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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    As for Stelling, he said goodbye to Soccer Saturday after over 25 years at the end of last season and has since been replaced by Simon Thomas.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.
    They split in 2012. More

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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
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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

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    Laura Woods’ outfit live on ITV leaves fans ‘swooning’ during England Women’s World Cup clash vs China

    LAURA WOODS left fans “swooning” as she appeared on ITV’s coverage of the World Cup.England are facing China in their final Group D game at the Women’s World Cup.
    Laura Woods was presenting ITV’s coverage of the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
    One fan said they were left ‘swooning’Credit: ITV
    As ITV kicked off their pre-match coverage, presenter Woods popped up on viewers’ screens.
    And like previous matches at the tournament, Woods seemed to dazzle and left fans in awe.
    Woods had a laid-back look ahead of the game, donning a white top and tanned trousers.
    Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Laura Woods… swoons.”
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    A second thanked ITV for putting Woods on hosting duty “from the whole nation”.
    Woods was joined by Eni Aluko and Karen Carney in the studio.
    An earlier match at the tournament saw Woods in an elegant dress.
    Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
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    The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
    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 previously wowed fans in a black dressCredit: ITV
    Another day saw her with a bold blue lookCredit: ITV
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    Laura Woods dazzles in sleek outfit live on ITV as she puts on leggy display for Women’s World Cup coverage

    LAURA WOODS wowed in a stunning outfit while presenting coverage of the Women’s World Cup.The host was in the studio on Sunday morning to take viewers through the clash between Germany and Colombia, which ended in a shock 2-1 win for the South Americans.
    Laura Woods stunned while presenting the Women’s World CupCredit: ITV
    Woods donned a stylish black top as Germany faced Colombia
    She wowed earlier in the week in blue attireCredit: ITV
    Woods is leading ITV’s coverage of the tournamentCredit: Getty
    Woods donned a gorgeous black top and matching skirt to go with some stylish white trainers as she put on a leggy display.
    She was joined by pundits Emma Hayes and Vicky Losada with the latter wowing in a bold outfit.
    This is not first time Woods has shined during the Women’s World Cup, previously leaving fans hot under the collar in an elegant dress.
    The ITV presenter also gave many something to smile about as she rocked a blue jacket earlier this week after England beat Denmark.
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    Woods is no stranger to stunning fans, putting on an incredibly glamorous display at Wimbledon.
    The 36-year-old has enjoyed a great summer that saw her wear daring attire at Glastonbury and party with an ex-England star.
    Woods is set to grace fans’ screens more in the approaching season, following her move to TNT Sports.
    The channel will replace BT Sport and see the former talkSPORT host be the face of Champions League games.
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    She has come a long way in her broadcasting career from accidentally kissing darts legend Steve Beaton on the lips after an interview.
    Laura Woods will front TNT’s Premier League coverage next monthCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    She graced viewers’ screens in a elegant outfitCredit: Instagram More

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    Premier League defender ‘insists on delaying medical to watch Love Island’

    A PREMIER LEAGUE defender insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love Island. Newcastle’s Kell Watts has returned for a second loan spell at League One Wigan.
    Kell Watts insisted on delaying his medical – because he was watching Love IslandCredit: Getty
    But the centre-back was in no hurry to get the deal over the line as ITV’s hit reality show took priority.
    Club doctor Jonathan Tobin tweeted: “The only pre-signing medical I’ve ever done that had to be delayed because the signee insisted on watching Love Island.
    “Not even joking. Tics, I give you Kell Watts. Some fella.”
    Watts first joined Wigan on loan in 2021 but he spent last season with Peterborough United.
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    Now the 23-year-old ex-England Under-18s star is back with the the Latics.
    Watts said: “When it first came about, it was something that I was really looking forward to doing.
    “The last time I was here, it felt like home, so it’s nice to be back home.
    “I created memories that will last my whole career, and I’m wanting to make more memories in a Wigan shirt now.”
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    Manager Shaun Maloney added: “I’m really happy that we’ve managed to secure Kell’s return.
    “A left-sided centre-back is a difficult profile to get, so he’s a really positive signing for us.
    “Off the pitch, he’s the right type of character that we need, and he was extremely popular amongst staff and previous players during his last loan here.
    “He’s a really important signing for us. It’s took us some time but I really appreciate the work of Newcastle United and the people here at Wigan have done to get that through.” More