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      Laura Woods confesses she was suspended at school for ‘being naughty’ and sneaking into boys’ toilets

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      LAURA WOODS admitted she was suspended from school as a child for a “combination of naughty things”.The ITV and talkSPORT presenter revealed one of her “strikes” came after she snuck “into the boys’ toilet”.
      Laura Woods admitted she was suspended from schoolCredit: Getty
      Woods, 35, revealed she was suspended for a “combination of naughty things”Credit: Getty
      Woods admitted she used to climb out of the window during Spanish class, and once went into the boys’ toiletsCredit: Getty
      Woods, 35, is a two-time winner of the SJA Sports Presenter of the Year award.
      She also received widespread plaudits for her coverage of the World Cup in Qatar.
      But Woods admitted on the Happy Hour podcast that at times she was quite the troublemaker.
      When asked what she was like at school, Woods said: “I got suspended [at school] for a combination of lots of naughty things.
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      “I climbed out of a window, but it was on the ground level. I climbed out of the window, I don’t know why.
      “I climbed out the window during Spanish class, they closed the window behind me and then I would wave to my teacher through the window.
      “But I’d do it without her noticing. That was the crux of it, like get out before she notices.
      “And that got me in a lot of trouble, just generally being like, fairly naughty in general.
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      “We went into the boys’ toilet, and that was apparently really naughty as well.
      “So those were all kind of strikes that led up to me being suspended.”
      Woods’ work has seen her build a large following on social media.
      And she recently had the perfect response to a vile sexist troll by slamming them for the size of their manhood.
      Woods is a successful presenter and broadcasterCredit: Instagram / @laurawoodsy
      Woods presented ITV’s coverage of the World CupCredit: Instagram / @laurawoodsy More

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      Laura Woods left stunned and devastated live on talkSPORT after latest Arsenal transfer blow

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      LAURA WOODS literally couldn’t face Arsenal’s latest transfer blow.The talkSPORT presenter recoiled in horror live on air when hearing that Chelsea are tipped to usurp her beloved Gunners in the hunt for Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
      Laura Woods was unhappy to hear of the latest developments in Arsenal’s pursuit of Moises Caicedo
      Shock, paper, shivers – Laura reacts to Chelsea’s interest in Caicedo
      ITV star Laura couldn’t hide her disappointment so she hid her face – covering it with paper.
      Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prioritising four major signings this summer.
      That’s thought to include two central midfielders, a full-back and central defender.
      West Ham skipper Declan Rice remains his dream recruit.
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      But Bayern Munich are also keen, with the two Manchester giants plus Liverpool likewise mentioned in connection with the England anchorman.
      But after having two January bids for Caicedo rejected in January, the Gunners are said to have agreed terms for the £80million-rated Ecuador.
      So Laura reacted with “Oh, for God’s sake” when the possibility of Chelsea nipping in to sign the 21-year-old came up for discussion.
      Her mood only got worse when talkSPORT chief football correspondent Alex Crook suggested it was “quite likely” the Blues would win the race for Caicedo.
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      Laura shoved up the piece of paper to block out her anguished face.
      It follows Chelsea hijacking Arsenal’s pursuit of Mykhailo Mudryk in the last transfer window.
      The Gunners baulked as a bidding war turned crazy.
      And Chelsea signed Shakhtar Donetsk’s Ukraine winger on huge wages for £62m plus £35m potential add-ons.
      Arsenal could also face a double dent to their transfer plans from Barcelona.
      The Spanish champions are closing on Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves and boss Xavi also fancies Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi. More

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      Arsenal fans joke ITV pundit Ian Wright won ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for touchline antics with son Shaun at FA Cup final

