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      Jake and Logan Paul lift lid on how they convinced partners Jutta Leerdam and Nina Agdal into filming reality TV show

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      JAKE PAUL and brother Logan had a fight to convince their better halves into a giving up their privacy to film an all-access TV series.Paul American airs on HBO’s Max in the States and centres around the celebrity family from Ohio.Jake Paul with girlfriend Nina AgdalCredit: @jakepaulLogan Paul proposed to Nina AgdalJutta Leerdam is a Dutch speedskaterNina Agdal is a Danish supermodelCredit: SplashJake and Logan’s parents – loving mum Pam and no-nonsense dad Greg – feature throughout the eight-partner.But having raised two of the internet’s biggest stars, Pam and Greg have long been exposed to the lights, camera and action.It’s a different story for Logan’s fiancee – Danish supermodel Nina Agdal – and Jake’s partner – Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam.In fact, Logan had to produce a PowerPoint presentation to convince Nina to leave nothing off limits in the name of entertainment.READ MORE IN boxing WWE superstar Logan, 29, told SunSport: “Yeah, it was hard. But, you know, Max pays well! “The pay definitely helps, helps my fiance Nina feel comfortable with putting parts of her life on camera that she literally never would have ever.”And, I also convinced her. I made a PowerPoint and said, you should be a reality TV star and sold her. I’m a good salesman!”Boxer Jake, 28, added: “I think for Jutta, she’s still like not loving it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS“I think she’s still getting used to it all and I think she doesn’t like how she’s portrayed in the hands of like a team of editors. “I think that I understand that it could be hard sometimes and people try to paint narratives that are different than reality sometimes.” Jake Paul says having children will prolong his boxing career and wants them to be best friends with brother Logan’s kidsIn the show, Logan proposed to Nina and they welcomed baby daughter Esme into the world last September. And Jake also recently announced his engagement to Jutta with a series of romantic photos. The prankster-turned-prizefighter now wants babies of his own and said: “I think it would be great for all of our kids to grow up together.“I think they’re gonna be each other’s best friends because of the fact that they’re gonna be growing up in a crazy world that is so different than most other kids and they’re not gonna be able to turn and trust a lot of people.“So I think it’d be good for our kids to be able to be close in age for sure.”Jake’s most recent boxing win – against Mike Tyson – is covered towards the back end of the series. Nina Agdal pictured in 2022Credit: GettyLogan Paul proposing to Nina AgdalJutta Leerdam is a champion on the iceCredit: RexJake Paul got engaged to Jutta LeerdamCredit: Instagram / @jakepaulThe bout was heavily criticised amid 58-year-old Tyson’s age but still over 100 MILLION tuned in to watch live on Netflix. Jake then entered shock talks to fight Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, in a planned Las Vegas mega-bout on May 3.But Canelo pulled out at the last minute to instead sign a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.And Jake slammed: “He just missed out on creating arguably the biggest, if not the second biggest fight of all time which could have potentially beat me and Mike Tyson. “I think that’s worth more than money, right? Canelo has money, so I think for his legacy and the fan base that he could have tapped into by fighting me. “He really chose the money over that because they was threatening to pull his $300million contract with Saudi.READ MORE SUN STORIES“So he chose that versus creating a legacy and doing one of the biggest fights ever.”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.Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson with over 100m people watching on NetflixCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez pulled out of fighting Jake PaulCredit: AP More

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      Roy Keane wins prestigious award immediately after ITV pundit appearance for England’s win over Latvia

