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      Gary Lineker confirms his future plans after MOTD exit and reveals why he snubbed Sky to stay with BBC

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      GARY LINEKER confirmed he will not be joining a rival broadcaster after leaving the BBC next year and will instead focus on his podcast empire.Lineker, 64, will step down as host of Match of the Day in May after 26 years in the presenter’s seat and will leave the Beeb altogether in 2026 after next season’s FA Cup and World Cup.Gary Lineker confirmed he will not be joining a rival broadcaster after leaving the BBCCredit: PALineker is leaving the BBC next year and will focus on his podcast empireCredit: GettyThere were questions regarding the England legend’s future and many wondered if he would sign with another channel amid intense specualtion involving Sky Sports.However, the former hitman insists he will not be seen on any TV rival and will instead be doing podcasts.Lineker told FourFourTwo: “I don’t think you’ll see me doing much football, apart from the podcast.”I’ll do the odd thing, but I don’t think you’ll see me appearing regularly on another channel.”Read More on FootballLineker admitted that there were talks with Sky but he was too loyal to the BBC.Thus, the ex-Barcelona star will be focusing on his esteemed Goalhanger Podcasts, which consists of shows including The Rest Is Football, which he hosts alongside MOTD pals Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is History.Astonishingly, all 13 pods collectively achieve more than 40million downloads a month.And according to Podwatch, who get their data from iTunes and Spotify, Goalhanger Podcasts occupy the top four spots in the UK.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSLineker added: “We’ve had talks with Sky at various points, but I always wanted to stick with the BBC.”I could have earned a lot more, though I know I’ve been well paid anyway, obviously.Gary Lineker blames Sir Alex Ferguson for Man Utd’s decline as he points to ‘state’ club left in”I’ve had offers to go elsewhere but I just loved being with the BBC, and also how it helps everything else you do.”It’s not only the kudos, the audience is much bigger. More people still watch Match of the Day than probably the biggest live game on Sundays.”Also, I’m quite loyal. I’ve had the same guy cut my hair for 40 years, the same guy training me in the gym for 30 years, the same agent since I was 18…”Lineker will be replaced by a three-person presenting team consisted of Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season.Mark Chapman will be among Gary Lineker’s replacementsCredit: PAChapman will be joined by TV star Gabhy LoganCredit: PAKelly Cates will complete the three-person presenting teamCredit: PA More

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      ‘What is up with you?’ – Robbie Savage’s harsh half-time dressing room team-talk that inspired Macclesfield to title win

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      MACCLESFIELD manager Robbie Savage inspired his non-league side to a massive title win thanks to an inspiration half-time team talk.Savage, 50, took over the Silkmen last year after his close friend Rob Smethurst bought the club.Robbe Savage led Macclesfield to the Northern Premier League titleCredit: RexHe let rip in the changing room at half-time before they went on to win the titleMacclesfield boss Savage inspired his players to win 2-1 despite trailing at the breakCredit: X @thesilkmenAnd the pundit won the Northern Premier League last week in what is his debut season as a manager.A BBC documentary about the Welsh tactician’s first ever crack at management with Macclesfield is set to be released and will tell the story of a truly remarkable campaign.The doc will take viewers backstage during the crucial match against Bamber Bridge at Moss Rose.After a disappointing first half that saw Bamber Bridge leading 1-0, the former Manchester United academy prospect let it all out to his players in the dressing room.Read More on FootballSavage said: “Not good enough. Listen, I’m not gonna shout, but what is up with you?!”Are you fighting? Can you play in front of a big crowd? Because you are better than this.”Let’s go win the league. Come on!”And that team talk had the desired effect as Macclesfield fought back and won 2-1.Most read in EFLThat in turn led to a triumphant promotion to the National League North for next season.Savage and co are now just two divisions away from the English Football League.’I wish my father was here’ – Emotional moment Robbie Savage chokes up after winning promotion with MacclesfieldThe ex-Wales international was initially involved with the club as part owner before taking over the reins in the dugout. More

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      Preston vs Aston Villa live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup quarter-final today

