To mark the release of Gazza, out now, we’ve been given 3 copies to give away on DVD.
Paul Gascoigne was the face of ‘90s Britain, the most celebrated young footballer in the world, and a newspaper editor’s dream. His on-field brilliance was matched only by his off-field antics, which the tabloid media ruthlessly exploited for a celebrity-obsessed audience.
Gazza is an unflinching portrait of the ultimate tragic hero, whose love for the riches and limelight of fame proved to be his downfall. An unmissable documentary for any football fan, featuring interviews from friends, family, and former teammates and coaches including Alan Shearer, Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Ian Wright and Terry Venables.
Gazza was directed by Sampson Collins and was produced by Gareth Dodds, Tom Wood, Vaughan Sivell & Will Kane with Keith Haviland & Mark Stewart credited as Exec Producers.
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Paul Gascoigne was the face of ‘90s Britain, the most celebrated young footballer in the world, and a newspaper editor’s dream. His on-field brilliance was matched only by his off-field antics, which the tabloid media ruthlessly exploited for a celebrity-obsessed audience.
Gazza is an unflinching portrait of the ultimate tragic hero, whose love for the riches and limelight of fame proved to be his downfall. An unmissable documentary for any football fan, featuring interviews from friends, family, and former teammates and coaches including Alan Shearer, Bryan Robson, Paul Ince, Ian Wright and Terry Venables.
Gazza was directed by Sampson Collins and was produced by Gareth Dodds, Tom Wood, Vaughan Sivell & Will Kane with Keith Haviland & Mark Stewart credited as Exec Producers.
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- 5/10/2022
- by Competitions
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Soccer Aid for Unicef 2020 has, thanks to the generosity of ITV viewers, raised a record £11,552,577 – the most the match has ever raised in the history of the show, which was broadcast exclusively live on ITV and Stv.
For the first time in the match’s history, donations were matched by both the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until Tuesday 6th October 2020.
This year’s teams of celebrities and former professional footballers played for ‘Generation Covid’, and the money raised will help Unicef stop the spread of coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives around the world.
The match, which was played behind-closed-doors at Manchester United Fc’s Old Trafford, ended 1-1 and so went to penalties. The game marked a return to the North West following last year’s game at Chelsea Fc’s Stamford Bridge.
It was another enthralling contest between England,...
For the first time in the match’s history, donations were matched by both the UK government and Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance, meaning every £1 donated becomes £3 – up to £3 million – until Tuesday 6th October 2020.
This year’s teams of celebrities and former professional footballers played for ‘Generation Covid’, and the money raised will help Unicef stop the spread of coronavirus and limit the impact on children’s lives around the world.
The match, which was played behind-closed-doors at Manchester United Fc’s Old Trafford, ended 1-1 and so went to penalties. The game marked a return to the North West following last year’s game at Chelsea Fc’s Stamford Bridge.
It was another enthralling contest between England,...
- 9/7/2020
- Look to the Stars
Jon Super/AP
In football these days it’s not unusual for someone who had no success on the pitch to be a genius in the dugout. Many of the most successful managers in the modern game barely know how to kick a ball. Sir Alex Ferguson may have had a modestly successful career as a striker but the likes of Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Louis van Gaal and Roy Hodgson achieved nothing in the game before turning to management.
Why is that so many world class managers never played a high level, while so many world class players can’t seem to manage their way out of a paper bag? We may never know the reason, but maybe we can study the most egregious examples of managerial laughing stocks to find out why these legendary players failed so badly at management.
10. Bryan Robson © Matthew Polak/Sygma/Corbis
Bryan Robson...
In football these days it’s not unusual for someone who had no success on the pitch to be a genius in the dugout. Many of the most successful managers in the modern game barely know how to kick a ball. Sir Alex Ferguson may have had a modestly successful career as a striker but the likes of Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger, Louis van Gaal and Roy Hodgson achieved nothing in the game before turning to management.
Why is that so many world class managers never played a high level, while so many world class players can’t seem to manage their way out of a paper bag? We may never know the reason, but maybe we can study the most egregious examples of managerial laughing stocks to find out why these legendary players failed so badly at management.
