Why England Aren't Favourites | Alastair Campbell Special | EURO 2024

[@M97-h4t]

All being in person is 10000x better than over zoom. Love it fellas

[@OskarHellstroem]

For those thinking of passing on the episode because they dont like hearing politics, the talk is 95% about football. Good episode 👍🏽

[@TerryWaitesRadiator]

Passing on this episode because Campbell should be in prison

[@HullzOSRS]

Pass on this episode because Lineker and Shearer talk shite.

[@OskarHellstroem]

If you dont like Lineker and Shearer you should probably find another podcast all together 😅

[@Allegro_Giusto]

​@@TerryWaitesRadiatorFor what?

[@aye3678]

@@HullzOSRS Then what are you doing here? Go elsewhere 😑

[@rhyswilliams26]

I really enjoyed this episode of the pod and also I’m loving the in person episodes more than the ones the previous ones where you’re doing it over a video call, the in person episodes since you’ve started the euros is so much better, you bounce off each other better and the jokes are so much better too, can’t wait to watch more in person episodes of the pod

[@Mil-w6d]

“I was thrilled when Harry Kane went to Bayern Munich “. AC “Not as thrilled as I was !” Shearer😂

[@BohemianRaichu]

Alan Shearer looks like he's on a school trip.

[@abuwilliams7228]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@williamsouvyolsen6792]

One of my favorite pods! Great work lads! " Stick to whatever" Ill be watching ❤

[@BohemianRaichu]

People allegedly support free speech, until a footballer voices their opinion. Politics is in football whether we like it or not. Politics is about life, and football is a part of life.

[@Edward-cv2gw]

Oh, okay, will we see Farage on here then if it's all about free speech ?

[@BohemianRaichu]

@@Edward-cv2gw A footballer, which is what I referred to, is a private citizen and is afforded the right to free speech. The Rest is Football is a private entity, and similarly has the right to invite whichever guests they want, to voice whatever opinions they may have. Nigel Farage as a private citizen has the right to free speech, and very much uses it. Now stop being such a soppy tart.

[@TC8787-yq7og]

@@Edward-cv2gw he said politics, not a grifter who has failed to get into power 7 times in a row

[@Edward-cv2gw]

@@TC8787-yq7og Farage has won two national elections to be fair. He also hasn't lead to the unnecessary death of thousands either which is always a bonus.

[@jamesjohnson2394]

"Free speech" is bought. The most wealthy monopolised free speech. The same people who preach it want people in prison for anti-genocide marches in the UK

[@easty26]

Very good episode. Was beaming by the end, great to start a day with a smile.

[@danielwaring4898]

Absolutely class. Need to get him on more over the tournament

[@BelfastManUtdTherapy]

There's nothing much better than sitting back and watching the lads talk football, especially the anecdotes about Maradona aswell as the tournament.

[@Robert.Sheard]

Hi gentlemen, I see all the negative comments here because you dare to talk about anything other than football. Just wanted to let you know that it's precisely because you speak up for things that matter to you that I subscribe here. Keep it up!

[@TheSirlefty]

I hereby apply for a vacancy as a presenter to be the fourth memeber of the team. I can talk football and will happily use my vast expertise to cook while we live in an appartment during the Euros!

[@cpw182]

Alan’s little digs at Micah crack me up 😂

[@Mil-w6d]

Really enjoyed this

[@daveseville7394]

Justice for the 1 million

[@nimascolari1508]

Southgate's lack of tactical ability will be England's downfall. Even last night, England's dominance against Serbia was because Serbia sat back. Once Serbia started to play England looked lost. Southgate has no courage.

