article_snippet: The 47-year-old, who was briefly sectioned for Paul Gascoigne own safety in October, has had a lengthy battle with alcohol and drugs.
article_snippet: But just last week while appearing on BT Sport's Matchday Live With Fletch and Sav show, Paul Gascoigne insisted that Paul Gascoigne hadn't fallen off the wagon and wasn't drinking again.
article_snippet: new pictures come as the former Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United star recently joked about Paul Gascoigne addiction problems saying: 'I've been on a whiskey diet
article_snippet: Newcastle United star, put Paul Gascoigne recent stint in hospital following an apparent alcohol binge down to 'just to a little blip' The 47-year-old, who was briefly sectioned for Paul Gascoigne own safety in October, has had a lengthy battle with alcohol and drugs .
article_snippet: Gascoigne, who retired from football in 2004, was joined by fellow guest Russell Brand on Sav show and opened up about his struggles with alcoholism .
article_snippet: Gascoigne, who gave some of The former professional footballer best years to Spurs from 1988 to 1992, celebrates an FA Cup semi-final win .
article_snippet: Gascoigne, who now prays every morning, claimed The former professional footballer had only drunk for one year out of the last 18 and admitted The former professional footballer was lucky to have nipped The former professional footballer relapses in the bud quickly.
highlights_snippet: Paul Gascoigne has had a lengthy and well documented battle with alcohol and drugs .