By MARK AUSTIN A PERSONAL tragedy is being played out on the front pages as another football idol slowly drinks himself to death. We saw it with George Best and we're seeing it again with Paul Gascoigne.

FORMER Spurs club captain Gary Mabbutt says the club tried to help Paul Gascoigne before the former England star was sectioned under the Mental Health Act this week.

THE SISTER of Paul Gascoigne has spoken of her fears for his life because of his drinking and mental health problems.

The sister of troubled former football star Paul Gascoigne spoke last night of her fears for her brother's life because of his drinking and mental health problems.

FORMER Newcastle United star Paul Gascoigne must be detained for his own safety or there could be a "serious tragedy", a former team- mate has said. The ex-England footballer was released from hospital on Monday after being detained under the Mental Health Act for the second time this year.