[@mikedillon3305]

He's afraid to lose!! His decision to take Shaw looks like a huge mistake and exposes the left needlessly when options (not as good but you need a left footer playing the left back bomber role) were available. Foden is consequently exposed and has been harshly singled out in a team that retreated, as a team entire, when Kane was equally if not more so ineffective. Quarter finals will be as far as this team goes IF Southgate ploughs his usual furrow. And, as good as Rice is, he is NO RODRI, and teams with a patient style of play, with technical players that love the ball, will get through them to a very shaky backline

[@nimascolari1508]

@@mikedillon3305 sometimes when you're under the hammer you bring on attackers not more defenders. Even the Italians know that.

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

It's funny how once politicians resign, people think we forget about little things like war crimes.

[@Fakewokeagenda]

Why’s that funny

[@Edward-cv2gw]

@@Fakewokeagenda Sadly its not funny because war unleashes death. Death as a consequence of deliberate actions.

[@willtallis5275]

@@Edward-cv2gwthe torries also have committed war crimes in Bosnia don’t ever hear people mention that one the us uk and Australians did in the Middle East

[@louisdnd934]

Hopefully Netanyanhu Biden Sunak and Macron will go on trial for being complicit in genocide

[@akadanielmaia]

Brazils elections are always after the WC and we have made historically influenced results when the cup was won.

[@leonardopereira4683]

It’s so weird how English people ignore Pele in the GOAT discussion. Maybe because he didn’t played in a Europe club… eurocentrists

[@deanwarde7126]

WTF are you talking about? 😮

[@johnmckiernan2176]

He's still the byword for pure skill in my house. Maradona was stronger, Messi more adept at dribbling, CR7 had more tenacity and longevity, but Pele could do everything, left, right, header, long shot, trapping, passing, the complete player. Stick Pele at Real Madrid and he would still be a record holder.

[@suchendnachwahrheit9143]

Stop hyperventilating. This is far more of a generational thing. Pele Was great but when you do not see him every week, his memory is not as central and dominant. You are watching Europeans after all.

[@markedgar5901]

Incredible how Alastair Campbell has managed to reinvent himself as an affable middle aged man of the people and completely forgotten how he played a massive part in taking the UK into an illegal war and everything that went with it. Ho hum, let’s forget about that and listen to him talk about football. What a crazy world we live in!

[@gsmith2838]

could not agree more! He's a bully

[@zerosilver87]

Bore off

[@kevancook2699]

Very different feel to this episode and I really enjoyed it. AC has such breadth of experience and interests, he added a great dimension to the usual gang of threes

[@Edward-cv2gw]

Certainly has a different set of experience and interests to me thank goodness. Might be why I can sleep at night though.

[@colinthompson3111]

This was an excellent video.😊

[@Benniboy93]

Great crossover, cheers chaps!

[@bidders77]

Thanks for doing these pods, such good entertainment

[@jeremysmallwood-vb7yb]

There is a very easy answer - Without Southgate and with a half competent Manager , with this talented squad England would be favorites and have a very good chance of winning the tournament .

[@glennhoddle10]

Didn't every English football journalist & pundit say for the last 18 months that England are the no 1 favourites ??? England have yet to play their opening match and already the excuses are rolling in .....

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Imagine paying attention to what football pundits say lmfaho

[@maxparish3563]

Its the bookies that said it, pundits have been pretty clear "England are the bookies joint favourite". The reason; we gamble a lot. It drives up our odds.

[@antprice9767]

Gary, AC and Osman would make the best hybrid podcast 🤤

[@JamalW239]

What would the war criminal bring?

[@nicolajohnson1887]

Marcadona is the best ive ever seen, he played at a time when players still got kicked to pieces, messi not even close.

[@TheKingOfBeans]

You can’t even spell the guys name

[@nicolajohnson1887]

@@TheKingOfBeans I live in Spain and it Auto corrected to the supermarket I use, kinda funny.

[@crow1989]

Whilst high on drugs. Make of that what you will. You can't compare generations. It's impossible.

[@macurlyfries]

You talking about the country or a player because you’re wrong on both

[@aye3678]

Brilliant episode lads.

[@Realestthereis1]

These players, this team has not won anything at senior international level. Until they do they remain outside the favourites tag.

