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      Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer reveal their BBC FA Cup TV picks and explain how matches are shared with ITV

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      ALAN SHEARER is hoping to be at Newcastle’s FA Cup clash with rivals Sunerland – either as a fan or pundit. The Tyne–Wear derby unsurprisingly caught the eye of Newcastle legend Shearer and his Match of The Day co-host.
      Alan Shearer is hoping to be at Newcastle’s FA Cup clash with rivals SunerlandCredit: Getty
      Lineker said on the The Rest is Football podcast: “Sunderland versus Newcastle! It’s been a while since one of those.”
      Shearer responded: “I’ve already sent the text message off asking for tickets! What a draw it was, brilliant.
      “Arsenal versus Liverpool and Sunderland versus Newcastle – amazing! Can’t wait. Something to look forward too.”
      Shearer will either be in the punditry box or there watching with the Toon army as Lineker revealed BBC and ITV will pick the game up.
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      He said: “We’ll be doing one of those games, because we obviously alternate with picks with ITV.”
      It will be the first Tyne–Wear derby since 2016 – which ended a draw – and Shearer has already spoken to BBC bosses to try a secure the match rights.
      He said: “I’ve already been on to the top guys about that Gary, we know Arsenal and Liverpool are going to play reserve sides we might as well do Sunderland and Newcastle where we know that no one can really afford to be beaten and won’t put reserve sides out.”
      But Lineker hit back: “No I’ve told them we should do Arsenal versus Liverpool because it’s very cold up north!”
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      Shearer responded: “Oh f*** off, we don’t want that.”
      The pair broke out into laughter and Lineker said: “No I haven’t, don’t worry!”
      Elsewhere, Chelsea welcome Preston North End, Manchester United travel to Wigan and City play Huddersfield at home.
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      ‘Superhuman’ Alex Scott braves Baltic conditions before Alfreton’s FA Cup clash with Walsall is postponed

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      ARSENAL legend Alex Scott was praised for braving the weather to present the BBC’s coverage of Alfreton vs Walsall on Saturday.Scott, 39, had been on air for less than 10 minutes when the FA Cup clash was postponed due to a frozen pitch.
      Alex Scott was presenting for the BBC before the match was postponedCredit: Reuters
      Alfreton vs Walsall was postponed due to a waterlogged pitchCredit: Getty
      The referee called the game off just six minutes before kick-offCredit: Rex
      But fans were quick to praise the former England star for her professionalism.
      One person said: “My ears would be frozen off, Alex Scott is superhuman.”
      While another added: “It doesn’t matter how thick her coat and gloves are @AlexScott looks freezing!”
      The match between Alfreton and Walsall was postponed just six minutes before kick-off.
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      Reacting to the cancellation, Walsall boss Mat Sadler told BBC One: “As soon as I walked out here I thought the game would be off. It’s rock-hard and not getting any warmer.
      “I know they left it as late as possible to see if it could be played, but it looked dangerous to me.
      “I think common sense has prevailed on that one. The game was never going to be played as soon as the covers came off, the goal mouths were rock hard.
      “Right decision to have been called off.”
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      The BBC swiftly dug out a rerun of recycling show Money For Nothing and broadcast it in place of the game.
      Fans were left fuming by the decision as they were eager to watch live football in the absence of a Premier League lunchtime clash. More

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      BBC viewers left devastated as FA Cup clash between Alfreton and Walsall is called off SIX minutes before kick-off

