Ex-footie hardman Vinnie Jones fears Gazza will fall prey to his 'booze demons'

Former Chelsea footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones has claimed that he has had a spiritual connection with ex-England international Paul Gascoigne, popularly known as Gazza, and fears it would end in tragedy unless someone find's a cure for the former midfielder's booze disease.

The 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' star said that he has a spiritual connection with Gazza, adding that he honestly believes, he gets a weird feeling come over him, a sixth sense, when something is wrong, like when they say with a twin one has a feeling if they get hurt or heartbroken, claiming that it's bloody weird.

Gazza, who is currently sober, recently spoke candidly about his battle with alcoholism and latest plunge from the wagon, admitting that he's nearly died 19 times, The Mirror reported.

In October the former England star was sectioned under the Mental Health Act after shocking photos showed him gaunt and aged. And Jones claimed that they terrified him.

Jones said that his heart sank, he was devastated, but added that he got that feeling before he saw the pictures, and he knew something wasn't right.

The pair's friendship didn't exactly begin in a conventional way. During a Wimbledon FC versus Newcastle United game in 1987, Jones was photographed grabbing young Gazza's private parts.

Badboy Jones, one of Wimbledon's Crazy Gang, had reportedly been notorious for dirty tricks but even by his standards this was extreme behaviour.

Those years are the subject of a new documentary, 'The Crazy Gang', and speaking on set during a break from filming Jones said that in that instance, there were no bad feelings. Gazza even sent him a red rose after their awkward moment on the field and the two have remained in sporadic contact ever since.

Jones said that they have been bonded by that picture for the biggest percentage of their lives and they always would be. But the British actor now fears that the bond would inevitably break with him standing at Gaaza's funeral.

Jones said that sadly it is the only way it can go, unless someone comes up with a cure, and added that it's not like Gazza loves having a drink, it's a disease.