Gazza's Wolverhampton show nears a sell out

There's just 200 tickets left to see 'Gazza' talk about his life, times and career in football, with 1,400 already booked in to see their hero.

He once spent six weeks with Wolves as a free agent trying to earn a contract, prior to the club's first Premier League season in 2003-04, writes Craig Birch.

Molineux legend Steve Bull will be reunited with the 48-year-old on the night. The two were England team-mates at the 1990 World Cup.

The maverick midfielder was the most talented English player of his generation and starred for his country for 10 years, winning 52 caps.

The dynamic playmaker started out at Newcastle United before moving to Tottenham, Italian side Lazio and Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers.

Stints at Middlesborough, Everton and Burnley followed, before a spell in China with Gansu Tianma and as player-coach at Boston United.

An ill-fated 39 days as manager of non-league Kettering Town remains his last active involvement in the game, due to serious personal issues.

He's battled mental illness and alcoholism and has rarely been out of the news, remaining a household name long after hanging up his boots.

Those attending the Gascoigne event are also being offered the chance to return to the venue for boxing legend Ricky Hatton's show next month at a cut-price.

'The Hitman' is the next attraction for promoters Boxfrog on Monday December 21, the last date before the Civic closes for refurbishment.

'Gazza' fans can pick up passes to see Hatton at a reduced rate, if purchased at the Civic's on-site Box Office on the night they see their idol.

For more information and to see 'An Audience With' Gascoigne and-or Hatton, call the Civic Box Office on 0870 320 7000 or go to www.boxfroguk.com.