BBC

Subterms

    More stories

    • 213 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Mauricio Pochettino set for very awkward return to Stamford Bridge less than two weeks after Chelsea exit

      by

      MAURICIO POCHETTINO will be back at Stamford Bridge just TWO WEEKS after leaving Chelsea.The Blues announced the Argentine’s shock departure on Tuesday evening.Mauricio Pochettino is due to boss a World XI at Stamford BridgeCredit: PAChelsea legend Frank Lampard will manage the England XI on June 9Credit: GettyAnd stunned fans were quick to notice one “awkward” detail.That’s with Pochettino, 52, set to manage the World XI in Soccer Aid next month… in familiar surroundings.He will even be taking on an England side bossed by Chelsea legend Frank Lampard in the charity game at the Bridge.It means two bosses with unceremonious exits from the club will clash in the annual charity match for Unicef on June 9.READ MORE FOOTBALL STORIESLampard’s fellow Chelsea legend Eden Hazard is in Pochettino’s squad.And supporters were dumbfounded by the Argentinian leaving so close to what should be a fun summer’s night at the Bridge.One fan posted: “I literally said surely we couldn’t sack him before that, it would be so awkward. Turns out we love awkward.”Other incredulous reactions included: “No way” … “lol”… “so awkward”… and “crazy world”.Most read in FootballWho could be the next Chelsea manager?

      HERE are the seven names in the running to replace Mauricio Pochettino after his shock exit from Chelsea.
      Roberto De Zerbi
      The Italian left Brighton at the end of the season after a year and a half in charge. He was linked with a host of top jobs earlier in the campaign but a difficult run of results saw him fall out of contention for the likes of Liverpool. De Zerbi’s attacking, front-foot style would be popular at Stamford Bridge.
      Kieran McKenna
      The former Manchester United assistant has led Ipswich to back-to-back promotions from League One to the Premier League. That has seen his stock shoot through the roof and he may be tempted to jump ship for a big job.
      Enzo Maresca
      Maresca was Pep Guardiola’s assistant at Manchester City and has worked wonders at Leicester, settling the ship to send the Foxes back to the Premier League at the first attempt. Appointing a Pep disciple has turned Arsenal into title contenders, so it could work for Chelsea too.
      Hansi Flick
      Flick was one of football’s most in-demand managers after winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich. But it all went wrong in his next role becoming the first manager ever to be sacked by Germany. Now he’s ready to return and could be a smart move for the Blues
      Sebastian Hoeness
      Chelsea fans may not have heard of him, but Hoeness is Germany’s next big thing. Hoeness has transformed Stuttgart from relegation candidates to the second best team in the Bundesliga, finishing above Bayern Munich. Only invincible Bayer Leverkusen got in the way of a miracle.
      Michel
      Michel Sanchez has worked wonders with little Girona in Spain. The minnows were right in the LaLiga title race at Christmas before watching Real Madrid shoot into the distance. But they ran illustrious Catalan neighbours Barcelona all the way for second and are guaranteed a spot on the Champions League. Reports in Spain say that has caught Chelsea’s attention.
      Jose Mourinho
      Still adored by fans at Stamford Bridge, who never warmed to former Spurs boss Pochettino, Mourinho would be a popular pick. Winner of three Premier League with the Blues across two topsy-turvy spells, could he be the man to take Chelsea back to the top?

      Alex Scott will be a TV host for Soccer AidCredit: The Mega AgencyIt was also labelled the “final dagger” by one Chelsea supporter.Lampard and ex-Real Madrid playmaker Hazard will make their Soccer Aid debut along with Ashes icon Stuart Broad, Gladiators’ Diamond, Bobby Brazier, Sam Thompson and Erin Doherty.Mauricio Pochettino LEAVES Chelsea despite promising end to season as Blues line up four potential new bossesReturning sports celebs include Usain Bolt, Harry Redknapp, Jesus Perez, Jill Scott, Karen Carney, Jermain Defoe, Mo Farah, David James, Joe Cole, Tommy Fury, Gary Cahill, David Seaman, Roberto Carlos and Jack Wilshere.Amongst other “names” taking part are Robbie Williams, Roman Kemp, Martin Compston, Lee Mack, Steven Bartlett, Paddy McGuinness, Alex Brooker, Tom Grennan and Maisie Adam. Dermot O’Leary and Alex Scott will host ITV’s coverage.O’Leary said: “We’re one big team at Soccer Aid for UNICEF, united by a goal to help protect play for children everywhere.Buying a ticket for this year’s star-studded match will help give children a chance to grow up happy and healthy.”Whoever you support, I know it’s going to an absolutely fantastic night at Stamford Bridge”.Boehly’s record would make even Abramovich blush… we’re back to square one
      HERE we go again.
      Just when some positivity was building around the place and an optimistic eye was being cast to the future, Clearlake Capital go hurtling full pelt back to the drawing board, write SunSport’s Tom Sheen.
      Mauricio Pochettino leaving will make it six different managers in less than two years when next season rolls around, a record that would make Roman Abramovich blush.
      But while the oligarch was keeping Chelsea’s HR department busy by regularly handing out P45s, he was also regularly delivering world class players in the hope of delivering instant silverware.
      There was no ‘Vision 2030’, talk of players as financial assets or ridiculous eight-year contracts that potentially hamstring the club.
      Hiring and firing worked under the previous regime because Chelsea had a spine of world class talent that they were always looking to improve upon – not a group of players who look light years away from the top teams in the land.
      One thing is for sure, though. If Clearlake carry on down this road they’ll need a rebrand to Vision 2060.
      Click here to read Tom’s damning verdict in full… More

