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      Callum Wilson taunts Michail Antonio for mystery BBC podcast no-show and teases pal for ‘running away’

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      NEWCASTLE striker Callum Wilson has mocked Michail Antonio for failing to show up for a podcast after his bold West Ham prediction massively backfired.Last week, Antonio, 33, claimed that the Hammers will finish ABOVE Liverpool at the end of the season.
      Callum Wilson has mocked Michail Antonio for his podcast no-showCredit: Youtube @BBCSport
      Antonio claimed West Ham will finish above Liverpool at the end of this seasonCredit: Getty
      David Moyes’ side then went on to suffer a 3-1 defeat to the Reds at Anfield on Sunday.
      And to make matters worse for Antonio, he was substituted in the 75th minute of the match following a poor performance.
      The striker then missed the recording of his own podcast, The Footballer’s Football Podcast.
      Wilson, Antonio’s co-host, was quick to point out his absence in a recent episode.
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      Speaking on the BBC podcast, the Newcastle star said: “Where’s Michail? Has he run away after his shambles of a performance?
      “If he’d have said that statement and [West Ham] had gone and beat Liverpool, Michail would be sitting here tonight under any circumstances.
      “The fact he made that prediction, had no goals, no assists or shots on target, no aerial duels won, lost the ball 10 times, played 75 minutes before being dragged, for me personally I wouldn’t show my face either!”
      Speaking about West Ham’s Premier League season in a previous episode, Antonio said: “I’m backing myself over Liverpool. You know what, I think we are going to finish higher than Liverpool this season. I’m putting it out there.”
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      To which Wilson responded: “Michail, wake up. I think he’s having one of those dreams again.”
      Mohamed Salah opened the scoring for Liverpool on Sunday after converting a penalty.
      Jarrod Bowen then fired West Ham level just before half time.
      But the Reds ran away with it in the second half thanks to goals from Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota. More

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      Alex Scott wears daring see-through cut-out bodysuit as BBC host lets her hair down at Kylie Minogue concert

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      ALEX SCOTT took some well-earned downtime to attend a Kylie Minogue concert. The BBC presenter shared a snippet of the concert, being played at Shephurd’s Bush Empire in London on Wednesday, to her Instagram story.
      Alex Scott wore a stunning outfitCredit: PA
      Scott was attending an Kylie Minogue concertCredit: PA
      Scott has 1.8 million followers on InstagramCredit: PA
      She also shared a photo of her stunning outfit for the evening.
      The 38-year-old was seen wearing a Mugler cut-out detail bodysuit, which costs £420 on the website of luxury fashion brand Farfetch.
      Scott paired the top with a set of baggy black leather trousers and shiny black lace up boots.
      She completed the look with a pair of gold hooped earrings.
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      The former Arsenal and England women’s star attended the concert with Great British Bake Off and This Morning host Alison Hammond.
      Scott shared a picture of Alison on her story.
      Alison could be seen wearing a T-shirt with Kylie Minogue’s face on the front, with Scott captioning her post: “#1 fan over here.”
      Scott has 1.8 million followers on Instagram.
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      Scott is no stranger to glamorous outfitsCredit: Getty
      Scott is a presenter on BBCCredit: Getty
      Last weekend the Football Focus host tweeted a cheeky dig at previous host Dan Walker.
      Walker had claimed the show was “struggling” with viewership.
      However, Scott hit back with an “interesting” meme under his post.
      She later issued a statement following the show.
      Scott tweeted: “Thank you to everyone who tuned into Football Focus your support for such an iconic show means so much to everyone who works across it.
      “Viewing figures double that of anything on TV at that time yesterday.
      “Have a bless Sunday and See you at the Emirates you gunners.”
      Scott shared a photo of Alison Hammond wearing a Kylie Minogue shirt at the concertCredit: Instagram @alexscott2
      Last week Scott was involved in a public spat with Dan WalkerCredit: Getty More

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      Alex Scott issues statement on Football Focus after public spat with Dan Walker over ‘struggling’ BBC show

