Football Fan Watches Ted Lasso For THE FIRST TIME! | Episode 1 Reaction

[@pokestyn]

Ted lasso is a show that just makes me happy. It’s a comfort show. Excited for you to experience it

[@jahm24]

Well said … such a comfort and surprisingly wholesome even at times

[@ryxnn22]

PLEASE watch this series all the way through. It gets better every season.

[@eseschannel12]

Season 3 is definitely my favorite though

[@ryxnn22]

@@eseschannel12 Same here

[@Suremane]

FACTS

[@cardiac19]

Peaks in season two. S3 has a few episodes that support the rest. A couple of storylines seemed added with little thought. Others needed time to grow, as in more seasons and we know that isn't gonna happen anytime son.

[@rickykozak58]

@@cardiac19such a weird take. Episodes 6-12 is the best stretch of episodes of any comedy series ever

[@DavidWilliams-nm5jv]

It's cool that you're asking about Ted's ability to do the tactical side of the game - because he basically never does. He's a "man-manager", great at getting the best out of people. He counts on his assistants for the tactics. This isn't ignored - it's a plot point. And yes, that's Crystal Palace's stadium.

[@mzkz7g]

A subtle point many don't notice is Ted hanging the John Wooden Pyramid of success in the office. Wooden was a legendary and highly successful college basketball coach at UCLA. He has many coaches at all levels of all sports that follow his philosophy. If you look the pyramids first two base levels only reference team and individual character. And never addresses sport specific strategies.

[@moormanpa]

As a lifelong footy fan, it took me a couple episodes to get into this show, but it quickly became one of my all-time favorites. It's less about football, more about mental health, love, and friendship. But... the backdrop of English football makes for a great setting, and I think you will really enjoy getting to know all of the characters, many of whom are at least loosely based on real life personalities from the world of football you know so well. If you do the series, I'll definitely watch every reaction. Oh, and your eyes were not playing tricks on you, they used CP's Selhurst Park as AFC Richmonds home stadium.

[@Jojafox]

No, your first instinct was absolutely right, the fictional Nelson Road in real life is the home ground of Palace, that is where all stadium shots (except for very few Away matches) were filmed.

[@jimcollier4114]

There's a line in E2 when they are getting ready to play Palace and Ted says "Let's go out there and show them whose house this is!"

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

As an American who loves both American football & football (especially Premiere League) even more, this show is everything. No joke or reference goes over my head cause I love both cultures

[@natelung]

As an American who avidly follows and loves the Premier League, I know you’ll love this. Yes, the show does use many shots of Selhurst Park for Richmond’s stadium since they have a similar red/blue scheme. I’m sure part of that deal was to mention Crystal Palace as their first opponent 😂. And yes, American football is mostly Americans. The biggest pool they recruit from BY FAR is American high school and college. So foreign players do certainly exist but are very rare, and often have a background in rugby.

[@Isleofskye]

The first episode ends with The Palace theme song of the last 55 years: Glad All Over:)

[@JeffKelly03]

And there's a line in the second episode that's a funny nod to the fact that they're using Crystal Palace's stadium ("Let's go out there and show Crystal Palace whose house this is").

[@rickykozak58]

Also plenty of Canadians. Beyond that though it’s just Americans

[@Isleofskye]

@@JeffKelly03 Yes,good point.

[@jw70467]

Aussies make excellent kickers and punters

[@kentgrady9226]

4:25 Ted's accent is a slightly exaggerated, but very typical South Central Plains Twang. It is very common from South Central Nebraska, through Kansas and Oklahoma, up to the northern Texas Panhandle. It is sometimes called a "cattleman's drawl" or a "plainsman's twang". The accent is softer and subtler in the north, and grows progressively stronger the further south you go. Like you, I am a die hard football fan (Celtic supporter for life). Be aware, this is not a show about football. It is a workplace comedy, in which the workplace simply happens to be a football club.

