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    Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    So the Gazza story continues.

    Some reports seem to put him in the all time great category. For me, he was one in a line of great English football genius mavericks: Stan Bowles, Charlie George, Tony Currie, Alan Hudson, Peter Osgood.......

    Does being a genius mean you are more likely to 'go over the edge'...? (I guess Cantona didn't.....or at least not quite....)

    Does it have to be that way?

    There are lots of "if only's....." in Gazza's story.

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    The problem is, being a genius football player is short lived innit...it's not a career for life & Gazza isn't clever enough to go on and be a sports presenter, a sports journalist or anything else that requires the use of his brain.

    Lets face it, he's probably spent the last 10 years lost in a world that no longer needs him. That's enough to drive anyone in to a straight jacket.

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    The problem is, being a genius football player is short lived innit...it's not a career for life & Gazza isn't clever enough to go on and be a sports presenter, a sports journalist or anything else that requires the use of his brain.

    Lets face it, he's probably spent the last 10 years lost in a world that no longer needs him. That's enough to drive anyone in to a straight jacket.
    well, that's some straight talking opinion of the general state of a footballers' intellect.

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by JiveLad View Post
    Does being a genius mean you are more likely to 'go over the edge'...?
    Nah, anyone can be sectioned under the Mental Health Act, at any time, for any excuse.

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by dep View Post
    well, that's some straight talking opinion of the general state of a footballers' intellect.
    Err...no it isn't.

    Tell me Dep, what do you think Gazza could have done with his life after football that would suit him? Lawyer? Brain Surgeon?

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by MartinHarper View Post
    Nah, anyone can be sectioned under the Mental Health Act, at any time, for any excuse.
    Better check the Act, old chap.

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by Double Trouble View Post
    Err...no it isn't.

    Tell me Dep, what do you think Gazza could have done with his life after football that would suit him? Lawyer? Brain Surgeon?
    why single out only Gazza?
    I've heard about the violent louts (if I can believe the press) that this form of "professional" attracts.

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    Cool Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Being able to kick a football does not a genius make

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by dep View Post
    why single out only Gazza?
    Err...this is a thread about Gazza.





    NEXT....!

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    Being able to kick a football does not a genius make
    Ah but he could sing (and 'dance') as well. I am assuming that this is one of the 'must play' tracks at Ceroc Newcastle.....


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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by Barry Shnikov View Post
    Better check the Act, old chap.
    Or even, (so that this Forum doesn't become too Anglocentric), had Mr Gascoigne still been living in Scotland, this Act

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Quote Originally Posted by StokeBloke View Post
    Being able to kick a football does not a genius make
    Now if he were a rugby player..................................

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    Re: Gazza sectioned - genius self destructs

    Gazza was an "if only" - I loved watching him play,,,


    If only...

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