    • 213 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      Ange Postecoglou closing in on second job as Tottenham boss set for busy summer alongside pre-season planning

      by

      TOTTENHAM boss Ange Postecoglou is set to land a new job for the summer, according to reports.The Aussie led Spurs to a fifth place finish in the Premier League during his first campaign in charge of the club.Ange Postecoglou is set to appear on TV screens during the EurosCredit: RexTottenham are currently Down Under to play a post-season friendly against Newcastle tomorrow.And Postecoglou will not have much time off this summer as he is set to appear as a Euro 2024 pundit.Both the BBC and ITV are interested in snapping him up for the major tournament.And the Mail claim ITV are currently leading the two-way battle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLPostecoglou’s busy summer could see him work as a pundit, assist with Spurs’ transfer business and be in charge of the club’s pre-season training.The Beeb and ITV will officially unveil their punditry teams for the Euros soon.Host nation Germany kick-off the tournament against Scotland on June 14.Meanwhile, both broadcasters have supposedly been snubbed by Liverpool legend Jurgen Klopp.Most read in Euro 2024BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe German has opted for a break over appearing on screens after his emotional Anfield farewell.David Moyes, who has left West Ham after nearly five years in charge, will work with talkSPORT during the Euros alongside Everton ace Ashley Young.Inside England’s stunning five-star Euro 2024 base with robot waiters that will cost £800,000Punditry legend Graeme Souness is set to return to TV screens with ITV.And Wayne Rooney has been tipped to join the BBC. More

    • 150 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      FA Cup announce huge broadcast change with major free-to-air channel losing rights

      by

      BBC SPORT has been confirmed as the free-to-air broadcaster for the new four-year FA Cup contract.Wembley chiefs came under fire in February when it was announced that TNT Sports had won the main rights from 2025-26 in a deal believed to be worth £130m per year.The BBC have won the rights to show the FA Cup alongside TNT Sports from the 2025/26 season onwardsCredit: GettyITV have lost the rights to show the historic competitionCredit: GettyBut that agreement came with a guarantee that the pay-network would find a terrestrial partner.And it has now been confirmed that – as expected – TNT will partner with the Beeb to ensure fans can watch key matches including the final without a subscription.ITV – who have been showing live games alongside the BBC for the past few years – will now lose their rights from the 2025/26 season onwards.The new agreement will see 14 games screened live on the BBC while also being shown by TNT.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat will mean two games from the first round through to the last eight, one semi-final and the FA Cup Final all available free to air.TNT will have exclusive access to the other semi-final, with all the matches from the third round onwards not kicking off during the Saturday 3pm blackout window also available on the network.FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said: “We are delighted that the BBC will continue as one of our Emirates FA Cup broadcast partners, under this new deal with TNT Sports.“It was always our intention to ensure that this very special competition would be accessible for everyone.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And this new broadcast partnership will enable fans to see more of its matches live than ever before from the start of the 2025-26 season, across both TNT Sports and free-to-air on the BBC.“The BBC has told many of the magical and memorable stories that only the Emirates FA Cup can create, and we look forward to making even more history together in the years ahead.”Man Utd Wags to pay for their trip to FA Cup final While BBC and ITV share coverage under the current contract which runs to the end of next season, the Beeb previously shared rights with TNT’s predecessor BT Sport for four years until 2021.Phil Bernie, BBC’s interim director of sport, said: “The BBC has a proud history of bringing fans across the nation together for all the magic and drama of the Emirates FA Cup.“This partnership for the next four years is brilliant news and, alongside our recent Premier League extension and UEFA Champions League highlights coming this year, means that BBC Sport will deliver fans top class analysis, commentary and coverage of the biggest football competitions free to air and accessible for all.”TNT’s Trojan Paillot added: “TNT Sports will broadcast every single game outside of 3pm kick-offs, starting from the first round, ensuring fans can watch more of the Emirates FA Cup than ever before all in one place.“Our ambition is to make more of the live Emirates FA Cup action available to fans than ever before, so the BBC are an outstanding partner to ensure that alongside more games we also make the competition as widely available as possible.”The FA Cup final will still be shown on terrestrial TVCredit: PA More