[@Nostalgicbrainrotter]

DON KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT WE NEED

[@Peejay1966]

Abbey Road studios, where The Beatles recorded. Also the name of an album released by the Liverpool band in 1969.

[@scottirvine121]

Can’t believe he asked that 😂

[@cardiac19]

"If" we do watch this show. Please, it's a done deal man. You are locked in for three very good seasons and a handful of fantastic episodes!

[@XxXxCOOKXxXx]

Incredible show. One of the best shows to come out in the last decade

[@stpnwlf9]

American football is mostly American - not that many foreigh players since the game is only played in the US. However, there have been a number of African players coming to the US and playing in college that eventually make it to the NFL. Recently, the Kansas City Chiefs brought in a Welsh rugby player who may make the roster but that is uncertain. In the story, Ted is from Kansas - a state in the middle of the US, and coached a college team called Wichita State (a college which actually doesn't have a football team in reality).

[@JeffKelly03]

There are a solid number of players coming up the ranks through Germany. I'm assuming that's in part because there are a lot of US military brats over there so it's easier to cultivate an American football culture. Australia has sent several Australian Rules Football and rugby players over as well, mostly as punters.

[@stpnwlf9]

@@JeffKelly03 Also, NFL Europe was very popular in Germany which I am sure has led to an increase in interest. It will be interesting to see if more German players work their way into the NFL.

[@JeffKelly03]

@@stpnwlf9 I also forgot maybe the most famous foreign-born player in NFL history is Hines Ward, who was born in Seoul (his mom is Korean, his dad was in the US military).

[@JoshuaMartian-go3tm]

There will be at least 1 international player in every team's practice squad so at least 32 players this season. I think there are 19 current NFL players from other countries as of this year. like Philadelphia Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata (Australia) and Las Vegas Raiders fullback Jakob Johnson (Germany).

[@justAman548]

You can’t forget the GOAT, Sebass

[@GingerPeacenik]

Abby Road-location of the famous Beatles recording studio.

[@tic01]

Even if you don’t react to the rest of this show, you should still watch it in your free time. It’s really good.

[@hesamm9]

Yeah, AFC Richmond is supposed to be Crystal Palace; that's also why they played them first in the series I guess. Roy Kent is Roy Keano. I think Sam Obysania is Saka. There would be more references in the future to other Footballers & teams. Rebecca is the Shame nun from GameOfThrones btw

[@aysuppatruck6185]

it's not that they're supposed to be Crystal Palace, they just used their stadium as "AFC Richmonds Dogtrack" because they were the only team willing to during the first season.

[@JeffKelly03]

I think Sam is a bit of an amalgamation of several players. You might be right about Saka, but I know they've also said Marcus Rashford is a big influence on his character.

[@kingbumi1656]

@@JeffKelly03 A bit of Sadio Mane too. There's an adorable story of him and a photographer when he first joined FC Metz from Senegal, and I think that inspired Sam asking the photographers for their names in episode 4.

[@skoak1358]

In America football we have Head coach Offensive and defensive coordinators, and special teams coordinator Offensive and defensive position coaches Assistants to position coaches, special teams assistants, and quality control assistants

[@JKeep21]

Let’s go. Ted Lasso is one of my top 5 favourite shows of all time; Breaking Bad, Prison Break, Smallville, Ted Lasso and Arrow. Flash is close too tbf, but these shows are goated,

[@jahm24]

@@JKeep21 I’d never expected to see someone who lists their first two favourite shows starting with breaking bad and prison break would ever have smallville third and even have arrow break top five… your list goated for real

[@JKeep21]

@@jahm24 thank you haha. Great tv shows tho

[@lbh002]

