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    Fans say ‘she didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke’ as Marc Webber’s hilarious festive Final Score update blanked

    FANS commiserated with broadcaster Marc Webber after his festive witty ditty on BBC’s Final Score was blanked by the studio presenter.Webber couldn’t resist when a player called List didn’t miss – as he turned an update on Stevenage’s Boxing Day clash with Northampton into a version of Christmas classic Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town.
    Stevenage scorers Jamie Reid and Elliott List celebrate against Northampton and got the ultimate tribute of being re-written into a famous Xmas songCredit: Rex
    The presenter made no response but perhaps she was too stunned by what she heard as Marc Webber conjured a musical update to Stevenage’s winCredit: BBC
    The former Sun man went viral after SINGING an impromptu version of the XMAS class.
    As the Beeb’s show went to Stevenage following their final goal in a 3-0 win, Webber warbled his lyrical response.
    Bravely and brilliantly, he crooned: “He’s Elliott List, His goal made it thrice, Reid in two minutes, Then a Roberts delight, Stevenage lead Northampton 3-0.”
    Unfortunately there was no reference to Webber’s efforts in the studio – as the presenter carried on as normal.
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    Or as one viewer put it: “She didn’t even acknowledge it, poor bloke.”
    Another fan posted: “This is unreal. Did the presenter just completely miss it.”
    A third was just as incredulous as he too gave her a Christmas red card: “How did she just have zero reaction to that.”
    But one listener pondered of the song: “How can something be so bad that it’s amazing.”
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    The broadcaster himself responded to that on X: “Funny, cause that’s what Mrs Webber says to me as well.”
    And he told SunSport: “Always glad to put a smile on people’s faces.
    “I used to present the Northampton Town show on BBC Radio Northampton until a couple of years ago. Some Cobblers fans have been messaging me saying, ‘Not happy our defeat has been highlighted – but it was funny!'”
    And in fact Webber’s musical Boxing Day banter has given him a festive fan club.
    One admirer wrote: “Ahaha honestly it’s very creative. Keep up the good work mate!”
    Santa Claus is comin’ to Town – original lyrics…Here’s the Christmas song famously covered by a live version from Bruce Springsteen in 1981 and now “re-interpreted
    You better watch outYou better not cryYou better not poutI’m telling you why, Santa Claus is coming to townHe’s making a listHe’s checking it twiceHe’s going to find outWho’s naughty and nice, Santa Claus is coming to town
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    Brits watching Boxing Day game love snacking on festive leftovers & taking a break from the family, survey finds