    • 225 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Alex Scott looks stunning in bold see-through outfit as BBC football presenter makes statement on Baftas red carpet

      by

      ALEX SCOTT put sport in the driving seat at the Baftas with a racy red-carpet display.The BBC football presenter chose a see-through, backless beige dress for the prestigious small-screen awards night at London’s Royal Festival Hall.Alex Scott found another winning outfitCredit: PAThe broadcaster shone at the BaftasCredit: RexAlex showed she’s still as toned as at her peak as a footballerCredit: RexThe former Lionesses and Arsenal right-back, 39, has become one of the Beeb’s biggest names on social media.But unlike fellow Match of the Day broadcaster Gary Lineker, it’s more for her glamorous images than hard-hitting opinions.And in recent months she’s also shared regular snaps with her partner, singer Jess Glynne, including from exotic locations on holiday.This time she dazzled with long, gold-coloured ear-rings, with her hair tied back in a bun and auburn eye make-up.READ MORE TOP STORIESPosing with the ease of a model, Alex looked confident and in control – just like she did in defence for the Gunners, the Boston Breakers and the England women’s team.Among other sport-linked celebrities at the TV awards was BBC Radio One presenter Mollie King, the fiancée of Ashes’ cricket legend Stuart Broad.It’s thought the ex-England paceman missed the night to look after the couple’s 16-month-old daughter Annabella.Meanwhile, Alex seems ever more comfortable in the spotlight.Most read in FootballMollie King, who is engaged to England cricket icon Stuart Broad, also shimmered at the TV awards in LondonCredit: GettyAlex Scott wore an equally-daring, and bra-less, outfit at the GQ Men of the Year awards last NovemberCredit: GettyAlex is used to whipping up a frenzy on the red carpetCredit: PAShe went nearly topless in a photoshoot for Women’s Health UK.And with the same magazine she spoke freely about her relationship with 34-year-old songwriter Jess.The Power Players: Celebrating Two Decades of Inspirational SportswomenFor those pics, the 140-cap ex-player showed her long curly hair – prompting a flame emoji from Jess amid a wave of compliments from fans.Praise included words she got used to during her trophy-winning days on the pitch and now regularly attracts from behind the camera.”Sensational scenes,” posted one admirer simply.BAFTA TV Awards 2024 winners
      Best Supporting Actress
      WINNER: Jasmine Jobson, Topboy, Netflix
      Best Supporting Actor
      WINNER: Matthew MacFadyen, Succession, Sky Atlantic
      Best Entertainment
      WINNER: Strictly Come Dancing, BBC One
      Comedy Entertainment Programme
      WINNER: Rob & Romesh Vs, Sky Max
      Short Form 
      WINNER: Mobility, BBC Three
      Specialist Factual
      WINNER: White Nanny, Black Child, Channel 5
      Factual
      WINNER: Lockerbie, Sky Documentaries
      Reality Series
      WINNER: Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix
      Sports coverage 
      WINNER Cheltenham Festival Day One, ITV1
      Male Performance in a Comedy
      WINNER: Mawaan Rowan, Juice, BBC Three
      Female Performance in a Comedy
      WINNER: Gbemisola Ikemelo, Black Ops, BBC One
      Limited Drama
      WINNER: The Sixth Commandment, BBC One
      Current Affairs
      WINNER: This World: The Shamima Begum Story, BBC Two
      News Coverage
      WINNER: Sky News, Israel and Hamas at War
      International
      WINNER: Class Act, Netflix
      Daytime TV
      WINNER: Scam Interceptors, BBC One
      Soap
      WINNER: Casualty, BBC One
      Factual Entertainment
      WINNER: Celebrity Race Across the World, BBC One
      TV moment of the Year
      WINNER Happy Valley’s Final Showdown, BBC One
      Single documentary
      WINNER: Ellie Simmonds – Finding my Secret Family – ITV1