In the States, in American football, our coaches are called coaches, not managers. In the NFL there is a manager, the general manager and he runs the front office and usually coordinates player acquisition and such. As far as levels of football in the United States, our highest level is the NFL and it is a closed league without the possibility of relegation or promotion. The NFL has 32 teams. The next level of football is college football. There are hundreds and hundreds of colleges that participate and it is an open league overseen by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The NCAA schools are divided into three divisions with Division I (D1) being the highest and D2 and D3 below it. But before you are old enough to play college football, there is high school football and there are thousands and thousands of school who field high school football teams with players between the ages of 14 and 18. Before high school there is either middle school football, a mixture of tackle like the big kids play or flag football. Finally, the youngest players can play tackle football in a league similar to Little League baseball called Pop Warner League in which players as young as 5 years old and as old as 16 can participate in age group delineated leagues. Americans love American tackle football and many Americans love college football more than the NFL. In fact there are 8 Universities that have college football stadiums that seat more than 100,000 fans and they sell those stadiums out every Saturday! Ted was a head coach of a fictitious, Division II college football team. Beard was his assistant coach.

[@insane654]

COBRA KAI AND NOW TED LASSO!!! I'M ALL IN MF

[@ghostsurfer23]

Came to the comments to express this exact sentiment. Two of the best shows of the last ten years.

[@YusufAli-zy8ze]

@@ghostsurfer23 Cobra Kai one of the best? Really? Don't get me wrong, I love the show but the writing quality is, well, subpar.

[@Haxemplayz]

@YusufAli-zy8zeCobra kai is one of the most famous shows ever bro

[@DBlairMusic]

Hello there! Welcome to Ted Lasso land, it’s a wonderful place. I’ll enjoy watching along as you discover this series, it’s honestly one of the best. Also an American football fan, I can let you know that you’re more or less correct with your assumption about foreign-born players in the “main” levels of the sport, those being D1 college football and the NFL. The one exception is a recent (last 10-15 years) explosion of Oceanic “Rugby” players that’ve come over as kickers/punters. I put rugby in quotes because I’m not sure of the nuance between it and other similar activities, but signing guys like this has become a trend for some college programs and the move has paid dividends for many of them. Usually you don’t see other country’s guys coming in as it’s nearly impossible, from a mathematical sense, to make it onto a roster even for domestic talent. Enjoy the show! Glad to have you enjoying such a great production. More American media should be like this.

[@RickyT484]

About the tactics...this show isnt heavy on them, to be fair, but, it doesnt ignore them or make a mockery. That said, they do treat them with a bit of tongue in cheek at times. The general idea is that Ted is great with motivation and interpersonal connection, while Coach Beard is the tactician. And together they make a competent manager I like your style dude. If you keep watching, I'll keep watching.

[@lori_bythesea]

I love Ted Lasso so much. It took me a while to watch because I’m not into sports, but the popularity of it finally convinced me. Loved your reactions & laughter, it makes me laugh too. Glad to see there are videos for additional episodes 😀🙌🏼

[@fred._.9138]

Let's gooo, I just binged season 1 in one day literally yesterday

[@CeloLoco]

Rewatched this show like 4 times already and I'm ready to do it again.

[@carolineben-ari2798]

I've lost count of how many times I've watched it. And even more reaction videos.

[@taneshah.1260]

@@carolineben-ari2798 Same! Love watching people fall in love with it like I did.

[@dominicschaeffer909]

Great reaction, Don! You hit all the high points… and i like that you pause it to talk and dont miss a line. Instant sub here. If you keep going please request “no spoilers” from your followers. See you for Ep.2!

[@stevenburton7725]

I hope you keep up with the show on here. Watching your reactions has led to me wanting to watch it again. This show has helped me through quite a few problems in my own life, and I hope that you continue

[@Z.Mandem]

Yessssss this is what I needed pls continue this series

[@CarlMansell]

Great show, great reaction. Richmond afc scenes were all filmed at Palace mate, good eye!

[@Devonrae7]

Yes!!! So excited for you to watch this show. It is such a feel good show

[@jackpowell9276]

Even if you don't do reactions you should give this series a watch, its great. Full of laughs, great character development, good moments.

