Return to top Which stadium do AFC Richmond play in?ĪFC Richmond play in Nelson Road Stadium, which is actually Selhurst Park - home of Crystal Palace, a detail which further emphasises the source of inspiration for the team. Referee Mike Dean also makes an appearance in the FA Cup semi-final game against Manchester City. He then works as a pundit and an assistant manager.Ī number of real-life footballers make cameos in the programme, including Thierry Henry, Gary Lineker, Chris Kamara, Peter Crouch, Chris Powell and Eni Aluko. Kent is a fearsome character who captains the team before retiring after suffering a knee injury against Manchester City. There are a number of notable traits and ironies that reinforce the Keane inspiration. The footballers on the AFC Richmond Team are played by actors, but some of them have obvious real-world inspirations.įor example, the character of Roy Kent (played by Brett Goldstein) is reportedly inspired by notorious former Manchester United captain Roy Keane.Ģ021 AFC Richmond Greyhounds /ql6AhqquYK - AFC Richmond October 8, 2021 Return to top Are there real footballers in Ted Lasso? They are a far cry from the summit of the English game, however, competing in the National League South - level six - in 2021-22.ĪFC Richmond follow in the tradition of fictional football clubs first popularised on British television through Harchester United of the Sky production Dream Team. Hampton & Richmond Borough FC are situated approximately an hour from Crystal Palace and also play in red and blue kits. 😂 - Ted Lasso August 19, 2020ĪFC Richmond may not be a real Premier League team, but there is a real football club with the name Richmond that competes in the English football pyramid. A palace made out of crystal seems mighty fragile if you ask me.
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