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      PAUL HECKINGBOTTOM’S side are once again competing against the country’s very best. Preston North End’s commendable FA Cup run will see them play Aston Villa in the quarter-finals at Deepdale TODAY.Paul Heckingbottom has guided Preston to relative safety while embarking on a magical cup runLoan signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford have been a revelation in the second half of the season for Aston VillaCredit: RexAfter Preston’s Championship campaign began with Ryan Lowe being sacked after ONE MATCH, Heckingbottom took over as manager in late August.It was his first job after guiding Sheffield United to promotion in the Premier League two seasons ago and then being sacked by the Blades.The Lilywhites are now relatively comfortable in 14th and are a victory away from a first Wembley semi-final in 61 YEARS.Preston have beat Charlton, Wycombe and Burnley to get to this stage.READ MORE IN FA CUPVilla, meanwhile, remain in the running to make return to next season’s Champions League – they currently sit ninth in the Premier League but are just four points off Chelsea in fourth.Unai Emery’s team also have a mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final matchup with Paris Saint-Germain next week.Even though they haven’t left Villa Park until this round, their FA Cup run has been rather good. In the fifth round, Villa eased past Cardiff City 2-0 after defeating West Ham and Spurs in previous rounds.Most read in FA CupHow to watch FA Cup quarter-final today for FREEPreston and Aston Villa last-eight clash will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK for FREE.Fans will also have the option to stream all entire action BBC iPlayer – it is available to download via any compatible mobile device or tablet but viewers need an accountAlternatively, tune into SunSport’s comprehensive live blog for all the action as it happens.Kick-off for the match is scheduled to get underway at 1.30pm GMT on Sunday, March 30.What other FA Cup games are happening on the weekend?Fulham vs Crystal PalaceBrighton vs Nottingham Forest Bournemouth vs Manchester City More

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      I was in a helicopter with Lewis Hamilton as it was forced to make an emergency landing – but he didn’t even notice

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      SIR LEWIS HAMILTON once slept through a helicopter making an emergency landing, F1 legend David Coulthard has revealed.The incident took place 12 years ago when the now-Ferrari driver was doing a feature with the BBC and the Red Arrows at RAF Scampton.Sir Lewis Hamilton once slept through a helicopter making an emergency landing due to bad weatherCredit: GETTYDavid Coulthard was on the flight with Hamilton and couldn’t believe he slept through the ordealCredit: GETTYShortly after being picked up at Battersea, Hamilton, whose car number is No44, decided to get 40 winks in the back of the chopper.Bad weather conditions forced the aircraft to perform an emergency landing in a field, where it sat for 45 minutes.Hamilton, however, was completely oblivious to the stop or the fact that the chopper had been grounded for the best part of an hour as he was flat out.Former McLaren star Coulthard was on board the flight and recalled the incident by saying: “Well, this was a feature we did for BBC, when I was working for them.READ MORE F1 NEWS“Red Arrows, which is our display team for the Royal Air Force, we went over to, I think it’s RAF Scampton, and I remember I picked up Lewis in a helicopter in Battersea, which is the only place you can land a helicopter in London.“If you follow Tom Cruise, you’ll see him very often in London getting out of his helicopter, he is usually at Battersea.“And anyway, we took off from Battersea, I sat in the front with the pilot, Lewis was in the back, and he fell asleep. “He must have been either out partying or whatever the night before.Most read in MotorsportBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKDavid Coulthard has fond memories of the RAF event with Lewis HamiltonCredit: GETTY“And we hit fog on the way to the airfield, and we basically had to put down in a field, in a cornfield, because they knew there was big wind generators between Battersea and getting to the airfield.“And we sat there probably for a good 45 minutes. The whole time Lewis is asleep!Lewis Hamilton has perfect response to dismal Ferrari debut as he achieves feat not seen for 35 years “We eventually take off. We eventually turn up at the airfield, late. “There wasn’t any fog. And then we got to go up with the RAF together.“And then he drove his Formula 1 car in a sort of shootout along the runway.”And I have a picture in my office wall here, actually, where I’m in the jet fighter, and he is in the Formula 1 car. “And, yeah, it was just a fun experience. It was a great feature.”Hamilton, 40, is now plying his trade with Ferrari after leaving Mercedes last December following 12 years with the team.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe currently sits ninth in the Drivers Championship with nine points to his name after the Australian and Chinese Grand Prix.The most recent weekend was one of mixed fortunes as Hamilton won the sprint race, but was then disqualified from the feature race.Sir Lewis Hamilton is currently ninth in the Drivers’ ChampionshipCredit: Getty More

