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      Emotional Guy Mowbray says ‘it’ll never not seem strange not having you by my side’ after BBC staff member’s death

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      COMMENTATOR Guy Mowbray emotionally lead the tributes after BBC staff member Mat Wayne passed away. Wayne had over 25 years of TV experience and worked as a floor manager for the broadcasters.
      BBC commentator Guy Mowbray led tributes to friend Mat WayneCredit: PA
      The BBC paying tribute to staff member Mat Wayne
      He worked on the Olympic Games, World Cups, Six Nations and more.
      His sad death was revealed during the BBC’s coverage of the FA Cup final between Manchester City and United.
      Lineker said: “Before we hand back to the second half, everyone at BBC Sport would like to pay tribute to our much-loved friend and colleague Mat Wayne, who sadly passed away this week. 
      “Mat was a real force of nature, a true professional and someone you always enjoyed spending time with. 
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      “We’ll all miss him terribly and send our condolences to his family and his friends, to which he had many.” 
      And Mowbray added: “It will never not seem strange to me not having Mat by my side during commentary. 
      “All our thoughts are there with Sarah, Oscar and Anna.” 
      After the match, an emotional Mowbray tweeted: “I missed my mate today. I will everyday.”
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      City won the game 2-1 thanks to a double from Ilkay Gundogan.
      He said after the win: “To win a final is always special. Every trophy is special. This group deserves it.
      “We played really well, second half was amazing and we deserved to lift another trophy.
      “Obviously we know how we want to play the kick off and we aim to do that, to go long for Erling and try to get a second ball.
      “It just placed amazingly for me and I just had to hit it. Obviously it was a quite good strike.”
      Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan lifts the FA CupCredit: AP More

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      Man Utd awarded ‘worst penalty in history penalties’ against Man City in FA Cup final leaving BBC and ITV pundits fuming

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      MANCHESTER UNITED were awarded a “ridiculous” penalty after Jack Grealish was judged to have handled the ball in the FA Cup final.VAR decided to penalise the Manchester City star for his arm being in an unnatural position when the ball hit him from close range after a header from Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Aaron Wan-Bissaka headed the ball across the box and it hit Jack Grealish’s armCredit: BBC
      The ref thought it was a penalty after a VAR reviewCredit: BBC
      Jack Grealish fumed at the officialsCredit: Reuters
      Referee Paul Tierney was alerted to the incident by Stockley Park official David Coote.
      And after checking the monitor the man with the whistle pointed to the spot.
      Bruno Fernandes stepped up to convert the penalty to level the game after a sensational strike from Ilkay Gundogan after 14 seconds put City ahead.
      But pundits were left raging over the decision.
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      BBC’s Jermaine Jenas said: “Yes it’s hit his hand, yes his hand is in the air, but it’s not a penalty for me.’”
      Meanwhile on ITV, Lee Dixon said: “That’s the worst penalty in the history of penalties.
      “I don’t care what the rule book says, it’s not a penalty.”
      Peter Schmeichel felt it was the correct decision but conceded the rules are “silly”.
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      Alan Shearer agreed and called the regulations “terrible” and admitted he was on the verge of swearing about it.
      Ex-Man Utd captain Roy Keane believed it was harsh but thought Grealish could bring his arms down.
      There was more controversy later in the game over a decision when Kevin De Bruyne went down under the challenge of Fred.
      VAR looked at the incident but believed it was not a foul.
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      Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for FA Cup final after realising who is presenting

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      FOOTBALL fans have switched their viewing pattern from the BBC to ITV after seeing who was presenting on the channels. The two channels are going head-to-head for viewers ahead of the all-Manchester FA Cup final.
      Laura Woods pictured alongside Ally McCoistCredit: Twitter / @laura_woodsy
      Fans declared they would be switching viewing allegiancesCredit: Rex

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      But upon seeing a Woods tweet revealing she was presenting ITV’s coverage alongside Ally McCoist, fans declared their intention to switch over.
      One fan said: “Time to switch over to ITV.”
      A second reacted: “Now that’s a pair of pundits.”
      “Going to switch from BBC to ITV now 😮‍💨,” declared a third.
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      A fourth typed: “Was watching BBC now I gotta switch.”

