• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
People are calling Freddie Flintoff's new show 'the best they've seen in years' as incredibly heartwarming clip emerges

Home> Cricket

Published 08:56 21 Aug 2024 GMT+1

People are calling Freddie Flintoff's new show 'the best they've seen in years' as incredibly heartwarming clip emerges

Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams has been lauded by many.

Jack Kenmare

Jack Kenmare

Freddie Flintoff has been widely praised for being a role model and an 'incredible mentor' to an unlikely group of teenagers in the latest series of Field of Dreams.

Back in 2021, the former England all-rounder returned to his hometown of Preston with the aim of creating a brand-new cricket team with a group of young people in the local area.

In short, Freddie wanted to inspire a new generation to play cricket, and prove that anyone can play the sport, regardless of their background.

Advert

After a difficult start, he managed to bring the group together. With the help of Adnan Miekhal, an Afghan refugee who showed incredible talent throughout, they secured their first win.

But ahead of series two of the much-loved show, Flintoff suffered a near-fatal crash on Top Gear, which postponed Field of Dreams to allow the former cricketer to recover.

Freddie's plan to take the team on tour to compete in Kolkata, India eventually took place and it's fair to say the show has been well-received by viewers.

"It’s so special and unlike anything I’ve worked on or seen before," Flintoff told the BBC ahead of its release.

Advert

"We’ve created things for the boys to do and see how they get on with a little bit of guidance. It’s as simple as that, which is brilliant."

After the universal success of episode one last week, Flintoff was once again at his brilliant best on Tuesday's show as he put a fatherly arm around Dylan before offering him some advice.

"Don't be afraid to tell people how you feel," Flintoff said, as seen in the clip below. "You don't have to put a front on in front of each other. It's not a bad thing to let them know. We're all your mates.

"When I was playing cricket, I put an act on for years. I wanted to be that person everybody thought I was. In the end, it became so exhausting. It did me in.

Advert

"Be yourself. If you're struggling, tell people. Nobody is judging you here. You're surrounded by all of your mates. You'll be alright, mate, don't worry."

Adnan, who played a huge role in series one, also opened up in episode two. He spoke about the horrors of leaving his family to flee from Afghanistan after suffering the brutality of border police on his journey.

Here's how fans on social media reacted to episode two of the show.

Advert

"Such a refreshing programme showing Freddie Flintoff’s compassion for these young lads who deserve more in life. He is a shining example of a true caring adult and a wonderful dad. This restored my faith in human nature. Freddie you are amazing and a gentleman."

"In total admiration of Freddie Flintoff. He’s like a surrogate dad to the boys and obviously cares deeply for every one of them. Despite what he’s been through himself, it’s all about the boys. It’s fantastic to see them grow up. Fred is a hero."

"Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams is outstanding TV. Powerful and uplifting. Brilliant to see young lads who have lost their way a little, given an opportunity to achieve. The power of sport is never to be underestimated and Freddie is a true mentor."

"I don't know if you've watched Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams on iPlayer, but it is so good for the soul. Tonight's second episode had me laughing and crying to the point that I thought my heart might burst into my throat. What a fantastic piece of television."

Advert

"Give Freddie Flintoff the knighthood he deserves. Adnan for future England captain, too. One of the most uplifting programs I have seen for years."

Featured Image Credit: BBC iPlayer

Topics: England, Cricket

Jack Kenmare
Jack Kenmare

Jack is a Senior Journalist who enjoys a long read. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of Football Manager wonderkids from 2005 to the present day, and has interviewed a handful of FM's finest, including Freddy Adu, Supat Rungratsamee and Mika Aaritalo.

X

@jackkenmare_

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

15 days ago
20 days ago
22 days ago
  • 15 days ago

    State-of-the-art stadium left 'abandoned' for 18 years finally set to be completed after £25m plan

    The stadium last hosted a major match in 2006 before being deemed unfit a year later.

    Cricket
  • 20 days ago

    Piers Morgan brutally mocked by India fans over Chris Woakes post as England suffer dramatic defeat

    Day five of the fifth test was hugely entertaining with several twists and turns.

    Cricket
  • 22 days ago

    New angle shows what umpire told India players immediately after heated Joe Root row

    Umpire Kumar Dharmasena exchanged strong words with some of India's senior players after the exchange.

    Cricket
  • 22 days ago

    India bowler's seven-word message which resulted in heated Joe Root confrontation spotted by Sky Sports analyst

    Joe Root and Krishna Prasidh got into it during day three of the fifth Test between England and India, with Dinesh Karthik reacting.

    Cricket
  • Full extent of Freddie Flintoff's injuries after horrific Top Gear crash shown in never-before-seen photos
  • Former Top Gear host slams show after Freddie Flintoff's horror injury
  • England fans are only just realising they've been signing the wrong 'Three Lions' lyrics for years