[@ZachWilsonsMomsFriend]

In case no one answered your question: we don’t have a lot of American football players from out of the country (mainly because the sport isn’t popular anywhere else.) there’s the occasional Australian kicker with rugby background but it’s not common. If you care: There’s a LOT of foreign players in hockey. Probably more non-Americans at this point but don’t quote me. Baseball also has a large number of players from other countries. Basketball has a decent amount, but largely American players

[@XAVS_WE]

this is one of the best pump up shows and you have to watch the whole thing

[@fayesouthall6604]

This, as a football fan, I didn’t watch this. However getting a new phone I got a year free Apple TV and watched it. It’s now my favourite show ever. Yes it’s Selhurst Park . Ted is from Kansas, just like Jason Sudekis. Subscribed 😊

[@bezwr]

don you gonna fucking love it LOL enjoy my guy one of my all time favorites

[@AceFastt]

Less go ted so good hope you enjoy it 🎉🎉

[@willracer1jz]

14:05 like the name implies 99% of players in America Football come from the US.

[@The_SARC_Knight]

In soccer, the name just implies the country it takes places in. In Englands case, the English Premier League has players from all over the world in all of its teams. That's why he was asking because it's not implied like in America

[@lunalightly]

Jason Sudeikes (Ted Lasso) bases his character off of like a traditional midwestern dude. Accent and all - though it’s only that heavy out in the country. He’s originally from Overland Park, Kansas, a suburb of Kansas City. So he brings in a lot of the heartland culture to his character. Throughout the series you’ll see references back to KC’s pride and joy: BBQ. Lots of his stuff has references to some of the most popular bbq places around here like Arthur Bryants, Jack Stack, Oklahoma Joe’s, Q39, and so on. And he and Beard both wear KC gear all the time, a lot like the locals do. You’ll probably know KC best from Travis Kelce, one of our players with the Chiefs, who is dating Taylor Swift. Their characters are technically from Wichita, Kansas, which is about 3 hours (200-ish miles) from Kansas City. And Ted coached college football (which is also huge here in the US). Also, just to note since our city is unfairly named-Kansas City is situated on the state lines of Kansas and Missouri, which means that there’s a Kansas City, Missouri (KCMO) and a Kansas City, Kansas (KCK). Most of the important landmarks and well-known bbq restaurants in the city are actually located on the Missouri side. While the suburbs of Kansas City are awesome in Kansas and have a good chunk of our population. It’s confusing but an important distinction if you live in the area lol since the best parts of the city are in Missouri. This show is amazing! It’s definitely a good one to go into blind since it’s a lot different than what you would expect. It’s heartwarming and surprising. I don’t think I’ve laughed as much in a show more than this one. I also don’t think there’s really one bad episode. And most of our football teams are made up of people from all around the US. Baseball, though, we do get international players.

[@taneshah.1260]

New to your channel, but when I see a Ted Lasso reaction, I click. Even without knowing your taste in shows, I know you'll love it.

[@Wolfman321123]

Yess yess yesss, so excited for you to watch this series!

[@Happofusagarii]

loved this show, cant believe its been over a year already since it finished

[@Happofusagarii]

we do get some players in the NFL but nothing compared to NBA or MLB standards of foreign into the sport and those dont even touch football of course

[@09Charler2321]

This is SUCH a great show. Every episode is an emotional feel good experience

[@LindsayMuddle]

Watched Ted Lasso about 2 momths ago all the way through and it is ky favourite series of all time so enjoy

[@hatleyhoward7193]

This show came out and I started it as just to have something on the TV to fall asleep to. The next morning I had binged the entire first season and joyfully went to work with no sleep. Also though, this show (hopefully) makes you stop and think about what kind of teammate, manager, support staff, (whatever role fits) you want to be and then opens the door to better in your own life. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

[@JH-jw7pu]

MORE TED LASSO PLEASE DON!!!

