PAUL Gascoigne has cancelled an event at Parr Hall on Saturday, March 25, where he was due to talk about his life.

In a statement the organisers HC Promotions said that the football icon, described by the National Football Museum as 'the most naturally gifted English midfielder of his generation', was not in a 'fit and healthy manner' to take to the stage.

Those who bought tickets are being asked to email HC Promotions with a contact number, best time to call and ticket reference numbers.

The organisers have said they will reply to all ticket holders within 48 hours up until the deadline of the end of the day on Friday, March 31.

In a statement, Chris Hodgkinson and Hayden Gahgan, directors of HC Promotions, said: "It is with great disappointment and sadness that after speaking to Paul Gascoigne's representatives and all parties involved with Paul's welfare, HC Promotions have been advised that Paul currently and in the foreseeable future will not be in a fit and healthy manner to fulfil his appearance obligations.

"Obviously this news has deeply saddened us all here as I'm sure it has the hundreds of fans that have purchased tickets to see and meet arguably England's greatest footballer for our event on March 25 at Parr Hall but we have to put Paul's health as our main priority.

"HC Promotions over the last 12 months have brought to Warrington huge names such as Frank Bruno, Nigel Benn, Joe Calzaghe and have upcoming events with Evander Holyfield in June and Jimmy Bullard in May in Wigan.

"We can only apologise for any inconvenience this has caused, the situation with Paul is completely out of our control, but again Paul's health must come first.

"We would like to put on record how thankful we are for the support and help from Terry and Freda, in Paul's management team, in resolving this unpleasant situation as it has been second to none.

"We wish Paul all the support and help he needs in getting rid of his demons. Keep fighting Gazza."

Those who bought tickets should email hcpromos@yahoo.co.uk as soon as possible