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      ALFRETON TOWN’S FA Cup clash with Walsall has been called off just six minutes before kick-off.The match was set to air on BBC One but a frozen pitch prevented the match from starting.
      Alfreton’s FA Cup clash with Walsall was postponed at the last minuteCredit: Reuters
      Referee Sam Allison explained to the two managers his reason for calling off the clashCredit: Rex
      Alfreton covered the pitch but could not prevent it from freezingCredit: Rex
      Bad weather has wreaked havoc on football fixtures this weekendCredit: Rex
      BBC viewers were left unhappy after Money For Nothing was shown insteadCredit: Rex
      It is a big blow for non-league Alfreton who were hoping to take a League Two scalp on live TV.
      The National League north side even issued an update this morning stating they were confident the match would go ahead so they did not carry out a pitch inspection.
      After the match was called off the BBC swiftly dug out a rerun of recycling show Money For Nothing and broadcast it in place of the game.
      Fans were left fuming by the decision as they were eager to watch live football in the absence of a Premier League lunchtime game.
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      One viewer complained: “Turning on the BBC to watch the FA Cup to see a program on upcycling on like what is this?”
      Another added: “@BBC Could you not have put something more football related on in place of the postponed Fa Cup game, rather than Money For Nothing? How about a re-run of the ’66 World Cup final for instance!”

      A third said: “All the football fans at home get a chance to watch money for nothing that was well thought through for sports fans. What are you thinking BBC.”
      And another commented: “Was looking forward to watching this on the TV. Replaced by ‘Money for Nothing’ as the BBC obviously have no football-related content to show instead 🙄”
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      Bad weather has wreaked havoc on fixtures this weekend with Manchester Under-21s vs Tottenham U21s also postponed.
      While the United senior team were forced to travel to Newcastle by coach after their 11am flight was cancelled due to bad weather. More

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      Fans convinced Match of the Day was hit by porn noises as ‘moaning woman’ is heard over top of Gary Lineker

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      FANS are convinced that Match of the Day was hit by porn noises.The viewers believe that they could hear a moaning woman over the top of Gary Lineker as he presented the football highlights show.
      A ‘moaning woman’ could be heard in the Match of the Day studioCredit: BBC
      After showing the highlights of Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Burnley in the Premier League the cameras cut back to the studio.
      As Lineker was introducing the talking points viewers are sure that they heard porn noises over the top.
      While others are convinced that someone in the studio has been pranked.
      Taking to social media, one posted: “Not someone in the Match Of The Day studio being done 8 seconds in…”
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      A second wrote: “Is it the meme video with THAT sound playing?”
      A third commented: “Not dissimilar to the Match of the Day porn prank audio.”
      A fourth said: “Listen to the background! hahaha.”
      The apparent sexy sounds did not appear to be picked up by Lineker, Jermaine Jenas and Ashley Williams on the set.
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      However, the BBC has told SunSport that the noise is in fact noise from Arsenal’s celebrations which could be seen in the backdrop.
      It is not the first time the X-rated noise has disturbed sports shows.
      Back in January BBC One’s live FA Cup coverage was hit by YouTube prankster Daniel Jarvis.
      The prank happened as Wolves were preparing to take on Liverpool in a third-round replay.
      He set up a phone in the broadcaster’s studio which played noises that viewers likened to a porn film.
      After the incident the BBC apologised to any viewers that were offended. More

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      Match of the Day’s future decided as TV giants snub show ‘amid fears over viewing figures and advertising market’

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      THE BBC is set to retain the rights for Match of the Day.According to The Daily Mail, the iconic show will remain with the broadcaster for another four years from 2025.
      The BBC is set to retain the rights for Match of The DayCredit: BBC
      Gary Lineker is expected to hold contract talks with the broadcasterCredit: Alamy
      The likes of Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV decided against bidding for the rights to Match of the Day as they do not find it commercially viable.
      All three broadcasters cited falling viewing figures and a difficult advertising market as their reasons for not bidding.
      ITV and Channel 4 have both strengthened their football coverage in recent years by winning the rights to England matches.
      However, neither will be able to show the Premier League in the near future.
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      ITV executives held exploratory talks with England’s top tier in recent weeks, but they concluded that taking Match of the Day on will risk disrupting their Saturday evening entertainment schedule.
      The commercial factor is also a concern as all Premier League goals are now available to view online shortly after 5:15pm each Saturday.

