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    BBC forced to apologise as Declan Rice swears twice in X-rated interview during West Ham Europa Conference trophy parade

    THE BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed during West Ham’s trophy parade. Rice captained the Hammers to the Europa Conference League trophy, their first success in over 50 years.
    The BBC were forced to apologise after Declan Rice swore twice when being interviewed
    Rice holds the trophy aloft as hundreds of Hammers fans cheer in East London
    The bus winds its way through the packed streets near the old Upton Park stadium
    David Moyes’ men were given a hero’s welcome upon their arrival back home and fans came out in their numbers to celebrate the moment with them.
    Rice was being interviewed after the parade when he accidentally let off an F-bomb.
    He said: “I’m lost for words.
    “You hear Billy Bonds, Bobby Moore and now to lift that trophy for this football club… it’s not hit me yet to be honest but it is so f****** special. I’m lost for words, it’s just incredible.”
    The first apology was issued on the BBC, but Rice could not contain himself as he continued: “These are the best fans in the world for me.
    “Two years in a row we’ve had European competitions, they travel all round the world to watch us, pre-season, Europe and to be honest I didn’t expect this many people here tonight.
    “But it is West Ham, we’re f****** massive, ain’t we?! Yes!”
    West Ham celebrated their first piece of European silverware since Bobby Moore’s Hammers won the European Cup-Winners’ Cup in May 1965.
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    Moore – who lifted the World Cup for England a year later – and his team-mates were greeted by fans from the balcony of East Ham Town Hall.
    This time, it was led by manager Moyes and club captain Rice, who may have played his last game in claret and blue.
    Hammers owner David Sullivan told talkSPORT: “I think it has to be [his last game].
    “We promised him he could go. He set his heart on going. You can’t ask for a man who has committed more to us this season.
    “In due course, he has to get on and we have to get a replacement – or several replacements.
    “It’s not something we want to happen. We offered him £200,000-a-week 18 months ago. He turned it down.
    “It’s cost him £10million to stay at West Ham in that time (in lost wages). And he wants to go.
    “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there.”
    Declan Rice and manager David Moyes with the trophyCredit: PA More

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    Fans loving ‘wonderful mental image’ after busty selfie sparks wholesome Laura Woods and Emma Louise Jones’ exchange

    FANS are loving the wholesome exchange between Laura Woods and Emma Louise Jones.Emma sparked the topic of conversation after posting a selfie in a figure-hugging purple dress ahead of attending a wedding.
    Emma Louise Jones stunned in a snap on TwitterCredit: Twitter / @eljonesuk
    Sparking a reply from Laura WoodsCredit: Instagram_@laurawoodsy
    Emma posted the snap ahead of attending a weddingCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
    And fans loved the wholesome exchangeCredit: instagram
    The BBC reporter captioned the snap: “I love a wedding.”
    And Woodsy, among many, loved the snap as she commented on the picture: “Sweet baby Jesus on a bike in the Sahara x.”
    To which Emm replied: “😂😂 This created a wonderful image in my head 😂🤍.”
    And fans loved seeing the interaction between two of their favourite presenters.
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    One tweeted: “Created an equally wonderful image in my head too.”
    While a second added: “I think it created a stunning image in my head. My brain literally exploded.”
    While Emma attended a summer wedding, Woodsy was presenting the FA Cup final
    Fans also praised her outfit, as she donned a white jacket and skirt combination for Manchester City’s 2-1 win over Manchester United.
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    Laura meanwhile was presenting the FA CupCredit: Alamy
    And caused many to switch over to ITV from BBC so they could watch herCredit: Insatgram @layurawoodsy
    Following City’s success, Woodsy could be seen grabbing a selfie with City hero Jack Grealish.
    Emma, meanwhile, has previously admitted that her boobs honk her car horn.
    She told the Crunch & Roll podcast: “So, when I drove my little BMW 1 series, I am one of those people who like, kisses the steering wheel when they drive.
    “But that meant when I got out, you know, everything was towards the steering wheel, so I would accidentally knock the horn with my, erm, breasts.
    “And it used to scare the s*** out of me!” More

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    Football set for major law change, reveals Gary Lineker live on BBC after ‘very reliable information’

