July 5th 2024.
Frank Skinner, the famous comedian and co-writer of the iconic football anthem "Three Lions" alongside David Baddiel, openly admits that his knowledge of football is limited. Despite his involvement in creating one of the most popular songs in the sport's history, Frank confesses that his understanding of the offside rule is about the extent of his expertise. Instead, he puts his trust in Gareth Southgate, the current England manager, and his vast knowledge of the game.
It's a comical idea, considering that Frank's lyrics in "Three Lions" have been the soundtrack for football since its release in 1996. But it's not for lack of trying on Frank's part. He has been following the sport since 1967, attending live matches and reading countless books and articles. Yet, after all these years, he still feels like he knows nothing about football. Even the technical terms used by commentators on TV, like "flat back fours" and "wing," leave him confused.
Frank acknowledges that his love for the sport is not enough to fully understand it, comparing it to his partner, who he also loves but doesn't fully understand. When asked about his opinion on Gareth Southgate, who has faced criticism in recent weeks, Frank believes that the manager knows something that most fans, including himself, do not.
He explains that football fans often have a simple view of the game, wanting their team to attack and score as many goals as possible. But professionals in the sport laugh at this viewpoint, and Frank suspects that Gareth is confident in his abilities and not swayed by the fans' opinions.
However, despite his admiration for Gareth, Frank jokes that he is still one of those fans who just wants to see his team attack. But his contribution to football with "Three Lions" is not what he is most proud of. Instead, he is grateful for his successful career as a comedian and the fact that he has been able to sustain it for so long.
Frank's career in comedy was almost cut short when he was fired from a job at a college of further education for making a joke about a goat. The caretaker of the college's goat was planning to put it down because it refused to drink milk from someone who had sex with it. Frank made a joke about starting a goat support group, which offended a member of the English department, leading to his dismissal. This incident pushed him to pursue comedy full-time, and four months later, he had his own TV show.
Now, Frank is enjoying his comedy career more than ever and considers himself lucky to have found a job he loves. He compares his determination to Sylvester Stallone's advice to "just keep swimming," and he is a firm believer in never giving up. His current show, "30 Years of Dirt," was his most enjoyable run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he plans to continue performing and making people laugh for as long as he can. Frank Skinner's latest show, "30 Years of Dirt," will be performed at London's Gielgud Theatre for three weeks in August and then nationwide from September. For tickets, visit www.frankskinnerlive.com.
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