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      Laura Woods shares ‘wholesome’ moment from BBC FA Cup coverage leaving reporter’s ‘heart so full’

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      LAURA WOODS made a reporter’s day by sharing a heartwarming throwback snap.The ITV and TNT Sports star was tagged in an amazing career fast-forward post by BBC London’s Ahmed Nur on Monday night.
      Laura Woods led ITV’s coverage of AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup clash with RamsgateCredit: PA
      Woods was reunited with BBC reporter Ahmed Nur, who she met six years ago when he worked at WembleyCredit: INSTAGRAM@LAURAWOODS
      Nur’s Instagram story post included a selfie of himself and Woods in a lift six years ago, alongside a snap of them covering AFC Wimbledon’s FA Cup clash with Ramsgate.
      The pair were the picture of happiness as they posed for the pitchside photo, which had an inspirational accompanying caption.
      “2017 in a lift. 2023 in a cold Wimbledon. Tonight was fun. Cheers @laurawoodsy.”
      Woods, 36, was all too happy to share with her own 752,000 Instagram followers.
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      She wrote below the re-shared story: “This was very wholesome.
      “Met Ahmed when I was reporting on NFL and he was working at Wembley.
      “Now he works for BBC London. Chuffed to see you @ahmednur94.”
      Nur was buzzing with the reshare, sharing it on his story and writing: “Heart is so full.”
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      Laura Woods and Ahmed Nur watched AFC Wimledon thump Ramsgate 5-0Credit: PA
      Woods isn’t the only high-profile figure Nur has met at a footie stadium.
      The Beeb reporter has also met former Manchester United and England skipper David Beckham.
      Woods and Nur watched AFC Wimbledon end the third-round hopes of eighth-tier Ramsgate FC with a ruthless 5-0 win over the minnows.
      Ramsgate boss Ben Smith was proud as punch of his team’s efforts, telling the BBC: “You saw the difference in level, in their physicality.
      “When they pressed, it was a proper press, strong and aggressive.
      “They’ve not disrespected us, they’ve taken it professionally and shown what a great club it is, had us watched and done all the right things.
      “I told people before the game if we kept it under six I’d be very happy. I know it sounds defeatist but you have to be realistic as well.
      “The lads in our dressing room are at the end of their careers, we’re four leagues below and they’re a full-time outfit – they should be doing that.
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      “There were little spells where we gave a good account of ourselves but it was naivety.
      “We weren’t going to change the way we play, and I’m proud of the players for sticking to it.” More

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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.
      Gary Lineker revealed how BBC and ITV alternate FA Cup gamesCredit: Alamy More

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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