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      ALEX SCOTT tweeted a cheeky dig after her public spat with Dan Walker about Football Focus. Scott replaced Walker on the BBC show but the former presenter claimed it was “struggling” with viewership.
      Alex Scott released an update on Football Focus after her public spat with Dan WalkerCredit: BBC
      But ex-Arsenal star Scott – who hit back at Walker with an ‘interesting’ meme – boasted about the show’s viewing figures.
      She posted on X: “Thank you to everyone who tuned into Football Focus your support for such an iconic show means so much to everyone who works across it.
      “Viewing figures double that of anything on TV at that time yesterday.
      “Have a bless Sunday and See you at the Emirates you gunners.”
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      Walker was host of Football Focus for 12 years, but he was replaced by Scott in 2021.
      There were reports the iconic show faced the axe after a dramatic drop in viewing figures.
      But the BBC did deny that the fan favourite was at risk of coming to an end.
      Still, Walker posted online: “It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it.
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      “We poured everything into that show each week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.”
      Scott replied with a GIF from kids TV show Drake & Josh, showing Miranda Cosgrove’s character Megan sipping a drink and saying: “Interesting.”
      Walker responded: “I’m not saying you haven’t Alex. It’s a saturated market and it’s hard work every week. I hope you have a good show today.”
      Dan Walker said Football Focus was ‘struggling’Credit: Getty More

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      Legendary football presenter is now enjoying new career as real-life Dr Doolittle ‘making animals speak English’

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      DES LYNAM has swapped presenting for a new career as a real-life Dr Doolittle.The legendary former football presenter is known for presenting Grandstand and Match of the Day during his time on TV.
      Des Lynam has swapped presenting for a career as the real-life Dr DoolittleCredit: Rex Features
      Lynam has written two parts one and two of Now Who’s Talking?
      Lynam also hosted coverage from Wimbledon, the Grand National and the World Cup during his broadcasting career.
      However, he has now swapped TV for the book shelf after writing a series of animal-themed books.
      His first two were even published earlier this year, with parts one and two of Now Who’s Talking? going on sale.
      Speaking to Sussex World in July, Lynam explained: “It never occurred to me about writing about animals.
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      “I was looking out of the window one day, and the two magpies who usually stood together were at opposite ends of the garden.
      “I wondered if they’d had a row. Obviously, we don’t know how they communicate, so I made it up from there.
      “I made them speak English obviously, and created some dialogue, that was the first one and it grew from there, doing other animals. I thought it was quite funny and hoped somebody else would.
      “Then one day Bryony Hill, widow of Jimmy Hill, phoned me up and asked me what I was up to.
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      “When I told her she asked me to read them to her over the phone, thankfully she laughed out loud, she found them hilarious.
      “She then said ‘I’d love to do the illustrations for them’ … she sent me some and they were perfect.”
      Lynam’s idea soon snowballed and he has since written enough for four books, including farmyard and baby animal versions.
      “Someone suggested I get them published,” the 80-year-old added.
      Lynam had his first two animal-themed books published in JulyCredit: BBC
      “So I contacted BBC publications, they said the best publishers out there for this kind of new work were Austin Macauley. So, I sent them in, and they sent back glowing praise, which I found astonishing and very heartening.
      “Jonathan Martin, who was my Head of Sport at the BBC, asked me where I got that imagination from! And Dick Knight (ex-Brighton and Hove Albion chairman) joked ‘If you’re not careful you’ll be rich again!’
      “Since I stopped doing television, people often ask me, what do you do all day now? ‘I say stare out of the window into space’, and this is what that’s produced!” More

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      Alex Scott and Dan Walker in public spat over Football Focus future as she responds to his claims show is ‘struggling’