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      ROY KEANE has been named Pundit of the Year at the Sports Journalists’ Association Awards. The Manchester United legend won the gong just hours after going live on ITV for England’s game with Latvia. Roy Keane has scooped Pundit of the Year at the Sports Journalists Association awardsCredit: ITV SportThe 53-year-old is a regular on both ITV and Sky SportsCredit: AlamyKeane joined colleagues Mark Pougatch and Ian Wright to discuss the Three Lions’ 3-0 win at the Home of Football on Monday.The 53-year-old – who also appears on Sky Sports – is known for his fiery on-air punditry and refusal to back down from a debate. SJA’s Pundit of the Year award was chosen this year by a members’ vote.Wright, Ally McCoist, Emma Hayes, Michael Holding, Gary Neville and Osi Umenyiora have previously taken the crown. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLKeane won the vote to see off competition from nine other pundits including talkSPORT’s McCoist and Sky’s Jamie Carragher. One fan wrote on X in response: “Congratulations. One of the few pundits left who tells honest opinions based on fact, and doesn’t sugarcoat things.”Another said: “One of the very few proper ones left now.”While a third joked: “That’s his job you don’t congratulate the postman for putting letters through the postbox.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd a fourth added: “One of the few worth listening to. Well deserved, and I’m a Leeds fan.”Kelly Cates, who presents Premier League football for Sky and will soon host Match of the Day, claimed the prize for Presenter of the Year.Roy Keane leaves Ian Wright laughing after ITV pundit’s joke about Thomas Tuchel following England’s win over Latvia While the BBC’s Chris Jones won the award for Best Commentator.Keane was in typically combative form as he analysed Thomas Tuchel’s first two games as England boss on Monday night. The Three Lions were in cruise control at Wembley as they saw off Albania on Friday and Latvia four days later.But Keane wasn’t impressed with what he saw – and believes England should have been more ruthless. The 53-year-old said: “If this was a school report, you’d give him a would be a C+.Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry.”I think there’s a lot more to come from him. I think the two games on paper were very easy.”It’s a great start for the manager, but you knew he was going to get the two victories, just look at the 27 shots tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’s loads of bits to improve. The end product wasn’t that great but at least the subs came on and had an effect on the game.”But I thought it was OK. It was OK.” More

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      ‘Obviously learnt that well at Arsenal’ – Roy Keane takes swipe at Gunners live on ITV with Myles Lewis-Skelly analysis

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      ROY KEANE couldn’t resist a cheeky dig at old foes Arsenal as he reviewed Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England impact. The Manchester United legend was on the ITV panel as the Three Lions ran out comfortable winners over Latvia.Roy Keane couldn’t resist an Arsenal dig as he reviewed England’s win over LatviaCredit: X formerly Twitter / @itvfootballArsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly again impressed for the Three LionsCredit: GettyThe Gunners teenager hit the deck in the first half, with Reece James scoring from the resulting freekickCredit: GettyKeane watched on at Wembley as Reece James, Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze sealed a comfortable 3-0 victory. Lewis-Skelly was felled in the first half just outside the box, with James curling a sumptuous freekick into the top corner.But Keane wasn’t convinced the 18-year-old was fouled and hit the deck a little too easily.Watching footage of Lewis-Skelly drop to the ground, Keane quipped: “He’s obviously learnt that well at Arsenal.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLaughing in response, fellow pundit Ian Wright agreed: “You can see he’s taken to get that touch in front [of the defender].Keane added: “He was smart with it, wasn’t he.”Lewis-Skelly made an instant impact on his England debut, netting the opener against Albania last Friday. His Gunners teammate Declan Rice admitted he and his fellow stars had been “taken aback” by the youngster’s confidence on his first call-up.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRice said: “He is fearless. He does everything right off the pitch and he is only 18.”I try to look after him as best I can but I knew he was going to play like that tonight because of the confidence he has. ‘I don’t expect anything’ Roy Keane savages England star after below-par display in Thomas Tuchel’s first game”He has kept his feet on the ground and it is only the start for him.”Keane also gave his verdict on Thomas Tuchel’s opening two games as England boss.The German led the Three Lions to back-to-back victories, with no goals conceded. But Keane believes there is plenty of room for improvement – and England should have won by bigger margins.England ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…He said: “If this was a school report, you’d give him a would be a C+.”I think there’s a lot more to come from him. I think the two games on paper were very easy.”It’s a great start for the manager, but you knew he was going to get the two victories, just look at the 27 shots tonight.READ MORE SUN STORIES”There’s loads of bits to improve. The end product wasn’t that great but at least the subs came on and had an effect on the game.”But I thought it was OK. It was OK.” More

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      ‘It’s harsh’ – Roy Keane calls out Thomas Tuchel just minutes into ITV coverage of his first England game

