Mike Bassett: England Manager - Top 5 Moments

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

When he asks for the fans for suggestions, you can see him seriously taking it on board realising they're actually talking sense 🤣

[@jamesbrown9828]

That's the joke

[@gruffydd1000]

Oh dear.

[@thefivepoints]

Yes thats the joke 🤦‍♂️

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

@@thefivepoints no sh*t, sherlock?

[@Baresi-Unico-Capitano]

@@jamesbrown9828 nooo? You sure? Why do you think i mentioned it? 🤣

[@enzorafaelmaidana01]

I watched this movie by chance on one of my sleepless nights on cable 20 years ago. Ever since KZbin going giant I've been looking for this movie. I couldn't remember the name, the coach, I just searched countless times English movie about the world cup, and this movie refused to show, to the point I actually started doubting that I ever watched such movie on cable once. Until a few minutes ago I searched for it again and found it. Now I gonna watch it again. Thanks for this great movie from Argentina.

[@macman975]

Bless

[@Jason-ww3xi]

You google 'English movie about the world cup' and get nothing for years? Gonna have to call a Stewards Enquiry I'm afraid.

[@kierenproctor5049]

"Youve got an effective partnership of strength and skill" " FUCK OFF! " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@milkywhite2939]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@josephbuckley5961]

Dead 💀

[@johnpower29]

One of the most underrated films ever made

[@The_Macaroon]

Was just about to post exactly the same comment!

[@Londonfogey]

Same here, I don't know why it is isn't more popular. My guess is some people treat football like a religion and don't like it being mocked.

[@SpeccyHorace]

You're a lot funnier than the film, saying that.

[@SpeccyHorace]

@@Londonfogey No its because its not very good. That Benson and Hedges joke.......jesus.

[@LimerickWarrior1]

Saw this in the cinema stoned and drunk ahaha.

[@adamcarrington2818]

Ever after all these years that dressing room scene is one of the funniest things I have ever watched in my entire life. And to dryly follow it with "England lose 4-0" is just a stroke of comedy genius.

[@Shenanigan5]

"England lose 4-0" is one of my favourite lines in a movie ever.

[@michaelheath3609]

Yeah cos it can only ever happen in a movie......

[@jameswhittingham8027]

I just laughed for two minutes because of those 4 words.

[@MrCardinal1965]

Old skool motivation 😂

[@padfla7239]

2 nil down to the fuckin mexicans 😂😂

[@LimerickWarrior1]

They need the build up to that . the interviewer states they are 2-0 down and can Basset inspire them at half time etc. and then"England lose 4-0"

[@michaelpastor6901]

Pure genius ! Whoever wrote the script knew what it was like to be a England fan from 1974 to 2006 🤣

[@stephenrichardson9540]

Do you mean not turning up at Wembley for Scotland games 🤔 😀

[@raj8294]

Still applies today mate

[@kaboom7765]

100% agree. Have seen too many football films that feel like they were made by someone who's never watched the game. This film is soaked in british football culture, love it

[@kylebutler3018]

"If you're old enough then you're good enough" haha

[@jbri1]

so funny

[@vantheman1234]

Classic

[@weetak]

I love this benson n hedges gig. Pissed when i was laughing

[@purpleskittle94]

😂 he forgot about Jimmy Carlton and Tony Camel

[@R.W.S.]

Pele: "Oh Christ, it's the English, let's get out of here." 😂

[@nhanq]

Pele predicts likely winners in an interview- authentic reaction! Interviewer : Anyone else? Pelé : Maybe Korea, Japan... Interviewer : Japan? What about England? Pelé : Not England though. Interviewer : But they've qualified, Pelé! Pelé : England? [laughs] kzbin.info/www/bejne/emmrnmeuh5ujsKc

[@dug553]

Tommo's the best. That Benson and Hedges line still cracks me up.

