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    Man Utd legend Roy Keane had row with woman at Neil Diamond concert for singing along to Sweet Caroline

    MARK POUGATCH has recalled the incredible moment that saw Roy Keane admit to getting into a row at a Neil Diamond concert.The experienced broadcaster, 55, worked alongside Keane for ITV Sport.
    Roy Keane took no prisoners at a Neil Diamond concertCredit: twitter @itvfootball
    Mark Pougatch fondly told the story on a recent podcast appearanceCredit: twitter @itvfootball
    Keane likes watching singer Neil Diamond perform, but can still get wound upCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Pougatch presented the channel’s coverage of Euro 2020, alongside pundits Keane, Ian Wright and Gary Neville.
    As England made their run to the final, Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” swept the nation – being gleefully belted out by fans across the country.
    Discussing the phenomenon, the Manchester United legend made a surprising admission live on air.
    Harking back to the amazing moment while appearing on the Life Goals podcast, Pougatch said: “What was really fun was, as the crowd started singing Sweet Caroline, Wrighty was singing it.
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    “Then suddenly out of nowhere, Gary Neville says, ‘Roy, you like Neil Diamond’.
    “And Roy goes, ‘Yeah I went to a Neil Diamond concert – I had a row with the woman next door to me because she was repeating all the lyrics.’
    “I’m like, ‘Roy, you can’t have a row with someone at a Neil Diamond concert, for Christ’s sake!'”
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    Keane, 52, was in typically good form on Sky Sports Super Sunday alongside fellow pundits Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge yesterday.
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    The Irishman’s facial expression had fans in stitches as Sturridge said “keep it funky with ya boy”.
    While he also rolled his eyes when the former Liverpool and Chelsea striker did an impression of him.
    He then told Mo Salah to “sit down and shut up” after the Reds star threw a tantrum.
    While he also struggled to keep a straight face as Sturridge launched into an incredible rendition of Usher’s Nice & Slow.
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    Cheeky Laura Woods shares rude picture as she ‘amuses’ herself at home with new label maker

    LAURA WOODS has kept herself “amused” during breaks in World Cup games by sharing rude picture of herself using her new label maker.The presenter entertained herself at home with the product as she took a break from the Women’s World Cup Down Under.
    Laura Woods amused herself with her new label makerCredit: Getty
    Woods shared a snap of a rude label she madeCredit: Instagram
    Woods made several cheeky labels at homeCredit: Instagram
    Woods has been fronting ITV’s coverage of the tournament, with England through to the semi-finals against hosts Australia on Wednesday.
    After hosting the broadcast of Saturday’s win against Colombia, Woods relaxed at home with a friend on Sunday.
    She shared a series of videos and pictures to Instagram as she played with her new label maker.
    One rude snap showed she had printed out a label reading “d***” and stuck it on to a candle.
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    Alongside the post, Woods wrote: “Very amusing so far,” along with an aubergine emoji.
    She also made another label that said: “You’re a melt.”
    The pair later enjoyed cocktails, with Woods posting a snap of their drinks and writing: “Casa Woods.”
    Her chilled evening came after she had fronted ITV’s coverage of the Lionesses’ 2-1 win over Colombia.
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    Woods has been hosting ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World CupCredit: Getty
    Woods is a fan-favourite football presenterCredit: ITV
    Woods had been hailed as “perfect” as she rocked a striking outfit in the studio during the match.
    She has also joined TNT Sports this summer following their rebranding from BT Sport.
    The broadcaster’s Champions League coverage will be hosted by Woods, who has taken over from Jake Humphreys.
    In turn, Woods has been replaced on talkSPORT’s breakfast show by Jeff Stelling, who has signed up afer 25 years with Sky Sports.
    Woods rocked a striking outfit as she hosted England’s latest winCredit: ITV
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    Laura Woods rocks striking outfit for ITV’s World Cup coverage as fans says she’s ‘dictionary definition of perfection’

    LAURA WOODS was labelled “perfection” as she rocked a striking outfit while fronting ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverage on Saturday morning.The 36-year-old was on the big screen for England’s quarter-final clash with Colombia.
    Laura Woods rocked a striking outfit as fans says she’s the ‘dictionary definition of perfection’Credit: ITV
    The much-loved star is fronting ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: Getty
    She got viewers talking with her pink and white outfit in midweekCredit: ITV
    And she stole the show before England’s clash with Colombia in this pink numberCredit: ITV
    And just like over the past week when fans were left swooning over Woods as she sat down to present the coverage of USA’s shock defeat to Sweden and Colombia’s win over Jamaica, it was her that got the viewers talking again.
    The former talkSPORT host wore a pink number for her latest outing on the tele.
    And her legion of fans were quick to hit Twitter to shower her with compliments.
    One tweeted: “Ngl could get very used to football coverage presented by Laura Woods & Katie Shanahan tbh.”
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    Another commented: “Classy Laura Woods classy.”
    “If you looked up perfection in the dictionary you would find a picture of Laura Woods,” tweeted another.
    While a fellow admirer added: “What a women.”
    Woods returned to screens for the World Cup after a well-earned summer off.
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    The Arsenal fan made time to attend Glastonbury festival, Wimbledon and Ascot.
    That wasafter she stepped down from her role as breakfast show presenter on TalkSPORT.
    Woods is set to become a mainstay on fans’ screens on Champions League nights as well as she moves to the re-branded TNT Sports.
    Woods has already attracted plenty of praise throughout the tournament so farCredit: ITV
    She left talkSPORT earlier this year and will be joining TNT SportsCredit: REX More