      Fewer matches are also set to take place on Saturdays in the next broadcast cycle from 2025 to 2029 meaning broadcasters will likely have to pay for two highlights shows – something they are reluctant to do.
      The first episode of Match of the Day was aired in 1964.
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      Gary Lineker has presented the popular Saturday night show since 1999.
      The BBC’s retention of Match of the Day will trigger new contract talks with the former England striker.
      There are no guarantees he will remain with the show after a bumpy year.
      If he were to move on, bookmakers make Jermaine Jenas the favourite to become the new host at 2/1.
      Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Mark Chapman are among the other top contenders should the hotseat become vacant. More

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      Alex Scott fans love bold outfit on live TV as they say ‘how many women can wear loose jeans but still look beautiful?’

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      ALEX SCOTT stunned in a bold outfit during the BBC’s coverage of Manchester City’s Women’s Super League clash with Chelsea.The former Arsenal and England defender has become one of the Beeb’s lead footie presenters over the last two years and has excelled in the role.
      Alex Scott has become one of the BBC’s best presenters over the last two yearsCredit: GETTY
      The former Arsenal and England heads up the Beeb’s coverage of the WSLCredit: BBC
      The 38-year-old stunned in a cool chequered outfit on SundayCredit: ALAMY
      Scott, 38, has shown off an array of stunning outfits during her time on the British broadcasting powerhouse.
      And watchers of this afternoon’s titanic WSL clash between City and Chelsea were treated to yet another one.
      Scott donned a snazzy blue and white chequered jacket with some loose-fitting blue jeans, an outfit which quickly became the talk of social media.
      One viewer wrote on X with a love-heart emoji: “Alex Scott on my screen.”
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      Another said: “Alex Scott is always a slay.”
      Another chimed in: “How many women can wear loose jeans, but still look beautiful? Come on Chelsea.”
      One watcher praised the Beeb’s entire broadcasting team for the match, tweeting: “There’s a lot of criticism of female pundits in football.
      “And I’m as loud as anyone about the pundits I don’t think do a good job.
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      “But I’m watching the City vs Chelsea game on BBC Two and Alex Scott, Fara Williams and Ellen White is a cracking line-up.”
      Scott went public this week with her relationship with musician Jess Glynne.
      A friend of the pair told The Sun this week: “Alex and Jess have been a slow burn and they didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon.
      “But they’re officially an item now and seem really happy.
      “They are both strong, independent women with a shared passion and respect of their respective careers, supporting one another from the sidelines.
      “It’s still early days for them, but they’ve met one another’s mates and everyone is super-happy for them.”
      Alex Scott is dating musician Jess GlynneCredit: REX More

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      Alex Scott stuns fans in bold outfit as she gets on the booze early live on BBC Football Focus in elegant cream dress

