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      BBC and ITV pundits including Roy Keane and Ian Wright warned they will NOT be getting pay rise next season

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      FOOTBALL pundits across BBC Sport and ITV Sport have been warned they will not be getting a pay rise next season.Manchester United icon Roy Keane works for ITV across domestic and international football.
      Roy Keane works for both Sky Sports and ITVCredit: Getty
      Ian Wright works for both BBC and ITV across various competitionsCredit: BBC
      And Arsenal legend Ian Wright spreads himself across more than one outlet, turning up on BBC’s Match of the Day and ITV’s coverage of England games and cup competitions.
      But no pay increases will be handed out across both terrestrial channels next season.
      The cap comes after reports of Sky Sports axing broadcasters from their coverage.
      Soccer AM’s 30-year stint was brought to an end last month… and they may not stop there.
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      There have been reports of long-time reporter Geoff Shreeves getting the boot.
      A Sky Spokesperson said: “Our coverage of football is evolving to reflect the changing habits of our viewers and ensures we continue to deliver the best experience for customers.
      “Our proposal would mean the creation of new roles, and the closing of some existing roles, and we are currently in a consultation period with our people.”
      Long-serving studio analysts Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas and Matt Le Tissier were axed in 2020 as Sky looked to go in a new direction.
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      This led to presenter Jeff Stelling announcing his intention to leave at the end of the 2022 season, before reversing the decision later on.
      Meanwhile, BT Sport will be renamed TNT Sports following a merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
      WBD also own Eurosport, and under the merger both BT Sport and Eurosport are set to disappear from TV screens.
      BT is scrapping its popular Score football show on Saturday afternoons, which is presented by Jules Breach and Darrell Currie.
      TNT Sports will incorporate the live offerings from both BT Sport and Eurosport.
      WBD acquired BT Sport last year in a deal reportedly worth £633million.
      That means Premier League games will be shown under a new channel from next season, as BT Sport’s deal to show games runs until 2025. More

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      FA Cup final plunged into TV chaos with new kick-off time expected, forcing another major ITV event to be moved as well

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      THE FA Cup Final’s kick-off time may have to be moved due to police concerns and could clash with the Epsom Derby.Rivals Manchester United and Manchester City are set to collide in the final at Wembley on June 3.
      The FA Cup Final’s kick-off time may have to be moved due to police concernsCredit: Rex
      The FA Cup Final may clash with the Epsom Derby on ITV next monthCredit: Getty
      And the FA are facing a logistical nightmare over scheduling the game with the Metropolitan Police refusing to sanction their preferred 5:30pm kick-off time due to safety reasons.
      According to The Mail, the authorities have deemed the first ever all-Manchester final a high-risk fixture for fan trouble.
      That is why they will demand an earlier kick-off time when they meet the FA for talks later this week.
      But the football governing body will also have to consider a potential clash with the Derby at Epsom.
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      The Jockey Club have listed it as being run at 4:30pm, but may now be brought forward.
      But the major problem is that both events are scheduled to air on ITV.
      The channel would ideally schedule both during late afternoon with a significant gap between them to increase the audience size and satisfy both sets of fans.
      But the FA may have no option but to follow police advice, with late kick-off times being avoided at Wembley following the violent scenes back in the final of Euro 2020 between England and Italy.
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      The authorities have made it clear that 4:45pm is the latest time they will tolerate for the FA Cup Final.
      The most likely solution would be if ITV tried to bring forward the running of the Derby until earlier in the card at Epsom.
      This way both events can be shown on ITV1, but that would still require the Jockey Club’s approval. More

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      Major change to ITV coverage before FA Cup final as TV bosses look to give fans blockbuster day of sport

