Concerns are growing for troubled former England football star Paul Gascoigne after an astonishing Twitter rant at friends he claim 'screwed him over ' . After a 44-day Twitter silence , the football legend suddenly burst into a foul-mouthed rant about his girlfriend Mandy Thomas and a man called Andy . Posting online more than 50 times , Gascoigne , who has publicly struggled with alcoholism in the past , said the pair had 'screwed him over ' and that he was 'in tears ' . Scroll down for video . Outburst : After a 44-day Twitter silence , Paul Gascoigne burst into a foul-mouthed rant at friends he claim 'screwed him over ' It is not clear what the ex-footballer is claiming Ms Thomas and Andy have done as most of the tweets are incoherent . The expletive-ridden rant started last night and ended this afternoon , with Gascoigne appearing to suggest he had tried to visit Ms Thomas at her work at a Post Office in Bournemouth . Last year the couple appeared to be the picture of domestic bliss , with friends saying she had helped him detox from alcohol and was willing to stand by him despite his troubles . Now friends and fans are concerned for the former England midfielder , with fears growing that Gascoigne may need help . One Twitter used wrote : 'Please RT , genuinely concerned for @ gazza8gascoigne - can we get @ GaryLineker or a friend to check on him before he does something silly ! ' The troubled footballer appeared to be ranting about his girlfriend Mandy Thomas ( pictured ) and a man called Andy . Last year Gascoigne and Ms Thomas appeared to be the picture of domestic bliss , with friends saying she had helped him detox from alcohol . Another fan wrote : 'It 's sad to hear about this Gazza . Keep your cool in this difficult time . You will have a great support team who will help . ' Tracy Stephens posted : ' @ gazza8gascoigne Do n't let them make you ill. Sending you a big hug . Xx ' The troubled star , who retired in 2004 , has been battling alcoholism for years , but looked to have turned a corner in October last year . Gascoigne was pictured embracing Ms Thomas as they laughed and joked with each other , but two days later he was sectioned following an alcohol meltdown . The star was placed on a three-day emergency detox after being rushed to hospital in the early hours following an apparent alcohol binge . Healthy : The former England star looked well as he appeared on BT Sport last month , joking about his previous alcohol troubles . Gascoigne was in good spirits as he chatted with former drug addict Russell Brand on the football show . There were fears Gascoigne had started drinking again after he was seen popping into an off-licence while still wearing his slippers in January , however he later claimed he was just buying cigarettes . In December last year , he was spotted entering an off-licence in east London , although it was n't clear whether he bought anything at the store . A month earlier he was pictured looking downcast as he put the bins out in front his property in the wealthy Sandbanks area of Poole , Dorset , wearing a blue dressing gown , tartan pyjama bottoms and slip-on shoes . Last month the former footballer appeared on a BT Sport football programme alongside former drug addict Russell Brand . Gascoigne appeared to be in good health as he touched on his lengthy battle with drink , joking : ' I 've been on a whiskey diet – I lost three days ! ' As well as making light of his dark times , the footballer also touched on the struggles of being in the spotlight . He told fellow guests Jimmy Greaves and Brand how his fundamental aim on a football pitch was to 'entertain the fans , win them over ' , but admitted that sometimes it all became too intense for him . He also admitted that even today 'it 's sometimes hard to go to games ' because he ends up 'analysing myself . ' He added : ' I drive myself nuts . What would I have done there ? ' The former Everton and Newcastle player last month told the High Court that phone-hacking was linked to his alcoholism . The former Everton and Newcastle player last month told the High Court that phone-hacking was linked to his alcoholism . The 47-year-old former footballer gave evidence at the hearing in London to determine what compensation should be paid by Mirror Group Newspapers ( MGN ) in eight representative cases . In a written statement supplied to the court , Gascoigne said that his fame had brought many benefits but also caused him much heartache as he had struggled to come to terms with the end of his playing career . Constant media pressure made it very difficult for him to lead a normal life and had led to his family not being as close as they once were . He said he suffered from alcohol dependency and also had treatment for drug use and addiction to the drink Red Bull . His statement said : ' I have suffered from mental illness , including paranoia , obsessive compulsive disorder , depression , anxiety and suicidal ideation . I am bipolar and I have an addictive personality . '
Paul Gascoigne tweeted more than 50 times in 16 hours in astonishing rant . Former footballer claimed his girlfriend and a man 'screwed him over ' String of incoherent messages has left fans concerned for his well-being . Gascoigne , Last year , has publicly struggled with alcoholism in the past .