Gascoigne

American

[gas-koin] / ˈgæs kɔɪn /

noun

George, 1525?–77, English poet.

Gascoigne British

/ ˈɡæskɔɪn /

noun

Paul, known as Gazza . born 1967, English footballer: won 57 caps for England (1988–98); his clubs included Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur, Lazio, and Rangers

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But an admirable idea famously backfired when Paul Gascoigne finished a round of golf then discovered he was one of six players at the training camp who would be left out.

From BBC ● May 21, 2026

The idea was initiated by singer Robbie Williams and TV presenter Jonathan Wilkes, with football legends Diego Maradona and Paul Gascoigne featuring in the first edition.

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2025

Julian Gascoigne, Sotheby's senior specialist, said: "It's a fascinating and very instructive insight into his early style."

From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025

“Some of my favorite Geordie footballers had terrible mullets in the ’80s — Paul Gascoigne and Kevin Keegan — and I always fancied it.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025

The Victoria Cross was awarded to Lieutenant-Commander Eric Gascoigne Robinson for several acts of bravery during the operations described above.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by Parrott, James Edward

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