[@Speysider1962]

No winners on the panel at the highest level, but they're all experts in the game.

[@ant777live]

No one ever will be as cool as Gary Linehar

[@macurlyfries]

I’ve not heard anything of this guy before here so I don’t understand people’s hate for him. I stay away from pop culture/ politics 😂

[@scottipippen6554]

The scots were really naive with their game plan. Greece showed very well how to play us: press early, give us no room. Scotland sat back, gave us spaces. Therefore they were doomed. Musiala, Wirtz, the wingers. We have a lot of speed and creativity on the pitch. I am sure, Ungary and Switzerland will defend very high, take another approach. We don`t handled that that well..

[@Vladimir_Lennon]

Alastair Campbell is a war criminal whose actions have led to millions of deaths in Iraq. He should not be on a football podcast, he should be in The Hague. Really disappointing having him on

[@davidpearce8132]

There probably aren’t any public figures I would say that I despise, but Campbell and Blair get closer than anyone else. Looking at other comments I’m far from being alone on this. I’d say it’s a real misjudgment to have such a divisive guest on.

[@zerosilver87]

Why you no like

[@stevecody9878]

Brilliant 👍😀

[@veebeats1842]

Great episode

[@andrewherbert7108]

Keighley!?! Omg, I'm so sorry!! 😂 I lived there for over a decade so I know lol!! Probably wasn't as bad in his day though to be fair.

[@macurlyfries]

We call keighley teethly where I’m from

[@andrewherbert7108]

@@macurlyfries 😂😂😂

[@writtenalphabeticallypoetr6997]

Yeah, the way I look at it they not, because if you are still tweaking your team 1 Friendly before a major tournament. In my opinion, it screams unprepared. Even if your intention is to give people a run-out. You don't, I wouldn't. This team Is struggling with injuries, if you can't play your best 11, before a major tournament, even if it is a friendly, ""you have to look at what type of friendly it is"", it's not called a warm-up game for nothing. Look, football is weird, I might eat my own words tonight. In the grand scheme of things. Jude is a brilliant player, but not even he can carry a team, wouldn't it be amazing though. I'm South African, I watch all football as a neutral, Italy surprised me last night. Anyways, amazing show, PS not all friendlies are the same

[@user-tg6vq1kn6v]

Having his question read out every other week is not enough 😂

[@cgdimension]

the lack of a winter break will hold England back again, didnt have that problem at the world cup which is why did alright and had it not been for France could have reached the final, last night they already started to look tired

[@dealwithitsloth]

Ask Dr. David Kelly for his Euro predictions?

[@MrTkeddo]

I don’t see the clamour for England being favourites, all the players have gone through a tough season and even though individually they have star quality they don’t play as a well drilled team it’s a bit off the cuff and Hollywood passes

[@patrickmcpartlan9829]

Kills me to bring English politics when this podcast developed from match of the day! I watched MOFTD from Ireland my whole life. Gary/Alan/Micah aren’t stuck for guests to ask in so this is disappointing? Answer producer Harry?

[@abujalmamnoh3807]

I'll just hear this segment on Spotify. The brightness is annoying.

[@marlee2309]

Turn your brightness down then

[@Edward-cv2gw]

Why invite Campbell on a football show ? He's not some harmless, neutral observer he's a very divisive figure with a lot to answer for. I don't like the way he's presented as a cuddly nice guy when he isn't.

[@wandarah]

Everything is 'devisive' for you dorks lol

[@Edward-cv2gw]

@@wandarah I think rampant death at war really is divisive though,its the real thing !

[@NicholasRobinson-v2y]

Hush now.

[@lunachu8691]

He makes a valid point. Absolutely nothing to gain by having a divisive politician talk about football. We learn nothing and annoy some people. Weird

[@jordanbishop6793]

Don’t watch it then! Shut up! I enjoyed it

[@hicky62]

Sorry guys, giving this one a miss. The only video Campbell should be on is when he's in the Dock at the Hague.