    Boxing Day football is a beloved annual tradition – but are you an expert when it comes to results from years gone by?This tricky quiz will separate the Santa Stattos from the plain old turkeys and promises to test even the most committed footie fans.
    32 per cent of football fans will tune into women’s football this festive periodCredit: Getty
    A poll found the best things about Boxing Day football are being able to snack on festive leftovers, almost every team being in action – and having an excuse to take a break from the family.
    A survey of 2,000 football fans found that many love the congested calendar around Christmas as they watch their team several times over the festive break.
    23 per cent of fans were delighted at the sheer number of games while another 23 per cent were happy to say goodbye to “Christmassy TV finally”.
    While 12 per cent relish watching games with the anticipation of the January transfer window about to open.
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    Other reasons included 14 per cent of football fans using the football as the perfect excuse to get a “break” from the family – while 9 per cent were happy to see their team get a runout.
    A spokesperson for Lottoland’s Sportsbook, which commissioned the research, said: “Boxing Day is a sacred time for football fans.
    “While players and managers might occasionally moan about having to miss out on the Christmas pudding with games kicking off left right and centre, fans love it.
    “It’s not just the matches on the 26th, the festive period as a whole is jam-packed with games to watch, so there are plenty of opportunities to have a ‘break’ from the family as so many seem to want.”
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    On average, footie fans will watch five games live throughout December – one every six days – although some will sit through 10 or more.
    According to the survey over a third of fans will be placing bets on matches over the festive period, with 28 per cent believing they are luckier with their wins during the Christmas period.
    More than half will use the opportunity to bond with family members over matches, with 32 per cent more likely to watch games their team isn’t even playing in, just because they’re on.
    For one in four, watching football on December 26th is simply more enjoyable than any other time of year, with 54 per cent saying it even makes them proud to be British.
    While 59 per cent will catch a match on TV, 15 per cent will don hats and scarves to watch a game live.
    Around a tenth will head to the pub, while a similar figure will settle down at a relative’s house to watch some footballing action.
    However, 28 per cent admitted the prospect of their team losing could ruin the entire festive period for them.
    It also emerged that 43 per cent confessed to having no sympathy at all for Premier League footballers who have to play a match on December 26th, when most of the rest of the nation has the day off.
    The study carried out via OnePoll, found 34 per cent of people claim their partner knows full well not to make any social plans on Boxing Day – as it’s going to be devoted to football.
    And it’s not only the men’s game captivating fans over the festive period, with 32 per cent planning on tuning into women’s football.
    Lottoland’s spokesperson added: “From December 1st right through to New Year’s Day, the festive period is one of the most storied in the football calendar.
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    “And it’s no surprise to see that so many football fans will be betting on the action over Christmas, though the fact that nearly a third think it’s a ‘lucky’ time of year for them is interesting indeed.
    “Perhaps it’s something about the magic of Christmas, but either way, here’s hoping for lots of Sportsbook wins this Boxing Day.”
    The best things about boxing day football
    1.           Being able to snack on Christmas leftovers
    2.           The fact that every team plays
    3.           Having people around to watch the football with
    4.           The sheer number of games to watch
    5.           You can finally turn off all the ‘Christmassy’ TV and movies
    6.           Watching my team loads over the festive break
    7.           Gives you a chance to decompress from the Christmas craziness
    8.           Getting to go to the game live
    9.           Going to watch the games to escape
    10.         It’s the halfway point in the season
    11.         Having the perfect excuse to have a ‘break’ from the family
    12.         An excuse to see mates over family
    13.         Not having to take time off work to watch games
    14.         The anticipation of the January transfer window opening soon
    15.         With so many games you see some squad rotation and players who don’t normally start More

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    Supercomputer predicts entire Boxing Day results with shocks for Man Utd and Newcastle

    A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted the results for the Premier League’s Boxing Day line-up of matches.There are five games scheduled for the day after Christmas as part of a busy festive period.
    Bruno Fernandes and Manchester United host Aston Villa on Boxing DayCredit: Getty
    A supercomputer has predicted a shock result for Bruno Guimaraes and NewcastleCredit: Getty
    Newcastle welcome Nottingham Forest to St. James’ Park in the early kick-off, with Liverpool also in action at Burnley.
    Manchester United and Aston Villa will conclude the day’s play at Old Trafford in an 8pm kick-off.
    BestGamblingSites’ supercomputer has predicted the results of all five matches ahead of Boxing Day.
    The results were predicted using a variety of factors, including each team’s form this season and on Boxing Days of the past.
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    Manager form and home team advantage were also considered by the supercomputer.
    Newcastle fans are in for a nightmare after Christmas if the predicted results come true.
    The supercomputer expects Eddie Howe’s side to fall to a 2-1 home defeat against Forest.
    Forest have not won a league game at St. James’ Park since 1988 but the Magpies have a shocking record on Boxing Day, winning just once since 2013.
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    Fulham are predicted to win 3-0 away to Bournemouth along with a 1-0 win for Luton at Sheffield United in the 3pm matches.
    Liverpool are also expected to have plenty of festive cheer thanks to a 4-0 win at Burnley..
    Meanwhile, there will not be a record-extending Boxing Day win for United.
    The Red Devils have won 21 of their 27 Premier League matches on December 26, giving them the best record of any side in the league’s history.
    Erik ten Hag’s side are predicted to be held to a 2-2 draw by high-flying Villa, though, despite winning eight of their last 10 league meetings at Old Trafford.
    Villa do have an encouraging recent record against United, however, beating their opponents at home last November as well as securing a 1-0 win on the road in April 2021.
    The Boxing Day line-up of matches will be followed by five more fixtures on December 27 and 28 to complete matchday 19.
    Amongst those involved later in the week are Manchester City, who visit Everton, and Arsenal in a home clash with West Ham.
    Eddie Howe’s side have been tipped to lose at home to Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
    Erik ten Hag will be held to a 2-2 draw by Villa, according to the supercomputerCredit: Alamy
    FESTIVE FIXTURES
    Tuesday 26 December (Boxing Day)
    12.30pm – Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
    3pm – Bournemouth vs Fulham
    3pm – Sheffield United vs Luton
    5.30pm – Burnley vs Liverpool
    8pm – Man Utd vs Aston Villa
    Wednesday 27 December
    7.30pm – Brentford vs Wolves
    7.30pm – Chelsea vs Crystal Palace
    8.15pm – Everton vs Man City
    Thursday 28 December
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    The 34 players who could get Christmas off if they get yellow card including Arsenal star, Enzo Fernandez & Joelinton

