4 June 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Polly Toynbee inspires me to rank Premier League managers as players
Though she could be a bit of a thorn in our side at times, and prone to absorb lines of attack from critics both to the left and the right of Tony Blair, I have a lot of time for Polly Toynbee, and he... Continue9 April 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Tribute to Forest owner Nigel Doughty, and thanks to Burnley chairman Barry Kilby
Football has lost two of its best club leaders this week, Nottingham Forest's Nigel Doughty to death, and Burnley's Barry Kilby to illness. Barry is a personal friend who loves Burnley, and unlik... Continue8 February 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Another fine mess for Fabio Capello and the FA
I was sitting right behind Fabio Capello at the Chelsea-Manchester United match yesterday. He never mentioned that he had just dropped a bombshell on Italian TV about the big question that would have ... Continue6 February 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Patrice Evra deserves praise not abuse for his role in the fight against racism
Even those who would never dream of watching a football match - they do exist, these sad souls - must surely be aware that there is added spice to the Manchester United-Liverpool rivalry when they mee... Continue28 January 2012
Posted by Alastair Campbell
25 reasons why Sir Alex Ferguson is the greatest manager of all time
Fiona and I are on the way to Manchester for a dinner to celebrate Alex Ferguson's 25th anniversary as Manchester United manager. Partly in response to a few tweets and messages asking why I hadn't bl... Continue6 November 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A welcome addition to the depression campaign library – this time from a top footballer
A break from politics and the press today, and instead three of my other interests - football, mental illness and plugging books. No, not my own books, though these are available here here here here h... Continue25 July 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
FIFA needs the forces of the Arab spring to bring it into the modern world
I am slightly losing track of the allegations and counter allegations being made at the top of world football. But they are sufficiently numerous, and sufficiently confusing, that it can only be a mat... Continue27 May 2011
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Economic snapshot from Yorkshire; and the build up to Football Focus play-off v Alan Sugar
To Leeds last night for a very enjoyable dinner with some of Yorkshire's top business people, and publication by BDO of a report into the prospects for the county's economy (strapline STRONGER, LEANER... Continue20 May 2011
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.