Every Premier League manager and their Alan Partridge character alter ego
“Jet from Gladiators to host a millennium barn dance at the King Power Stadium. Properly policed. It must not, I repeat not, turn into an all-night rave.”
By Richie Boon
6th May 2021, 12:00pm
Attender of international boat shows, voracious consumer of boiled egg baguettes, wearer of tan string-back driving gloves: Alan Gordon Partridge is back on the BBC, after landing a second series of 'This Time With Alan Partridge'.
Over the years, we've seen Alan evolve (rather than revolve) quite magnificently, as Steve Coogan's genius creation continues to be expertly honed via TV shows, books, podcasts, and even a film.
Now, we've previously delved into the US version of 'The Office' to pair up its characters with Premier League managers - as one does - and the time has come to see how they fit into the world of Alan Partridge.
So, crack open a shop-soiled Chocolate Orange, stick on the 'Black Beauty' theme music, and enjoy our rundown of every Premier League manager's Alan Partridge character alter ego:
Now, we've previously delved into the US version of 'The Office' to pair up its characters with Premier League managers - as one does - and the time has come to see how they fit into the world of Alan Partridge.
9. Brendan Rodgers - Alan Partridge
Ideally, we'd be pairing AP up with Nigel Adkins, but c'est la vie. Leicester's Brendan Rodgers is still a mighty fine fit: the ego; the talk of uniting rivals fans of Rangers and Celtic; the iconic "I see you Sterling!" snarl at a young Raheem at Liverpool; throwing Latin into press conferences. Ladies and gentlemen, we give you your Partridge. Photo: Michael Regan
10. Ralph Hasenhuttl - John the builder
A project equally as exasperating as building Alan's dream home, Hasenhuttl's Southampton reign has been a testing time to say the least. He'd also be well up for double-strawing a lovely bottle of Sunny Delight with opposition managers on the touchline. Photo: GLYN KIRK
11. Roy Hodgson - Lynn Benfield
The Crystal Palace boss is tailor-made to be Alan's downtrodden assistant. The legendary GIF of Hodgson, head burried in chest after Luiz Suarez's late winner for Uruguay against England in the 2014 World Cup is a mirror image of Lynn recoiling from a brutal Partridgian barb. Photo: ANDY RAIN
12. Mikel Arteta - Sidekick Simon
What does Mikel Arteta hate? Putting a consistent run of wins together, for one, but also VAR, which is apparently a key reason why Arsenal have been so diabolical this season. Technology has also blighted the early TV career of Sidekick Simon Denton, who still can't get to grips with touchscreen technology. Photo: Julian Finney