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    The ‘voice of football’ STILL without British commentary job months after leaving talkSPORT

    CLIVE TYLDESLEY is still without a British commentary job months after leaving talkSPORT.The “voice of football” is set to be off air for the upcoming weekend of the new Premier League season.
    Clive Tyldesley, seen here with Andy Townsend, is still without a British commentary jobCredit: Getty
    Tyldesley stepped down from his role with talkSPORT over the summer.
    He is set to continue to lead American network CBS’s coverage of the Champions League.
    However, Tyldesley does not have a regular TV or radio gig lined up in the UK.
    He was previously ITV’s chief commentator for more than two decades until 2020.
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    His absence from this season’s coverage comes after another of British football’s most iconic voices left the commentary booth.
    Martin Tyler bid an emotional farewell to Sky Sports at the end of last season.
    Meanwhile, talkSPORT have announced a new addition to their presenting line-up ahead of the new season.
    Jeff Stelling has been confirmed as Laura Woods’ replacement on their breakfast show.
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    Woods left her role after being named as one of the faces of TNT Sports following their rebrand.
    As for Stelling, he said goodbye to Soccer Saturday after over 25 years at the end of last season and has since been replaced by Simon Thomas.
    Stelling will start his new role in December and work alongside Ally McCoist on Mondays and Tuesdays.
    For now, McCoist will work with Natalie Sawyer and Andy Townsend until Stelling’s arrival.
    On Wednesdays, Alan Brazil and McCoist host while Gabby Agbonlahor joins on Thursdays and Arsenal Invincible Ray Parlour on Fridays. More

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    Elderly Coronation Street legend checked out my wife Abbey’s bum on a trip to Waitrose, reveals Peter Crouch

    PETER Crouch has revealed an unlikely love rival for model wife Abbey Clancy – Coronation Street’s William Roache.The pair claimed that the soap legend, 91, who has played Ken Barlow since 1960, “perved” on her while they were shopping in Waitrose.
    Peter Crouch has claimed he once saw Corrie legend William Roache checking out wife Abbey ClancyCredit: Getty
    Peter said the Ken Barlow actor checked out Abbey in WaitroseCredit: Getty
    Laughing on their Therapy Crouch podcast, the married couple were talking about the Barbie movie when Crouchy, 42, quipped: “I can be your Ken.”
    And Abbey, 37, retorted: “Do you remember Ken Barlow perved on me?
    “It’s my claim to fame.”
    Peter added: “Ken Barlow checked Ab out in a Waitrose.
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    “I was in the car and I said, ‘Oh, that’s Ken Barlow there.’
    “Then I stayed in the car while Abs just ran in quickly into Waitrose.
    “As she ran in, I watched Ken and he just checked her arse out for ages!
    “I was about to get out and go, ‘F***ing give it a rest, Ken!’
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    “Ken Barlow? He’s quite a suave old dude.”
    Childhood sweethearts Abbey and Peter married in 2011 and share four children.
    Bill Roache has been married twice and his second wife Sara McEwan Mottram passed away in 2009.
    His last public relationship was with TV weather presenter Emma Jesson, 36 years his junior.
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    Laura Woods told she ‘looks amazing’ as ITV host stuns in bold cream and pink outfit for Women’s World Cup coverage

    LAURA WOODS was told that she “looks amazing” as the much-loved star dazzled while fronting ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverage again.The 36-year-old was on the big screen this morning for Colombia’s last-16 showdown with Jamaica.
    Laura Woods set tongues wagging again this morningCredit: ITV
    The much-loved star is fronting ITV’s Women’s World Cup coverageCredit: Getty
    Woods was in the hot-seat for Colombia’s clash with Jamaica earlierCredit: ITV
    The 36-year-old wore a bold cream and pink outfitCredit: ITV
    And just like two days ago when fans were left swooning over Woods as she sat down to present the coverage of USA’s shock defeat to Sweden, it was her who got the viewers talking.
    The former talkSPORT host wore a bold cream and pink outfit for her latest outing on the tele.
    And her legion of fans were quick to hit Twitter with compliments for her.
    “Looking amazing Laura,” declared one tweet.
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    Another said: “Honestly Laura Woods is such a composed presenter she is just so good honestly!”
    “Laura Woods is a fantastic sports commentator and presenter,” stated another supporter.
    While another added: “Laura Woods is brilliant!”
    Woods returned to screens for the World Cup after a well-earned summer off.
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    The Arsenal fan made time to attend Glastonbury festival, Wimbledon and Ascot after she stepped down from her role as breakfast show presenter on TalkSPORT.
    Woods is set to become a mainstay on fans’ screens on Champions League nights as well as she moves to the re-branded TNT Sports.
    Woods has already attracted plenty of praise throughout the tournament so farCredit: ITV
    She left talkSPORT earlier this year and will be joining TNT SportsCredit: Rex