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      ARSENAL fans joked that Ian Wright won the “Embarrassing Dad” award at the FA Cup final as he tried to hug son Shaun on the touchline.The duo appeared as pundits on ITV’s coverage of the showpiece Wembley clash between Manchester United and City.
      Shaun Wright-Phillips jokingly made to get away from his dadCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      The 41-year-old grinned as he evaded Ian WrightCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      Wrighty, 59, won the ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for his touchline escapadeCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      While standing on the touchline alongside his boy, Wrighty tried to give Shaun a big hug in front of fans making their way to their seats.
      Wearing a big grin, Wright-Phillips jokingly tried to push his dad away.
      The 41-year-old laughed as he made to get away from Wright, giving a brief wave to the crowd before seeing that his old man was chasing him.
      Their father-son exchange ended with both howling with laughter.
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      And fellow pundit, and Shaun’s ex-Man City team-mate Joleon Lescott, also laughed along.
      Wrighty posted the clip to his Twitter account, captioning it: “You are never too old to hug me in front of your friends!!!”
      Alongside laughing emojis, one fan responded: “And the “Embarrassing Dad” Award goes to…”
      While a second related, writing: “I have this struggle with my little one every day!”
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      Arsenal fans joke ITV pundit Ian Wright won ‘Embarrassing Dad’ award for touchline antics with son Shaun at FA Cup finalCredit: Twitter / @IanWright0
      A third tweeted: “Love it!”
      And another added: “Just like my boys.”
      Wright, 59, and Shaun made history earlier this month by becoming the first father-son punditry duo to appear on Match of the Day.
      Introducing them, host Gary Lineker said: “We’ve got a Wright pair in the studio, Ian and Shaun. Welcome Shaun.”
      The father-son duo recently appeared on Match of the Day togetherCredit: BBC More

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      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish beam for camera as ITV host takes selfie with Man City star after FA Cup final win

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      LAURA WOODS and Jack Grealish enjoyed a selfie together after Manchester City won the FA Cup final.The fan-favourite presenter was at Wembley for the historic match as part of ITV’s punditry team.
      Laura Woods and Jack Grealish had a selfie togetherCredit: Reuters
      It has already been going well for Woodsy as many had switched over from BBC to watch her on the rival broadcaster for the match.
      And after the City beat United 2-1 thanks to a brace from Ilkay Gundogan, the pundit managed to have a moment with one of the club’s stars.
      Cameras spotted the two taking a selfie together.
      The pair were both smiling as Woods took the snap while wearing her outfit that some fans claimed made her “define beautiful”.
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      Woods had her hand on the back of Grealish’s neck while the winger had his hand on her back.
      The picture was taken after Grealish had picked up his FA Cup medal, which he wore proudly around his neck.
      The England international cut a relieved figure at full time after he gave away a penalty in the first half.
      However, himself and many others argued that it should not have stood despite the current laws of the game surrounding the handball rule.
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      Fernandes converted the penalty to level up the game after Gundogan’s quick-fire opener.
      In the aftermath of the penalty, United defender Victor Lindelof was struck by a green object that was thrown from the Man City end of Wembley.
      Gundogan scored a second, less-sweetly-hit volley to clinch the win early in the second half.
      During the celebrations, one City fan, however, performed a lewd gesture picked up by BBC cameras. More

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      Fans in love with Laura Woods’ outfit for FA Cup final as ITV presenter is told she ‘defines beautiful’

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      ITV presenter Laura Woods has received a raft of compliments during the coverage of the FA Cup final.Woods provided pre-match analysis at Wembley for the highly-anticipated clash between rivals Manchester United and Manchester City.

      Laura Woods was praised on social media before the FA Cup Final
      Woods’s choice of outfit received a raft of compliments from fans
      The famous journalist had already won over the crowd as she shared a pic of her and fellow presenter Ally McCoist at the famous ground before kick-off.
      And it was her choice of outfit that led to mass adulation on social media as she went for a white jacket and skirt.
      One fan tweeted: “Laura you define beautiful hope you’re having a great day and enjoy the final.”
      Another commented: “Looking beautiful as ever Laura.”
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      A third posted: “Look gorgeous Laura.”
      This supporter said: “Oh you look beautiful Laura. Come on United.”
      And that one stated: “Looking good as always Laura. Enjoy the match. Hopefully a United win.”
      Wembley is hosting the first ever FA Cup final between the two Manchester giants.
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      United will be looking to end City’s hopes of matching their legendary Treble from 1999.
      The Cityzens have already won the Premier League and will be looking to conquer their first ever Champions League next Saturday when they take on Inter Milan in Istanbul.
      The Red Devils, on the other hand, are looking to seal a Double after winning the Carabao Cup. More