[@KalElCanFly]

This show is really good. You need to continue this series.

[@swearwolf7785]

This show is an absolute treasure

[@zacharwaka1193]

Don please keep watching this. Its such a good show!!!!!

[@tomass4nt0s]

YES I WANTED THIS, MY FAVOURITE SHOW EVER

[@isaiahpavia-cruz678]

I’ve heard Tom Rennie on the radio use “into touch” in the past

[@c.a.norwood34]

Excited for a new Lasso reactor!

[@Wiscocrisco]

14:30 the NFL is like 98% players from the USA, granted our states are the size of Euro countries so the cultures are massively different even from neighboring states. The other 2% are either 1) Canadian or 2) a Kicker [for obvious reasons most are former soccer players]

[@nicolaskaito4769]

Nice to see new Ted Lasso reaction. Yeah you are round they filmed the show in Palace stadium..

[@masonperez2985]

This show is awesome and I’m not really a fubol fan. Keep watching man it’s definitely worth it

[@bereasonable8018]

It’s not often we get NFL players from other countries unless that athlete went through our school/university system. Most players are scouted during university years. But in other US professional sports (baseball, basketball, etc) there are international players.

[@12chapin]

7 years ago when ABC was showing the UEFA Champions League, there were a couple of commercials featuring Ted Lasso just for fun. Few years after that those commercials inspired the show.

[@hibikiowo]

I don't even like football and I love this show. You're going to live it!

[@samgamgee42]

I'm an American that played Rugby from 1978 - 1983..." In to Touch" was one of 1st terms i learned

[@elcar659]

I love seeing this from a football fan’s perspective because I’m an American who doesn’t watch football, so it’s interesting to see what different things you pick up on that I didn’t, and I would love to see more of your reactions Also it is Crystal Palace’s stadium, which is interesting because Crystal Palace exists in the show universe too haha

[@JH-jw7pu]

God I miss this show 😭. I think about Ted Lasso on a regular basis

[@madmadsy]

The SPEED with which I clicked this! Ted Lasso is incredible, it had me caring sooooo much about footballers and I'm very much not a sports fan. It still got me heart and soul.

[@showntell-kq1fp]

GOATED Show. Great for football fans

[@Rufus6540]

My favorite part of watching EPL fans, especially those in the UK, shift from thinking this is a show about football and instead realize it's a show about people involved in football. Great reaction!

[@63tavo]

Show gets better as it goes on please keep going bro

[@bereasonable8018]

This is the best show I’ve ever watched. You will see for yourself.

[@cheekyboomboom8973]

Hope you continue the series, it's really great I think you're right about the shot of the stadium as they filmed at both Crystal Palace's Selhurst Park and at Hayes & Yeading United F.C.'s SkyEX Community stadium in Hillingdon.

[@ParentingTweens]

Watching Ted Lasso, don't take it too seriously. The series is light hearted and fun to watch. His character is based on a coach he knew years ago so Ted Lasso will always see the positive in every negative. The cast is brilliant!

[@PickpocketJones]

AFC Richmond in the show is basically Wimbledon right down to the stadium being the Dogtrack and the mascot being the Greyhounds (both taken from the history of the stadium).

[@peterjackson4763]

The greyhound was the symbol used by the Tudor Dukes of Richmond. Henry VII was Duke of Richmond and used a greyhound on his royal coat of arms. So it is a very fitting mascot.

[@anakabrawn1358]

You're the first person I've seen react who was genuinely skeptical all the way through as to why Ted Lasso was hired which I thought was cool. Please keep watching!

[@lindsayfan6031]

You’ve gotta follow through with this! You’ve got such a good perspective for it!