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      ITV are planning to move the Epsom Derby to an earlier slot in order to broadcast it immediately before the FA Cup final, according to reports.The terrestrial broadcaster is the home of UK racing, with the Derby one of its biggest events.
      The Epsom Derby could be given a new start timeCredit: AFP
      Last year’s FA Cup final kicked off at 4:45pmCredit: Getty
      Since 2015 it has been shown at 4:30pm in order to try and gather as big an audience as possible.
      This year it is set to take place on Saturday, June 3 – the same day as the FA Cup final.
      With ITV going up against the BBC, who also hold rights to the FA Cup final, they reckon that showing the Derby immediately beforehand could help retain viewers for the football.
      The Cup final kick-off time has yet to be confirmed by football chiefs.
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      Manchester City play Sheffield United in the first semi-final this Saturday, with Manchester United taking on Brighton in the second on Sunday.
      The final kick-off time will depend on who wins – with factors such as travel being taken into account.
      Last year’s final kicked off at 4:45pm, and according to the Mirror, the Epsom Derby could be moved to an earlier 4pm slot in order to get straight to the football afterwards.
      Along with Cheltenham and the Grand National, the Derby is one of the biggest events on ITV’s extensive racing schedule.
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      The terrestrial channel recently confirmed that they have secured exclusive rights to UK racing through to the end of 2026.
      This year will mark the first time that the FA Cup final has ever been played in June.

      The mid-season World Cup pushed the usual schedule back by a number of weeks, with the Champions League final not taking place until June 10.
      While the 2020 FA Cup final was also pushed back, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was not played until August 1. More

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      Love Island star Tom Clare praises Robbie Savage after Macclesfield owner allowed ‘chance of a lifetime’ TV appearance

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      LOVE ISLAND star Tom Clare has praised Macclesfield owner Robbie Savage for allowing him to go on the reality TV show.Non-league footballer Clare, 23, took time out from playing for the Northern Premier League West side to go on the hit-ITV dating programme.
      Footballer Tom Clare came third on Love Island alongside Samie ElishiCredit: Rex
      Robbie Savage allowed Clare to appear on the reality showCredit: Getty
      He came in as the show’s first bombshell arrival and made it all the way to the final.
      Clare finished the programme alongside partner Samie Elishi, 22, placing third behind winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan and runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins.
      The Macclesfield striker was given the all-clear to go on Love Island by Savage and the rest of the club chiefs.
      And he is now hoping he can repay them by bringing more attention to their games.
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      Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “It’s good for Macclesfield, they are a huge club anyway, but if I can bring them more into the public eye, bring more fans through the game – it’s more revenue for the club.
      “Rob [Smethurst] and Robbie [Savage] and everyone behind the scenes work so hard.
      “I don’t know if people have seen the documentary, but if you look from the start to where we are now, the work that has gone into it, people do not see.
      “If I can bring more fans through the gate, I would be so happy. Maybe a few shirts of Samie No9 on the back.
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      “I have got so much love for the club.”
      Clare returned to watch Macclesfield beat Runcorn Linnets 3-2 on Saturday afternoon.
      But he is not planning to get back onto the pitch until next season.
      Macclesfield sit top of the Northern Premier League West, nine points clear of second-place AFC Sudbury.
      Clare is not expected to return to the pitch until next seasonCredit: Twitter/Macclesfield FC More

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      How MOTD-style show could look on ITV with Man Utd legend Roy Keane No1 pundit and popular TV host the new Gary Lineker