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      ALEX SCOTT got on the booze early live on Football Focus – but her bold outfit stole the show.Former England Women’s goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis, who was born in Burnley, was waiting for the host as she emerged from the Turf Moor tunnel at the start of the programme.
      Alex Scott got on the booze early live on Football FocusCredit: BBC
      She was handed a Burnley ‘tradition’ right at the start of the showCredit: BBC
      Scott did not seem to be the biggest fan of the winter warmerCredit: BBC
      Viewers were more interested in the elegant cream dress that she was sportingCredit: BBC
      As she stood alongside fellow pundit Dion Dublin, it soon emerged that she had something in her hands, along with the ex-Coventry and Aston Villa man.
      Brown-Finnis said: “I have a little welcome, a tradition here at Burnley. At half time, go and have a Benny and Hot.”
      The trio then grabbed one each and proceeded to drink it as Scott let out a loud “woah” after sinking a sip.
      Brown-Finnis then described it as “medicinal” before saying: “That’s why we always have colour in our cheeks and a spring in our step.”
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      Rather than finish it off, Scott proceeded to continue with the Football Focus show, but viewers appeared to love her willingness to get amongst it.
      One fan tweeted with a thumbs-up emoji: “Alex Scott on the bene ‘n hot.”
      As another commented: “Enjoying #footballfocus with @AlexScott and @DionDublinsDube.”
      The unofficial matchday drink at Burnley FC for the past century has been “Benny and Hot” – the french liqueur Benedictine topped up with hot water.
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      And the Burnley miners’ club is the biggest consumer of the spirit outside of France.
      The love of the drink dates back to the First World War when men in the 11th Battalion of the East Lancashire Regiment were billeted in Normandy.
      They discovered the local liqueur and started drinking it as grog with hot water.
      It soon became known as “Benny and Hot” and travelled home with the troops.
      However, it was not the drink that most viewers were interested in, it was the elegant cream dress sported by Scott that they wanted to know about.
      One tweeted her to ask: “Where is your cream dress from?”
      And another hailed her as “the Queen of Football Focus”.
      Scott enjoyed a night out celebrating with fellow England legend Leah Williamson earlier this week after her pal was awarded her OBE by Prince William.
      Alex Scott is dating music star Jess Glynne and they’ve secretly been together for monthsCredit: REX
      Meanwhile, The Sun revealed that the 38-year-old Football Focus host is dating pop star Jess Glynne.
      The superstar singer and the ex-England and Arsenal footy ace have been quietly seeing each other for the past two months.
      The couple have enjoyed a series of dates before and after the Women’s World Cup.
      Then, on Tuesday night, they partied alongside David and Victoria Beckham at their exclusive Netflix documentary premiere after-party at The Twenty Two in West London.
      The 33-year-old Glynne and Scott were pictured together side-by-side in July watching the tennis at Wimbledon and were later seen enjoying a boozy pub lunch in North West London just before the Women’s World Cup in August.
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      They then stayed in contact as Alex travelled to Australia to cover the tournament for the BBC — before they met up again in London on her return.
      Glynne is the only British female solo artist to achieve seven UK No 1 singles, while former Lioness Alex also co-hosts the One Show on BBC away from her sporting punditry.
      The couple were pictured watching the tennis at Wimbledon and have grown closerCredit: Getty
      Former England star Scott has enjoyed a successful transition on to the screenCredit: REX More

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      Inside Alex Scott’s inspirational life after bravely overcoming domestic abuse hell to become much-loved BBC presenter