[@Camuska]

Fantastic show from start to finish And yes, Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca) is one FINE lady

[@niilojoensuu]

u already bro is gonna cry so many times during this show😭

[@AdrianJensen-vm4sc]

By far the best show I've watched- the emotions and comedy are amazing

[@MrJustUnlucky]

This shit is my absolute comfort show To this day (!) I’m upset that they ended it after S3

[@kamo2356]

Never wanted you to watch a show more then this one

[@FlexAndBustGaming]

They used Crystal Palace’s stadium to film the Richmond stadium scenes bro.. you weren’t seeing things 😂👌🏻

[@willracer1jz]

I'm here for Ted Lasso!!!

[@JackNear]

DON THE SHOW SELECTION RECENTLY HAS BEEN TOP TIER

[@connorsmith2077]

In Australia we play AFL: Australian football league

[@chard2534]

There is a program in the NFL to expand worldwide so each team is allowed to add an international player to the team without using one of the precious 53 spots available on the roster. However, there are many international players in the NFL but they all come through the American college football system.

[@jeremypippen]

@20:10 The gift basket in his apartment says "Tim Lasso" lmao

[@Matthew_Calmert]

I look forward to watching this show with you :)

[@MrDarkwing78]

Forget 1,500 likes on episodes 2 and 3, you’ll get it for episode 1.

[@bhelliom3]

Found your channel via your Avatar the Last Airbender reactions, stoked to watch this one with you too since it’s one of my fav shows now too.

[@kendric2000-q3d]

Hannah Waddingham is a goddess among women. :p

[@TopSoupMaster]

More Ted Lasso mate! It will crush you in all the right ways.

[@Kamandi2]

The guy who invented the GIF pronounced it JIF, but most people still say it with a hard G sound rather than the J sound

[@moonflowerchild67]

This is without a doubt the best tv show I’ve ever watched, and I’m old. You should definitely watch it. Oh and Ted is from Kansas. :) And Crystal Palace let them use their club and pitch for filming. 😊

[@retropyro]

NFL is mostly American but there are international players. Most from outside the USA come from Canada where American football is hugely popular and then a mix across the rest of the world.

[@jahm24]

No wayyyyyy I’m legit as excited for this as I am arrow I just watched this recently few months back I absolutely binged the shit out of it I loved it can’t wait for next epi to drop and I havent Even watch this one yet

[@zxglitch]

YESSSSSS, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE TED LASSOOOO

[@CramosReacts]

In American sports the terms “general manager” and “assistant manager” mean something else and are instead office positions. We use “head coach” and “assistant coach” instead, which is why he called him “coach Beard.” What y’all call “coach” we call “trainer”and what y’all call “trainer” we call “medic/field medic” in games but also “trainer” when it’s in practice 😭😭 never realized how confusing it was til I just explained it lol. But yeah that’s for like all sports too.

[@GingerPeacenik]

It's a Texan accent, and he's supposed to be from Kansas city, and Kansans have very flat accents, nothing like Texans. No explanation is ever given for it!

[@elainecook6634]

Loved this show! Hope you enjoy!!

[@FiresCollide]

American football is mostly American players. Same with basketball (NBA), though there are some foreign players. The NHL (hockey) and MLB (baseball) both have tons of foreign players, though. Also, I just found your channel and I'm so excited to experience the Ted Lasso journey with you.

[@Flexpdx]

Loved it Don!

[@mauropedrosa7317]

This show has so many inside jokes for us that love football

[@imbetterthanyouis]

your really gunna love this show , i know of at least one aussie nrl ( a form of rugby mainly played in the state of new south wales ) player become an nfl player in america , and i know of 2 aussie basket ball players that ended up playing in the states too so i guess it happens

[@samriebel5752]

I refused to watch this show for so long due to the premise and thought it would be an American ignorant perspective on football, but this show is one of the best of all time. I can’t wait for you to watch this series

[@bereasonable8018]

I have many friends refusing to watch for similar reasons. Some tried the first episode and think Ted is too goofy but don’t understand that it’s really not that kind of show. They’re missing out.

[@ryanrmcshane]

Btw, there are no “coaching badges” or an equivalent for any of the major American sports leagues.