    A WHOLE host of Premier League stars are on the verge of potentially getting Christmas off.While the rest of us stuff ourselves on Christmas Day lunch and follow that up by finishing off the leftovers on Boxing Day, that is not the case for our top-flight players.
    A host of players are walking a suspension tight rope ahead of Boxing DayCredit: Getty
    Some even have to leave their loved ones behind on the most special day of the year in order to travel to an away game.
    Boxing Day is traditionally one of the most looked forward to and action-packed days in the UK footy calendar.
    However, not every player always looks forward to it – and some have even been believed to have intentionally got suspended in order to get it off and stay at home for the family festivities.
    As it happens, there are currently 34 men in the Premier League that are walking tightropes ahead of the next round of fixtures – starting with tonight’s game between Crystal Palace and Brighton.
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    Prem rules state that if a player gets booked five times before the 19-game halfway mark of the campaign then they will receive an automatic one-game ban.
    With most teams just having two matches to go before they reach that point when all booking tallies will reset, managers across the country will be desperate to keep all of their men available.
    But with a huge list of players one card away from a ban, it seems almost inevitable that at least some will pick up a caution over the next four days and miss out on their club’s Boxing Day fixture.
    And there are several big names amongst the lengthy list of those on the verge of suspension – including those battling it out in the title race.
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    Both Arsenal’s Kai Havertz and Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez are at risk, while Aston Villa have key duo Matty Cash and John McGinn on four bookings apiece.
    Faltering Newcastle may end up with Joelinton while Chelsea face being without Enzo Fernandez and Raheem Sterling if they get booked.
    Here is the full list of the 34 players that are one caution away from having Boxing Day off below:
    Anel Ahmedhodzic (Sheffield United)
    Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves)
    Kristoffer Ajer (Brentford)
    Joachim Andersen (Crystal Palace)
    Joelinton (Newcastle)
    Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace)
    Jayden Bogle (Sheffield United)
    Matty Cash (Aston Villa)
    Vladimir Coufal (West Ham)
    Abdoulaye Doucoure (Everton)
    Jhon Duran (Aston Villa)
    Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea)
    Saman Ghoddos (Brentford)
    Billy Gilmour (Brighton)
    Gustavo Hamer (Sheffield United)
    Kai Havertz (Arsenal)
    Hwang Hee-Chan (Wolves)
    Issa Kabore (Luton Town)
    Jamaal Lascelles (Newcastle)
    Sean Longstaff (Newcastle)
    Orel Mangala (Nottingham Forest)
    John McGinn (Aston Villa)
    Kaoru Mitoma (Brighton)
    Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
    William Osula (Sheffield United)
    Cole Palmer (Chelsea)
    Antonee Robinson (Fulham)
    Cristian Romero (Tottenham)
    Ibrahim Sangare (Nottingham Forest)
    Pape Sarr (Tottenham)
    Marcos Senesi (AFC Bournemouth)
    Raheem Sterling (Chelsea)
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    Arsenal set to take on West Ham in 8pm clash as Premier League finalise Boxing Day TV kick-off times after World Cup

    ARSENAL’S Boxing Day clash with West Ham could be pushed back by a whopping FIVE HOURS in a blow to fans.The London derby at the Emirates Stadium is currently slated to kick off at 3pm.
    Arsenal and West Ham’s Boxing Day clash at the Emirates is set to kick off at 3pmCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    But the Premier League are discussing the possibility of delaying kick-off until 8pmCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
    But according to The Daily Mail, the fixture is on the brink of being pushed back a few hours.
    They claim talks over delaying the start time for the match are underway, with the clubs aware of the Premier League’s eagerness to push back kick-off.