10. Bryan Robson © Matthew Polak/Sygma/Corbis
Bryan Robson...
- 1/19/2016
- by David Fox
- Obsessed with Film
Richard Sellers/Pa Wire
At half-time on Saturday at St James’ Park, Swansea City manager Garry Monk made one slight adjustment to his side, dropping Jack Cork slightly deeper and giving Jefferson Montero more of a licence to head forward, and suddenly the game was over for Newcastle United. John Carver’s plan unravelled before his very eyes – and he did not have the tactical nous to be able to claw the match back, as the Magpies succumbed to a 3-2 loss that left them just five points above the dropzone with four games remaining.
Unfortunately, as much as Toon fans may have wanted local-boy John Carver to succeed, it simply hasn’t happened – and, for the good of the club he loves, it is time he stepped aside and let someone else try to salvage something from the wreckage that is Newcastle United right now and keep the Magpies up.
At half-time on Saturday at St James’ Park, Swansea City manager Garry Monk made one slight adjustment to his side, dropping Jack Cork slightly deeper and giving Jefferson Montero more of a licence to head forward, and suddenly the game was over for Newcastle United. John Carver’s plan unravelled before his very eyes – and he did not have the tactical nous to be able to claw the match back, as the Magpies succumbed to a 3-2 loss that left them just five points above the dropzone with four games remaining.
Unfortunately, as much as Toon fans may have wanted local-boy John Carver to succeed, it simply hasn’t happened – and, for the good of the club he loves, it is time he stepped aside and let someone else try to salvage something from the wreckage that is Newcastle United right now and keep the Magpies up.
- 4/27/2015
- by Chris Waugh
- Obsessed with Film
Adrian Chiles and Robbie Savage have been voted among the most gaffe-prone football pundits.
A new poll of British footy fans lists Chiles twice in a top ten of slip-ups this season, while Chris Kamara and Matt Le Tissier also feature.
1,500 football fans were asked to select the most embarrassing quotes this season and of all time.
The top ten of the 2013/14 season is:
1. "Who'll win the league? It's a coin toss between three of them." - Matt Le Tissier (23%)
2. "If that happens anywhere else on the pitch, it's a stonewall penalty." - Chris Kamara (21%)
3. "In the last year, 46 of the 92 managers have lost their jobs - that's over half." - David Pleat (20%)
4. "I'm trying to get some building work done at the moment, quite seriously. Be careful." - Adrian Chiles talking about the perils of upsetting Polish football fans (19%)
5. "You need to take off your rose-scented glasses." - Robbie Savage (18%)
6. "If you're still watching,...
A new poll of British footy fans lists Chiles twice in a top ten of slip-ups this season, while Chris Kamara and Matt Le Tissier also feature.
1,500 football fans were asked to select the most embarrassing quotes this season and of all time.
The top ten of the 2013/14 season is:
1. "Who'll win the league? It's a coin toss between three of them." - Matt Le Tissier (23%)
2. "If that happens anywhere else on the pitch, it's a stonewall penalty." - Chris Kamara (21%)
3. "In the last year, 46 of the 92 managers have lost their jobs - that's over half." - David Pleat (20%)
4. "I'm trying to get some building work done at the moment, quite seriously. Be careful." - Adrian Chiles talking about the perils of upsetting Polish football fans (19%)
5. "You need to take off your rose-scented glasses." - Robbie Savage (18%)
6. "If you're still watching,...
- 4/10/2014
- Digital Spy
Media Image Ltd
Things have started very brightly for Gus Poyet in his new post as Sunderland manager, following a 2-1 win at home to bitter rivals Newcastle.
Despite being on the wrong end of a thrashing by Swansea City in his first game in charge, Poyet will have secured himself many supporters with the win against the Magpies.
There is no doubt Sunday’s win was huge. Borini’s winner led to scenes of jubilation which the Stadium of Light was yet to see this season. Yet, regardless of the nature and size of the victory, it will be Poyet’s next few games which determines their survival credentials.
