To see the Blaydon Races

Gazza, get betta.

Best English footballer in my adult life, without a shadow of doubt.

Having had the same issues, I empathize with his issues and also his anger.

And, no, it does not go away, you just have to battle. Each and every day.

Once worked for a chap who knew Gary Mabbutt.

When Gazza was in hospital at one point for knee surgery (I think)) Mabbutt visited him.  He was then just about Gazza's best friend. And team captain. 

Gazza reputedly harangued him: I'm a betta this than you, I'm a betta that than you, I'm a betta footballer than you.' 

With no disrespect to Mr Mabbutt, there can be no argument about his final claim.

Oh me lads!, you should of seen us gannin' 
Passin' the folks along the road just as they were stannin'
All the lads and lasses there, all with smilin' faces
Gannin' along the Scotswood Road!
To see the Blaydon races.


Brief but heart-felt.