[@alanssnackbardailyrelaxati8155]

With you fella

[@eleanorzissou]

Consequently shouldn‘t you be missing every show? Because The Rest Is Politics, The Rest Is History and The Rest Is Entertainment all belong to Gary‘s media company.

[@hicky62]

@eleanorzissou I don't listen to Campbell podcast. Gary isn't the one whose lies led to deaths of hundreds of British soldiers, million plus Iraqis, and the inevitable rise of terrorism and ISIS.

[@willtallis5275]

For doing nothing he was only a spokesperson paid to talk and advise on the press that’s it he made now laws or had no say no whatsoever in what was going on stop being thick

[@hicky62]

@@willtallis5275 It's well documented that he embellished the report that convinced the media and cabinet to support the illegal war. He is as culpable as Bliar and Straw.

[@alanb8696]

Southgate is the reason we nearly won the last euros and did well in a world cup. But with the players we have and the pragmatic approach Southgate is now the reason why we wont win this euros

[@markdavis8430]

Nice to come here when there’s a break in the euros ✌️ 3 musketeers

[@conner.9262]

Well I’m pleasantly surprised…. Interesting conversation. Did anyone know Alistair Campbell spoke fluent German …???

[@lucasgrieve6840]

@CoffeeKittyGhuleh correct, he studied French and German at university

[@conner.9262]

@@johnmckiernan2176 Pity he drove a policy causing the death of over ONE MILLION of FAULSE projection on the Iraq war….. disgraceful lll

[@MRBp2024]

Big fan of the show. Gonna pass on this particular episode. We shouldn't normalise criminals or give them a platform. Gary in particular should be morally consistent, especially when Qatar where publically shamed on TV by Gary + BBC for there laws. So the idea Gary should be doing a podcast with a war criminal whose responsible for over 1 million deaths, with blood on his hands is rather dissapointing. This for sure wasn't Micah Richards or Alan Shearers guest. I understand they are part of the same 'The rest' podcast network & also know each other personally, having gone to the same school. Also the fact Alastair campbell was there for Gary Linekar and defended him in public when they tried to cancel him. But being morally consistent is hard, but if your not gonna do that then you shouldn't then shame a country in there biggest ever moment to make a political statement. Its not like Gary & Alastair Campbell gained a good relationship post Qatar World cup. They likely knew eachother long before them having been at the same school. Gary called out sports washing, but is doing sports washing with this particular episode.

[@TheKingOfBeans]

You sound like a fun guy

[@adamchapman1592]

@@TheKingOfBeansbet you cry angrily about Isreal in Palestine at the minute , yet a million people died because of people like Campbell but cause he’s linekers mate it’s alright

[@TheKingOfBeans]

@@adamchapman1592 I don’t care about either.

[@ThreeMillion-gi9wt]

​@@TheKingOfBeans Surprised you don't keep up with current events with such a deep and meaningful name as King Of Beans 😢

[@TheKingOfBeans]

@@ThreeMillion-gi9wt ok “three million gi9wt” if that’s even your real name

[@Hhammer]

Because they haven’t won a tournament in over 55 years

[@nietzchepreacher9477]

And before that they had never won one!

[@Scallion_D]

And one final in that time which was 3 years ago.

[@Jimboslice35]

I can’t cope with Gary’s nose picking anymore; unsubscribing, it’s disgusting

[@dreamon1801]

One day they say favourites and another underdog.

[@joegilday4930]

Stick to Championing illegal wars. Horrible this guy still has a platform

[@zerosilver87]

Smooth criminal

[@AK-lb3cb]

micah and alan obviously couldn't care less

[@Mil-w6d]

Does Micah know who maradona is ?

[@ycanionlyevafind1sok]

Alastair's always a good interview

[@jackbrennan4999]

England are favourites ya onions

[@pjduff7577]

So just him and Maradona went for a kick about at old Trafford? About as believable as saddam having WMDs

[@ulfanfinneriksen4643]

It's easy to say that now after a mediocre and a poor performance. If they get going and get it right they are still fully able to win it.

