Ted Lasso: an American coach in London brought a twist to the usually serious Premier League.
We laughed, chuckled and loved yesterday’s two short promos by former SNL comedian Jason Sudeikis as Tottenham manager Ted Lasso. Now even better news is that NBC Sports has released the complete, unedited 4-minute version of the new Tottenham coach in action, and here it is.
Ted Lasso comes over from the United States to take over as manager of Tottenham Hotspur. In a whole new world, Lasso struggles to keep up to speed with the ins and outs of what it takes to be a top-level manager in the game.
Watch ‘An American Coach in London’:
Ted Lasso: an American coach in London
In the summer of 2020, Ted Lasso the TV series was launched. This is the extended story of Ted Lasso: an American coach in London. However, this time, he is the manager of a fictional side, AFC Richmond. Lasso and the cast battle for survival in the Premier League despite no prior knowledge of soccer coaching.
The show opened with rave reviews because it provided a familiar feel to soccer. In fact, it became a household show for millions of Americans that do not even express interest in soccer, much less watch it regularly.
Moreover, the show debuted in the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic. With millions retreating to the confines of their houses, Ted Lasso elicited joy in a time that divided many people, both literally and figuratively.
It also benefits from the fact adult audiences enjoy the not-so-G-rated jokes. However, the overall uplifting message is one that families welcome.
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Eplnfl
August 4, 2013 at 5:17 pm
Good piece. I will point out in the NFL you can have a tie and there was one last year.
On the other hand I think this bit is the fear of every Englishman about American ownership in the EPL.
Christopher Harris
August 4, 2013 at 1:17 pm
Tonight during NBC’s broadcast of the NFL/Hall of Fame Game at 8:00 PM ET (Dallas Cowboys vs. Miami Dolphins), NBC will air two 30-second TV spots featuring former Saturday Night Live star Jason Sudeikis as Coach Lasso, the new manager of Tottenham.
NotTheNoob
August 3, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Ties, and no playoffs. Why do you even do this?
nickp91
August 3, 2013 at 12:32 pm
The world needs a Ted Lasso movie Jason Sudeikis would win an Oscar
Jason
August 3, 2013 at 12:15 pm
Love this. Super stuff!
Pete Q
August 3, 2013 at 11:31 am
“West Ham United”…
“pickup trucks”
APR18
August 4, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Might be the 1 thing in this I still don’t get.
goatslookshifty
August 3, 2013 at 11:28 am
Bang on target. I’ve been hearing these same jokes for years from yanks. This clip was a hilarious take on the way many Americans see the game of Football. Well done NBC, ‘Totnum’ and JS.
Marc L
August 3, 2013 at 11:16 am
This is completely awesome.
I’m not quite sure where they get Jennifer Lawrence from, but a google image search certainly does not offend me.
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, I really didn’t know who she was. I pretty much just read about football and finance.)
Christopher Harris
August 3, 2013 at 11:33 am
Same here Marc. I didn’t know who Jennifer Lawrence was, which shows how much soccer I watch on television. Admittedly, I didn’t know who Gus Johnson was either until FOX announced he was going to commentate his first soccer game.
Pete Q
August 3, 2013 at 11:40 am
You both need to go out more or get a Netflix account. The chick won an Oscar for Silver Linings Playbook this year, has been in X-Men Origins and The Hunger Games.
Lord have mercy.
Guy
August 3, 2013 at 11:03 am
Even better than the short clip. I think he’s destined to be a rugby coach….or maybe not:
“Touchdown!” (that’s a Try, coach)
“Whoo! 6 points!” (umm, 5 coach)
“Would you throw the freakin’ ball forward just once!” (coach….)