And we haven’t even mentioned Fog On The Tyne

After yesterday’s news of Paul Gascoigne’s ‘avoidable tragedy’ (Sky News’ words, not mine), it seems only fair to remind ourselves of the genius he brought to the game.

Personally, I will always remember him as the slightly drunk but very friendly man who gave me money on my tenth birthday (long-winded story here), but for most others, his legacy remains on the pitch. Here’s why:

1. He made Scotland look silly at Euro 96

2. This superb strike in helped Spurs win to their most recent FA Cup victory (FA Cup semi-final, vs Arsenal, February 1991)

3. He is cherished at his first club Newcastle, here’s one of 21 reasons why (FA Cup, vs Crystal Palace, January 1988, [1.20] in the video)

4. He made cutting through defences look like a stroll in the park, and he had a great time doing it (England vs Albania, April 1989, [2.32] in the video)

5. He loved to play the court jester on the pitch (various)

Get well soon, Gazza.