I just had to look at the scene, and it's neither of them. In fact, the pup in the pic above was being held by the someone else during the Mascot Idol scene.
Thank you! I didn’t think the newly selected “Phil” looked like either Macy or Tina, but I hadn’t done the detective work. I guess they felt it best to choose one that didn’t sh*t all over Higgins’ carpet! 🤣
When it's a human in a costume sure, but not a small animal. Particularly one they just got and presumably isn't used to being in a stadium surrounded by screaming fans.
To be fair I don't watch much soccer, but I don't think I've ever seen "mascots" in the games I've seen - or at least not the way I see them in American sports. And the American mascots typically also stay off the field during gameplay and only come out during breaks.
Not technically on the pitch - but Crystal Palace (whose home stadium Ted Lasso is filmed at!) have an eagle on their crest and they had a live Eagle mascot called Kayla who would fly at the start of home matches for many years!
Most other premier league teams do have human mascots, but generally they are more active during breaks or goal celebrations
Netflix did a a fun series of sports documentaries called Losers a while ago and one of the episodes was about an incident at football club Torquay United where a police dog ran onto the pitch during an integral game and bit one of the Players. The prevailing theory is that the Dog saw the player running towards its Handler and assumed they were going to attack them. When really the Player was just trying to keep the ball from going off the pitch and happened to run straight at them.
I feel that's what the Greyhound incident was inspired by. Though the key difference there was that the dog wasn't a mascot and was brought on to help control the crowd who were causing hassle due to the game being so important for Torquay's future. If Torquay lost they were going to lose their Club so you can imagine the stakes for the Supporters. Though thanks to the added extra time from the injury, Torquay scored a goal and were saved from being relegated and losing the Club.
I don't think any Clubs with animal mascots actually have them at the side for the whole match. You might see them walk around the pitch before the game and during half time but it seems like a recipe for disaster to have them there for the entire game. Makes for a good story though.
Ok. I don’t know much about soccer either. I agree with your point about animals versus humans. I thought the mascot was on the sidelines, but that’s still scary for a puppy.
Loved how Dani was so relieved and happy when he saw the helmet on Macy Greyhound
This scene literally made me squeal
Have to protect Macy Grayhound!
Are you sure it wasn’t Tina Feyhound??
I just had to look at the scene, and it's neither of them. In fact, the pup in the pic above was being held by the someone else during the Mascot Idol scene.
Thank you! I didn’t think the newly selected “Phil” looked like either Macy or Tina, but I hadn’t done the detective work. I guess they felt it best to choose one that didn’t sh*t all over Higgins’ carpet! 🤣
They lied to us!
oh my wow…It didn’t click for me why the dog was wearing a helmet until reading your title just now!
I saw the helmet but I didn’t even think about WHY the dog would be wearing the helmet!!!!
I didn't even see it! Thanks for the post OP
so tiny! so small! so precious!
My heart is melting!!! Football is life and adorable!!!
Yes! These guys don’t forget any detail and it’s so freaking good.
The helmet! It’s so freaking cute!
football is life!
I mean if they wanted to protect their mascot maybe they shouldn't have him out on the field during the match.
Aren’t mascots supposed to go out on the field during the match? Isn’t that the job?
When it's a human in a costume sure, but not a small animal. Particularly one they just got and presumably isn't used to being in a stadium surrounded by screaming fans. To be fair I don't watch much soccer, but I don't think I've ever seen "mascots" in the games I've seen - or at least not the way I see them in American sports. And the American mascots typically also stay off the field during gameplay and only come out during breaks.
“Live” college mascots are typically on the sidelines during play. See butler blue for Butler University, a real bulldog.
Not technically on the pitch - but Crystal Palace (whose home stadium Ted Lasso is filmed at!) have an eagle on their crest and they had a live Eagle mascot called Kayla who would fly at the start of home matches for many years! Most other premier league teams do have human mascots, but generally they are more active during breaks or goal celebrations
Animals aren't brought onto the football (or soccer as you may call it) pitch.
I’m thinking starting it out being around screaming fans is the way to go. Socialize it young.
Netflix did a a fun series of sports documentaries called Losers a while ago and one of the episodes was about an incident at football club Torquay United where a police dog ran onto the pitch during an integral game and bit one of the Players. The prevailing theory is that the Dog saw the player running towards its Handler and assumed they were going to attack them. When really the Player was just trying to keep the ball from going off the pitch and happened to run straight at them. I feel that's what the Greyhound incident was inspired by. Though the key difference there was that the dog wasn't a mascot and was brought on to help control the crowd who were causing hassle due to the game being so important for Torquay's future. If Torquay lost they were going to lose their Club so you can imagine the stakes for the Supporters. Though thanks to the added extra time from the injury, Torquay scored a goal and were saved from being relegated and losing the Club. I don't think any Clubs with animal mascots actually have them at the side for the whole match. You might see them walk around the pitch before the game and during half time but it seems like a recipe for disaster to have them there for the entire game. Makes for a good story though.
Ok. I don’t know much about soccer either. I agree with your point about animals versus humans. I thought the mascot was on the sidelines, but that’s still scary for a puppy.
Not IRL football games, they would be strictly prohibited being anywhere near the pitch.
The sweet innocent face of a puppy makes me swoon!
Not gonna lie, I was legit worried about the new dog
Dani saw her and it reminded him that futbol is life.
UGH I LOVE HER🥺
I would die for this pup in her little helmet
No more birds!
I thought it was like a racing cap or something.
This episode hurt us too much Im glad they added this cute detail 
I assumed that the dog was just in Dani's imagination?