Footballer is ‘struggling with a throat condition he has had for a while’

Paul Gascoigne sparked concern after it was reported he had been rushed to hospital on Friday night (July 18).

Footballing legend Gazza, 58, was taken into intensive care before being moved to an acute medical unit, where his condition is now stable.

Last night (July 21), Paul’s management team shared an update and revealed what caused the star to be hospitalised.

Paul was treated in hospital after being found semi-conscious at home (Credit: Anything Goes with James English / YouTube)

Paul Gascoigne rushed to hospital

On Friday, Paul was found semi-conscious in the bedroom of his home in Poole, Dorset, by a pal. The star, who was capped for England 57 times, was taken to hospital, where he was admitted into intensive care.

At the time, it was unclear why the former Spurs, Newcastle and Everton star was admitted to hospital. But he was said to be recovering. He thanked fans via his pal, Steve Foster, who was the one to find him on Friday.

Our thoughts are with you, Gazza!

Steve said Gazza would “like to thank everyone for the support he’s received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best”.

The Sun has reported that Steve, who is also Gazza’s driver and personal assistant, has said: “Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now.”

It was been reported that Paul’s daughter, Bianca, 38, his two sisters, and footy pals, including Vinnie Jones and Paul Merson, were being kept up to date with his condition.

Paul’s fans sent their support (Credit: ITV)

Fans concerned for Gazza’s wellbeing

Upon hearing the news, fans of the star took to social media to send him their support.

“Sending my best wishes to Gazza and wish him a speedy recovery,” one fan tweeted. “Sending love to Paul Gascoigne, who has been in hospital after collapsing at home. Our thoughts are with you, Gazza!” another said.

“My hero growing up and hope he pulls through. We are all with you Gazza,” a third added. “Sending best wishes for a speedy recovery to Paul Gascoigne,” another wrote.

Paul has been open about his battles over the years (Credit: Rob Moore / YouTube)

Paul Gascoigne statement shared

Yesterday afternoon, the Mirror reported that Paul had shared a health update via pals. The paper claims he told a pal: “I’m fine.”

“He has told friends that he is fine and was going to give an update later today,” said a source close to the star.

However, they then shared: “He has been doing well recently so this was an unexpected setback. He had a full three months without alcohol over the summer while he was doing various speaking engagements and looked really well.”

Last night, his management team shared a statement. They revealed that he is now recovering at home. They also shared that Paul was admitted to hospital on Friday night after he was found to be struggling with a throat condition.

He spent the weekend under observation after being stabilised, before returning home on Monday.

The statement read: “Paul voluntarily went into A&E on Friday after struggling with a throat condition he has had for a while. He is already back home and doing well.”

However, his friend Steve, who took him to hospital, said that the footballer is “still very poorly”.

Alcohol battle

The star’s battles with alcohol addiction and his mental health have been well documented over the years. And he has admitting to falling off the wagon in the past.

Speaking to The Mirror, he said back in May: “I feel better now than I have in years. I hope I am at a point that I can look back over everything I’ve gone through with a different, more positive perspective.”