[@djelalniyazi4090]

lambert & butler

[@shahedmc9656]

Peter Stuyvesant and 20 Players 😁 in the full version

[@futurez12]

You can tell this film was made by REAL football fans who love the game, as it hits every single nail squarely on the head! It got mixed reviews, but only a football outsider would fail to see the genius involved here. I guess there are a lot of film critics who don't follow football.

[@infesticon]

Im a fullblown outsider who doesn't get football and I can see how funny and clever this is. Im gonna seek out the entire film now.

[@joelwest-ward480]

Exactly, I've always said that Mike Bassett is a film FOR genuine football fans, it's got all the nuances and its perfect satire. Rubbish like 'Footballers Wives', 'Dream Team' and 'Goal' were just made to capitalize on the tabloid glitz and glamour, they have no appeal to actual football fans.

[@dougfresh1980]

alot of the scenes, and players are real life. like graham taylor argueing with the press, and tonka is a copycat of gazza. thats what makes us relate to the film

[@swirlingfudge]

Wrong. It’s fucking unfunny whether you love football or not. If you think it’s funny, you’re the kind of guy people avoid at work

[@GGMatt]

@@swirlingfudge So why are you here if you don't like the film??

[@simonpatterson3288]

This never, ever loses its magic. Still relevant to Qatar 2022

[@andrewh5457]

Can't imagine Southgate giving a half time talk like that.

[@doitanywayz]

@@andrewh5457 Southgate OUT !!! Bassett IN!!! BASSET YOUR THE ONE!!!

[@sterix]

The Kipling poem has to be in the top three moments. That "England will play four-four-freaking-two" at the end was hust brilliant,

[@ΧΡΎΣΑΝΘΟΣΠΗΤΤΑΣ]

Τhe best scene in movie history

[@n5ryan5]

*fuckin’

[@thefivepoints]

Four-four-f*cking-two you mean.

[@alexsmith2939]

Why when watching Mike Bassett can I only think of Sam Allerdyce

[@DiRtYLaWs2007]

Alex Smith Mike Bassett lasted longer in the role than Big Sam!!

[@r4h4al]

Or Graham Taylor.

[@eddyg542]

@Tom D he got us to the semi final respect the 4-4 fucking 2

[@yeetwchybaban]

@@DiRtYLaWs2007 loool

[@danielhackett1581]

Was basically an amalgamation of Robson, Taylor and Venables

[@Bibg867]

Probably the best England manager there’s ever been 👍

[@Stephen1965]

"Where on here does it say Benson & Hedges?" lol

[@treble20]

Yes, classic.

[@zhicaofang2354]

Should've included the airport scene where England, Scotland, and Ireland teams fought each other 😂

[@enzorafaelmaidana01]

Best scene of a overall great comedy.

[@peterhines1826]

The best part about that scene is that it's actually the Scotland team who start fighting with each other 😂

[@paulloach7289]

This is one of the most positive, upbeat films I have ever seen. Mike Bassett believes in himself and the players he picks. I watch it on a regular basis. It's a feelgood film.

[@macman975]

He really wanted BENSON & HEDGES in the Squad 😂

[@mcmcmcg2019]

How did Ricky Tomlinson not get a bafta for that changing room rant... pure gold

[@vkdeen7570]

that was 100% improv as well... genius

[@geoarthur6593]

Up there with the best of em that scene.. laffed ma bollox aff 😅😅

[@joycegibbs5267]

it's just brilliant isn't it. I can't stop watching !!

[@thewomble1509]

@@geoarthur6593 Pure Neil Warnock...................

[@MM-ep2zq]

At last something decent in my recommendations. I have to rewatch this now, an absolutely brilliant film.

[@mrtoad1408]

This is so quintessentially English as its filled with tragedy, despair and comedy. Love it.

[@jordanwhite8904]

"Hey three cheers for Ramirez... Hip hip" - now that scene was hilarious... "Shuut uup" 😂😂😂 one of the greatest football films imo

[@bradleyv2533]

That bit kills me everytime 😂

[@adriansampson6970]

"Who else you looking at, Mike, Lambert & Butler?" 😂😂😂

[@stephenfoster5608]

Sam Allardyce is now manager. Expect Benson and Hedges to play against Scotland in November.