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      JUST how did Alex Scott go from women’s footballer to a household name as a respected sports pundit?With 1.8 million followers on Instagram and a penchant for split-to-the-thigh dresses, the former Arsenal player is rightly enjoying a career-defining 2023.
      Alex Scott’s life story is an inspirationCredit: Getty
      Scott is currently a presenter on Match of the DayCredit: Reuters
      She is regularly seen at glam red carpet eventsCredit: Getty
      Ten months in and already the London-born presenter has been constantly in demand.
      She flew to Australia reporting on the Women’s World Cup, Monaco for the Europa League draw and even hit up the Grammys, Baftas and Brit Awards red carpets.
      She’s graced the front covers of mags such as Grazia and Stylist and in her rare downtime holidays in Ibiza.
      Today, football fans know the former professional footballer as a knowledgeable pundit on BBC and Sky Sports.
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      The beautiful game
      YET Scott made history as the first female pundit on Sky Sports Super Sunday and was the first female to commentate for the BBC at a Men’s World Cup.
      She has said football – and most importantly Arsenal – is in her blood, having signed for the Gunners in 1992 at the age of eight.
      Throughout her 26-year career, the 38-year-old played mostly for Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
      Scott signed for Arsenal at the age of eightCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      She won the Women’s Super League with Arsenal in 2012Credit: Getty
      She has said the sport was her ticket “to get on a plane and go to China” and that football allowed her to learn things about the world.
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      Scott retired from the game in 2018 aged 34 after a glittering career which included playing in the squad for the 2012 London Olympics.
      Life after football
      IN 2016, she appeared on Bear Grylls’ ITV show, Mission Survive, which she won.
      And she said it was appearing on the show that ignited “a spark” about a world outside football and being ready for the “next chapter”.
      Scott had already established her media career while still playing football, appearing on programmes such as Soccer AM with other minor roles at BBC Sport, BT Sport and Sky Sports.
      She also graduated with a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting from Staffordshire University while playing for Arsenal.
      She wrote a weekly women’s football column in the Morning Star newspaper and a column in The Independent during the 2014 World Cup.
      Today, Scott is a broadcaster with Match of the Day and Sky Sports.
      Outside of sports, she has participated in the ancestry research programme Who Do You Think You Are?
      In September 2019, she was a contestant on the 17th series of Strictly Come Dancing, paired with Neil Jones. The couple came fifth in the competition.
      Scott earned 140 caps for EnglandCredit: Getty
      Scott appeared for the Lionesses at London 2012Credit: Getty
      Overcoming adversity
      IN 2022, Scott published her memoir “How (Not) To Be Strong” – it went on to become a Sunday Times bestseller.
      She candidly revealed she was beaten with a belt and talked honestly about the fear and terror she and her mum lived in lived with her now-estranged father.
      She said in an emotionally-charged interview on the BBC Women’s Hour Radio show that “all that money will go to help women”, declaring her income from the book sales would go to the women’s aid charity Refuge.
      Scott revealed to Steven Bartlett on his YouTube channel “The Diary of a CEO” that she had a speech impediment growing up and sought help with speech therapy.
      As a child growing up in a house where she witnessed domestic abuse, she disclosed it was easier not to speak – and that her mum didn’t know she had a problem.
      She said that even today there are certain things she can’t say such as cinnamon: “I have to re-word things or memorise scripts so I know that word coming up.”
      Scott also said on the Steven Bartlett podcast that as a result of falling into a daily pattern of drinking alcohol, she sought therapy.
      Scott revealed she was abused as a childCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      She also revealed she had a speech impediment while growing upCredit: Getty
      She puts her daily drinking habit in part down to the abuse she has received from social media trolls.
      Nowadays Scott keeps her private life just that – yet she does say she loves holidaying on her own and regularly jets off to Portugal to walk in nature.
      Love life
      WHILE she will only say she is “dating” in her memoir, she revealed that she and team-mate Kelly Smith shared a house.
      The former couple were team-mates in America when they played for the Boston Breakers.
      They were together from 2005 to 2013… Scott said she fell “madly and deeply in love” with Kelly.
      Yet today Scott has not explicitly labelled her sexuality and has said she has been in relationships with both men and women.
      Currently, Scott is in a relationship with musician Jess Glynne.
      The Sun revealed the pair have been secretly dating for two months.
      On Tuesday night, the couple partied alongside David and Victoria Beckham at their exclusive Netflix documentary premiere after-party at The Twenty Two in West London.
      A friend said: “Alex and Jess have been a slow burn and they didn’t want to rush things or go public too soon.
      Scott is dating pop star Jess Glynne The Sun can revealCredit: Rex
      The couple have been dating for two months but recently went officialCredit: Getty
      “But they’re officially an item now and seem really happy. They are both strong, independent women with a shared passion and respect of their respective careers, supporting one another from the sidelines.
      “It’s still early days for them, but they’ve met one another’s mates and everyone is super-happy for them.”
      At the 2022 World Cup, seven European nations announced they were asking their captains not to wear the pro-LGBTQ+ One Love armband.
      Scott wore the armband while reporting on the England vs Iran match on November 21 – despite the threat of sporting sanctions from Fifa.
      High honours
      SHE was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to football, taking her mum, grandmother and niece to her investiture at Buckingham Palace.
      Scott is a brand in her own right with paid associations with major names from jewellery brand Pandora to Garnier UK.
      Financial boffins are fuzzy when it comes to her net worth, citing it as somewhere between £1million and £4m.
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      This year she was even awarded an Honorary Fellowship for invaluable contribution to the world of sport, social purpose and inclusion by Queen Mary University of London.
      We reckon we’ll be seeing a lot more of the talented and down-to-earth Scott in the future.
      Scott often steals the show at red carpet eventsCredit: Splash
      Scott has 1.8 million followers on InstagramCredit: Getty More