Look at Di Canio’s reign as manager; he also started with a defeat, leading into a fixture with Sunderland’s North-East enemies.
After securing victory at St. James’ Park, Di Canio then went on to win the following game at home to Everton,...
Things have started very brightly for Gus Poyet in his new post as Sunderland manager, following a 2-1 win at home to bitter rivals Newcastle.
Despite being on the wrong end of a thrashing by Swansea City in his first game in charge, Poyet will have secured himself many supporters with the win against the Magpies.
There is no doubt Sunday’s win was huge. Borini’s winner led to scenes of jubilation which the Stadium of Light was yet to see this season. Yet, regardless of the nature and size of the victory, it will be Poyet’s next few games which determines their survival credentials.
Look at Di Canio’s reign as manager; he also started with a defeat, leading into a fixture with Sunderland’s North-East enemies.
After securing victory at St. James’ Park, Di Canio then went on to win the following game at home to Everton,...
- 10/28/2013
- by Matt Riggs
- Obsessed with Film
Featuring Lawrie Sanchez's green and white army, Nate Jackson on drugs, Rush, Wayne Rooney philosophising, Spain v Brazil, Nigel Clough and a former basketballer's love for his wife
Thanks for all your comments and suggestions on our last blog.
The article of the week
1) Lawrie Sanchez: Northern Ireland's unlikely saviour
The rise and fall of Lawrie Sanchez and the men from Northern Ireland is one of those beautifully understated underdog stories. To the outsiders, Northern Ireland remained the same under Sanchez; they were still a lowly international team that couldn't qualify for a major championship. But, to the insiders, these were heady days indeed.
Ask any Northern Ireland fan for memories of the past decade and three moments will stand out: England, Spain and Sweden. Qualifying for Euro 2008 would have been incredible, but these nights will be savoured for generations.
To support Northern Ireland is to expect nothing...
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The article of the week
1) Lawrie Sanchez: Northern Ireland's unlikely saviour
The rise and fall of Lawrie Sanchez and the men from Northern Ireland is one of those beautifully understated underdog stories. To the outsiders, Northern Ireland remained the same under Sanchez; they were still a lowly international team that couldn't qualify for a major championship. But, to the insiders, these were heady days indeed.
Ask any Northern Ireland fan for memories of the past decade and three moments will stand out: England, Spain and Sweden. Qualifying for Euro 2008 would have been incredible, but these nights will be savoured for generations.
To support Northern Ireland is to expect nothing...
- 10/4/2013
- by Paul Campbell
- The Guardian - Film News
Football is a game of currency: not just in terms of the money that changes hands for players and for TV rights, but also of the effect it has on fans. Excitement, apprehension, that tingly feeling on the back of your neck and of course, the unmistakable feeling that your club’s new foreign number ten is going to make all the difference to your beloved team.
Both types of currency are deeply invested in that final idea most of all – impact of a player is inevitably always compared with their real cost to the club – their emotional impact on fans and the real impact on the pitch judged against the amount of pounds it cost to secure their services. Inevitably, with the global expansion of the game, and the access given to other leagues and their foreign stars, as well as the relative inexpense of buying from abroad, rather than at home,...
Both types of currency are deeply invested in that final idea most of all – impact of a player is inevitably always compared with their real cost to the club – their emotional impact on fans and the real impact on the pitch judged against the amount of pounds it cost to secure their services. Inevitably, with the global expansion of the game, and the access given to other leagues and their foreign stars, as well as the relative inexpense of buying from abroad, rather than at home,...
- 3/29/2013
- by Ray McCartney
- Obsessed with Film
Reading’s unceremonious sacking of Brian McDermott on Monday has been met with derision from across the footballing world, as figures from the game, journalists and fans alike bemoan another potentially short-sighted decision to let go of a good manager in an attempt to stave off relegation late in the day. It’s an increasingly common occurrence in the Premier League – but does it ever actually pay off?
The lack of sentiment shown by Reading majority shareholder Anton Zingarevich was apparent. In his time in charge of Reading since the end of 2009, McDermott had taken a struggling Championship side and over-achieved, steadying the ship before taking them back into the top flight, where they have fought a brave battle against relegation despite having the weakest squad in the Premier League. But that wasn’t enough for Zingarevich, though, and the axe fell on McDermott with just nine games remaining this season.