    GARY LINEKER has claimed the handball law will be simplified ahead of the 2023-24 season.Manchester United were awarded a penalty for a controversial handball during Saturday’s FA Cup final against Manchester City.
    Man Utd were awarded a penalty following a controversial handballCredit: BBC
    Fernandes converted the spot kick to draw United levelCredit: Getty
    Jack Grealish was adjudged to have handled the ball in the box at the half-hour mark, despite his arm seemingly being in a natural position following a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
    Bruno Fernandes converted, much to City’s frustration.
    And ITV pundit Lee Dixon called it the “worst penalty in history penalties”.
    The current handball law states that a player will be penalised if they “deliberately touch the ball with their hand/arm,” or if they “touch the ball with their hand/arm when it has made their body unnaturally bigger.”
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    FA rules also say: “A player is considered to have made their body unnaturally bigger when the position of their hand/arm is not a consequence of, or justifiable by, the player’s body movement for that specific situation.”
    However, Lineker has since suggested that the “absurd” law will soon be changed.
    When addressing the controversial handball decision on the BBC, the former England and Leicester striker said: “It is probably technically right in the way the law is now but I’m sure we all agree that the law is a absurdity at present.
    “I have it on very reliable information that they are going to simplify that law.
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    “Almost go back to where it was, common sense.
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    “I think it’s absurd that idea of a natural position unless it’s not attached to your body then it’s in a natural position.”
    Several pundits were quick to blast the decision to award the penalty.
    Dixon blasted: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties. I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
    While BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.”
    Man City went on to win the match 2-1 thanks to a stunning double from Ilkay Gundogan.
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    Woman makes lewd gesture live on BBC before cameras quickly cut away during FA Cup final coverage

    A WOMAN got carried while celebrating Manchester City’s FA Cup final win as she made a lewd gesture to the BBC cameras.City won the historic trophy after beating cross-city rivals Manchester United 2-1 sending their fans into raptures.
    A Man City fan gestured ‘call me’ while celebratingCredit: BBC
    And then lewdly stuck out her tongueCredit: BBC
    The clip quickly went viral on social mediaCredit: BBC
    And one woman was clearly enjoying herself as she gestured towards the broadcaster’s cameraman.
    The City fan held her hand to her face mimicking a telephone while appearing to say, “call me”.
    While gesturing, she then also suggestively licked her lips.
    After her action, the cameras quickly cut away to a wide shot of the players celebrating with the crowd.
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    The moment was uploaded to social media and has already gone viral with thousands watching the clip.
    One stunned viewer wrote: “Everyone noticed that too.”
    A second tweeted: “I was like wth 😂😂😂 and definitely knew this was going to make it on the internet 😅😅.”
    A third said: “This is the FA Cup, not Babestation.”
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    A fourth added: “Shooting her shot. Not mad at it lol.”
    While another joked: “Woman of culture.”
    Meanwhile, famous City fan and singer Liam Gallagher was spotted in the stands winding up a young United supporter.
    And it was a good day to be a City fan as they took one step closer to winning an astonishing Treble.
    Ilkay Gundogan’s brilliant brace either side of Bruno Fernandes’ penalty was enough for City to lift the FA Cup.
    The club wrapped up the Premier League title after reeling in Arsenal and now have a Champions League against Inter Milan next week to look forward to. More

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    Emotional Guy Mowbray says ‘it’ll never not seem strange not having you by my side’ after BBC staff member’s death

    COMMENTATOR Guy Mowbray emotionally lead the tributes after BBC staff member Mat Wayne passed away. Wayne had over 25 years of TV experience and worked as a floor manager for the broadcasters.
    BBC commentator Guy Mowbray led tributes to friend Mat WayneCredit: PA
    The BBC paying tribute to staff member Mat Wayne
    He worked on the Olympic Games, World Cups, Six Nations and more.
    His sad death was revealed during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and United.
    Lineker said: “Before we hand back to the second half, everyone at BBC Sport would like to pay tribute to our much-loved friend and colleague Mat Wayne, who sadly passed away this week. 
    “Mat was a real force of nature, a true professional and someone you always enjoyed spending time with. 
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    “We’ll all miss him terribly and send our condolences to his family and his friends, to which he had many.” 
    And Mowbray added: “It will never not seem strange to me not having Mat by my side during commentary. 
    “All our thoughts are there with Sarah, Oscar and Anna.” 
    After the match, an emotional Mowbray tweeted: “I missed my mate today. I will everyday.”
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    City won the game 2-1 thanks to a double from Ilkay Gundogan.
    He said after the win: “To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it.
    “We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
    “Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball.
    “It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.”
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    Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for FA Cup final after realising who is presenting

    FOOTBALL fans have switched their viewing pattern from the BBC to ITV after seeing who was presenting on the channels. The two channels are going head-to-head for viewers ahead of the all-Manchester FA Cup final.
    Laura Woods pictured alongside Ally McCoistCredit: Twitter / @laura_woodsy
    Fans declared they would be switching viewing allegiancesCredit: Rex

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    But upon seeing a Woods tweet revealing she was presenting ITV’s coverage alongside Ally McCoist, fans declared their intention to switch over.
    One fan said: “Time to switch over to ITV.”
    A second reacted: “Now that’s a pair of pundits.”
    “Going to switch from BBC to ITV now 😮‍💨,” declared a third.
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    A fourth typed: “Was watching BBC now I gotta switch.”

