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Daily Record
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Paul Gascoigne's genius payback prank on Ally McCoist at Rangers left him fuming
Rangers legend Paul Gascoigne is a hero at Ibrox, and fans have been left worried after news emerged he had been rushed to intensive care over the weekend, having been discovered collapsed in his home Paul Gascoigne once sent Ally McCoist around the bend with a hilarious prank meant as payback for not coming out for a drink back when they were team-mates at Ibrox. The Rangers legend, adored by fans of the club he used to play for, is currently recovering in hospital after being rushed to intensive care on Friday night. Gascoigne was found collapsed at his home by a friend, and is said to now be in a stable condition after being moved to an acute medical unit. The 58-year-old was reportedly found in a semi-conscious state in his bathroom at his home in Poole, Dorset, before emergency services rushed him to intensive care. Rangers fans and wider football supporters have sent their best wishes to the Ibrox legend, who was well-known for his cheeky antics at the club. One such moment was when he got one back on fellow Gers icon McCoist, after the fresh-faced striker decided to bin off coming for a drink with the famous 'Gazza'. Not one to be fooled, Gascoigne told Esports Insider about a time when he landed his team-mate with extra responsibility in the shape of some new furry friends. The former footballer recalled the hilarious prank as he said: "He didn't turn up for a drink with us one night. And I went mad and I rang him up and said, 'What time do the kids finish school?' He said, '15:30, why?' I said, 'I'm just curious'." Gascoigne then decided to treat McCoist's children, who were a lot younger at the time, to some new friends to keep – much to Ally's immediate frustration. He added: "So it was 15:20. I went to a pet shop where we lived, and I bought two budgies in a cage. "Two goldfish and then a rabbit and a rabbit hutch. I left them outside his door at 15:29. So he rings me up and called me a b******, I said 'What's wrong?' He said his kids had rang him up and thanked him for the new pets!" This cheeky prank was just one of many gaffes Gascoigne enjoyed during his three-year spell in Glasgow, where he was known for his flair on the pitch and unpredictable antics off of it. He has long been a fan favourite in Govan. In his debut season at the club, he played an instrumental part in securing Rangers' eighth consecutive league title, including netting a stunning hat-trick against Aberdeen to seal the trophy. In his first season in blue, Gascoigne was named both PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year. He went on to lift multiple honours with Rangers before departing for Middlesbrough in 1998.
Scotsman
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Paul Gascoigne's Best Quotes: 13 of the best and funniest quotes from Rangers and England legend Gazza
One of the greatest footballers to ever grace the Ibrox turf, Rangers legend Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne is still loved by the Govan faithful, almost three decades on from his departure. Signed in July 1995 from Lazio, the club paid a fee of £4.3million for the Geordie midfielder, who went on to become a club legend glittering three season period in Glasgow. A spell that not only left a mark on Gers faithful, but also Gascoigne himself. Included in the club's Hall of Fame list in 2006, Gascoigne won two Scottish titles, one Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup during his time in Glasgow, alongside several individual honours. Gazza was named PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year in 1996, before departing for Middlesbrough for £3.45 million in March 1998, in a switch he later admitted he wish he'd never had to make. Arguably one of the club's greatest midfielders of all time, we look back on the best quotes about his ex-boss Walter Smith, team mate Ian Durrant and - of course - the Rangers fans he adores so much. 1 . On how much he loved playing at Rangers... "I there was anything I could turn the clock back to, it would be just getting off the aeroplane at Glasgow Airport and joining Glasgow Rangers Football Club. I would do those two years over and over again for the rest of my life" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . On proving people wrong... "I remember the press saying I wasn't going to do well up there. I just won everything. Players' player - the lot. I just really enjoyed my football" | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . On his first meeting with Walter Smith... 'When I spoke to Walter he asked me what I was missing in football and I told him it was playing with a smile on my face. I wasn't getting that in Italy and he told me I would get that here and he was spot on" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo Sales 4 . On playing for Rangers... "Glasgow Rangers. God. I loved playing for them" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
The Herald Scotland
21-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Former Rangers midfielder Paul Gascoigne hospitalised
According to The Sun he was taken to intensive care after being found by a friend at his home in Poole, Dorset. Mr Gascoigne has since been moved to an acute medical unit where his condition is described as stable. Read More: He is expected to remain there for several days, with friend Steve Foster telling the newspaper it was "the best place for him". Mr Gascoigne broke through at hometown club Newcastle United and was widely viewed as the most naturally gifted English footballer of his generation. He went on to play for Tottenham Hotspur and Italian side Lazio before moving to Rangers in 1995. The midfielder known as 'Gazza' joined for a club record £4.5million and was named both PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year in his first season. He left in March 1998 to join Middlesbrough before brief spells at Everton, Burnley, Gansu Tianma and Boston United. Both during and after his playing career, Mr Gascoigne has dealt with addiction issues. He has entered rehabilitation for alcoholism on at least seven occasions, and also been arrested for drink-driving, possession of cocaine and assault.
