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      Garth Crooks’ team of the week has fans in hysterics as BBC pundit picks two Liverpool stars… but clearly holds grudge

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      FANS are convinced that Garth Crooks has a grudge against two clubs after reading his team of the week column. The pundit wrote his weekly story for the BBC as he reflected on the weekend’s Premier League action.
      Garth Crooks ranted about officials rather than going in-depth on his praise of Liverpool playersCredit: BBC
      Mohamed Salah seemed to reluctantly make his team of the weekCredit: Reuters
      Both derby matches were marred by refereeing controversy as Liverpool beat Everton 2-0 and Chelsea were held 2-2 by Arsenal.
      The Merseyside encounter saw Craig Pawson send off Ashley Young for two bookable offences while Ibrahima Konate escaped a second yellow after a similar foul.
      And some believe the Blues got a fortunate penalty when William Saliba was judged to have handled the ball in the area.
      Crooks went through his team of the week, focusing on praising most of the players such as, Kieran Trippier, James Maddison, Douglas Luiz and Bryan Mbeumo.
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      But when the former Tottenham striker included Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, his approval was short as he instead took the chance to hit out at officials.
      Crooks’ paragraph on the Dutch defender read: “Was Everton’s Ashley Young’s sending off for a second bookable offence really necessary?
      “If it was, then Konate had to go. Young’s tackle was a genuine one to try and win the ball. Konate’s challenge on Beto was cynical and crude and what the yellow card was designed for.
      “Fortunately for Liverpool they have Van Dijk in defence who is slowly coming back to some kind of form.”
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      Garth Crooks TOTW via the BBC
      He continued to fume when discussing Salah, saying: “Referee Pawson’s inability to show some discretion in the Merseyside derby exposed him once he failed to exercise any consistency.
      “Neither was it helped by Luiz Diaz who rolled over at least five times for dramatic effect after Young had fouled him.
      “Meanwhile, Salah is back to his brilliant, unselfish and supportive best and has erased the sort of antics now effecting Diaz. It’s time Salah had a word with Diaz.”
      And with Rice, Crooks initially said: “What exactly the referee expected the defender to do with his arms in that situation I can’t begin to imagine.”
      Before adding: “Fortunately for Arsenal, Rice was on hand to score what was a brilliantly taken goal and provide the inspiration the Gunners needed to bounce back.”
      Fans are convinced that Crooks has a grudge over Liverpool and Arsenal.
      One said: “Big fan of Garth Crooks selecting Liverpool players in his team of the week through gritted teeth, and using it as an opportunity moan about someone else.”
      Another added: “You can really tell when he hates the club.”
      A third reacted: “Garth Crooks’ moan of the week.”
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      More commented: “Of course 90 per cent of Garth Crooks’ entry for Declan Rice in his team of the week is him ranting about the officials – what a guy.”
      Crooks has already caused controversy this season after his comments about Luton were labelled “disrespectful” by their manager Rob Edwards. More

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      Alex Scott stuns in fitted top and leather skirt on BBC’s Football Focus as fans hail ‘favourite part of Saturday’

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      ALEX SCOTT has stunned her fans in a fitted top and leather skirt on Football Focus.The former England star wowed as she presented the BBC show on Saturday.
      Alex Scott stunned fans as she presented Football FocusCredit: BBC Sport
      Scott wowed in a fitted top and leather skirtCredit: BBC Sport
      Her fans were left in awe of Scott’s outfit choice as they swooned over her bold look.
      She was joined by Martin Keown and Martin Brown for Saturday’s show but it was Scott who caught the attention of viewers.
      The ex-Arsenal defender wore a tight brown top and a flared leather skirt for the show.
      Reacting to her outfit, fans took to X, formerly Twitter, to swoon over Scott.
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      One fan commented: “My fav part of Saturday,” alongside a snap of Scott on the show.
      Another tagged Scott and wrote: “I watch Football Focus every week and you are my favourite TV presenter.”
      Meanwhile, a third fan dubbed her the “Queen of Football Focus”.
      Scott returned to presenting duties after she first acknowleged her romance with singer Jess Glynne this week with a sweet birthday message.
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      The Sun exclusively revealed the pair are dating earlier this month .
      The pair made their first public appearance together at the Attitude magazine awards.
      Scott returned to presenting duties on SaturdayCredit: BBC Sport
      Fans hailed Scott as their ‘favourite part of Saturday’Credit: BBC Sport
      Scott was joined by Martin Keown and Michael Brown
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      BBC quietly axe iconic football show less than a month after Alex Scott and Dan Walker’s blazing Football Focus row