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      Wayne Rooney bizarrely reveals he’s scared of FISH live on BBC during Brighton vs Nottingham Forest coverage

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Wayne Rooney shared a surprise phobia during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup.Rooney, 39, has been in the public eye since 2002 when he burst onto the scene with Everton at the age of 17.Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney confirmed he is afraid of fishCredit: BBCGary lineker made the revelation about Rooney while covering the FA CupCredit: PAMuch about the legendary striker and his life have been shared across the media over the last two decades, but no one was prepared for the latest revelation.Manchester United’s record goalscorer joined the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup quarter-final between Brighton and Nottingham Forest at the Amex Stadium.The England legend linked up with Glenn Murray, Theo Walcott and famous host Gary Lineker.And it was during half-time when Lineker revealed Rooney is “scared of fish”Read More on Man UtdThe departing Match of the Day presenter said: “We still got a little time to talk, [and] what we did learn during that first half was that Wayne Rooney’s scared of fish.”The entire panel – including Rooney – immediately burst out laughing. Rooney tried to explain: “I just don’t like them…” And the ex-Everton star tried to set the record straight as he added: “It’s the big fish [Rooney is scared of].”Most read in FA CupThat was when Lineker made the obvious observation as the match coverage took place in Brighton: “We’re only three or four miles from the coast here.”This piece of information is especially surprising considering Rooney has two fishing lakes in the swanky mansion he shares with his family.Wayne Rooney furious at what Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo did before FA Cup tie The ex-Derby, DC United, Birmingham and Plymouth manager also made headlines before the game when he slammed Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo’s choice to leave key players out against Brighton. More

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      Our reality TV show caused family divide but it brought us together with help of baby daughter Esme, says Logan Paul

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      LOGAN PAUL revealed baby daughter Esme helped bring his family together – after filming their TV show threatened to divide them.The celebrity household put their lives out there like never before for an eight-parter airing on HBO’s Max.Logan Paul with dad Greg, brother Jake and mum PamJake holds Logan’s baby daughter EsmeNina Agdal with Logan and EsmeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAgdceAJ9G1/?igsh=MWFsOXpvM2xra294aQ&img_index=1Called Paul American, the series – which was years in the making – draws back the curtain on the good, the bad and the ugly.Logan told SunSport: “This show has caused a few divides in the family, which sucks for us, but it’s great media.“We’ve shown our whole lives on camera, on YouTube and the internet primarily, and we felt like Max was an outlet where we could go even further.“I don’t know why we felt like that, but maybe because it’s Max and it’s like an incredibly prestigious platform.READ MORE IN BOXING”So we really put it all out there for everyone to judge and and and hate on us. It’s pretty sick.”The show stars Logan, 29, and brother Jake, 28, as well as loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg. Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s newly-engaged partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam – also feature throughout.Proud dad Logan welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last year. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHer arrival was a timely one for the family after the show itself took its toll – but the series also played a part in reconciliation. Asked if his newborn helped bring the family together, Logan said: “Yeah, oh for sure.My dad pitted me and Logan against each other growing up… but my kids will NEVER be like that, says Jake Paul”My daughter Esme, it was amazing for everyone. But, so did the show, to be honest. “There’s been divides, and issues with how the episodes have turned out, some people don’t like certain episodes, other people don’t like others.“It has really brought the family together, sometimes for better, sometimes for worse.”Logan – who is signed to the WWE – admits in one episode that he fears for Esme’s teenage years. And he said: “I think whether you have a son or a daughter, like the teenage years generally are like the rebellion.“See it’s a dog eat dog world out there and there may be a tipping point where your child starts to resent you for XYZ.“Maybe they go through a phase that is inherently problematic. “I mean, I’m a new dad, but I think that when children become teenagers, they start to develop  their personality.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They feel like they don’t need their parents anymore, and with that comes maybe some disconnect, I don’t know.”The Max Original reality series PAUL AMERICAN debuts THURSDAY, MARCH 27 on Max. Episodes debut weekly leading up to the season finale on Thursday, May 15.Logan proposed to Nina before their baby was bornCredit: Not known, clear with picture deskNina is a supermodel from DenmarkCredit: SplashJake Paul proposed to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulJutta is a speedskater from the NetherlandsCredit: Reuters More