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    Laura Woods told her ‘new look is amazing’ as ITV host rocks jumpsuit for Women’s World Cup coverage of Sweden vs USA

    LAURA WOODS has been told her “new look is amazing” as she rocked a casual looking green jumpsuit during ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World Cup.Woods is the lead presenter of ITV’s coverage of the tournament and was talking ahead of the United States’ clash with Sweden in the round of 16.
    Laura Woods stunned in a khaki green jumpsuitCredit: ITV
    She sat down to present US’ round of 16 game against Sweden with Eni Aluko and Fran KirbyCredit: ITV
    Woods asked if criticism of the US’ celebrations of getting out of the group stage were fairCredit: ITV
    Woods will be TNT Sports main presenter next yearCredit: Getty
    As usual, fans were left swooning over Woods as she sat down to present the coverage of the game.
    One fan replied to a clip posted by ITV on Twitter: “Your new look is amazing.”
    Another added: “Laura Woods.” alongside a red love heart emoji.
    A third wrote: “Laura Woods… swoons.”
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    The clip showed Laura Woods previewing the game between the US and Sweden in the round of 16, where she asked about the criticism received by the US team for celebrating getting out of their group.
    The world champions scraped out of their group after a 0-0 draw with Portugal by dancing on the field – which led US legend Carli Lloyd to criticise the team’s attitude.

    But their journey – and hopes of a third World Cup success in a row – came to an end on penalties against Sweden.
    They crashed out after an incredibly narrow VAR decision that deemed the winning spot-kick had crossed the line.
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    Laura Woods returned to screens for the World Cup after a well-earned summer off.
    The Arsenal fan made time to attend Glastonbury festival, Wimbledon and Ascot after she stepped down from her role as breakfast show presenter on TalkSPORT.
    Woods is set to become a mainstay on fans’ screens on Champions League nights as well as she moves to the re-branded TNT Sports.
    Woods was the cover star of Fabulous magazine last monthCredit: Mark Hayman / Fabulous Magazine
    Woods announced she would be stepping down from her role as TalkSPORT breakfast presenter this summerCredit: Rex
    She will be the face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage this seasonCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More

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    Ainsley Harriott screams ‘you what?’ at Sam Allardyce after cheeky gag with fans baffled to see pair on ITV cooking show

    FOOTBALL fans were left dumbfounded after seeing Ainsley Harriott and Sam Allardyce together on ITV. Before the broadcaster’s coverage of England’s Women’s World Cup clash versus China, Allardyce was seen on TV alongside Mark Pougatch while celebrity chef Ainsley cooked some steak.
    Sam Allardyce appeared on ITV alongside Mark Pougatch and Ainsley HarriottCredit: ITV
    Fans were left baffled by the crossoverCredit: ITV
    Allardyce was back in the Premier League with Leeds last seasonCredit: Getty
    Celebrity chef Ainsley is one of daytime TV’s most recognisable facesCredit: Rex
    During the show Ainsley, 66, asked Big Sam how he liked his steak cooked.
    The former West Ham boss, who was also seen drinking from a wine glass at one point during his appearance, replied: “Just like that.”
    However, he then confessed that he was upset because there was no “Susie salt or Percy pepper”.
    In classic fashion, Ainsley then grabbed a pinch of salt and made a big gesture of seasoning the steak while yelling: “You what Sam, you what?”
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    Reacting to the stunning crossover of personalities from food and footie, one fan Tweeted: “Ainsley Harriott show is on TV in the gym. Sam Allardyce is on as a guest.
    “He’s literally frothing at the mouth in anticipation as every new dish is cooked. What a man😂.”
    A second who watched the show, which was originally screened for last year’s World Cup, asked: “Ainsley Harriott, Sam Allardyce and steaks? Name me a better combination for Tuesday morning telly.”
    Another remarked: “There’s a show on ITV right now where Ainsley Harriott is cooking for Sam Allardyce – have I had an accident?”
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    “I don’t know why but Sam Allardyce is currently on some sort of cooking show with Ainsley Harriott on ITV,” said a baffled fourth.
    A fifth declared: “Thank you to ITV for bringing the Sam Allardyce episode of Ainsley’s World Cup Flavours back into our lives this morning.”
    Ex-England boss Allardyce, 68, made a brief return to management after being drafted in by Leeds to try and preserve their Premier League status.
    But he was unable to keep them up, with Leeds dropping into the Championship. More