[@doaraquina1464]

looks like we'll be talking in past tense pretty soon.

[@apathyintheuk265]

Doara Quina What did you mean?

[@thisthat2528]

not for long

[@BorrieBeats]

well that was a rollercoaster since time has gone by.

[@beds139]

Scots will be fielding Whyte & Mackay.

[@Arganaut80]

The Benson and Hedges scene is Gold. I'm watching this tonight.

[@timothysoo6353]

In memory of Graham Taylor, who inspired the creation of Mike Bassett

[@sammyhill69]

The plot was loosely based on Bobby Robson and England's 1990 World Cup campaign in Italy.

[@terryleddra1973]

@Brian Mason If I remember correctly Bassett had an assistant who just agreed with everything. Just like Lawrie Mcmenemy in the Graham Taylor documentary

[@terryleddra1973]

@Brian Mason Bassett definitely has more parallels with Taylor than Robson. Watch the documentary, then the film after. Both are comedy gold. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h32lcmufq9ilqpo

[@craigseddon4884]

@@terryleddra1973 oh do I not like that

[@drexlspivey5828]

@@terryleddra1973 I've got a mate who is absolutely identical to Bradley Walsh's character "Slide Away by Oasis has absolutely no flaws whatsoever" "Absolutely" "But the guitar solo before the second verse drags it out a bit" "Oh definitely" "It should have been an absolute worldwide smash hit" "Absolutely" "But deservedly wasn't released as a single" "Oh definitely" He agrees with everything you say no matter how contradictory it is

[@vauxhallboy06]

Airport scene is the best scene with Scotland fighting with each other lol

[@АлександрДанилов-с1ф]

Independent? Lol, ocupated by NATO anyway

[@emulus7871]

Lol yeah and the Irish: "Let's hear it for the England B Team"

[@orahovavucichitlerdacicgoe7223]

Jugs haha

[@PHDiaz-vv7yo]

@@emulus7871 cockney fellas who then start faking Irish accents- brilliant

[@Ronno4691]

I'm not into football but I loved this film. My favourite bit is when someone finds all the little notes under the office door mat!

[@enlightenedone7141]

Genius!!!

[@kieranwilson9585]

Up there as one of my fav films ever. So so underrated.

[@alexsaynor6717]

One of my favourite bits is when they do the open top bus trophy tour in Norwich and end up on the ring road

[@TheStockportHatter1986]

Might watch this underated film again, one of the best football movies ever

[@SuperTed19021]

England did actually have a real life Mike Bassett. It only lasted 67 days in real life.

[@TheIkaraCult]

67 days and a pint of gravy. Glory days

[@monsterzinc]

100% record though 😁

[@kezzabanana4958]

Brilliant film with a brilliant cast especially the fantastic Ricky tomlinson. From Ireland too and this film is definitely in my top 5 comedy's ever. Brilliant.

[@tettilo]

How can you not love this film, sums the England team and fans to the ground. Quotes like 'one on one with bastardo' vs Argentina because of the handball back in '86 & 'think it was a handball Martin.. Against Argentina! No chance!' Brilliant! Only a non football fan would criticise this film.

[@abbaszaidi8371]

I love the moment in training when they lose their ball and practice playing with an “invisible “ ball. Bonkers

[@Makkajakka]

Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan side actually did do that for training, to help with decision-making in-game.

[@weetak]

Brilliant gig. N the coach cannot tackle mexican kids to get their rotten ball

[@SuperDougie89]

Just seen this film and pissed myself laughing through out. As a Scotsman it was a breath of fresh air to see a film having a light hearted dig at the England football team and their World Cup exploits. It’s good to see you can take the piss out yourselves. Even the dig at the Scots in the airport with the religious element was bang on haha. Comedy gold.