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      WITH iconic BBC football highlights show Match of the Day under threat, a Premier League highlights show at another broadcaster could look VERY different. Following controversy surrounding the impartiality of host Gary Lineker, MOTD now faces being taken off air with a bidding war for the Premier League highlights package set to take place.
      The BBC face a battle to keep hold of viewing rights to keep Match of the Day on airCredit: Alamy
      The BBC currently pay £211million for the package, but bidding for Prem TV rights for homeland broadcasters is set to begin anew this year.
      It could see the iconic programme lose its spot on the BBC, with ITV a potential new home, though they have not held the rights since 2004.
      But what might this new programme look like?
      HOST – LAURA WOODS
      Laura Woods could be the new host of ITV’s version of MOTDCredit: Getty
      Laura Woods is perhaps the most obvious choice to take over from Lineker as host of a new highlights show.
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      She is already a host on the broadcaster for some FA Cup games and is the main presenter for it’s NFL coverage.
      Woods also has experience presenting on Sky Sports, while her witty banter has also seen her become a popular radio host on talkSPORT.
      Other candidates for the role include Mark Pougatch, who has led ITV football coverage since 2015, and Jules Breach, who is regularly seen presenting BT Sport Score.
      PUNDIT – ROY KEANE
      Roy Keane has won many fans with his punditry styleCredit: ITV
      Roy Keane is regular viewing for watchers of ITV and Sky Sports, with his blunt punditry style winning many fans.
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      The Manchester United legend worked with ITV on both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, and is regularly seen on Sky Sports during their Super Sunday shows.
      PUNDIT – JILL SCOTT
      Jill Scott would be a popular choice among fansCredit: Reuters
      Queen of the Jungle Jill Scott – who will also appear at Soccer Aid – is a popular choice among those who could be brought into the fold for ITV’s new programme.
      The former Women’s Super League star and England Women’s International has previously done punditry work on Sky Sports and for ITV during the World Cup.
      PUNDIT – ALLY MCCOIST
      Ally McCoist picked up the ‘pundit of the year’ award earlier this monthCredit: PA
      It’s safe to say Ally McCoist is one of the most popular pundits in the country.
      His passion for the beautiful game saw him land the “pundit of the year” award at the Sports Journalist Association awards.
      His punditry work list includes the likes of BT Sport and ITV, while he has already struck up an iconic partnership alongside Woods on talkSPORT.
      PUNDIT – ENI ALUKO
      Eni Aluko was the first female pundit to work on Match of the Day in 2014Credit: PA
      Eni Aluko is another pundit with a strong CV and experience on ITV, bringing a good level of analysis in each appearance.
      She became the first female pundit on MOTD back in 2014 before joining ITV in 2016 to work on the European Championships. She has since worked on the 2018 and 2022 World Cups with the broadcaster.
      PUNDIT – IAN WRIGHT
      Ian Wright could be drafted over from BBC’s showCredit: Getty
      Ian Wright is a mainstay on the current MOTD, and with him currently working on ITV for the FA Cup and for England games, Wright’s inclusion would be a no-brainer for ITV chiefs.
      However, having already shown solidarity with Lineker (albeit for a very different reason), Wright may choose not to return in a similar capacity and instead stay as a match day pundit.
      Other options ITV could opt for include Karen Carney, Jermaine Defoe, Joe Cole and Lee Dixon.
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      Sam Matterface is currently the lead commentator for ITV football coverage, so there seems little sense in changing this.
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      Similarly to MOTD, there would likely be a high number of commentators working during a match day.
      This could see the likes of Clive Tyldesley given more work while MOTD commentators such as Guy Mowbry could also be drafted over. More

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      Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson shuts down ITV reporter with brilliant three-word response at Cheltenham Festival

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      SIR ALEX FERGUSON gave a sensational three-word response when asked who he thinks will in the Premier League this season.The legendary Manchester United manager, 81, attended Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday as he lapped up an afternoon of racing.
      Sir Alex Ferguson gave a superb response to being asked about the title raceCredit: itv racing
      But he was inevitably asked his view on footballing matters as ITV attempted to squeeze a title prediction out of him.
      Reporter Matt Chapman put it to him: “Man City or Arsenal, Sir Alex?”
      But the Scot refused to be drawn in one way or the other, simply replying: “I’m not interested”.
      The Gunners lead defending champions Manchester City by five points with 11 games remaining.
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      Ferguson battled both Arsenal and Man City in several title races over the years.
      He is the most successful boss in Premier League history, lifting the title on 13 occasions.
      And his longevity is perhaps the most impressive facet of his managerial career, with his first league triumph coming in 1993 and his final one in 2013.
      But this week he is more focused on the horse racing as he watches three of his stable compete at Cheltenham.
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      Protektorat is his main charge – a 14/1 shot to win the marquee Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday at 3.30pm.
      And he also has 25/1 Hitman for the Ryanair Chase on Thursday at 2.50pm.