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      THE BBC have quietly axed MOTDx.This comes less than a month after Football Focus hosts Alex Scott and Dan Walker were involved in a public spat amid reports of a drop in viewing figures.
      Jermaine Jenas hosted MOTDxCredit: PA
      MOTDx was hosted by Jermaine Jenas and has been on screens since 2019.
      It took a relaxed look at football and targeted younger audiences.
      The Match of the Day spin-off was packed with exclusive interviews and it also delved into music, fashion and culture.
      It aired on BBC Three and BBC Two.
      A BBC spokesperson said: “We have made some changes to our football output this season which means we will be producing even more digital content for audiences across BBC Sport platforms.
      “Whilst we are proud of MOTDx and would like to thank everyone involved, it will no longer continue.”
      The changes mentioned come after Scott and Walker were involved in a public debate over fellow BBC footie show Football Focus.
      Walker, who now works for Channel 5, claimed the programme was “struggling”.
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      And last year Beeb chief Tim Davie admitted that the channel’s plan to “lurch to youth” would be abandoned.
      Walker stated on Twitter: “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 every week and worked hard to keep it relevant. I hope it stays part of the TV landscape.”
      Scott replied “interesting” in what some thought was a dig at her predecessor.
      Walker hit back, adding: “I’m not saying you haven’t [worked hard] Alex. It’s a saturated market and it’s hard work every week. I hope you have a good show today.”
      MOTDx is not the only iconic show to lose it’s slot this season with Soccer AM axed by Sky Sports after 20 years. More

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      England icon Jill Scott gets X-rated tattoo to immortalise moment BBC were forced to apologise for her on live TV

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      ENGLAND legend Jill Scott has immortalised her iconic Euro 2022 final x-rated outburst by getting a tattoo.The former midfielder left fans in stitches after giving Germany defender Syndey Lohmann a piece of her mind.
      Jill Scott left fans in stitches after clashing with Sydney Lohmann during the Euro 2022 finalCredit: Reuters
      Scott could be seen saying: ‘F*** off you f***ing p****’Credit: Getty
      After being fouled by Lohmann, Scott could be seen saying: “F*** off you f***ing p****.”
      BBC commentator Robyn Cowen was forced to apologise as a result, saying: “Apologies to any lip readers.
      “Not sure you need to be one to figure out what Jill Scott thought of that.”
      Earlier this year, Scott vowed to get her iconic outburst as a tattoo if England won the Women’s World Cup.
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      Speaking on her BBC podcast, she said: “I’m going to make a pact now live on the podcast, OK? I don’t know if I should be doing this, I’ve had a few coffees today.
      “But when England win the World Cup, I will get FOYFP tattooed on me.”
      England just fell short of the Women’s World Cup title this summer, losing 1-0 to Spain in the final.
      But Scott decided to get the tattoo done anyway.
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      The former midfielder has since immortalised her outburst with a tattooCredit: https://www.tiktok.com/@jillscottjs8
      The ex-Manchester City star unveiled the ink on TikTok earlier this week.
      She got the letters FOYFP tattooed in reference to her expletive-filled outburst from last summer’s Euro 2022 final.
      Fans took to social media to react, with one person commenting: “JILL AHAHAHA I LOVE THIS. ABSOLUTELY ICOINC.”
      Another added: “Iconic! Never ever regret this or the moment!”
      While a third wrote: “This was my favourite England moment ever 😂.” More

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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