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      ALEX SCOTT and Dan Walker are in a public spat after Scott left a cryptic response to Walker on his emotional post about the future of “struggling” Football Focus.Walker was host of the BBC programme for 12 years, but was replaced by Scott in 2021.
      Alex Scott replaced Dan Walker as host of Football Focus in 2021Credit: BBC
      Walker was host of the show for 12 years beforehandCredit: BBC
      There have been reports that the popular show could face the axe after a dramatic drop in viewing figures, but the BBC have denied that the fan favourite is at risk of coming to an end.
      And Walker has taken to his Instagram to send a heartfelt message about his hopes that it stays alive.
      He wrote: “It’s hard to see Football Focus struggling. I loved it growing up and it was an honour to present it and I still miss it.
      “We poured everything into that show each week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.”
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      Scott replied with a GIF from kids TV show iCarly, showing the main character sipping her drink and saying: “Interesting.”
      Walker responded: “I’m not saying you haven’t Alex. It’s a saturated market and it’s hard work every week. I hope you have a good show today ⚽️”
      The iconic programme has been on air since 1974, but has seen it’s early-season audience tank by over a third in the last four years.
      The average weekly viewing figures for August fell from 849,000 in 2019 to 809,000 in 2020, 599,000 in 2022 and then just 564,000 last month.
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      Although Football Focus isn’t understood to be under immediate threat, the Daily Mail have said that the long-term future has been put into doubt.
      However, the BBC have denied that there is any ongoing issues and claim there is no threat to the beloved show’s future.
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      A spokesperson said: “Football Focus continues to herald the start of a whole weekend packed full of sporting coverage for fans across BBC Sport, including radio, our website and Player.
      “Week-on-week it is the most watched programme during that time slot and iPlayer viewing figures are also strong, so we know its popularity is enduring for fans, wherever they choose to watch.”
      Walker’s emotional message echoes the sentiment by many football fans who have been watching Football Focus for the last 49 years.
      The journalist and presenter recently left the BBC for good in a switch to Channel 5, but has said he has no regrets about ditching his former employer.
      Walker left the BBC to join Channel 5 after his time at Football Focus came to an endCredit: Alamy More

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      Alex Scott looks amazing in low-cut top as she interviews Arsenal star Martin Odegaard for BBC’s Football Focus

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      ENGLAND legend Alex Scott revealed she will be interviewing Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard on BBC’s Football Focus.Scott, 38, made the announcement after Odegaard signed a new five-year deal with the Gunners that will see him staying at the Emirates until 2028.

      Alex Scott will interview Arsenal captain Martin OdegaardCredit: Twitter @BBCMOTD
      Arsenal legend Scott and Odegaard will have an exclusive sit-down on Football FocusCredit: Twitter @BBCMOTD
      Scott is currently presenting Football Focus on BBCCredit: Getty
      The pundit, who spent 12 years across three stints with the North Londoners, will have an exclusive sit-down with the attacking midfielder on Saturday.
      Scott announced on Twitter as she posed next to the Norway international: “Catch us on Football Focus.
      “I’m with the main man. Look at that, front page news. See you then.”
      This comes after the BBC denied the future of Football Focus is in doubt after a huge drop in viewing figures.
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      The popular show, which has been on air since 1974, has lost more than a third of its early-season audience in the space of four years.
      Scott replaced Dan Walker, who had anchored the show for 12 years before leaving, in 2021 and the major change coincided with a drop in viewing figures.
      The average viewership dropped by around 18,000 when the switch was made, but the BBC have placed no blame on the former right-back.
      A spokesperson said: “Football Focus continues to herald the start of a whole weekend packed full of sporting coverage for fans across BBC Sport, including radio, our website and Player.
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      “Week-on-week it is the most watched programme during that time slot and iPlayer viewing figures are also strong, so we know its popularity is enduring for fans, wherever they choose to watch.”
      Odegaard insists signing a new deal with Arsenal was a “really easy decision” for “lots of reasons”.
      The 24-year-old added that he has learned to call the Emirates as his “home” ever since his arrival in 2021.
      Odegaard said: “Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons.
      “Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that.
      “I’m really excited for what’s to come here. I’ve found a place where I can be really settled and call my home.” More

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      Iconic BBC football show starring fan favourites ‘set for axe after dramatic drop in viewing figures’

