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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.
      COMMENTATOR – SAM MATTERFACE
      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

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      Man Utd vs West Ham leads FA Cup fifth-round ties picked for TV coverage with Bristol City vs Man City also on ITV

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      MANCHESTER UNITED’S clash with West Ham has been picked for TV coverage in the FA Cup fifth round.And Manchester City’s trip to Bristol City will also be live on the box.
      Manchester United will host West Ham on March 1Credit: Getty
      Manchester City beat Arsenal to set up a fifth-round clash with Bristol CityCredit: Getty
      Four of the eight last-16 ties are on ITV – either their main channel or on ITV4, with each available on the ITVX hub online.
      City travel to Ashton Gate in a repeat of the 2017-18 Carabao Cup semi-final on Tuesday 28 February.
      Pep Guardiola’s men saw off Arsenal in the previous round, thanks to Nathan Ake’s winner.
      The Robins under Nigel Pearson, meanwhile, thumped West Brom 3-0 to reach the FA Cup for the third time in five seasons – after failing to get that far for 18 years.
      Then the following night West Ham head to Old Trafford to take on an in-form Red Devils side who may have ended their seven-year wait for a trophy just three days earlier at Wembley.
      United beat Reading in round four thanks to two goals from Casemiro and a third from fellow Brazil midfielder Fred.
      However, the victory came at a cost because Andy Carroll’s wild challenge on Christian Eriksen damaged ligaments in the Dane’s ankle.
      He looks set to be out for at least three months – until the beginning of May – and will be a cruel miss for Erik ten Hag as United battle on four fronts.
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      ITV also have the rights to Stoke v Brighton on Tuesday 28 and Southampton v Luton or Grimsby on Wednesday 1.
      It means the two of the other fifth-round ties will be available on the BBC.
      Fulham or Sunderland’s home clash with Leeds will be on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Tuesday 28.
      And then Tottenham’s trip to face either Wrexham or Sheffield United takes place on the same channel 24 hours later.
      It means Leicester vs Blackburn and Ipswich Town or Burnley vs Sheffield Wednesday or Fleetwood are the two games not live on TV.
      Four of the fourth-round replays will take place next Tuesday before Sunderland host Fulham on Wednesday. More

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      Tommy Fury says he never watches Love Island and has not even seen series he starred in with girlfriend Molly-Mae

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      TOMMY FURY revealed he never watches Love Island – and has not even seen the series he starred in alongside girlfriend Molly-Mae. The unbeaten boxer – brother to heavyweight legend Tyson – went into the hit ITV series in 2019.
      Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury on Love Island in 2019Credit: Rex Features
      He came runner-up with now partner Molly-Mae, with the happy couple now expecting their first child together.
      But Fury admitted he is not exactly a big fan of the show, either before or after his successful stint, but credits it for building his career.
      He said in an interview with Tom Moore: “I never watched Love Island before doing it and I’ve not watched it since, didn’t even watch my own series back.
      “But it was one of those things, Love Island has given me the platform of a world champion already.
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      “It put me out there, it helped me step out the shoes of being Tyson’s little brother, which was all I was called growing up, which isn’t a bad thing.
      “It’s amazing to be related to the best fighter there’s ever been, in my opinion. So that was amazing but it helped born me.
      “Everybody knows me now for Tommy Fury and what I’m like and my own personality.”
      Fury went into the villa as a 2-0 boxer and has since added six more wins to his record.
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      Over the last two years, he has been linked with a massive celebrity grudge match against YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul.
      He was forced to twice pull out of their first two scheduled fights after suffering a rib injury and US visa issue.
      But the two are set to announce the latest rehashed date of February 25 in Saudi Arabia.
      And Fury, 23, said he will focus on a traditional path to boxing titles after a quick cash grab bout with Paul, 26.
      He said: “All I see with Jake Paul is a business.
      “If you want me to beat a man that can’t fight and throw millions of pounds in my face, no problem, sign me up.
      “I describe it all the time as being on route 66, I need to stop off and fill my camper van up and get back on the road.
      “I am on a straight and narrow road to world titles but you want me to take a slight detour for an awful lot of fuel, pick that up and jump back on the road.
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      “And that’s all I’m doing here. It is a business at the end of the day, you’ve gotta to use your head and every fighter in my position would take that fight if it got offered to them.”
      Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are set to fight on February 25Credit: Showtime More

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      UK broadcast outlets reportedly agree deal with Fifa to televise this year’s Women’s World Cup