The National
17-06-2025
- Sport
- The National
Celtic's Daizen Maeda is Premiership's MVP as value soars
The Japanese forward was named PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and made it a double with the Scottish Football Writers' Association award after a campaign in which he hit a whopping 33 goals. Maeda began the season as a marauding winger who pressed high up the pitch and tracked back, with the end product of goals and assists too. But he also helped the Hoops forget about Kyogo by filling his countryman's centre-forward berth after his move to Rennes. Celts hope to tie the 27-year-old down to a new contract to fend off inevitable interest. Although he does have two years left on his current deal, meaning any offer would have to be a substantial one to persuade the club to part this summer. Read more: Transfermarkt certainly seem to agree after the site delivered updates on the market values of players across the Premiership. Maeda now sits top of the tree as they value him at €15million (£12.8m), up €4m from his previous ranking. Celtic completely dominate the top five with Cameron Carter-Vickers, Reo Hatate, Arne Engels and Nicolas Kuhn following their teammate. Nicolas Raskin is the first Rangers player to feature, coming in sixth place with a valuation of €10m (£8.5m). (Image: Transfermarkt) Celtic's Alistair Johnston follows and Motherwell's Lennon Miller, Rangers' Mohamed Diomande and Celtic's Jota make up the top ten. Along with Maeda, Miller is the league's biggest mover up the way with a boost of €4m. Rangers striker Danilo has seen the Premiership's biggest downgrade with his value slipping by €2m.
Scotsman
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Best Paul Gascoigne Quotes: These are 13 of the best and funniest quotes from Rangers and England legend Gazza
One of the greatest footballers to ever grace the Ibrox turf, Rangers legend Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne turns 58 years old today. Here are the best quotes from Paul Gascoigne on his time at Rangers. | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Signed in July 1995 from Lazio, the club paid a fee of £4.3million for the Geordie midfielder, who went on to become a club legend glittering three season period in Glasgow. A spell that not only left a mark on Gers faithful, but also Gascoigne himself. Included in the club's Hall of Fame list in 2006, Gascoigne won two Scottish titles, one Scottish Cup and the Scottish League Cup during his time in Glasgow, alongside several individual honours. Gazza was named PFA Scotland Players' Player of the Year and SFWA Footballer of the Year in 1996, before departing for Middlesbrough for £3.45 million in March 1998, in a switch he later admitted he wish he'd never had to make. Arguably one of the club's greatest midfielders of all time, we look back on the best quotes about his ex-boss Walter Smith, team mate Ian Durrant and - of course - the Rangers fans he adored so much to celebrate his birthday. 1 . On how much he loved playing at Rangers... "I there was anything I could turn the clock back to, it would be just getting off the aeroplane at Glasgow Airport and joining Glasgow Rangers Football Club. I would do those two years over and over again for the rest of my life" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . On proving people wrong... "I remember the press saying I wasn't going to do well up there. I just won everything. Players' player - the lot. I just really enjoyed my football" | Getty Images Photo Sales 3 . On his first meeting with Walter Smith... 'When I spoke to Walter he asked me what I was missing in football and I told him it was playing with a smile on my face. I wasn't getting that in Italy and he told me I would get that here and he was spot on" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo Sales 4 . On playing for Rangers... "Glasgow Rangers. God. I loved playing for them" | SNS Group 0141 221 3602 Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales
