Where is Gary Mabbut now?
He currently works as an ambassador for Tottenham Hotspur football club as well as the Football Association, Diabetes UK and the Willow Foundation a national charity that provides special days for seriously ill 11-40 year olds.
Is Justin Fashanu related to John Fashanu?
Personal life. Fashanu, who was the younger brother of Justin Fashanu, disowned his brother after the latter came out as gay, telling The Voice that Justin was “an outcast”. After Justin took his own life in 1998, Fashanu expressed remorse for abandoning his brother.
How old is Gary Mabbut?
60 years (August 23, 1961)Gary Mabbutt / Age
Is Gary Mabbutt married?
Kathy MabbuttGary Mabbutt / Spouse
Who elbowed Gary Mabbutt?
And former Spurs and England star Mabbutt, 55, had the same thing happen to him in 1993 in a challenge with Wimbledon’s John Fashanu. Spurs captain at the time, the midfielder was rushed to hospital after the accidental elbow by Fashanu and was operated on immediately, causing him to miss months of action.
Where was Gary Mabbutt born?
Bristol, United KingdomGary Mabbutt / Place of birth
What happened to Justin Fashanu?
According to his suicide note, fearing he would not get a fair trial because of his homosexuality, he fled to England, where he killed himself in London in May 1998. His suicide note stated that the sex was consensual.
What happened to John Fashanu in football?
November 1988: Fashanu found guilty of bringing game into disrepute after scuffle with Manchester United’s Viv Anderson in tunnel February 1989: Grimsby manager Alan Buckley accuses Fashanu of threatening Andy Tillson with physical violence. August 1991: West Ham’s Colin Foster suffers broken nose after clash with Fashanu.
What happened to Gary Mabbutt?
GARY MABBUTT, the Spurs captain, had an operation for a fractured skull last night following his clash with Wimbledon’s John Fashanu in Wednesday’s Premiership match at White Hart Lane. Keith Hackett, who refereed the game, took no action against Fashanu at the time of the incident, but has asked to see the club’s video of the game.
Did Fashanu’s elbow hit Mabbutt’s face?
Television film suggests that Fashanu’s elbow struck Mabbutt in the face during an aerial challenge in the seventh minute. Hackett must decide whether there was intent on the part of Fashanu to harm his opponent. ‘Fash the Bash’, as he is commonly known, has been accused of physical intimidation on numerous occasions over the years (see panel).
What happened between Fashanu and Alan Buckley?
February 1989: Grimsby manager Alan Buckley accuses Fashanu of threatening Andy Tillson with physical violence. August 1991: West Ham’s Colin Foster suffers broken nose after clash with Fashanu.