      Another added: “Defo switching from BBC.”
      Fans were also quick to lavish praise on her outfit.
      ITV’s team consists of Mark Pougatch presenting with Roy Keane, Joleon Lescott, and Ian Wright performing studio punditry.
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      Meanwhile, Woods will be pitchside with Karen Carney, while Sam Matterface, Ally McCoist and Lee Dixon are in the commentary box.
      Meanwhile, BBC’s coverage is headed up by Gary Lineker.
      The Match of the Day host has been joined by Alan Shearer, Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards in the studio. More

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      BBC F1 commentator ‘sacked by Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching as inquiry is launched’

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      A LEADING voice on BBC’s Formula One coverage has been dismissed from his commentary role on Formula E for alleged inappropriate touching.Jack Nicholls has deleted his social media accounts and stood down from Radio 5 Live’s coverage of last weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix following the allegations.
      Jack Nicholls has been axed by Formula ECredit: Twitter
      The BBC F1 commentator has been accused of inappropriate touchingCredit: Getty
      Now an inquiry has been launched after he was accused of inappropriate touching.
      One of the three allegations is understood to relate to a younger member of staff who was in a relationship with Nicholls, according to The Telegraph.
      That was a breach of Formula E guidelines.
      All of the allegations, which emerged as he was preparing to broadcast on Radio 5 Live, were raised within Formula E, the all-electric motor racing series, and caught BBC’s F1 team unaware.
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      Rather than the individual believed to have been affected, two of the complaints were said to have been made by witnesses instead.
      A Formula E statement read: “Formula E can confirm that an investigation was carried out in response to complaints of inappropriate behaviour received about Jack Nicholls.
      “Following this investigation, Jack Nicholls’s contract to provide race commentary was terminated.”
      Nicholls has now released his own statement, saying: “Although disappointed with the decision, I respect it and accept why it was taken.
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      “I want to take full responsibility for what I did and apologise unreservedly for a couple of isolated incidents that has made those concerned feel uncomfortable.
      “I never meant any harm and I am committed to making amends and to be more mindful of my behaviour in future.”
      Nicholls currently still remains at the BBC as a freelancer.
      The Beeb have not received any complaints of Nicholls’ conduct.
      Nicholls has been a regular on BBC since 2016 and often works as part of a team that includes ex-F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and Jennie Gow.  More

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      Huge summer sporting event has NO TV deal sparking ‘concern’ with bosses

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      BBC and ITV are under pressure to announce a TV deal for the Women’s World Cup after the governments of the Big Five European markets weighed into the ongoing row.Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer was among the five signatories stating their “concern” at the lack of agreement with just seven weeks until kick-off in Australia and New Zealand.
      Some broadcasters are yet to claim rights for the Women’s World Cup despite the success of Euro 2022Credit: Getty
      ITV and the Beeb are understood to have made a £9m joint bid which Fifa is expected to accept.
      But broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy and Spain are said to have proposed “derisory” offers of a fraction of the bids for the men’s tournament.
      They have been strongly criticised by Fifa President Gianni Infantino, who is reluctant to dig further into the world body’s funds.
      And now the governments have pledged to put on the big squeeze.
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      In a joint statement by the senior sports ministers of all five countries, the governments said: “We have acknowledged with concern that until now, no television rights have been attributed for the matches broadcasting in our countries.
      “We are aware of the legitimate interests and budgetary constraints pressuring both assignees and independent broadcasters, who need a viable economic model for each of them. 
      “And we also recognise the specific organisational constraints that are likely to affect the ‘market value’ of the European broadcasters’ rights, such as the hours of broadcasting.
      “However, we are convinced that the media coverage of the Women’s World Cup will be decisive in improving the global visibility of women’s sports in our European countries. 
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      “Media exposure to women’s sports has indeed a highly significant impact on the development of women’s and young girls’ sports practices. 
      “Because of the high potential of the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the sport and social issues at stake, we consider it our responsibility to fully mobilise all stakeholders, for them to quickly reach an agreement. 
      “These are decisions for Fifa and broadcasters to take independently, but we know that discussions are in progress and we are confident in Fifa and independent broadcasters’ capability to find a common path toward fair development.” More