[@feckafeck1]

haha fair play m8 its bit of a myth that we think England are good.We know were average and other countries who hate us (some warranted/ some bullshit) say were overrated! you have to be rated to be overrated and we certainly aren't expecting anything other than an early exit! We are very self deprecating, as are you, its just nationalism (are own and other countries blind hatred) and loud idiots are the only things heard when the majority are expecting the worse and having fun. Im dreading this world cup but it will be fun to see the mistakes/goal keeping errors and genuine ineptness that makes it worth while.

[@SuperDougie89]

feckafeck1 I must admit I always root for England when they play. It’s the media that bum them up and then kick them when they’re down. I think it’s that that most Scot’s hate the papers and media but at the end of the day I’d rather have you’s do well than Crouts or the French. Anyways this was a gem a film.

[@feckafeck1]

same m8 trust me the english don't hate the scots. they respect you. People confuse the rich and the government with the everyday joe. Good luck and respect to you lads. top fellas with or without the uk ect. I think your lads should have more confidence, good players and shouldn't be afraid of failure. You have to be in it to win it haha! No point being a realist in a cup!!

[@SuperDougie89]

feckafeck1 well at the end of the day we’ve got more in common with you than any other country. People up here mibi don’t like being governed by London but that could be said about lots of places in England too. Anyways I’m getting political now and I don’t want to come across as a bore haha. Good luck in the World Cup. I think getting through to the last 16 is a success. Hope the fans stay safe as well. I wouldn’t like to be over there. I wouldn’t feel safe.

[@feckafeck1]

I'm with you m8 fuck London its like another country haha u guys should get out when u can. Top man take care pal.

[@terranceparsons5185]

It starts off with Mike dialing back the injury time board to zero and just gets better. A brilliant movie.

[@Graeme726]

British comedy at it's best, don't think any other countries can do self deprecating humour like us

[@satans_pet_penguin]

You'd never see the American's make a film mocking themselves like this

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

@@satans_pet_penguin They always do so that's nonsense

[@JSPH_AMUN]

Oh we do that all the time in Egypt...come to think of it, I think we may have gotten that from the British when they colonised us

[@Bear-Cohiba-1966]

Americans are the best at comedy British used to be

[@arturowagner4728]

We Mexicans can also make fun of ourselves pretty well...

[@marcelo06]

"Oh christ it's the English" kills me everytime

[@zedman442]

4-4 bloody 2! Another classic line. Brilliant film really brings it home!

[@James-b4d]

Where was Mike at the euros? Could of done with that speech at half time against Iceland

[@kisbie]

That whole speech was apparently improvised by Ricky Tomlinson off the top of his head.

[@WillS.TheSuperReds.]

Probably wouldn't have made no difference.

[@AH-be6bu]

‘England lose 4-1’

[@upupnaway5926]

Ruy vas veri veri angwi

[@L8scouser24]

He was probably shopping In one (Iceland)😉

[@Josh-cm9jw]

Morning after the Denmark game. Oh KZbin algorithm, you’ve thrown me a doozie

[@TheAndypne]

I’ve seen this movie so many times and it just gets better and better. I’m definitely going to have to watch it again before we play in the final on Sunday 😀⚽️

[@jasonwilson7674]

brilliant film, I can imagine the late great Graham Taylor going through something like this in the early 90s with England

[@lukeluke3964]

“Alright just one” “Two pints of lager and two flaming sambucas please” Then the scenes after absolutely kills me 😂😂😂

[@shellsbignumber2]

His half time gee up had me in stitches.

[@MrLiverpoolfan92]

Oh christ its the English LOL

[@zodrob7]

Remi That's what that black guy said.

[@OtherSideOfTheVoid]

'"that black guy" is the greatest footballer of all time you inconsequential tosser

[@StoodStill]

OtherSideOfTheVoid Was he hell! Scoring in the Brazilian leagues was a piece of piss!