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      THE future of Football Focus is reportedly in doubt due to a huge drop in viewing figures.The popular BBC show , which has been on air since 1974, has lost more than a third of its early-season audience in the space of four years.
      Football Focus has seen a huge drop in viewing figuresCredit: BBC via Twitter
      Lionesses icon Alex Scott presents the showCredit: Getty
      According to The Daily Mail, the average weekly viewing figures for August fell from 849,000 in 2019 to just 564,000 last month.
      Football Focus is not thought to be under immediate threat, but the long-term future of the show has been plunged into doubt.
      The programme is set to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary next year and BBC chiefs are understood to be considering a major rebrand.
      England legend Alex Scott replaced Dan Walker, who had anchored the show for 12 years before leaving, in 2021 and the major change coincided with a drop in viewing figures.
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      The average viewership dropped by around 18,000 when the switch was made, but the BBC have placed no blame on fan favourite Scott, who has covered several major tournaments as well as the Olympics.
      Raising hopes that the show can survive, a BBC spokesman said: ‘Football Focus continues to herald the start of a whole weekend of sporting coverage across BBC Sport.
      “Week-on-week it is the most watched programme during that time slot and iPlayer viewing figures are also strong, so we know its popularity is enduring for fans.’
      Football Focus would become the second iconic sports show to be axed, following the end of Soccer AM.
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      The popular Sky Sports show was pulled off air at the end of the 2022-23 Premier League season in May.
      It was axed because of a significant drop in weekly viewers.
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      The final episode featured many references to the show’s past, shout-outs to those who worked behind the scenes and final appearances for fan favourites.
      It’s Saturday morning slot has now been taken up by Saturday Social – which previously aired before Soccer AM at 9.30am.
      The football show focuses more on the social media side of the game in the hope of appealing to younger viewers.
      Dan Walker left Football Focus in 2021Credit: PA More

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      Gary Lineker nominates two England stars and former title winner to replace him as MOTD presenter

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      GARY LINEKER has tipped two England stars as potential replacements for him on Match of the Day.And he also nominated a former Leicester City Premier League title winner as another contender to step into the much-loved show’s hotseat in the future.
      Gary Lineker has named his tips to replace him in the Match of the Day hotseatCredit: Alamy
      He mentioned England stars James Maddison and Mason Mount as potential hostsCredit: Reuters
      The legendary ex-England striker worked as a pundit on the long-running programme before replacing Des Lynham as presenter in 1999.
      Lineker hit the headlines back in March after he criticised the Government’s treatment of refugees and likened Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s language to that used in 1930s Germany.
      That led to the BBC suspending him, although he returned to hosting duties after a huge show of support from colleagues and the football world.
      The 62-year-old is now back in the famous chair and recently launched The Rest Is Football podcast alongside MOTD pundits Alan Shearer and Micah Richards.
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      During the latest episode, the topic of Lineker’s potential long-term successor came up, with Shearer first bringing up the name of Tottenham attacker James Maddison.
      The Newcastle icon said: “I think James Maddison because I think he talks really, really well.”
      Lineker then added: “He’s very eloquent and he’s very good tactically. I think he’s the best of the players in the post-match interview.”
      He then brought up ex-Leicester star Kasper Schmeichel before throwing Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount’s name into the mix, saying: “Kasper Schmeichel as a goalkeeper, very good. His dad’s done lots of punditry, that’s not a bad shout.
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      “Can you remember Alan, when we did the World Cup in Moscow and there were three young footballers?
      “It was Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Ryan Sessegnon. They came to watch us do the TV shows. And Mason Mount sat in my chair and was doing a few things to camera, and he wasn’t too bad.
      “Who knows, maybe Mason Mount, we’ll see.”
      But Micah Richards has his own ideas – and it was another Leicester City player he had in mind.
      The ex-Man City ace said: “A little bit left field, but Conor Coady. In terms of people want strikers, but I’m going with a defender.
      “He knows the game really well, speaks really good. I’ve worked with him on Match of the Day and he’s done Sky as well.”
      Former Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel was also mentioned by LinekerCredit: PA:Press Association More