      Alex was seen sharing a kiss with Jess as they went public with their romanceCredit: PAThe former right-back won 140 England Women’s capsCredit: Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards and Attitude magazine – on sale nowIt’s understood she began dating singer Jess Glynne last yearCredit: RexAt Halloween Alex dressed as a less-than-friendly clownCredit: Instagram @alexscott2Scott loves to dress up and went to town on Halloween with this incredible outfitCredit: GettyScott was awarded an MBE in 2017Credit: PAShe attended Wimbledon with partner JessCredit: Getty More

    • 213 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones has brilliant response to being plastered over Leeds fan’s ‘creepy’ bed covers

      by

      EMMA LOUISE JONES produced a brilliant response to a Leeds fan’s “creepy” bed covers.The BBC presenter is often lauded for her looks on social media and has built up a loyal following of fans.Emma Louise Jones came up with a witty comeback to a fan’s ‘creepy’ bedsheetsCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesukOne Leeds supporter designed their bed covers with photos of the BBC presenterBut one fan took his admiration for Jones a bit too far, designing bed covers plastered with the presenter’s face.The sheets were also decorated with Leeds crests and the slogan: “All Leeds aren’t we.”But another supporter was not too fond of the covers, calling them “rather creepy”.However Jones did not seem to mind as she quipped: “Do I get a discount?”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLJones, 34, often amuses on social media and earlier this season trolled rival Manchester United fans by crying over her hotel room view of Old Trafford.The Leeds diehard often uses social media to show off in different outfits, often wowing her 420,000 Instagram followers.Last month she was labelled the “UK’s most beautiful woman” by one fan after dazzling in a low-cut black dress.Jones recently shared a video of herself trying her hand at MMA.Most read in FootballAfter the session, she wrote: “I’m not sure I’ll ever be an MMA fighter after this training session.”When Jones is at work she can be found on the BBC or presenting Leeds TV.BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones mocks fan who sent her creepy X-rated message in hilarious ‘DM Helpline’ clipEmma Louise Jones is a popular BBC sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones covers rugby league for the BBC alongside other sportsCredit: Twitter / @eljonesukJones had put together a strong social media game and can boast over a quarter of a million followersCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukJones loves to share glam pics with her legion of followersCredit: instagramJones’ posts attract a lot of engagement from her followersCredit: Instagram, @eljones90 More

    • 225 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      EFL club granted permission to build new 16,000-seater stadium on 250-YEAR deal.. with shock plan for current ground

      by

      OXFORD UNITED have been granted permission to build a new 16,000-seater ground on a staggering 250-year deal.According to BBC Radio Oxford Sport, the U’s and Oxfordshire County Council have signed the legally binding agreement on a lease at Triangle site near Kidlington.Oxford United have been granted permission to build a new 16,000-seater stadiumCredit: XThe club, though, must honour pledges to the community on social, environmental and economic benefits. And the agreement currently hinges on planning permission being granted by Cherwell District Council.This comes after recent news suggesting Oxford’s current ground the Kassam Stadium will become a driving school for kids.Parts of the Kassam are set to be transformed into a realistic road for learner drivers to practice on.Read More on FootballYoung Driver will change a section of the club’s car park into a road equipped with roundabouts, junctions as well as traffic signs.It will also include areas for prospective drivers – some of whom will be as young as 10 – to practice on their manoeuvres.And the EFL club is now set to be on the move within the next few years.An excerpt of a club statement read last month: “Our focus is on securing the long-term future of Oxford United and delivering on our commitments to the Oxfordshire community.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The Heads of Terms being agreed is another step towards that ambition.”We’re delighted Oxfordshire County Council has also given an undertaking to sign the remaining key legal and partnership agreements this week.EFL fans in hysterics as ‘absolutely golden’ Neil Warnock returns to live TV with brutal dig at his former players “This shows the club has met the council’s criteria and addressed their strategic priorities.”Who are these famous footballers? More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      ‘I don’t care what he thinks’, says Gary Lineker as he lifts lid on frosty relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson

