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      Alex Scott dazzles on red carpet for Women of the Year awards alongside Lionesses heroes Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo

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      ALEX SCOTT looked brimming marvellous as she switched styles again for the Glamour Women of the Year Awards.The football presenter topped off her svelte black outfit with a hat that was almost as wide as her huge fanbase.
      Alex Scott wowed fans again with this outfit at the London eventCredit: PA
      Man City striker Chloe Kelly dressed in one of the most daring outfitsCredit: Rex
      Arsenal forward Alessia Russo, a member of the England team beaten by Spain in the World Cup final in August, wore this elegant outfitCredit: PA
      Pundit Scott had stunned her admirers just hours earlier in this revealing dressCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      The former Arsenal defender’s new girlfriend, pop star Jess Glynne, was also in attendance at the London event.
      But BBC Match of the Day pundit Scott wowed alone on the red carpet.
      The awards-do honours major names in music, movies and TV – as well as sport.
      Lionesses heroes Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo were among other celebrities from the footballing world.
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      And Manchester City forward Kelly arguably wore the most daring outfit – a three-piece dress revealing her midriff under an open jacket.
      But much of the attention was on Scott and her latest dazzling wardrobe selection.
      The Sun revealed last week how the 39-year-old has been quietly dating singer-songwriter Glynne, 33, for two months.
      A fortnight ago they were at an afterparty with David and Victoria Beckham following the married couple’s Netflix documentary premiere after-party at The Twenty Two in West London.
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      Scott was glowing again at the Glamour awards on Tuesday night.
      Yet as fans took their hat off to the 140-cap Lionesses legend, she removed hers – to reveal a far more modest look underneath, with her hair tied up.
      Scott turned on the style again, aided by a huge hatCredit: Getty
      Here’s how the ex-Lionesses player looked without her impressive headwearCredit: ©Karwai Tang
      Alex’s girlfriend Jess Glynne was also in attendance wearing this bright red numberCredit: PA
      Alex and Jess are said to have become closer and closer since watching Wimbledon together back in JulyCredit: Rex More

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      Fans in meltdown over Alex Scott’s bold outfit as BBC presenter stuns in see-through dress and they say ‘daaaaayyyuuuum’

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      ALEX SCOTT had fans in meltdown with her latest stunning post.The BBC Football Focus presenter took to Instagram to show off her latest glamorous look.
      Alex Scott stunned in a black dressCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      The dress had a floral patternCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Scott’s outfit was completed with a furry finish at the bottomCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      And Scott, 39, did not leave her followers disappointed.
      The former England and Arsenal women’s star posed for the camera in a black see-through floral-pattern dress.
      It came complete with a furry finish by the feet.
      In the comments section underneath, one fan said: “Looks amazing on you 🔥.”
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      A second said: “Wow Wow Wow you look amazing 😍😍.”
      A third wrote: “You look absolutely incredible.”
      Another said: “Dddaaaayyyyuuummmm.”
      While a fifth added: “Alex that is a beautiful dress!!”
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      Her stylishness also bears into her profession, as shown by the cream suit she was pictured wearing during Arsenal women’s dramatic win over Aston Villa.
      Scott recently celebrated her birthday by sharing some messages her former Lionesses team-mates had sent her.
      She was spotted with girlfriend Jess Glynne at the Attitude Awards.
      Scott has 1.8 million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      One fan said the dress was ‘beautiful’Credit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      The dress was partially see-throughCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Scott is a presenter for BBC SportCredit: Alamy
      She recently began dating Jess GlynneCredit: Getty
      Scott recently celebrated her 39th birthdayCredit: Rex More

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      Gary Neville told he ‘owned the chair’ in ‘utterly brilliant’ BBC debut as he starts exciting career move