[@kiff4005]

How to alienate half of your viewers 😂

[@wandarah]

Oh no 🙁😭

[@karlportsmouth5571]

That was good fun,all of the soppy naysayers can do one.

[@ellefc]

Spin doctor Alistair 😅

[@philipleape6969]

Dont listen to war criminals

[@willtallis5275]

That’s good beucase he isn’t one thicko

[@madelinedaley5265]

Dear all . I dont know much about foot ball howver, I have my £10.00 on my Boys bring home the silverware my flag is fly I BELIEVE. I don’t know why everyone talks that our boys cant do it, YOU HAVE TO BELIEVE

[@ELCNUmorFnaMehT]

A 'The Rest is Football x Politics' crossover was long overdue

[@paulb3883]

One episode I wont be watching with that prat on

[@TonyHavenMusic]

I know AC doesn’t like fact checking, but England are actually favorites, it’s wild because the squad is pretty awful, but they are odds on favorites

[@iamrol.]

Only in England I think. France favourites with french bookies for example

[@ThreeMillion-gi9wt]

How is the squad awful? England will do very well likely get into the semis or the final and fingers crossed

[@Ken_King]

No views 8 seconds ago...never been that early to a YT video before...

[@TheKingOfBeans]

Why do people comment this crap

[@adamboow8299]

How can you be a huge Burnley fan and Scottish fan.. I just don't get it

[@daviebananas1735]

Is it that hard to believe? He grew up in England but had two Scottish parents. It’s not hard to believe that he supported Scotland like his father. He supports Burnley as that’s the team he went to watch growing up.

[@dealwithitsloth]

War Criminal.

[@williamcarter3933]

How is he? Genuinely interested to know.

[@magic1968]

He played his part in the country going to an illegal war.

[@magic1968]

@CoffeeKittyGhuleh he was Blair's right hand man.

[@Badonicus]

​@@magic1968advisor....not decision maker....

[@TheKingOfBeans]

He may be a war criminal but he’s one of our own war criminals. Have some respect for your fellow countrymen and don’t be a traitor

[@adrianbickley2303]

Oh my god! How embarrassing. This blokes a murderer.

[@martinp687]

He's not

[@Stratboy999]

Get a lawyer. Or an education.

[@marlee2309]

You paid his wages so does that make you an accomplice

[@memyselfandeye1]

And also, footballers are part of a democratic society, why should they have to give up our dearly held right of free speech? You can't deny that to them, just because they are famous professional athlets!

[@magic1968]

If ever the saying of "two cheeks of the same arse" could be used its right here.

[@GIBBO4182]

Brilliant 👏👏

[@Fakewokeagenda]

@@GIBBO4182how the fuck is that brilliant?

[@BohemianRaichu]

Utterly inane.

[@charliemilroy6497]

I don't think anyone was saying that Gary wasn't allowed to have an opinion, it's just that people wanted to respond to what he said. The problem with Gary is that he is paid vast sums by the BBC, who are supposed to be impartial

[@redplague]

Worst episode of the podcast with this guy involved.

[@wandarah]

Have a sook

[@redplague]

@@wandarah Have a sook

[@AlbertEinstein-mp3mb]

War criminal

[@lunachu8691]

He started the post-truth era. Ruined British foreign policy for two generations as every dictator can just say, and do “you did the same in Iraq”

[@Badonicus]

No one explained why Al had a croaky voice last night

[@VaucluseVanguard]

Gary. You know Alistair is a war criminal? Still, you had no problem going to Qatar, so we have the measure of your moral standards

[@willtallis5275]

He’s not tho

[@asingh7874]

Wow asking a war crjminal about footy...dont moan about the saudi and arabs then when you talk about sportswashing

[@katherinehill5470]

You'll be having Blair and Bush on next! Unsubscribed because this is the last straw, can hardly bare Lineker picking his nose constantly but having Cambell on has killed it for me.