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      BBC Sport F1 presenter Jennie Gow breaks down in tears on TV after husband recalls her terrifying stroke

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      FORMULA ONE reporter Jennie Gow broke down in tears as she shared an emotional update baout her traumatic stroke. The BBC broadcaster, 46, revealed in January she had suffered a “serious stroke”.
      Jennie Gow broke down to tears while recounting her terrifying stroke ordealCredit: BBC
      Gow said she would not be here without her husband, Jamie
      Having posted an update a couple of weeks after her frightening ordeal, she has now appeared in a short film to recount the experience.
      The film, which aired on BBC’s The One Show, saw Gow reveal how her “extremely rare” stroke was caused by a cough she developed.
      In the short film, she began by recounting her career as an F1 reporter before saying: “But then my life changed dramatically.
      “At 45, I suffered a serious stroke. And I’ve spent the last few months learning to walk, and more significantly, to talk again.
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      “Just after Christmas I got sick, it wasn’t Covid, but I had a terrible cough and then my husband Jamie found me collapsed in the bathroom.”
      Jamie then revealed the panic which set over him at the time.
      He said: “I was trying to call your name and get you to speak to me and I was just getting nothing back from you. It was the worst moment of my life.”
      Upon hearing his response, Gow could not hold back her emotions and broke down into tears.
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      Their daughter, Isabel, was described as a “superstar” by Jamie, with the six-year-old rushing to grab some pillows and put them under her mothers head before passing the phone to Jamie.
      After being rushed to Frimley Park hospital and receiving “very prompt” treatment, Gow later posted a message on social media.
      She wrote: “Hi everyone, been quiet the last few weeks, this is because I suffered a serious stroke two weeks ago.
      “My husband is helping me type this, as I’m finding it hard to write and my speech is most affected.
      “I’m desperate to make a full recovery and return to work but it might take some time.
      “Thank you to the medical teams at Frimley and St George’s and my family and friends who’ve got me through the last fortnight X.”
      Gow broke into the world of F1 in 2010Credit: Getty
      Dr Thomas Pain, one of Gow’s consultants, appeared in the video to explain how her stroke was caused.
      He said: “The majority of strokes are caused by a blockage in a blood vessel which supplies the brain.
      “Your stroke was caused by a clot from the carotid artery, in the neck, a tear in the blood vessel due to coughing and a viral infection you had at the time.
      “That clot flew up the vessel, causing the stroke on the left side of the brain.”
      After being transferred to a specialist unit at St Georges’ in London, Gow had her clot successfully removed before any significant damage was caused.
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      Gow vowed to continue down her road of recovery, despite admitting she still feels numb down her right side and is suffering with no sense of taste.
      She declared: “I’m determined to come back as strong as ever and I want to share my experiences to try and shine a light on stroke survivors – and if this can help just one person that will be enough.” More

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      Fans love Barnsley manager Michael Duff drinking Stella while being interviewed by BBC after huge win over Bolton