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      Fans all switch from BBC to ITV for FA Cup final after realising who is presenting

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      FOOTBALL fans have switched their viewing pattern from the BBC to ITV after seeing who was presenting on the channels. The two channels are going head-to-head for viewers ahead of the all-Manchester FA Cup final.
      Laura Woods pictured alongside Ally McCoistCredit: Twitter / @laura_woodsy
      Fans declared they would be switching viewing allegiancesCredit: Rex

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      But upon seeing a Woods tweet revealing she was presenting ITV’s coverage alongside Ally McCoist, fans declared their intention to switch over.
      One fan said: “Time to switch over to ITV.”
      A second reacted: “Now that’s a pair of pundits.”
      “Going to switch from BBC to ITV now 😮‍💨,” declared a third.
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      A fourth typed: “Was watching BBC now I gotta switch.”

      Another added: “Defo switching from BBC.”
      Fans were also quick to lavish praise on her outfit.
      ITV’s team consists of Mark Pougatch presenting with Roy Keane, Joleon Lescott, and Ian Wright performing studio punditry.
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      Meanwhile, Woods will be pitchside with Karen Carney, while Sam Matterface, Ally McCoist and Lee Dixon are in the commentary box.
      Meanwhile, BBC’s coverage is headed up by Gary Lineker.
      The Match of the Day host has been joined by Alan Shearer, Peter Schmeichel and Micah Richards in the studio. More

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      ITV FA Cup final presenter Laura Woods defied online trolls and stood up to Jose Mourinho on her journey to TV stardom