The lack of sentiment shown by Reading majority shareholder Anton Zingarevich was apparent. In his time in charge of Reading since the end of 2009, McDermott had taken a struggling Championship side and over-achieved, steadying the ship before taking them back into the top flight, where they have fought a brave battle against relegation despite having the weakest squad in the Premier League. But that wasn’t enough for Zingarevich, though, and the axe fell on McDermott with just nine games remaining this season.
- 3/12/2013
- by Dave Hedley
- Obsessed with Film
Every year, the global popularity of football becomes more and more apparent as an ever increasing number of foreign players come to ply their trade in the English Premier League.
This is a relatively new development, given that just 20 years ago, when the division first began in 1992, only a total of 13 players from outside the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland made appearances during the league’s first round of fixtures.
Manchester United’s first non-domestic player was an Italian, Carlo Sartori, who made his debut for the club in 1968, the year that the club conquered Europe for the first time. Until 1992, however, he was one of only eight players from abroad to call Old Trafford home.
Since 1992, the club has utilised its scouting networks and success to attract some of the world’s greatest players to the city of Manchester, but to this day the core of the team still remains British,...
This is a relatively new development, given that just 20 years ago, when the division first began in 1992, only a total of 13 players from outside the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland made appearances during the league’s first round of fixtures.
Manchester United’s first non-domestic player was an Italian, Carlo Sartori, who made his debut for the club in 1968, the year that the club conquered Europe for the first time. Until 1992, however, he was one of only eight players from abroad to call Old Trafford home.
Since 1992, the club has utilised its scouting networks and success to attract some of the world’s greatest players to the city of Manchester, but to this day the core of the team still remains British,...
- 12/19/2012
- by Alex Antliff
- Obsessed with Film
There is a shirt at Old Trafford that has been etched into eternal folklore and adorned by some of the greatest players to have graced the game. George Best, Bryan Robson, David Beckham, Cristiano Ronaldo… And Eric Cantona, of course. It is a shirt number that has become iconic, and synonymous with success at the club. The Number 7.
Twenty years ago this week, Eric Cantona joined Manchester United from rivals Leeds United in a deal worth £1.2million, a comparatively paltry sum when contrasted against some of the transfer deals of today. The Premier League had just begun its inaugural season, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers were leading the way in the table, and Cantona wore the number 12 shirt on his debut as a second half substitute against Manchester City.
But that’s only the beginning of the story as the Frenchman went on to become one of the clubs most famous and infamous number 7′s.
Twenty years ago this week, Eric Cantona joined Manchester United from rivals Leeds United in a deal worth £1.2million, a comparatively paltry sum when contrasted against some of the transfer deals of today. The Premier League had just begun its inaugural season, Aston Villa and Blackburn Rovers were leading the way in the table, and Cantona wore the number 12 shirt on his debut as a second half substitute against Manchester City.
But that’s only the beginning of the story as the Frenchman went on to become one of the clubs most famous and infamous number 7′s.
- 11/30/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
What do Eric Cantona, Bryan Robson, George Best, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo all have in common?
No, it’s not their ability to play amazing football, it’s the fact they have all donned Manchester United’s most famous shirt number.
You’d have thought it would have been retired by now, but alas, following on from the summer departure of Michael Owen – the last player to wear the number – it has now been handed to Antonio Valencia.
He would hardly have believed such an honour was possible just a few years ago during his days at Wigan Athletic. He doesn’t possess Eric Cantona’s bravado, Bests’ brilliance, Beckham’s Golden Touch or Ronaldo’s mind boggling footwork.
But he is not at all fazed by the history behind the number. He explained to The Telegraph.
“There is no extra pressure. The club asked me if I would...
No, it’s not their ability to play amazing football, it’s the fact they have all donned Manchester United’s most famous shirt number.
You’d have thought it would have been retired by now, but alas, following on from the summer departure of Michael Owen – the last player to wear the number – it has now been handed to Antonio Valencia.