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      FANS took to Twitter to hail Barnsley boss Michael Duff after he celebrated their play-off joy by supping a beer in his post-match interview.The Tykes defeated Bolton Wanderers 1-0 last night at Oakwell to seal a 2-1 aggregate victory.
      Michael Duff has led Barnsley to the brink of a Championship returnCredit: Reuters
      He celebrated the win over Bolton with a bottle of StellaCredit: BBC via Twitter
      Liam Kitching’s strike proved enough to book their place at Wembley.
      And they are now just one game away from making an instant return to the Championship as they prepare to take on Sheffield Wednesday in the League One final on Monday 29 May.
      And just when supporters thought that they could not love their manager anymore, they fell even more for Duff as a clip of his interview went viral online after the triumph.
      While being questioned by a BBC reporter, the 45-year-old quenched his thirst with a bottle of Stella, and fans absolutely loved it.
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      And it was not just the Barnsley faithful that were big fans.
      One rival supporter wrote: “So annoying….I want to dislike the bloke but I can’t!”
      Another said: “Tbf I really like this bloke ,can see them struggle to hold on to him in future.”
      A Tykes fan declared: “Love this bloke turned our club around !! 10 year deal !!”
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      A fellow fan said: “Top gaffer this bloke.”
      As another added: “He’s just so good.” More

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      Six potential Jake Humphrey replacements on BT Sport including Laura Woods and big hitters currently at BBC

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      JAKE HUMPHREY is leaving BT Sport this summer after a decade with the channel.The 44-year-old has opted to step back from his presenting duties to focus on other projects.
      Jake Humphrey is leaving BT Sport after a decadeCredit: Getty
      He had already been predominantly replaced on Premier League coverage by Lynsey Hipgrave, but has remained BT’s lead presenter on Champions League nights.
      With BT Sport rebranding as TNT Sports this summer, they will be chasing a big-name new anchor.
      And they aren’t short of high-profile contenders
      Ahead of the change, SunSport examines six contenders to take over from Humphrey as lead presenter.
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      LAURA WOODS
      Popular talkSPORT host Laura Woods has been linked with a move to the new TNT Sports.
      According to the Mail, positive talks have taken place between the two parties as they look to agree a deal.
      In addition to her radio work, Woods hosts boxing on DAZN and presented for ITV at the World Cup in Qatar – having previously spent 13 years with Sky Sports before leaving 12 months ago.
      Laura Woods is being lined up by TNT SportsCredit: Getty
      LYNSEY HIPGRAVE
      Should TNT Sports fail to land Woods, Hipgrave could be given a more prominent role.
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      In addition to continuing to host Premier League action, the 43-year-old could start to present Champions League coverage.
      Hipgrave has worked for BT Sport in a variety of roles since its inception in 2013.
      Lynsey Hipgrave has presented Premier League action for BT SportCredit: Getty
      JERMAINE JENAS
      The former Tottenham man is a regular pundit on BT Sport, but could yet be offered a hosting role.
      Jenas, 40, presents MOTDx on the BBC, and has occasionally hosted European matches on BT, as well as Match of the Day 2.
      The ex-England international may be in the pipeline to host more matches next season.
      Jermaine Jenas has done plenty of punditry work for BT SportCredit: AFP
      GARY LINEKER
      Match of the Day host Gary Lineker previously hosted BT Sport’s Champions League coverage before quitting in 2021 to follow Leicester in Europe.
      His MOTD commitment has always prevented him from taking on a weekend Prem gig elsewhere, but after his suspension controversy earlier this year, perhaps he could be tempted away from the Beeb.
      And with the Foxes nearing relegation, European jaunts won’t be an issue for Lineker next term.
      Gary Lineker quit BT Sport in 2021 to watch Leicester in EuropeCredit: PA
      MARK CHAPMAN
      MOTD 2 host Mark Chapman could be a target for TNT Sports’ new coverage.
      The 49-year-old is synonymous with the BBC, but did replace Laura Woods as Sky Sports’ League Cup presenter at the beginning of the season.
      Chapman would provide an experienced, reliable option.
      Mark Chapman is synonymous with BBC football coverageCredit: PA
      JULES BREACH
      Rising star Jules Breach has become a popular figure within BT Sport in recent years.
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      Host of BT Sport Score, she has also covered Manchester United and West Ham’s recent European runs, as well as England games for Channel 4.
      With BT Sport Score being axed ahead of next season, TNT could opt to promote Breach into an even more prominent role.
      Jules Breach has been a welcome addition to BT Sport and Channel 4 in recent yearsCredit: Getty More