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Gazza's 39 days in charge recalled
Poppies fans will soon be able to find out how alcoholism and the death of George Best affected Gazza's 39 days in charge of the club.
Paul Gascoigne's turbulent 39 days in charge of Kettering Town is the subject of a new book, documenting the way the players became increasingly concerned over training, selection and tactics after being told they had to start playing like the French World Cup winners of 1998, and how Gazza struggled to cope with match situations and alcohol.
The book's author Steve Pitts, who was the Group Sports Editor at the Evening Telegraph in 2005, saw first-hand the former England legend's time at Kettering Town,
He said writing the book, called 39 Days of Gazza, was an emotional experience as he had idolised Gascoigne at his playing peak in the 1990s.
He said: "Paul Gascoigne had a massive impact on the lives of so many people in those 39 days.
"He probably has no idea of how much good and bad he did.
"For a lot of people who crossed his path at Kettering it was a life-changing experience.
"His time there was a traumatic period for many people. Even those who had previously put him on a pedestal found it difficult.
"I've tried very hard to present the story in a balanced way, but there is no doubt it was a very trying time for a lot of people who had been incredibly excited when they heard he was coming to the club."
Mr Pitts will be signing copies of 39 Days of Gazza at Waterstone's in Kettering on Saturday from midday to 1pm, then at the Beeswing pub in Rockingham Road, Kettering, directly afterwards until 2.30pm.
To read more log on to www.39DaysOfGazza.com.
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