Stoo61]

I was sure that was Rabbie Burns

[@mycolliesandme268]

I wonder if Paul ever saw this

[@ytnsanw]

Gazza was destroyed by his own excesses and his apparent inability to curb them. The media merely reported on those excesses...

[@MrPosh55]

You need to watch the BBC documentary on him pal. You'll have a different view then. I'd forgotten Sheryl was mates with Rebekah Brooks and was feeding her information. Murdoch must have been laughing.

[@DudeLebowski23]

Besides the phone hacking, sure….

[@soilentgreen7]

@ytnsanw clueless bellpipe

[@Dodo-ds7yk]

@@MrPosh55 media are absolute scumbags

[@GA001]

True

[@DonFelixGallardo]

Georgie was waaaay before my generation (I grew up watching Thierry Henry) but he is clearly a top lad. R.I.P 😞

[@steeny9845]

The media had a lot to do with the downfall of Gazza. But me personally think the people around him didn’t help. Still think he should of signed for Man United. In my opinion I really think Alex Ferguson would have helped beat gazza demons.

[@BLTwithMayo1]

You both destroyed your own lives, not the press.

[@chrisstephenson9944]

2 geniuses

[@colinpankhurst4341]

Wooooow ❤

[@davidgould5708]

rip you called it instantly

[@bossman674]

He destroyed himself with alcohol and drugs. The media didn’t do him any favours but he was his own worst enemy too…

[@RatelHBadger]

Guttermouth is simultaneously S teir and F teir at the same time. Much like Green Jello/Jelly

[@stevestevenson5906]

Gazza brilliance/awfulness was so erratic that his team mates reverence lost them many a chance. Always pleased to see we were playing England is f if he was in their team - depending on his day, it would either be entertaining or we would win..

[@adammac4960]

It’s hard at that age to contain yourself from not doing what every other young person is doing around you. I wouldn’t want to be in my early 20s again. Horrible age. So many mixed emotions. You just feel like you can take on the world but problem is you don’t understand it that well at that age.

[@skooby95]

Paul Gascoigne. Rangers icon🇬🇧👊

[@BarrieFitzgerald-ch2rw]

Never have a gazza or best again we not allowed to play free or use imagination all robots who learned from a Manuel

[@waterboy8999]

He destroyed himself.

[@stephenh732]

Best was a worldie footballer and nothing else. Imagine asking for his advice outside of this!?!

[@mikebarton]

Moving from that terrific support network of family and friends in Newcastle was the issue. Alcohol is one appalling drug. Let that sink in.

[@paulgmelch1402]

I spent 90% of my $ on booze & women...the rest I just pissed away😆😆🤘🏻🍻🍻You're the best Best

[@michaelharrison3602]

The media put people on xa pedestal so they can knock them off😂

[@shakwaiv_music85]

So it's been years the English media has been destroying players!?🤔

[@davids736]

Gazza destroyed himself, fck all to do with the media.

[@budte]

Gascoigne destroyed himself.