One of the most unexpected aspects of the massive Apple TV+ hit "Ted Lasso" is its incorporation of real soccer teams. The Premier League is a real league, although the AFC Richmond team that Ted (Jason Sudeikis) coaches is not. But the team's rivals, coached by kit man turned villain Nathan (Nick Mohammed) and owned by Rebecca's ex-husband Rupert (Anthony Head), are definitely real. The real West Ham United was founded in 1895, and last year ranked 7th of 20 in the Premier League. They also have a very unusual slogan, which is briefly seen in the first episode of "Ted Lasso" season 3: "I'm forever blowing bubbles."
The phrase pops up on a digital reader board over the stadium entrance when Nate heads into one of his first days on the job at West Ham. Animated bubbles float by in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it shot that nonetheless feels super whimsical in contrast to...
The phrase pops up on a digital reader board over the stadium entrance when Nate heads into one of his first days on the job at West Ham. Animated bubbles float by in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it shot that nonetheless feels super whimsical in contrast to...
- 3/15/2023
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
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