    And the prospect of an 8pm kick-off is said to have been discussed by Prem chiefs.
    The Boxing Day schedule, however, has yet to be finalised – although the potential change of kick-off time will be a cause of concern for fans of both clubs.
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    Boxing Day is a Bank Holiday and travel services will be operating at a reduced capacity.
    An Arsenal fan told The Mail: “It’s awful. It really isn’t ideal but we all benefit from the TV money so unfortunately, we have to accept it.”
    The delay in confirming the Boxing Day schedule hasn’t been received well by footy fans up and down the country.
    The schedule was due to be confirmed nearly a fortnight ago but has been delayed as Prem chiefs attempt to finalise the start times for the matches – which will all be shown on Amazon Prime.
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    The delay has irked the Football Supporters’ Association, who released a scathing statement on Twitter.
    It read: “With the Xmas and New Year TV selections now 13 days late, supporter groups hit out at the Premier League over the weekend – criticising the delays that leave match-going fans hanging once again.
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    “Fan groups say the PL and its broadcasters are showing a total disregard for supporters who are vital to the spectacle.
    “We deserve better than this.” More

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    Jake Paul shows off $100,000 ‘sleepy’ Conor McGregor chain and says his career is OVER if he loses to Dustin Poirier

    JAKE PAUL has trolled Conor McGregor by getting a diamond-encrusted necklace of the UFC superstar’s last loss made by his jeweller.On Friday, the YouTuber revealed he’d spent £72,205 ($100,000) on a chain depicting a knocked out McGregor after his UFC 257 defeat to Dustin Poirier.
    Jake Paul revealed his new custom-made piece of bling on InstagramCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    The Problem Child spent $100,000 on then audacious chainCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAUL
    And the social media star revealed the outrageous piece of jewellery on Saturday.
    In a video on his Instagram, Paul said: “All right, check it. My new $100,000 Nyquil McGregor, Sleepy McGregor chain.
    “Thank you Benny Da Jeweller Let’s go.”
    After revelling at his latest piece of bling, Paul then urged The Notorious not to lose his UFC 264 trilogy fight with Poirier tomorrow morning.
    He continued: “Eh, McGregor, you better win tonight otherwise we’re not going to be able to fight.
    “Because if you lose, your career is over and that $50million I gave you won’t be on the table anymore.”
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    The Problem Child signed off by stroking the top of the McGregor mould and saying: “Don’t go sleepy, sleepy.
    “Good night, McGregor. F**k you, b***h.”
    Paul, 24, has taken a number of shots at MMA superstar McGregor this week.
    After seeing the Irishman’s display at the UFC 264 pre-fight press conference, he said: “You can tell Conor has lost ‘it’.
    “He no longer speaks from a place of authenticity and you can tell he’s trying to convince himself of his own lies.
    “He takes offense to everything now. He’s bathing in his own insecurity’s [sic].
    “When we fight I will further expose him for the fraud he is.”

