Paul Gascoigne once ran away from a pair of streakers who were apparently trying to 'cheer him up.'In a Premier League match between Middlesbrough and Newcastle in December 1998, the former England international was accosted by a pair of female streakers.
Vanessa Richards and her best mate Rachel Sadler entered the pitch wearing a Christmas skirt and hat - but not even a pair of baubles each to hide their chests.The scenes got a few cheers from the Riverside Stadium, while Gascoigne appeared to enjoy the attention.Richards told The People a year after the X-rated incident: “People are always asking me what I was thinking as I ran across the pitch chasing Paul Gascoigne.
Well, it was as exciting as Christmas morning - if not better."Sitting in the pub one Friday lunchtime, Rachel and I decided that Gazza - who had been having a hard time - needed cheering up.
Well, I knew something that would guarantee to put a smile on his face - a streak! And Rachel loved the idea.“On the morning of the match, Rachel and I met up and dressed for the occasion.
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