      But his first horse of the week – Hermes Allen – failed to compete for the win in the Ballymore Novices’ Hurdle.
      Meanwhile, reporter Chapman reacted hilariously to one fan criticising him for asking Fergie about the title race.
      The ITV presenter received a tweet which read: “What a p**** you are asking Sir Alex ‘Arsenal or Man City’, have some respect you b******”.
      To which he replied: “You have to laugh at Twitter 😂😂😂”. More

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      ITV make huge Sabitzer gaffe ahead of Man Utd FA Cup clash with West Ham as fans all say the same thing

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      ITV made a big error with Marcel Sabitzer on their line-up graphic ahead of Manchester United’s FA Cup clash with West Ham. The midfielder, who signed on loan from Bayern Munich in January, is part of the starting XI for tonight’s game.
      Marcel Sabitzer was drafted in on deadline day after an injury to Christian EriksenCredit: Getty
      But ITV failed to include an image of him in the graphic before the game.
      His picture is invisible while all the other United players can be seen.
      As one of the newer signings, it’s possible the 28-year-old does not yet have a squad photo for ITV to use.
      But fans were still baffled by his absence from the line-up photo given the star has been with United for weeks.
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      One said: “Why is Sabitzer invisible? Haha.”
      Another said: “Errrr……do we have a ghost playing for us??? If not, then why is Sabitzer not worthy of having a headshot image??!! Come on ITV, sort your graphics.”
      While another joked: “ITV coverage is that tinpot that they couldn’t even be bothered to photoshop a picture of Sabitzer.”
      The Austrian starts alongside Scott McTominay in a rotated Man United team as Erik ten Hag opted to rest some of his stars.
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      ITV didn’t have a photo of Sabitzer
      Also coming in are the likes of Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Tyrell Malacia.
      The FA Cup game comes only days after United won the other domestic trophy, the Carabao Cup, with a 2-0 win over Newcastle.
      With the club still within touching distance of league leaders Arsenal and into the Europa League last 16, a quadruple remains possible for United.
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      Man Utd hardman Roy Keane was ‘horrible’ on the pitch but is nothing like you’d expect in real life, says ITV pundit

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      SCOTT BROWN has revealed that player personas are completely different from how they are on the pitch – and that includes Roy Keane.The former Celtic star built up a reputation as one of football’s hardmen.
      Scott Brown has revealed that Roy Keane is ‘lovely’ in real lifeCredit: Reuters
      The former Man United hardman had a fierce reputation during his playing daysCredit: Sky Sports
      The midfielder was an imposing figure on the pitch with his shaved head and piercing blue eyes.
      But he has admitted that his style was done to “intimidate” the opposition.
      He told The Telegraph: “It was more to intimidate people than anything.
      “I shaved my head before every game and it was to look a bit harder, to look more aggressive, to show that I meant business.”
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      Now the manager of Fleetwood Town and an owner of a delightful quiff hairstyle, Brown has revealed that the persona of a hardman was one of the freedoms of being on the pitch.
      He even suggested that the likes of Man United enforcer Keane had the same style, but are perfectly “lovely” away from the grass.
      He added: “You can be whoever you want to be on a football pitch but you need to make sure you are a winner.
      “You can be the most hated guy in the world; or the nicest guy in the world.
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      “Look at Jamie Redknapp – the nicest man in football.
      “And then you look at Roy Keane – probably a horrible man when he played.
      “I never played against him but I can imagine he was horrible.
      “Then you go and meet both and Jamie is a lovely man and so is Roy so there is no right way or wrong way.” More