[@Stratboy999]

Don't let the door hit your arse on the way out.

[@Badonicus]

You have to laugh at the idiots who commented saying they wont watch this ep because of AC.....yet clicked on the video and went to the trouble of leaving said comment.....a cry for help from the self pious

[@jamesjohnson2394]

Why would you laugh when AC has a body count of over a million? The man is a child killer. Should be locked up.

[@aye3678]

@@jamesjohnson2394 Can you explain?

[@charliemilroy6497]

He's a first-class bell, but he's also a bit entertaining.

[@stprm2013]

@@aye3678 Alistair was a massive cheerleader for illegal Iraq W.r, he was part in Blair administration. where are WMDs, Alistair??

[@paulchivers9255]

Sorry but I’ll give this one a miss

[@simondechoisy779]

Why do you think it's reasonable to promote a war criminal in discussing football?

[@Hustlersambiton]

Exactly

[@simondechoisy779]

Oh yeah cause you and your son are making money off it. Oh all good then. Apologies

[@mikecorrigan763]

Shame on you for having Campbell on the show. He's a war criminal who lied and lied and lied. He should be in prison.

[@Joshua_DFC]

Getting the excuses in early

[@grahamtowers5513]

England won't win this tournament, they are over hyped and not as good as people think, I am English so this isn't sour grapes

[@suehorton9343]

I'll pass on this one

[@thr9449]

Harry Kane needs to learn English first

[@Jhpicks]

No,..

[@arrmahn3442]

Thought its slaven bilic

[@stevemcauliffe1887]

It's important to note this man should have been imprisoned for war-crimes. He was also unelected, he was never a politician. Shameful he now has a television career.

[@stevemcauliffe1887]

@@iamamyb That's palpably untrue. He guided Labour Policy (even though unelected) and it was judged he played a large part in the construction of the so-called 'dodgy dossier' that helped justify the invasion of Iraq and subsequent genocide of up to a million innocent civilians. He also handled the press, to ensure they remained compliant, but even by his own admission, he was one of the key architects of New Labour policy.

[@Sneggers]

Alistair Campbell is a 🐍

[@tobycroxford6100]

Who is this bloke and whys he getting so much hate in the comments lol

[@marlee2309]

Ex politician

[@richardsivitter3912]

Because he was new labour spin doctor and his job was basically lying to the British public for years. Including the Iraq war Edit. Also because he was responsible for new labour winning the election tony Blair trusted him he essentially became the second most powerful person in the country

[@akeef1367]

one day they said no one can beat england the next day they said England are underdog lol

[@drdassler]

Is this BBC?

[@luton_gmanrock]

Shearer looks knackered all the time lol...........

[@TG-sd3yf]

Alcohol

[@gamerguydeacon2664]

It is amazing to me how Alastair Campbell has managed to reinvent himself after the Iraq war dossier. Thousands of people were unnecessarily killed as a consequence of the actions of Blair and Campbell. Both of these 2 should have been prosecuted and should have no tolerance in decent society. Campbell now appears as some sort of cuddly uncle. There are some things which are entirely unforgivable and should lead to banishment from public life.

[@sol2701]

Really lads - a politician who happens to be Scottish , hates the English - and is such a Commy and also killed many young men and women of the UK 🇬🇧 in a war that he lied 🤥 about , so sorry if I don’t give this one a like , and please Gary if u wanna be a political person then do it and stop trying 2 be both

[@TheKingOfBeans]

He’s not a politician at all mate

[@internationalrtg5602]

Did you really just call this crazed neoliberal a communist?

[@Fakewokeagenda]

“…and is such a commie” what the fuck? 😂

[@jamesgunn7]

If you think Campbell is a communist, then your grasp of politics is so poor that you really shouldn't be listened to

[@Bonusball7]

You think Alastair Campbell is a commie? Hahahaha I guess Blair was too then