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      ROY KEANE has called out Thomas Tuchel for his brutal verdict on Gareth Southgate’s England at Euro 2024.Just minutes before Tuchel took charge for the first time on Friday night, ITV pundit Keane suggested the German had gone too far.Roy Keane told Ian Wright and Co Thomas Tuchel might have been over the topCredit: RexNew England chief Tuchel bawled out instructions against AlbaniaCredit: RexThe new Three Lions’ boss brought back Marcus Rashford in the World Cup qualifier against Albania at Wembley.Myles Lewis-Skelly and Dan Burn made their debuts, with Liverpool’s Curtis Jones also starting.The intriguing new look follows Tuchel claiming Southgate’s men lacked “hunger” and “excitement” last summer – despite reaching their second Euros final in a row.Manchester United legend Keane appears to believe the ex-Chelsea chief had a point – but might have gone over the top.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe former midfield hardman said: “It seems a bit harsh on Gareth – but I know where he’s coming from.”Southgate stepped down shortly after a 2-1 defeat against Spain in the Euro 2024 final and three years after losing to Italy at the same stage following a shootout.Tuchel, who officially replaced the Englishman in October, had no qualms this week in delivering a ruthless assessment on the Three Lions’ performances in Germany last summer.Questioned by ITV about what the Three Lions had lacked in the last Euros, he replied: “The identity, the clarity, the rhythm, the repetition of patterns.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSEngland ratings vs Albania as Lewis-Skelly enjoys dream debut but Tuchel fails to solve Foden issue By Tom BarclayMYLES LEWIS-SKELLY made history and Harry Kane extended his own record-breaking as England sunk Albania in Thomas Tuchel’s first game.Lewis-Skelly became the youngest player to score on his Three Lions debut and top goal-getter Kane notched his 70th international strike as Tuchel began his World Cup qualifying campaign with a modest 2-0 win.New boy Dan Burn partnered Ezri Konsa in central defence at Wembley, while Marcus Rashford and Curtis Jones were also handed starts.Meanwhile, Tuchel wrestled with the same issue faced by predecessor Sir Gareth Southgate – deciding where to fit in Phil Foden.Left-back Lewis-Skelly, 18, slotted home on 20 minutes following a delightful turn and even better pass from Jude Bellingham.But England stuttered after the break – until skipper Kane classily took down a Declan Rice pass and curved home the clincher.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated the Three Lions in German manager Tuchel’s opening match…”The freedom of player, the expression of player, the hunger.”They were more afraid to drop out of the tournament, in my observation, than having the excitement and hunger to win.”And asked what England had most needed, he said: “Excitement.”The view that people feel that the team’s to beat. That we arrive with a group to beat.”That we know already when we arrive, once we qualified, everyone knows this is the team to beat.” More

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      ‘We live in a time of wet wipes’ – Fans slam ‘nonsense’ ITV after apologising as X-rated comment overheard on live feed

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      FANS slammed “nonsense” ITV for apologising after an X-rated comment was heard on live TV.The incident occurred moments before Liverpool faced Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley.ITV issued an apology after swearing was heard ahead of Liverpool vs NewcastleCredit: ReutersBoth sides were cheered onto the pitch by fans ahead of kick-off.And with the game set to get underway, Arne Slot and Eddie Howe’s men both gathered in separate pre-match huddles.However, cameras close by the players managed to pick up some unwanted audio.A swear word was heard by Liverpool skipper Virgil van Dijk urging his side on to victory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe said: “We worked so hard to be here. Let’s f***ing do this together, come on.”And moments later ITV produced an apology to anyone offended by the bad language, with fellow broadcasters Sky Sports also saying sorry live on air.But that itself drew backlash from supporters, who felt there was no need for an apology.One fan said: “We live in a time of wet wipes.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSAnother declared: “Stop apologising for bad language when covering sports.“You poked a camera into a team talk, what did you expect?”Iconic London landmark lit up by Newcastle stars in incredible projection show ahead of Carabao Cup finalOne noted: “Utter nonsense by ITV.”Another boomed: “If that offends you switch off the footy and watch Songs of Praise.”One cried: “It’s not tiddly winks, people are about to watch a game full of emotions.”Another added: “I’d have been surprised if there hadn’t been swearing!” More