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      GARY NEVILLE “owned the chair” when he made his Dragons’ Den debut, businesswoman Deborah Meaden has revealed.The programme will return to the BBC next year as they use guest celebrities to join the usual panel of Peter Jones, Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett.
      Gary Neville will be a guest investor on the 21st series of Dragons’ DenCredit: PA
      Manchester United legend Neville, 48, has been named as one of two new stars of the show.
      Emma Grede, who is the CEO and co-founder of fashion company Good American, will also make her Dragons’ Den debut on the 21st series.
      And Meaden was quick to praise Neville for his opening appearance in the Den.
      She tweeted: “A first next year in @BBCDragonsden when we have some guest Dragons…
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      “First up @GNev2 who was utterly brilliant and owned that chair!!”
      Speaking about joining the hit show, Neville said: “It’s a pleasure to join the Dragons as a guest for the new series and see some of the amazing pitches from budding entrepreneurs from different walks of life.
      “It was a privilege to share my knowledge and guidance with the brave entrepreneurs who entered the Den, but you’ll have to wait and see whether I committed to any investments!”
      Off the field, ex-England right-back Neville has become a successful businessman, with a chain of hotels and townhouses.
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      He owns Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford, an apartment block in Manchester with Ryan Giggs, and League Two side Salford City.
      His £750-a-night Stock Exchange Hotel – also shared with Giggs – boasts of a luxury penthouse and roof terrace.
      Dragons’ Den gives business hopefuls the chance to pitch their products to the multi-millionaire panel, who have the choice to invest.
      The show’s most successful contestants have gone on to achieve net worths of up to £70MILLION. More

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      Smiling Alex Scott looks awkward as BBC presenter is serenaded by adoring Arsenal fans while covering WSL clash

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      ARSENAL legend Alex Scott received a hero’s welcome when she returned to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The former full-back was on presenting duty for the Women’s Super League clash between Arsenal and Aston Villa alongside pundits Anita Asante and Gilly Flaherty.
      Alex Scott was serenaded by Arsenal fans on her return to the EmiratesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/
      Fans chanted ‘Alex Scott, she’s one of our own’Credit: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/
      Ahead of the match, she recorded some broadcasting links in front of the stadium while surrounded by adoring fans.
      The onlookers chanted “Alex Scott, she’s one of our own,” while the presenter prepared to speak.
      Scott, 39, then moved pitchside, where fans began singing ‘Happy Birthday’ to her.
      The Arsenal icon celebrated her 39th birthday on Saturday.
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      Jonas Eidevall’s Gunners went on to win the match 2-1 following a late comeback in added time.
      Aston Villa opened the scoring against the run of play in the first half through Maz Pacheco.
      But the Gunners fought back as Ballon d’Or nominee Katie McCabe equalised in the 92nd minute.
      Summer signing Alessia Russo then scored the winner in the 94th minute following an assist from Beth Mead, who was making her return to football 11 months after suffering an ACL injury.
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      Fans then sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to the Arsenal legendCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/
      Scott shared the video on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/
      After the match, Mead told Sky Sports: “To get on the pitch felt like Christmas for me. 
      “I’ve worked hard mentally and physically throughout this rehab. 
      “It’s not an easy one especially after doing it with your partner (Vivianne Miedema) who has also done the same thing (suffered a knee injury).
      “To get on the pitch – especially in front of the fans – I had goosebumps and I had to keep the emotion in for that one. 
      “I’ve had so many emotions all day. I’ve been excited, I’ve been nervous. Will I get on (the pitch). Will I not get on. 
      “Warming up, it feels like you’re never going to get that chance.
      “But I was so happy to get on the pitch especially at the Emirates where I did my knee (injury)”. 
      The former Arsenal star shared a hug with Beth Mead, who made her return from injuryCredit: https://www.instagram.com/alexscott2/ More

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      BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones looks stunning in tight outfit for Championship Grand Final as fans say ‘I despair’

