Highs and lows... Aug 6, 2008
" Former England international Gary Mabbutt also took aim at South Africa's critics this week, saying: "Crime is a problem and the government is training 30000 new police officers specifically for the World Cup. "But it is taken out of all proportion: 99.9 percent of people who live in South Africa, whatever their race, colour or creed, are beautiful people, but 0.1 percent, like anywhere in the world, are very bad.". (iAfrica.com)
Tottenham rally behind ailing Gascoigne Jun 6, 2008
Gary Mabbutt, a team-mate of Gascoigne's while he was at Spurs between 1988-1991 said "Gazza", as he is known to football fans around the world, will now hopefully receive the care he needs to recover. The English Premier League club said they are working in unison with the Professional Footballers' Association, the Football Association and former footballing friends. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
Gascoigne detained again under Mental Health Act Jun 4, 2008
Gary Mabbutt, who played with Gascoigne for Tottenham Hotspur, told BBC Radio Five that the 41-year-old had been sectioned for up to six months, a day after being released. "Since Paul was sectioned in February, we have all been working together to get Paul the best possible treatment to overcome his problems," Mabbutt said. (International Herald Tribune)
Nigerian Footballer Leads African Stars Against World XI Jul 19, 2007
For the World XI are goalkeeper, Andoni Zubizarreta from Spain, defenders Zoubaier Baya, Christain Karembeu, Gary Mabbutt, Patrick Mboma, Santos Muntubile and Lucas Radebe while in the middle and the attack formation of the world XI has such names as, Daei Ali from Iran, Emilio Butragueno, Stephane Chapuisat, Youssouf Fofana, Julen Guerrero, Ruud Gullit, Nascimento de Aruaja Leonardo, Pele, Fernando Redondo, Wynton Rufer and Ivan Zamorano. 2007 Daily Champion. (allAfrica.com)
Mandela's Birthday Celebrated With Beautiful Game Jul 18, 2007
The showcase match features some of football's best known stars including Abedi Pele, George Weah, Hassan Hossam, Gary Mabbutt, Ruud Gullit, Leonardo and Ali Daei. Bookmark this page. (Sky News)
Soccer: Clubs reap the benefits of sharing their wealth Jan 24, 2007
Gary Mabbutt, the Spurs captain at the time, acceded to the request on one condition. He arranged for the boy and his father to be taken to a match. (International Herald Tribune)
CURSE OF THE OWN GOAL Jul 18, 2006
No 7: Gary Mabbutt, of Tottenham Hotspur, against Coventry City, FA Cup Final, May 16, 1987. Coventry s winning goal in extra time arrives when Lloyd McGrath s cross goes in off Mabbutt s knee. (TimesOnline)