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      Liverpool vs Newcastle live stream FREE: How to watch huge Carabao Cup final

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      LIVERPOOL take on Newcastle at Wembley for the first piece of silverware of the season TODAY!Arne Slot’s Reds will be looking for their first trophy under the new manager.Arne Slot will take charge of his first final as Liverpool managerCredit: Jake Kirkman/Every Second MediaEddie Howe is hoping to end a long Toon wait for a trophyCredit: GettyMohamed Salah will hope to win a trophy in what could be his final season in EnglandCredit: GettyAnthony Gordon will MISS the Carabao Cup finalCredit: REUTERS/Scott HeppellFor Newcastle and Eddie Howe, they are offered a shot at retribution for the 2023 Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester United.Liverpool’s glowing first season under Arne Slot now looks under real threat, with the side out of the Champions League at the hands of PSG and knocked out of the FA Cup by Plymouth. However, the Premier League seems all but settled in their favour, so the Reds will be hoping for a domestic double in Slot’s first season.The Magpies last domestic trophy came 70 YEARS ago in 1955, when they won the FA Cup.Read more FootballThe side have recently been in the Champions League, and are hopeful of returning to Europe’s elite this season.The one thing that has eluded Eddie Howe and Newcastle in their current run of history is a trophy, with the Carabao Cup presenting another chance for them to have a shot at glory. Like Liverpool, the Magpies are already out of the FA Cup, eliminated by Brighton in a clash that saw Anthony Gordon sent off and suspended for this game. SunSport can reveal how to watch the Carabao Cup final for FREE!Most read in FootballHow to watch the Carabao Cup final and is there a live stream?Sky Sports have had coverage of the Carabao Cup all season but a deal has been struck to make the final FREE-TO-AIR.The match will be shown live for free on ITV1.It can also be streamed FREE on ITVX, although viewers will need to register with an email address.Coverage is also on Sky Sports Main and Football, as well as Sky Showcase.The match will kick off at 4.30pm UK.Alternatively, follow all the build-up, action and reaction with SunSport’s live blog. More

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      ‘Thought it was the end’ – New MOTD host Gabby Logan reveals how she thought career was over before landing new BBC job

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      GABBY LOGAN has revealed that she nearly quit TV presenting in 2006.The popular presenter, 51, was confirmed as one of three new Match of the Day hosts earlier this year.Gabby Logan is one of the BBC’s top presentersCredit: AlamyLogan will rotate with Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman on Match of the Day next seasonCredit: PALogan’s career is going from strength to strength, as she also presents coverage of the Six Nations for the Beeb as well as Champions League football on Amazon Prime Video.Things could have been very different for the BBC stalwart, however, as she considered quitting the industry following a scathing comment from her former boss at ITV.Logan covered the 2006 World Cup for the broadcaster and had been due to present coverage of England games as well as several big knockout matches.Reliving that summer while appearing on Kate Thornton’s White Wine Question Time podcast, Logan admitted: “I think I had a rough ride in my early thirties in my career, and I can’t believe that’s nearly 20 years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”At the time, I thought it was going to be the end of my career.”Logan, who left ITV for the BBC later in 2006, then added: “When I was leaving ITV and given another chance by the BBC… because even in my early 30s, I felt I’d already had this really long career and I’d done loads of great stuff.”I’d been at Sky to start off with and went to ITV and did loads of brilliant things.”But I kind of felt I was maybe going to have to shift and do something completely different, because I had a boss that wasn’t really into me and wanted to slightly demote me. He took me off a World Cup in 2006.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSLogan previously presented for ITVCredit: PA:Press AssociationThe popular presenter worked on London 2012 with the BeebCredit: HandoutOpening up further on what happened, she continued: “My kids were a year old and I was flying off to Germany, leaving my babies behind, going to the World Cup.”In the middle of the World Cup, he kind of sidelined me, and I came home with my tail between my legs.’New MOTD host’ Gabby Logan’s live TV interview with Liverpool boss Arne Slot ends awkwardly “I was due to do so many knockout games and he said, ‘oh, just don’t come back’ basically. Go home and don’t come back because I was due to go home for a few days.”In between the end of the group stages and the knockout stages, there’s always a couple of days off and I was going to go home because it was only Germany and the kids were a year old.”The setback even caused Logan to consider her entire future in the industry.She admitted: “I remember being at home – we were doing up a house at the time, so we were renting a house in Barnes. It was a lovely day, it was gorgeous and the river was looking beautiful and the sky was blue.I was really contemplating what to do nextGabby Logan”I just remember walking around the garden thinking ‘oh gosh, I love doing up houses, I’m just going to shift and go into property because that’s what my mum does’.”I was maybe 33 at the time and I thought maybe my law degree wasn’t out of date and I could upgrade and go to bar school. I was really contemplating what to do next.”Since joining the BBC, Logan has never looked back.Having previously covered for Lineker on Match of the Day, she will now present the programme regularly in rotation with Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman.Logan also presented at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris, having worked on several major football tournaments, the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the London Marathon.READ MORE SUN STORIESOn moving to the BBC, she reflected: “There was a lot of that to deal with, and I think it definitely fortified me.”Once I got that second chance, as I saw it at the time – somewhere that I’d always hoped I might work because of the BBC having the long history with doing the Olympics and various other things that I really wanted to work on – I felt really grateful, and also that I was going to not let this opportunity go.”Logan presents coverage of the Champions League on Amazon Prime VideoCredit: Getty More