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      BBC host Emma Louise Jones stunned fans with her outfit choice for the Championship Grand Final.London Broncos trailed 14-10 at half-time against Toulouse, before they came roaring back to clinch an 18-14 victory.
      Emma Louise Jones presented the Championship Grand FinalCredit: Twitter @eljonesuk
      She donned a stunning dress for the occasionCredit: Twitter @eljonesuk
      Emma presented the BBC’s coverage of the match alongside Kev Brown and Leon Pryce.
      She donned a slick white and blue dress for the blockbuster event.
      And the attire led fans to react in their droves on social media as they praised her style.
      One said: “I despair!!”
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      Another added: “So incredible word’s don’t do justice!!!”
      While a third replied: “Exquisite😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍.”
      Leeds fan Jones has presented content on the club’s social media channels in the past.
      She is also known for her coverage of football and rugby league on the BBC and Viaplay Sports, including hosting MOTDx alongside Jermaine Jenas.
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      Emma frequently posts on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      She has built up a huge following onlineCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      Emma has more than 400,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Twitter / @eljonesuk
      When not presenting, though, Jones often mocks Instagram users for sliding into her DMs.
      One recent post saw her call out a creep for his antics as she donned a headset for a “DM Helpline” clip.
      Meanwhile, her outfit choices have also stunned fans with some distracted by her leather trousers in a behind the scenes video back in August.
      She is known for putting trolls in their placeCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk
      Emma has become an established TV sports presenterCredit: Instagram / @eljonesuk More

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      BBC pundits shocked by England star Ollie Watkins’ ‘blasphemous’ interview after Aston Villa ace nets in Australia clash

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      BBC pundits were aghast at an Ollie Watkins interview after England’s 1-0 win over Australia.Watkins scored the sole goal in the win, expertly ghosting to the back post to tap into an empty net when the ball was played across the penalty box.
      Ollie Watkins scored the winner against AustraliaCredit: Getty
      But the Aston Villa ace left BBC 5 Live host Darren Fletcher and pundits Stephan Warnock and Paul Robinson shocked following some “blasphemous” comments.
      When speaking to John Murray after the match, Watkins was asked about his poacher’s finish for the match-winning goal.
      The 27-year-old said: “Yeah they’re the best ones the little tap-ins.
      “I’ll take it all day at the end of the day. It says your name on the Sky Sports app and that’s all that matters.”
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      After switching back to the studio radio, Fletcher joked: “John Murray there in conversation with the blasphemous Ollie Watkins.
      “Of course, it’s on the BBC Sport app as well… He must have thought ‘I’ve seen John somewhere before’ and put two and two together and come up with five.”
      Watkins’ latest England goal means he has now scored in back-to-back England appearances 563 days apart.
      It marks him out as the player with the longest period between goals in consecutive appearances since Mike O’Grady between 1962 and 1969 (2,335 days).
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      The Villa forward has now made eight England appearances, scoring three times overall.
      At club level, Watkins has finally found his scoring boots in the Premier League after a slow start to the season.
      He has scored four goals in his last three league games, including a hat-trick against Brighton. More

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      Alex Scott vs Laura Woods tale of the tape: How BBC and TNT Sports presenters’ amazing careers compare

