Don MacNaughton talking with Alastair Campbell

Description

Today I speak with Alastair Campbell; an author, broadcaster, political communicator, and also a powerful advocate for mental health. He shares with us a few core habits he practices to maintain his mental health on a day to day basis. Equally, we go into the emergence of clubs alongside G.B. industrialization and how that played a large role in forming an identity amongst the working class. Alongside, as we see ourselves veering into the new year with Covid still on our hands the relationship between fans and football has proven to be essential to keep a sense of not only community but also mental health.

Make sure to stay with us as we delve deeper into who Alastair thinks is the best player, some debate between Messi and Ronaldo, and of course the connection between fans and football.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:08] Introduction to Alastair Campbell

[04:58] Burnley reaching the Premier League despite the size of its population

[06:55] Yorkshire and Lancashire as a hotbed for football

[08:12] How did you develop your love for football

[10:22] Football & industrialization

[12:35] Burnley maintaining their strong relationship with the town

[15:19] The importance of mental health

[19:34] The connection between fans and football

[24:05] Football being everywhere

[26:30] Best players you’ve seen

[32:17] Playing with Maradona and Pele