[@OtherSideOfTheVoid]

you belong in either a lunatic asylum or jail

[@ENGLISHMURPHY]

@@OtherSideOfTheVoid messi and ronaldo are white actually

[@twelveightyone]

"You're not gonna pick 20 Players are you Mike?" Comedy gold 👍👍

[@MrWeekendoff]

The last one was bloody hysterical!!!

[@jmopborba]

The bar scene is terribly funny. Bassett telling that Pele is a failure because of the 1970 miss. Brilliant.

[@nickyjns]

I always believed this was a comedy film, not a 2016/17 premonition!

[@TheBobTheHorse]

Don’t know how you keep it to 5 top moments, whole film is gold.

[@MisatoKatsuragiHD]

This was on ITV last night! Best football film ever

[@davidisrael8537]

Recorded it and watching it this afternoon.

[@Spindler2007]

It's amazing how two actors Dean Lennox Kelly (Tonka) and Sean Gilder (Journalist) in this movie would go on to be in the comedy drama Shameless a few years later as Kev Ball and Paddy Maguire.

[@MrGloryglorymanutd18]

It's a pity they couldn't get the money for the second movie

[@duneideannaer5990]

Jane Gavin ye’whaaaa???? There was gonna be a sequel? That’s depressing cos I love this movie!!! “Ye fenian Bastards.......” “here, ahm a fenian?” -Fight amongst Scots ensues.......

[@GormanStudios]

id chip in to a crowd fund to get a 2nd movie.

[@chrismedford2819]

There was a tv series but this time he was a club manager.

[@valuetraveler2026]

who would they get to play Southgate?

[@jazargoalq785]

@@valuetraveler2026Ryan gosling ofc

[@Dr_tease]

All tournament I’ve said England literally playing out like this film 😂😂😂😂

[@rickyspillett881]

Honestly one of my favourite films ever

[@eastgermanyberlin7741]

I always watch this once every 2 years.

[@juanhunglow2220]

Been meaning to watch this film for ages, seeing this has made me determined to watch it tonight, hilarious😂😂

[@Lee81uk]

Sean Gilder (aka paddy Maguire) makes the press scenes funny There he is calmly asking Bassett questions only to receive flustered and angry replies 😂

[@A-Kaila]

One of my favourites of all time, seen it dozens of times, but if it's on tele, I'm watching it, if I see a clip on KZbin, I'm watching it

[@tonybatley6101]

Absolute comedy classic, from the benson and hedges gag to the clever similarities to certain 90's England footballers. It starts on a funny note too where the coach driver ends up going down the wrong road!! I still like the dressing room speech as england are down 2-0, passion more than likely very relevant to today in 2024.

[@jonathanmoore5619]

Beautiful. This is the beautiful game they talk about. Being an England supporter. Nothing quite like it.... So tragic, so painful, so misleading, so infuriating, so hopeful, so unlucky, so dreadful,... It becomes beautiful in and of itself. FIN.

[@edwardsteel4064]

Honestly that rant of his is one of my favourite pieces of acting ever! And apparently it was quite improvised too! It echoes the thoughts of generations of broken-hearted England fans.

[@joycegibbs5267]

this film is hilarious. Scene number 1, I can't stop watching, just brilliant !!

[@christopherplimmer3133]

Fantastic movie , footballs version of spinal tap but with more laughs. It is one of the funniest films ever if you understand football 🤣

[@xwill11lfcx]

3 cheers for Ramirez

[@tiborshalvey2446]

This is how the next england manager needs to be 😂

[@Maxsafehands]

That rufus smalls couldn’t hit the side of a Renault Espace 😂😂😂 best line in film history!!!

[@davidforster8650]

where does it say benson and hedges on that Lambert And Butler 😂

[@djelalniyazi4090]

weres dunn and hill

[@catpainblackudder01]

Can't believe the airport scene wasn't in there, it sums up the British Isles perfectly...