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      Emma Louise Jones launches ‘helpline for DM deviants’ as BBC presenter reads out inappropriate messages from fans

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      EMMA LOUISE JONES had fun making a serious point – by launching an Instagram helpline group for “DM deviants”.The popular sports presenter mocked fans who sent inappropriate messages – but offered advice on how they can improve their behaviour.Emma Louise Jones delivered a powerful messageCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en-gbThe broadcaster blended mockery with a more earnest noteCredit: https://www.instagram.com/eljonesuk/?hl=en-gbThe social media star revealed some of the shocking stuff she has to deal with online, particularly in direct messages (DMs).And she won praise from her followers for the innovative way she has chosen to deal with it.With an office for her support group in the background, Jones posted a jokey video which she rounded off with words of wisdom.And some DMs she shared showed why she treats the matter gravely.READ MORE SPORT NEWSThe Leeds supporter, best known for her BBC and Raceday TV work, did end up admitting her new helpline was fake and just for fun.But she equally confirmed that her point was important, especially by sharing some DM examples.Jones opened the video by saying: “Very first DM helpline help group.”She then added the caption: “Introducing you all to the DM Helpline Help group.Most read in FootballShe’s previously also shared some of her rare wardrobe problemsCredit: Instagram / @eljonesukBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK”A weekly session for all our DM deviants. Dave, Ian, Simon…See you next week. *This is not a real help group.”Next came a selection of the unwanted messages she gets.BBC presenter Emma Louise Jones stuns in low cut dress as she shows off ‘new talent’ to adoring fansOne read: “Can I lick ur m****”.Jones commented light-heartedly on the punctuation by saying: “It isn’t the lack of a question mark that is the issue.”She also joked that using m**** rather than vagina didn’t stop the message “still being inappropriate”.But after teasing the authors of those messages, Jones was then deadly earnest.She said: “Because we don’t send vulgar messages like this to women on the internet, you wouldn’t say it in real life.”And she finished the video with some advice.She added: “Next week we’re going to discuss why women don’t want to see your penis in their DMs.”In the meantime, get yourselves outside, touch some grass and stay off your phones.”Jones’ online fans believe she hit the right note with her presentation.One wrote: “Love this, you are a superstar Jones.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAnother added: “You’ve got a great way of doing this.”And a third wrote: “Well done Emma for putting your point across using wit and intelligence.”She wore this impressive outfit to horse racing at YorkCredit: INSTAGRAM @eljonesuk More

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      BBC coverage of World Cup qualifier is interrupted by temporary fault as Wales fans are left fuming

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      THE BBC’s coverage of Wales vs North Macedonia was interrupted by a technical error on Tuesday.Just over two minutes into the World Cup qualifier, coverage of the match was stopped.Coverage of North Macedonia vs Wales was interrupted by a faultCoverage continued shortly afterCredit: APInstead, a screen which read: “Temporary fault,” flashed up while the broadcaster scrambled to get the live feed going again.Coverage of the match eventually continued around a minute-and-a-half later.Fans were left baffled by the early issue, with one person taking to X to write: “Good start to the North Macedonia v Wales game on BBC.”Someone in the commentary box also had their microphone on and was just having a general chat in the background as well 😂 #Cymru.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAhead of the match, Wales head coach Craig Bellamy said: “North Macedonia is a different game to Kazakhstan.”We knew that beforehand so it hasn’t changed anything to what we’re looking to do.”We’ve had to review the game quickly and there were some really positive bits.”There were some things we need to improve on, but overall I’m very happy and it’s another game that allows us to progress.”Most read in FootballAsked if Wales were the underdogs going into the match, he continued: “I never see us an underdog. I’m not an underdog, I never have been. I will not accept that.”Favourites? I hope so. It doesn’t mean you take it for granted. I always look at it as a game of football. Can we have fun? Can we enjoy it?”How Lewis-Skelly could be Tuchel’s secret weapon for England More