      by

      GARY LINEKER has admitted that he “does not care” what Sir Alex Ferguson thinks of him.The two appear to have a frosty relationship as the former England star claimed that Ferguson was a “bit anti-BBC”.Gary Lineker did not get on ‘great’ with Sir Alex FergusonCredit: The Mega AgencyLineker claimed that Fergie had said a few ‘jibes’ about himCredit: GettyLineker, 63, has previously admitted that he rejected advances from Ferguson to join Manchester United twice during his career.And after being asked to rank Pep Guardiola, Bobby Robson and Ferguson, Lineker admitted he did not care about upsetting the Scot.Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Lineker said: “Somebody came up to me last night.”You know, sometimes at auctions, people can buy Match of the Day items, and they get a tour.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”We had four guys last night and one of them said ‘I love the podcast, I have one for you, Sir Alex Ferguson, Pep Guardiola or Bobby Robson?'”I thought to myself, I could not possibly get rid of Bobby Robson; I just wouldn’t.”So I thought I would go Pep Guardiola, Bobby Robson and Sir Alex Ferguson.”Cause I never got on with him [Ferguson] anyway so I don’t care what he thinks.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCo-podcaster and former Manchester City star Micah Richards then asked Lineker: “You never got on with the great Sir Alex Ferguson?”Lineker responded: “No, he has had a few jibes at me in the past.Hoddle said ‘I never want to be put in that position again’ after ‘awkward’ call from Man Utd icon Sir Alex Ferguson”He is a bit anti-BBC, I think. Anyway, it is water under the bridge.”In 2021, Lineker admitted he regretted having a feud with the iconic manager.He said: “I’m a forgiving soul and I sense that Sir Alex, er, isn’t… We’ve got history. We’ve fallen out a few times over the years, silly little things really.”It started with a magazine interview. I was at the BBC and I was talking about managers getting the hump after games, talking in general terms about the pressures and the fact they get paranoid and think we’re all against them.”And then they asked me about Sir Alex and I talked about him.”But in the piece all those quotes were stuck together, so it made it look as if it was all about Sir Alex. So I saw it and thought, ‘Oh no, f****** hell’ — so I wrote to him. Old school.”Tried to explain it and that I was sorry it had come out wrong. He wrote back with two lines that basically said: I don’t believe you.”And then he did a long interview with Sir David Frost and I was watching it at home and Frost brought it up, the magazine interview. And Sir Alex was saying, ‘Oh yeah, he’s not whiter than white like they all think, he’s got super-injunctions all over the place’.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And I’m sitting there thinking, ‘What? My God, you can’t say that. It’s not true, it’s not even close’.”And I got a sort of begrudging, Sir Alex-type apology. And I could have gone down the legal route because it was bad.”Who are these famous footballers? More

    • 200 Shares159 Views

      in Soccer

      BBC Final Score host tells former Premier League star ‘concentrate on the game’ on live TV

      by

      FINAL SCORE host Jason Mohammad had to tell Leon Osman to “concentrate on the game” live on BBC.Former Everton star Osman featured on the show as a pitchside commentator at the Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest game.Jason Mohammad had to tell Leon Osman to ‘concentrate’ on his gameCredit: BBCOsman was pitchside at the Sheffield United vs Nottingham Forest game but took a chance to call out Shay GivenCredit: Action Images – ReutersIt came after Given called a decision to give a penalty to Everton against Luton ‘soft’Credit: GettyHowever, Osman had been tuning in to hear Shay Given criticise the decision to award a penalty to Everton during their game against Luton last night.Jarrad Branthwaite was judged to have been pulled down in the area by Teden Mengi before Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored the subsequent penalty in the 1-1 draw.But speaking on Football Focus before todays 3pm Premier League games began, former Newcastle and Manchester City goalkeeper had called the penalty decision “soft”.When the broadcast went over to Osman after Callum Hudson-Odoi scored his first goal of the game for Forest, the ex-Toffees man took the chance to call out Given.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “Jason I just wanted to say to Shay it was a definite penalty kick last night for Everton against Luton I heard you just saying that it wasn’t so I just wanted to pull him on that before I go.”This led to chuckles back in the studio, with host Mohammad then cheekily replying: “Can we get Leon Osman to concentrate on his own game please.”He added: “[Is there] Anyway we can lose Leon Osman?”Mohammad then rounded the exchange off by saying: “Fantastic, great stuff you two.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOsman played 433 times for Everton, scoring 58 goals and adding 38 assists.Meanwhile, 48-year-old Given played more than 450 games for Newcastle and won the FA Cup as a goalkeeper at Manchester City.The Irish goalkeeper also won the Premier League with Blackburn in 1995.Everton’s result against Luton last night left Luton one point adrift in the relegation zone, while Everton aim to hunt down Crystal Palace who are in 14th in the table.Where the Soccer Saturday stars are now More