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      AN agreement to air this year’s Women’s World Cup on television in the UK is thought to have been reached, according to reports.  This comes just over six months after the launch of Fifa’s tender process for the sale of tournament media rights to UK broadcasters.  
      A deal to air this year’s Women’s World Cup matches on UK television has reportedly been agreed between Fifa and broadcastersCredit: Reuters
      It is reported the deal could see the BBC and ITV share coverage of the tournament’s games including matches involving the LionessesCredit: Prime Media
      Earlier this week The Independent reported a deal was still outstanding with sources informing the paper that offers from UK channels were “lowballing Fifa”.
      Talks were also said to still be ongoing. 
      Today the Daily Mail reports a “major breakthrough” has been reached in regard to the contest being aired on national television. 
      It is claimed an agreement is expected to be confirmed and publicised in the near future. 
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      And it also thought the deal could potentially see coverage shared by BBC, who along with Sky Sports broadcast Women’s Super League games, and ITV. 
      This year’s World Cup will take place a year after the Euros hosted in England with the Lionesses and their rivals pulling in record stadium crowds and television viewers. 
      Last July’s Euros final, broadcast on BBC One and won by Sarina Wiegman’s players at Wembley, was watched by a peak TV audience of 17.4 million viewers. 
      The viewing figures made it the most watched women’s football match in the history of UK television and the most-viewed TV event of last year. 
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      And in December the FA revealed 23.3million people watched the final on TV or online. 
      Last summer’s Euros attracted record numbers of television viewersCredit: PA
      It is hoped England’s success at last year’s Euros will lead to high numbers of viewers of the World Cup in July and August with the Lionesses and the Republic of Ireland among the 32 sides competing. 
      Due to the time difference between the UK and the World Cup’s hosts Australia and New Zealand, England’s matches will be taking place when many viewers will be asleep or out at work. 
      However, with tournament timing coinciding with the school holidays, coverage of matches could see younger audiences engaged with rising interest in the game amongst girls as well as women. More

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      Ex-England star Jermain Defoe is ‘dating Love Island wannabe just weeks after collapse of his marriage’

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      FORMER footballer Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe weeks after his marriage collapsed, it has been reported. The ex England star, 40, has been secretly seeing influencer Alisha LeMay, 31, who was tipped for the ITV dating show in 2019.
      Jermain Defoe is dating a Love Island wannabe after his marriage collapsedCredit: instagram
      He is said to be a ‘regular’ visitor to Alisha LeMayCredit: Instagram/@alishalemayx
      The influencer has posted pictures in several exotic locationsCredit: Instagram/@alishalemayx
      Defoe was pictured without his wedding ring while on holiday in St Lucia
      And he was pictured leaving her home in Harlow, Essex, on Thursday morning. Alisha went to the front door in her brown dressing gown as he left.
      Meanwhile, Defoe wore a blue puffer jacket over a hooded top, designer ripped jeans and black trainers. He also had a Stetson hat and moustache.
      He climbed into his Range Rover before driving away as Alisha waved him off smiling.
      She then walked to her Land Rover Defender to pick up a bag from posh Selfridges, where she used to work as a personal shopper.
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      TV football pundit Defoe was back again in the evening and drove off again the following morning.
      Sources told the MailOnline he had been a “regular visitor” in the past few weeks. They have also been seen in a nearby cafe.
      Alisha has posted glamorous photos from exotic locations including Jamaica, Ibiza, Paris and Capri in Italy on her social media.
      When she was rumoured to be on Winter’s Love Island, a source said: “Alisha is exactly the type of contestant ITV2 is looking for – she’s gorgeous, body confident and isn’t afraid to be herself.
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      “She already works as an influencer and has collaborated with brands like PrettyLittleThing, Missguided and ASOS.
      “She’s an advocate of body positivity and often admits on her Instagram to never wanting to be perfect, which is an important message to young viewers of the show.”
      Last month Defoe sparked fears his marriage was in trouble after spending Christmas in the Caribbean while wife Donna stayed at home in Glasgow.
      The former Spurs and West Ham star, 40, was pictured without his wedding ring while Donna, also 40, has reverted to her maiden name of Tierney on social media and has unfollowed her hubby.
      Neither of them has posted about each other on social media for eight weeks.
      Both have removed Instagram images of the OK! magazine cover that featured their £200,000 wedding last June.
      The Sun on Sunday revealed Defoe had begged a nurse for sex just a month after getting married.
      A source said: “The marriage seems to be in trouble. You would think they would want to spend their first Christmas together as husband and wife but they haven’t so things aren’t looking at all good.”
      Defoe and Donna married at stately home Cliveden House, in Berkshire, in June last year.
      The lavish bash featured across 14 pages as well as the cover of OK! magazine later that month.
      But the £20,000 wedding has caused a riddle about whether it actually happened.
      The local register office has no record of him and his “bride” Donna Tierney legally getting married at the country house venue, which it normally would do.
      There is also no record of any marriage in Glasgow where they were living at the time on June 4 last year.
      A source said: “It’s all a mystery. They didn’t let the mag have their reporter and photographer at the wedding at Cliveden House.
      “Instead, they had their own photographer and sent them the pictures, and then subsequently gave an interview to a reporter.
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      “But no one is aware of them actually getting married and there were no pictures in the magazine of anyone marrying them.”
      When The Sun approached Donna — who has removed the pics from her social media — and asked if they actually got wed, she said: “Of course we did. I’ve heard these rumours, I don’t know where they’ve come from.”
      Alisha Lemay was rumoured to be on Love Island in 2019
      Former England international footballer Defoe retired from playing last yearCredit: The FA – Getty Images
      Donna Tierney insists her wedding to Jermain Defoe was legitimateCredit: instagram
      Defoe and Donna both spent Christmas apart – which should have been their first together as a married coupleCredit: instagram More