    Another added: “Defo switching from BBC.”
    Fans were also quick to lavish praise on her outfit.
    ITV’s team consists of Mark Pougatch presenting with Roy Keane, Joleon Lescott, and Ian Wright performing studio punditry.
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    Meanwhile, Woods will be pitchside with Karen Carney, while Sam Matterface, Ally McCoist and Lee Dixon are in the commentary box.
    Meanwhile, BBC’s coverage is headed up by Gary Lineker.
    The Match of the Day host has been joined by Alan Shearer, Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards in the studio. More

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    BBC F1 commentator ‘sacked by Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching as inquiry is launched’

    A LEADING voice on BBC’s Formula One coverage has been dismissed from his commentary role on Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching.Jack Nicholls has deleted his social media accounts and stood down from Radio 5 Live’s coverage of last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix following the allegations.
    Jack Nicholls has been axed by Formula ECredit: Twitter
    The BBC F1 commentator has been accused of inappropriate touchingCredit: Getty
    Now an inquiry has been launched after he was accused of inappropriate touching.
    One of the three allegations is understood to relate to a younger member of staff who was in a relationship with Nicholls, according to The Telegraph.
    That was a breach of Formula E guidelines.
    All of the allegations, which emerged as he was preparing to broadcast on Radio 5 Live, were raised within Formula E, the all-electric motor racing series, and caught BBC’s F1 team unaware.
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    Rather than the individual believed to have been affected, two of the complaints were said to have been made by witnesses instead.
    A Formula E statement read: “Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls.
    “Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls’s contract to provide race commentary was terminated.”
    Nicholls has now released his own statement, saying: “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken.
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    “I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable.
    “I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.”
    Nicholls currently still remains at the BBC as a freelancer.
    The Beeb have not received any complaints of Nicholls’ conduct.
    Nicholls has been a regular on BBC since 2016 and often works as part of a team that includes ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and Jennie Gow.  More

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    BBC Sport F1 presenter Jennie Gow breaks down in tears on TV after husband recalls her terrifying stroke

    FORMULA ONE reporter Jennie Gow broke down in tears as she shared an emotional update baout her traumatic stroke. The BBC broadcaster, 46, revealed in January she had suffered a “serious stroke”.
    Jennie Gow broke down to tears while recounting her terrifying stroke ordealCredit: BBC
    Gow said she would not be here without her husband, Jamie
    Having posted an update a couple of weeks after her frightening ordeal, she has now appeared in a short film to recount the experience.
    The film, which aired on BBC’s The One Show, saw Gow reveal how her “extremely rare” stroke was caused by a cough she developed.
    In the short film, she began by recounting her career as an F1 reporter before saying: “But then my life changed dramatically.
    “At 45, I suffered a serious stroke. And I’ve spent the last few months learning to walk, and more significantly, to talk again.
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    “Just after Christmas I got sick, it wasn’t Covid, but I had a terrible cough and then my husband Jamie found me collapsed in the bathroom.”
    Jamie then revealed the panic which set over him at the time.
    He said: “I was trying to call your name and get you to speak to me and I was just getting nothing back from you. It was the worst moment of my life.”
    Upon hearing his response, Gow could not hold back her emotions and broke down into tears.
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    Their daughter, Isabel, was described as a “superstar” by Jamie, with the six-year-old rushing to grab some pillows and put them under her mothers head before passing the phone to Jamie.
    After being rushed to Frimley Park hospital and receiving “very prompt” treatment, Gow later posted a message on social media.
    She wrote: “Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago.
    “My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected.
    “I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work but it might take some time.
    “Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight X.”
    Gow broke into the world of F1 in 2010Credit: Getty
    Dr Thomas Pain, one of Gow’s consultants, appeared in the video to explain how her stroke was caused.
    He said: “The majority of strokes are caused by a blockage in a blood vessel which supplies the brain.
    “Your stroke was caused by a clot from the carotid artery, in the neck, a tear in the blood vessel due to coughing and a viral infection you had at the time.
    “That clot flew up the vessel, causing the stroke on the left side of the brain.”
    After being transferred to a specialist unit at St Georges’ in London, Gow had her clot successfully removed before any significant damage was caused.
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    Gow vowed to continue down her road of recovery, despite admitting she still feels numb down her right side and is suffering with no sense of taste.
    She declared: “I’m determined to come back as strong as ever and I want to share my experiences to try and shine a light on stroke survivors – and if this can help just one person that will be enough.” More