
‘Glenn Hoddle is a prick. Terry Venables warned me "Hoddle will try to make a name for himself" – he said it was because of my drinking, but six other players were out until 6am’ Paul Gascoigne speaks exclusively to FourFourTwo on his 1998 World Cup snub
FourFourTwo EN 8 November 2025 at 14:00(Processed: 8 November 2025 at 22:23)
Paul Gascoigne provided an exclusive interview to FourFourTwo where he heavily criticized former England manager Glenn Hoddle, labeling him a "prick." Gascoigne referenced a warning from Terry Venables about Hoddle seeking self-promotion, and detailed his frustration over being excluded from the 1998 World Cup squad, allegedly due to drinking, despite other players also staying out late.
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