He would hardly have believed such an honour was possible just a few years ago during his days at Wigan Athletic. He doesn’t possess Eric Cantona’s bravado, Bests’ brilliance, Beckham’s Golden Touch or Ronaldo’s mind boggling footwork.
But he is not at all fazed by the history behind the number. He explained to The Telegraph.
“There is no extra pressure. The club asked me if I would...
- 8/10/2012
- by Joseph Dempsey
- Obsessed with Film
Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund, subject to the player passing a medical and securing a work permit. We imagine he will likely wear the iconic number 7 shirt recently vacated by Michael Owen and previously worn by Old Trafford legends George Best, Bryan Robson, Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The fee is reported at around £12 million, though it could rise by a further £5 million depending on clauses.
Negotiations between United and the Japanese international have been on-going for several weeks but the Red Devils have confirmed they have “reached agreement” to purchase the 23-year-old star player from the German Bundesliga Champions.
Kagawa is not expected in Manchester to undergo his medical until the end of June as he is currently away on international duty with Japan. He actually just turned out for his country in their 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Oman at the weekend.
The fee is reported at around £12 million, though it could rise by a further £5 million depending on clauses.
Negotiations between United and the Japanese international have been on-going for several weeks but the Red Devils have confirmed they have “reached agreement” to purchase the 23-year-old star player from the German Bundesliga Champions.
Kagawa is not expected in Manchester to undergo his medical until the end of June as he is currently away on international duty with Japan. He actually just turned out for his country in their 3-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Oman at the weekend.
- 6/5/2012
- by Matt Holmes
- Obsessed with Film
In the wake of accusations of racism, Chelsea defender John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy. The Chelsea defender was apparently informed of the decision by the Fa’s chairman David Bernstein over the phone at 10am this morning, after he consulted with the other board members over the right course of action.
The Fa’s decision appears, at this stage to be extremely self-serving, given that Terry has not yet been removed from the England set-up permanently. The board are treading the middle ground, allowing Terry to remain available in the interest of the national team at the same time as appearing to punish the player for bringing the Association into disrepute (again). But that’s not to say Terry will definitely still play this summer – despite the assertions of manager Fabio Capello that he would not rule Terry out as long as he remained unconvicted.
Some pundits,...
The Fa’s decision appears, at this stage to be extremely self-serving, given that Terry has not yet been removed from the England set-up permanently. The board are treading the middle ground, allowing Terry to remain available in the interest of the national team at the same time as appearing to punish the player for bringing the Association into disrepute (again). But that’s not to say Terry will definitely still play this summer – despite the assertions of manager Fabio Capello that he would not rule Terry out as long as he remained unconvicted.
Some pundits,...
- 2/3/2012
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
Finally, the north of England has a Comic Con of its very own, and next weekend (July 30th) sees the inaugural McM Expo event at Manchester Central, with a veritable smorgasbord of geek-tastic content and appearances. The broadly-appealing event will include participation by major games publishers, leading film studios, top comic artists and sport stars, sci-fi collectables and prestigious cosplay competitions. Oh and we’ll be there as well.
There’s no indication as of yet as to what film-fans might get to see (aside from the special guests below), but with representation from Universal, Warner Bros, SyFy and 20th Century Fox, as well as anime distributors Mvm Entertainment, there’s bound to be enough to tantalise and entertain all tastes.
Guests so far announced offer a mix from British sci-fi, with Craig Charles of Red Dwarf and Warwick Davis (Star Wars, Willow, Harry Potter) representing the biggest names on board.
There’s no indication as of yet as to what film-fans might get to see (aside from the special guests below), but with representation from Universal, Warner Bros, SyFy and 20th Century Fox, as well as anime distributors Mvm Entertainment, there’s bound to be enough to tantalise and entertain all tastes.
Guests so far announced offer a mix from British sci-fi, with Craig Charles of Red Dwarf and Warwick Davis (Star Wars, Willow, Harry Potter) representing the biggest names on board.
- 7/23/2011
- by Simon Gallagher
- Obsessed with Film
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