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      ALEX SCOTT and Laura Woods share the crown as the current queens of sports presenting.The pair have dominated the media landscape in recent years, landing top jobs while becoming celebrities in their own right.
      Laura Woods is dominating the TV presenting landscape in sport
      Rival Alex Scott is the darling of BBC Sport
      Scott, 38, is the ace up the BBC’s sleeve, presenting Football Focus and heading up their recent Women’s World Cup programming.
      But in the other corner, Woods, 36, fronted a brilliant breakfast show on talkSPORT alongside pal Ally McCoist and is now the face of ITV Football and TNT’s new look Champions League coverage.
      Off the screen, they’re personal lives are well-documented.
      The pair appear to have found love – with Scott dating singer Jess Glynne and Woods going Instagram official with Love Island alumni Adam Collard.
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      Here’s how the pair compare…
      Rise to the top
      The two Londoners have both enjoyed meteoric rises to the top, with a leg up from Sky Sports.
      Laura scored a gig on Soccer AM for their online team, after she began as a runner and covered the darts.
      By 2018, she was working as a pitchside reporter, occasionally working with Gary Neville.
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      In 2020, her career exploded when she took a hosting job on talkSPORT’s breakfast show – dividing the honours with Alan Brazil.
      She became a firm fans’ favourite, branched out to DAZN with their boxing and Women’s Champion League shows.
      ITV then utilised her skills as she presented both World Cups in the men’s and women’s game, as well as a NFL hightlights show.
      Most recently, TNT Sports made Laura their lead presenter for Champions League and boxing.
      Alex has had plenty of crossover with Laura. She began her media career on Soccer AM while she was still playing professional football for Arsenal.
      After completing a degree in Professional Sports Writing and Broadcasting, she scored columns for The Independent during the 2014 World Cup.
      When she retired in 2017, Alex got a job on cBeebies show Match of the Day Kickabout.
      A year later, she made history as the first female pundit for the BBC at the 2018 World Cup.
      In 2019, she was announced as co-host of Goals on Sunday on Sky Sports alongside Chris Kamara.
      This year, Woods became the lead presenter for TNS Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Getty
      AT ITV Sport, Woods is a jack of all trades – presenting their NFL coverageCredit: Instagram
      Scott’s expertise is as a pundit and presenter, which was seen on the BBC’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: BBC
      Scott has transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2019Credit: Getty
      Since 2020, the MBE has hosted BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year Awards.
      Alex has also transcended sport, appearing on Strictly Come Dancing and is a frequent guest presenter of the One Show.
      Net worth
      Both Scott and Woods have amassed a small fortune from their TV gigs.
      Although figures vary, there’s not much between them.
      According to Apumone, Woods has a net worth of around £1.64million.
      On the BBC pay list for the season of 2022-23, Scott was said to earn somewhere between £185,000 – £189,999.
      Add to that her other gigs, as well as past TV credits, and her fortune is estimated to be around £1.6million too.
      Both are killing it.
      Woods has an enviable lifestyleCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Scott is believed to be worth around £1.6millionCredit: Getty
      Scott enjoys a holiday in IbizaCredit: Instagram / @alexscott2
      Woods enjoys a private yacht during some rare time off
      Best mates
      When it comes to pals in football, Laura and Ally McCoist were thick as thieves.
      The rapport they had between one another was radio gold on talkSPORT.
      Built over a mutual respect, they cracked jokes, shared banter and were a staple for morning radio.
      When Woods decided to quit, Ally had to fight back tears as he paid tribute to his pal in what was an incredibly emotional moment.
      Scott is close with fellow Arsenal icon Leah Williamson.
      They are known to be inseparable, when they are not bound by work committments.
      The two reportedly met on the football circuit over two years ago, and have become best mates.
      In the summer, Alex and Leah went on holiday with fellow Lionesses star Keira Walsh and spent time on a yacht in Ibiza.
      And they make time to attend swanky events together.
      Woods is close with fellow presenter and pundit Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
      Woods said an emotional goodbye to talkSPORT – leaving her pal close to tearsCredit: talkSPORT
      Arsenal star Leah Williamson and Alex are firm palsCredit: Rex
      Scott celebrated England’s Euros triumph with Williamson in 2022Credit: Getty
      They turned heads at the recent Virgin Atlantic Attitude Awards this week.
      Previously they were spotted at the Brit Awards and GQ Awards hanging out together.
      Love life
      Despite their incredibly busy lives, Laura and Alex have time for romance.
      And they’ve both gone public with their relationships.
      As The Sun told you. Alex has been dating pop star Jesse Glynne.
      They were first spotted together before the Women’s World Cup, and have since gone public at the premiere of David and Victoria Beckham’s Netflix documentary premiere after-party in 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.
      “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.”
      Woods has also got a new boyfriend.
      Earlier this week, she went Instagram official with ex-Love Island contestant Adam Collard.
      Laura Woods went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
      Woods soon deleted the images onlineCredit: Instagram
      Scott went public with her romance with singer Jess Glynne at a Netflix eventCredit: Rex
      Jesse and Alex have been dating for a few months, and were seen sat next to each other at Wimbledon in the summerCredit: Getty
      Very intimate pictures were uploaded to her account, before she swiftly removed them.
      The Sun first told how they were seeing each other last month as they enjoyed a series of low key dates together.
      They then headed for a romantic break in Cornwall, giving away the biggest clue they’re an item.
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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