Gazza: ‘I never joined Man Utd because I thought I’d never get a game’

Paul Gascoigne has opened to Man Utd legend Bryan Robson about why he was never tempted to join the club.

Gazza enjoyed a chat with Robbo to promote ROBBO: The Bryan Robson Story, a feature length biopic of Bryan’s career, which is out on 29 November.

In a video shared on Man Utd’s website (see here), Gazza spills the beans on his reasons for snubbing any possible move to Old Trafford back in the day.

The former Spurs star says (discussing England squad): “There was the gaffer (Bryan Robson) and Neil Webb, always together, and I’m thinking, I am never going to get a game here.

“And then Neil Webb done his ankle, and he got taken off then I got the chance to play with the gaffer in midfield, which for me, is probably one of the best feelings ever.

“You know, I think that is one if the reasons I didn’t join Man United. Because it was just Neil Webb and the gaffer constantly and obviously Neil Webb played for Man United and I thought maybe I’ll not get a game. That was one of the reasons.”

Gazza also shares his respect for Robson in the interview, saying: “I am in awe with him. He’s my idol. Always will be. I just love him in general. And I always will do. It’s like I’ve said. Forget about Maradona, Pele. The gaffer has always been my best player, ever. If I’d of had a bit of Bryan Robson inside of us, and the player I was. I’d have been untouchable.”

ROBBO: The Bryan Robson Story is available on DVD, Blu Ray and digital download from 29 November.