Dave Simpson 

Bob Doolally

The Stand ****
  
  


What Al Murray is to publicans, Bob Doolally is to football punditry. Created by Paul Sneddon (who commentated on Euro 2000 for - appropriately - Australian radio), this alcohol- and bile-spewing madman is just as witheringly observed as the landlord. Crucially, he is not that much of an exaggeration of the neanderthal, nostalgia-obsessed has-beens who still crop up on the after-dinner circuit and Sky TV.

Like Andy Gray crossed with Jimmy Hill wearing Alex Ferguson's hair after 90 minutes in a microwave, Doolally polishes off Smirnoff rather than defenders. He is seemingly out of control but ceaselessly able to think on his feet, as demonstrated during a hilarious question-and-answer section on football.

Targets subject to red-card challenges include "great plarrrrrs" Keegan, Owen, Scots manager Craig Brown ("How did he get three girlfriends? Is Horlicks an aphrodisiac?"). The tale of how he received a "shite" in the post from Alex Ferguson has to be heard, if not believed. If you like football and don't mind swearing, you'll love Bob.

• Till August 28. Box office: 0131-558 7272.

 

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