[@jasonbeckett1946]

My fav part from the film is when whacko is the captin and he leads our the team and gets them hyped by putting his fist through the wall shouting lets Fu**ing kill em 😂

[@RyanHeath-r4n]

That half time rant is hand on heart one of the best acted scenes in film history.

[@robinparker1576]

Ricky's audition to become the next England manager

[@coolmacatrain9434]

Just realised that's Sean Gilder ( Paddy Maguire in "Shameless") playing the reporter.

[@shanejones8951]

He's a great actor

[@coolmacatrain9434]

​@@shanejones8951 Indeed he is!

[@insertnamehere5146]

Anything Ricky Tomlinson is in I would watch (inc brookside). I have never seen him in anything he has not improved basically because what you see is how he really is. He is not a Hampstead luvvie actor, the guy is down to earth and incredibly funny.

[@al488j]

I can imagine the German half time team talk being like that when they they were down at the break against Mexico recently.

[@twright1983]

“What about pace Mike? Tonka looked knackered after 20 minutes “ “Ah but what a 20 minutes eh “

[@thurstable]

The best film ever for me. So true about the England team. They can only win beacuse other teams lose :D

[@scottgordon7754]

The 2 best football movies...this and The Damned United ..

[@theinaudibles6077]

"Have you heard what the crowd are f**king shouting?!"

[@interestedbystander196]

You forgot the very best bit: him reciting Kipling's poem _If,_ followed by "England will play four four fucking two!" Brilliant. 😂🎉

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

Can somebody please tell me what's going on? I have no interest in football, I'm in my 70s, it's 2 o'clock in the morning, and I think I've just wet the bed in hysterics.

[@juliethompson1786]

Should’ve had the scene where they run into the Republic of Ireland squad and someone shouts out: “. Oh look, it’s the England B Team!” 😂😂😂

[@stuartblandford2310]

Best half-time team talk ever.

[@columbiars]

I can't believe this movie scored 40% in tomatoes netter in rotten tomatoes. Bastards. This is my favorite movie about football and one of my favorites that I can watch again and again

[@johnryan5582]

Fuck rotten tomatoes they wouldn't know a good movie if it slapped em in the tits

[@Turkiye958]

Remember watching this with my stepdad in the cinema 🎦

[@ianashcroft8156]

England will be playing four four fucking two.

[@melvyns1975]

That Benson & Hedges, Lambert & Buttler gag is genius

[@GarethSavin]

I loved my Dad,he was like a father to me! Gets me every time.

[@jamesrobertson3124]

Southgate out, Bassett in.

[@declangaming24]

2:35 we will get this in the 2026 world cup

[@bazzatheblue]

Hes still Norwich's best ever manager.

[@charlielynes]

One of the best British films ever made. Pure genius - Pure England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

[@martinrobson5224]

"Anything else in the locker there Mike? You know that bloody Daewoo car you sold me? Well its an absolute fucking disgrace!" 😂😂😂

[@oliverwoodcock5307]

Absolutely love this film ❤️👌🤌

[@neilknight8044]

Love every minute of it, I howled in the cinema

[@AussieLFC79]

How can you not include the airport scene?

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

AussieLFC79 It wasn't that funny

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

@Insert Name Here probably not for the Irish 😂

[@jpf7942]

@@A-small-amount-of-peas I'm Irish and found it hilarious, especially the part where the Protestant Scot called the Irish captain a Fenian twat and the Fenian Scot player kicked off against his own team 😂😂. Hilarious especially as it takes the piss out of the Sectarian politics attached to clubs like Celtic and Rangers 😂😂

[@A-small-amount-of-peas]

@@jpf7942 Good on you lad

[@whattheshrek9046]

Hilarious movie😂 . He plays the manager so well and funny

[@barrybadrinath2453]

Says have one drink orders two pints and two falmin Sambucas 😂 that’s a real friend

[@vantheman12welshman66]

Seriously underrated film

[@K.Straughan]

Look, if Pele make a cameo in your film, you know it's a Great Film!