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      Prince William reveals superstitious match day rituals when watching Villa & how he lurks on fan forums with random name

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      PRINCE William has spoken of falling in love with Aston Villa after being taken to a match by friends as a boy.The heir, 42, said he was gripped by the “sense of belonging” and the passion of his fellow football fans.Prince William has revealed his ‘passion’ for Aston Villa and shares his superstitions, including moving the kids around during gamesCredit: Dan CharityGeorge, Charlotte and Louis better not get comfortable if their dad is watching Aston Villa losingCredit: GettyPrince William enjoys a matchday at Villa Park – where he enjoys mixing with the other fansCredit: GettyWills also revealed he visits fan forums anonymously online — and moves his kids around when watching at home to bring the team luck.We sat down with the heir to the throne for a chat at Villa’s training ground on the eve of their Champions League win over Club Brugge.They now have a glamour tie with PSG in the last eight to look forward to — and their fans can maybe dream of the glory days when they lifted the European Cup.Wills said: “Yep they won it, 1982, the year I was born. There’s a nice connection with them straight away.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut how did he become a Villa fan, seeing as he had no obvious connection with the Midlands?William, now 42, concedes it was relatively late when he got the bug but he was gripped by the camaraderie, and his interest intensified when Villa got relegated in 2016.He said: “There were a few moments that happened. I had some family friends who took me to my first Villa game when I was younger because they are big Villa fans.“It was against Bolton and I sat in the stands with my Villa beanie hat on and I remember Paul Merson was playing for Villa at the time. With the camaraderie among the fans and the chanting and the singing, I just felt like I belonged there.Most read in Football“I kept an eye on Villa from then on but didn’t get too involved initially. But Villa being relegated to the Championship in 2016 got me even more interested, strangely.“A few years earlier, we’d finished sixth under Martin O’Neill and now we weren’t even in the Premier League. Prince William on recreating Ronaldo’s goal celebration in his garden as he builds ‘Perfect Footballer'”I’m not certain why I became much more interested then but it might have been due to the rise of the smartphone.“I’d grown up looking at Ceefax on the television or the back pages of newspapers and if you didn’t have those to hand you were a bit out of the loop.“But now you can get so much data and follow how your team is doing all the time and there’s so much more discussion and debate. That’s how my passion really increased.“I’m incredibly proud of the club and the journey it’s been on. It’s hard to put into words and a lot of Villa fans are still pinching themselves a bit that we’re here and we’ve done this.”’The atmosphere was electric’William poured praise on manager Unai Emery, and said he can learn from his exceptional eye for detail and man-management skills. “He went on: “Last season was very tense and we were wondering if we’d get over the line to get in the Champions League and when we did it was a big deal.“When I came up here to see the team, the atmosphere was electric.“We are all so proud and pleased with what they’ve done and you can see the difference with a manager like Unai, who brings people together and works hard on the little details. “He’s a really good man-manager with a great support staff around him and the players enjoy playing for him.I’m kind of hoping they’ll all find their own teams in time. They don’t all have to be Villa fans. I’m trying not to be biased but obviously they see how passionate I am about it and they watch the matches with me.Prince William“There have been lots of good managers in Villa’s time but I’d say Unai is a step up on some of them in terms of his formations, and the length of detail he goes into with his videos. “He spends hours debriefing the previous match to get them ready for the next one.