At least Britney knows what she is singing about
Sketchwriter Matthew Engel gets all the big gigs. He was the one who outed me as a Britney fan when I felt a tap on my shoulder as she shimmied on stage at Wembley, and Mr Engel was there, to say he w... Continue1 March 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Some great stuff in The Observer today
There is some fantastic stuff in The Observer today. As I am heading to Villa to see Burnley later today, forgive me if I am a bit rushed and so only point out four things. 1. is the final paragraph... Continue21 February 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Rebutting the good and the bad, and support from football fans
We only get The Observer on a Sunday, and I fear that Gaby Hinsliff and Nick Cohen will be going into hiding after their articles today. Sorry, but you just can't say these things!! Ms Hinsliff has w... Continue17 January 2010
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Joy and beauty and a night of magic
Many thanks for all the tweets and Facebook messages during and after Burnley's fabulous win over Manchester United. I know the non sports fans among regulars here prefer me to go on about politics... Continue20 August 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Darren Fletcher – an injustice that has to be righted
Despite the objections of one son, who thinks Burnley fans should not attend Manchester United matches, I went with my other son, who supports Manchester United, to see his team beat Arsenal. It was ... Continue6 May 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... Continue8 March 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.