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Jamie Carragher – the best manager football will never have

Jamie Carragher was one of those footballers I always hoped would see out his playing days at Burnley – or ‘Bairnleigh’, as he pronounces it. And I reckoned that once he had clocked a couple of... Continue

The pressure of being a post-modern sex god

So off to another Burnley home game. I had honestly (sic) been thinking I would stay home, wash the car, trim the edges of the lawn, help pick new fabrics for the worn sofa, maybe bake a cake and read... Continue

14 March 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Day of destiny for the real footballer of the year

Unstoppable Manchester United have secured 65 out of a possible 81 Premier League points so far this season. But who comes second in the list of those who have taken most points (proportionately) fro... Continue

8 March 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Mental health and the Carling Cup Final

The two are not directly related, but sum up the day ahead. Off shortly to the BBC to film a piece for Comic Relief on mental health. Comic Relief are one of the big backers of the Time to Change camp... Continue

1 March 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

What’s in a name?

Am still undecided whether to drive or train it to Norwich. Will be a last minute decision. At least the sun is shining, and I have lunch with Delia to look forward to on arrival. I know name-dropping... Continue

21 February 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

A night at the Emirates

What a joy it must be to support a team close to your home. Here I am, just gone eleven, and I'm home after watching Arsenal give a football lesson to Cardiff, a bit like Burnley gave a lesson to Arse... Continue

17 February 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

When marriage is tested

It has been interesting to see what kind of twittering or Facebook status updating provokes the most intense responses. Blogging about Boris and the F word started a lively debate. The stuff I did las... Continue

16 February 2009

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.

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