THAT photo. You know the one. Vinnie Jones grabbing Paul Gascoigne by the TESTICLES during a match. The most famous image in English football history — and it tells you EVERYTHING about Vinnie Jones. The leader of Wimbledon's Crazy Gang was the hardest man to ever play in the Premier League, and he was proud of it!
Country: Wales Position: Central midfielder Career: 1984-1999 Clubs: Wealdstone, Wimbledon, Leeds United, Sheffield United, Chelsea, QPR
The Rap Sheet
- Grabbed Paul Gascoigne's testicles during a match — the photo became football's most iconic image
- Received the fastest booking in football history — 3 seconds after kick-off
- Was the enforcer of Wimbledon's 'Crazy Gang' — a team built on intimidation and violence
- Received 12 red cards in his career and was known as the most feared player in England
- Released a video called 'Soccer's Hard Men' that glorified violent tackles — the FA fined him £20,000
The Verdict
Vinnie Jones was so terrifying that he became a Hollywood action movie villain after retiring from football. He was in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, X-Men, and Snatch. But NOTHING he did in movies was scarier than what he did on a football pitch. Gascoigne is STILL having nightmares!
Watch the Chaos
Tomorrow: #4 — Stay tuned for the next villain!
