EX-Rangers star Paul ‘Gazza’ Gascoigne has taken a swipe at the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on Twitter.
The dig comes just four days after his nomination for the Scottish Football Hall of Fame was withdrawn.
Taking to the social media site to break his silence, the 51-year-old said in a short statement: “I played some of the best football in my career at Rangers and loved the support of the fans.
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“I don’t need to be in The Scottish Hall Of Fame to be recognised as one of the best.
@RangersFC pic.twitter.com/8jVFIlgV1M
— Paul Gascoigne (@Paul_Gascoigne8) October 15, 2018
“I feel the love & support of the People and know I was the best Love you all GAZZA xxxx.”
He also shared a video clip of his famous 1996 goal which sealed England’s 2-0 win over Scotland, writing: “@ScottishFA NO HARD FEELINGS xxxx.”
@ScottishFA NO HARD FEELINGS xxxx pic.twitter.com/mxmue9u4D1
— Paul Gascoigne (@Paul_Gascoigne8) October 15, 2018
A petition calling on the SFA to reverse its decision has, so far, gathered over 17,000 signatures in just four days.
As previously reported by the Evening Times, the former England star was set to be inducted at a dinner on October 21.
But, following reports that a number of the SFA’s board members were set to snub the event in relation to concerns over Gazza’s suitability for the honour, the Scottish Football Hall of Fame said his nomination would not proceed.
A statement read: “Further to consultation with the Chair and members of the Scottish Football Hall of Fame committee, due to a number of factors including ongoing enquiries, and concerns over the state of Paul’s health, it has been decided to withdraw the nomination of Paul Gascoigne at this time from this year's nomination process.”
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