“He lives, eats, breathes and sleeps football and it gives you a bit of a lesson in life that if you really want to do something right, you’ve got to throw everything at it and give your time. “Unai is that dedicated, a completely obsessed man of football and that rubs off on the players.“If you’re doing what you love and speaking so well about how you love it then they’ll follow you. It’s quite a good leadership point.”William has often taken son George to games but is not forcing his eldest, or their siblings Charlotte or Louis, into supporting Villa.He said: “I’m kind of hoping they’ll all find their own teams in time. They don’t all have to be Villa fans. I’m trying not to be biased but obviously they see how passionate I am about it and they watch the matches with me. I’m trying to spread the love a little bit.“They do have Villa shirts, and ask to come to games with me, but they have other shirts as well. There’s been a bit of courting going on by other managers too.”William also revealed his irritation over the TV blackout, which bans Premier League games from being broadcast in England at 3pm on a Saturday.He said: “Getting up to Villa Park isn’t the easiest thing for me but I like to watch as many games as I possibly can either by being there or on TV. “I’ve tried to really make an effort to get there for all the Champions League games because it feels like that’s something you’ve got to make the most of when you’re in it. “The biggest thing at home is trying to find it on TV sometimes because obviously you’ve got the Saturday 3pm blackout which is irritating.”Illegal firestickHe puts the shutters up when it is suggested he could use an illegal firestick. He laughs: “Haha, no comment on that one. I’m a paid-up member of Villa TV though so I keep up to date through that. “But it’s really annoying that we still can’t watch our own team’s Premier League match in this country but you can go abroad and watch any game any time.”So when he watches Villa on TV, does he get into the matchday spirit as if he was in the ground?I like mixing with the fans. Anything Villa I love and they all love their Villa. It’s a family within a family and I do feel part of the Villa family.Prince WilliamHe replied: “If I’m home alone with the children, I probably don’t have the pre-match pint but I do have a bit of superstition about where I sit when I’m watching them. “If we’re not doing very well, I start moving round the house quite quickly and I put the children in different positions hoping that’s going to change our luck.” William recently popped into a Birmingham Wetherspoons to join Villa fans for a beer before a game at Everton.He said: “I like mixing with the fans. Anything Villa I love and they all love their Villa.“It’s a family within a family and I do feel part of the Villa family. This club does an awful lot — and I know lots of clubs do it too — but I particularly feel it with Villa in my life that I’m very included.“The morals and the vision and the general atmosphere and the culture of the club really matters.“For me, it’s always been very welcoming, very diverse, and all-encompassing.” He unhesitatingly names Irish stalwart defender of the 90s, Paul McGrath, as the greatest Villa player ever, while he also has a particular soft spot for Norwegian striker John Carew.He said: “Yeah it has to be McGrath, doesn’t it? I really liked Carew as well, he was a serious all-round player. There’s been quite a few good ones, but they are two who I would pick out.”He also loves to chip in with his opinions on fans’ internet forums, posting anonymously of course.He revealed: “I like going on the forums, I can be on there for ages. I listen to what other fans have to say and give them my opinions. I get quite into it, definitely. It’s important to have that debate.”However, he added: “Having said that, while I may be an armchair fan, I wouldn’t presume to tell Unai if he’s doing anything wrong.“I’m fascinated by what Unai is doing and how he tweaks his system and what he sees. “I’d love to know more about how he goes about managing the team better and how do you see those little details which no one else does.”READ MORE SUN STORIESUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club.Wills chats with Villa fave Morgan RogersCredit: Andrew Parsons / Kensington PalaceThe prince is full of praise for Villa’s Spanish manager Unai EmeryCredit: ReutersWills sits down for an exclusive chat with The Sun’s head of sport, Shaun CustisCredit: Dan Charity More