    The outspoken Paul has been trying to land a big-money boxing fight with McGregor for the best part of six months.
    McGregor, 32, has in large part ignored the former Disney star but recently admitted he’s open to facing both Paul brothers.
    The Irishman said: “I couldn’t care about them two dingbats. I don’t see so, but never say never.
    “If they’re gonna keep competing, who knows? But, dingbats, the two of them.”
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    Boxing fans want Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be ‘stopped’ after ‘train wreck’ appearance on Paul vs Askren show

    BOXING fans have called for Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be axed following his appearance on the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren broadcast.The former six-weight world champion joined the Triller broadcast team ahead of Frank Mir’s clash with former cruiserweight king Steve Cunningham.
    Oscar De La Hoya was part of the Triller broadcast tea,Credit: TRILLER
    But his appearance sparked concerns about his proposed comeback fightCredit: TRILLER
    And shortly after he came on the desk, it became apparent he wasn’t completely sound of mind.
    The 48-year-old slurred his words at times and repeated himself throughout the fight.
    And his car crash appearance sparked some fans to call for his proposed July 3 comeback to be scrapped.
    One tweeted: “Oscar De La Hoya is one of my all-time favorites.
    “He needs to be drug tested immediately by any athletic commission that is about to sanction him so that his comeback fight can be stopped.
    “He has a real problem if he can’t stay sober for a night of live broadcast wk.
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    “Think about how bad Oscar’s well-documented addictions must be flaring up right now if he can’t stay sober for one night of planned broadcast work, while in training camp for a fight.”
    Another said: “Oscar De La Hoya needs to fight substance use before he gets back in the ring.”
    One concerned fan predicted a bad return for The Golden Boy, saying: “Oscar De La Hoya gonna lose his comeback fight.
    Another concerned viewer remarked: “De La Hoya better not drink this much before his comeback fight.”
    When asked about his comeback, an out-of-sorts De La Hoya – who has openly talked about his substance abuse in the past – said: “You can expect a f***ing real fight. A real fight.
    Oscar De La Hoya is gearing up to make his return to the ringCredit: GETTY

    “Whoever I pick to be my opponent. You bet your ass that I’m gonna be the best motherf****r out there.
    “I always fought the very best, and I’m proud of that. And whoever it is, I’ve been retired for 14 years.
    “But guess what I’m pick the very best.”
    He added: “I don’t care who it is.
    “I will fight until the end, I will bleed until the end. And I will go down to the end.”
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    Boxing fans want Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be ‘stopped’ after ‘train wreck’ appearance on Paul vs Askren card

    BOXING fans have called for Oscar De La Hoya’s comeback fight to be axed following his appearance on the Jake Paul vs Ben Askren broadcast.The former six-weight world champion joined the Triller broadcast team ahead of Frank Mir’s clash with former cruiserweight king Steve Cunningham.
    Oscar De La Hoya was part of the Triller broadcast tea,Credit: TRILLER
    But his appearance sparked concerns about his proposed comeback fightCredit: TRILLER
    And shortly after he came on the desk, it became apparent he wasn’t completely sound of mind.
    The 48-year-old slurred his words at times and repeated himself throughout the fight.
    And his car crash appearance sparked some fans to call for his proposed July 3 comeback to be scrapped.
    One tweeted: “Oscar De La Hoya is one of my all-time favorites.
    “He needs to be drug tested immediately by any athletic commission that is about to sanction him so that his comeback fight can be stopped.
    “He has a real problem if he can’t stay sober for a night of live broadcast wk.
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    “Think about how bad Oscar’s well-documented addictions must be flaring up right now if he can’t stay sober for one night of planned broadcast work, while in training camp for a fight.”
    Another said: “Oscar De La Hoya needs to fight substance use before he gets back in the ring.”
    One concerned fan predicted a bad return for The Golden Boy, saying: “Oscar De La Hoya gonna lose his comeback fight.
    Another concerned viewer remarked: “De La Hoya better not drink this much before his comeback fight.”
    When asked about his comeback, an out-of-sorts De La Hoya – who has openly talked about his substance abuse in the past – said: “You can expect a f***ing real fight. A real fight.
    Oscar De La Hoya is gearing up to make his return to the ringCredit: GETTY

    “Whoever I pick to be my opponent. You bet your ass that I’m gonna be the best motherf****r out there.
    “I always fought the very best, and I’m proud of that. And whoever it is, I’ve been retired for 14 years.
    “But guess what I’m pick the very best.”
    He added: “I don’t care who it is.
    “I will fight until the end, I will bleed until the end. And I will go down to the end.”
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