Geordie great Paul Gascoigne has explained why he chose Tottenham over Manchester United when leaving Newcastle United.
Gazza was speaking with Bryan Robson for manutd.com
He recalled: "There was the Gaffer [Sir Bobby Robson] and Neil Webb, always together [on England duty]. I'm thinking – and I probably shouldn't say this, because he'll [Sir Alex Ferguson] probably be watching – but I thought: I'm never going to get a game here.
“And then Neil Webb did his ankle. He got taken off and I got the chance to play with the Gaffer [Robson] in midfield [for England], which, for me, was probably one of the best feelings ever.
“I think that's one of the reasons I didn't join Man United," he continued.
“Because it was just Neil Webb and the Gaffer, constantly [for England] – and Neil Webb obviously played for Man United – so I thought: maybe I'll not get a game. That was one of the reasons."
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