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      ENGAGING, insightful, entertaining, professional, feisty… Laura Woods has become the definitive radio and TV sports presenter.The award-winning host regularly brightens up talkSPORT listeners’ mornings with her personality, knowledge of the sporting world and ability to mix it up in the banter stakes with Ally McCoist, Jamie O’Hara and Co.
      Brilliant Laura Woods is your host for the FA Cup final on ITVCredit: Insatgram @layurawoodsy
      Woods also hosts talkSPORT’s breakfast showCredit: talkSPORT
      Woodsy, as she is affectionately called by her colleagues, has also become ITV’s go-to for their football coverage – meaning this Saturday’s FA Cup final couldn’t be in better hands.
      The 35-year-old has come a long way from scoring a job as a runner on Sky Sports in 2009.
      And the confident Dagenham-born Arsenal fan has shown courage through the years in dealing with sexist trolls determined to bring her down on social media.
      First job
      Laura graduated from Kingston University in 2009 after studying print journalism.
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      Following work experience at the Croydon Advertiser, she scored her first job at Sky Sports, reporting to their Isleworth studios as a runner.
      Putting in the time, she would graft her way up to editorial assistant, assistant producer, associate and producer.
      A flair for presenting showed when Laura began working in front of the camera doing behind-the-scenes interviews for Sky Sports’ darts coverage on their YouTube channel.
      Wanting to do more than produce, she took a camera out with her, recorded footage, edited it together, and impressed TV chiefs with her natural talent. Online, it proved to be a big hit too.
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      Laura was then chosen to front Saturday morning kids’ show Game Changers, where she was the guinea pig for all sorts of daft experiments, including rollerskiing and smoothie biking.
      Her love for the NFL started at Sky Sports, before she scored a pitch-side reporter role on Super Sunday.
      It was interviewing football’s elite where she encountered her most difficult customer, Jose Mourinho.
      Ambitious Woods caught the attention of Sky TV chiefs interviewing darts stars
      A role on Soccer AM gave her a taste for interviewing footballers
      Woods began working for Soccer Sunday in 2018
      ‘Looked into my soul’
      Laura was tasked with questioning the ex-Tottenham manager, after Harry Kane saw a goal disallowed for Spurs. The Portuguese wasn’t happy about the decision, and let her know about it.
      Recalling the incident to Ian Wright on Wingmen, she said: “Harry Kane had just a scored a goal that was ruled out or something like that. Wrighty, he was looking into my soul! He was looking into my soul and he didn’t like what he saw. That’s how I felt.
      “Anyway, I started the interview, asking him questions and he immediately flipped it back on me and went, ‘Well, what did you think?’ And I was like, ‘Right, I have to put my big-girl pants on here’.
      “And I was like, ‘It’s not about me, it’s about you. No one cares about my opinion’. [Mourinho replied] ‘Well I care, what did you think?’ And I agreed with him but I just thought I had to hold my own.”
      Woods was adamant it was a test of her mettle – something that has stood her well as her career has progressed.
      She continued: “I think he was testing me but I like him as well. I miss him when he’s not around, like I miss that personality. That job, for any football fan looking in, it looks like a really simple job but it’s not.”
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      In 2020, Laura became the main presenter for talkSPORT’s breakfast show, splitting duties with Alan Brazil.
      She was the perfect choice, combining a deep knowledge of all sports with an unparalleled wit, and has the perfect foil in McCoist – with the pair proving to be a ratings winner.
      But, not everyone thought she was a good choice at first. She was the target of online trolls who claimed she only got the job because of her good looks. Amusing considering it was radio.
      “I accept that as presenters we are putting ourselves out there; we’re essentially targets,” she told i.
      In 2020, Woods became talkSPORT’s breakfast presenter – sharing duties with Alan BrazilCredit: Paul Edwards – The Sun
      Online trolls targeted Woods claiming she only got the job because of her looksCredit: Instagram / @laurawoodsy
      Woods admits she takes all the criticism with a pinch of saltCredit: The Sun
      “I’m learning to live with it because that’s part of our job. You’re never going to please everybody.
      “It would hurt me a lot more if I took it all to heart, so I take it with a pinch of salt now as much as I can. The people with something bad to say will always shout the loudest, so I have learnt to care less about the reaction.”
      Goodbye Sky, hello ITV
      In 2022, Woods finally said goodbye to Sky Sports.
      Following her departure, it was announced she would join former American football stars Osi Umenyiora and Jason Bell to present ITV’s Friday night NFL highlights show.
      A few months later, she was named as one of ITV’s World Cup presenters in Qatar, alongside seasoned hand Mark Pougatch.
      Grumpy Des Lynam moaned in an opinion piece for the Telegraph about her familiarity with pundit Ian Wright, when she called him Wrighty during the coverage of Senegal v Netherlands and how it made him “wince”.
      Laura bit back on Twitter: “Jeez, of all the things covered this is what made Des wince?”
      Wright, himself, leapt to her defence. Not that she needed it. “How’s Des vexed that Laura called me ‘Wrighty’!!! Looking for something negative to write,” he wrote on social media.
      Today, she balances her ITV role alongside work with DAZN, where she reports on boxing and the Women’s Champions League for the streaming service, as well as Amazon Prime Video where she presents their Premier League output.
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      Since last year, Woods has presented ITV’s football coverageCredit: Getty
      Woods has been tipped to replace Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday and Jake Humphrey on BT Sport
      There is talk of a return to Sky, replacing Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday. While industry rumours suggest she is the frontrunner to take over from Jake Humphrey at BT Sport, which is soon to become TNT Sports. You feel she could ace both jobs.
      Ever ambitious, talented and a consummate pro, Saturday’s Cup final won’t be served better than with Woods at the helm introducing the coverage. More

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      Huge summer sporting event has NO TV deal sparking ‘concern’ with bosses

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      BBC and ITV are under pressure to announce a TV deal for the Women’s World Cup after the governments of the Big Five European markets weighed into the ongoing row.Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer was among the five signatories stating their “concern” at the lack of agreement with just seven weeks until kick-off in Australia and New Zealand.
      Some broadcasters are yet to claim rights for the Women’s World Cup despite the success of Euro 2022Credit: Getty
      ITV and the Beeb are understood to have made a £9m joint bid which Fifa is expected to accept.
      But broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy and Spain are said to have proposed “derisory” offers of a fraction of the bids for the men’s tournament.
      They have been strongly criticised by Fifa President Gianni Infantino, who is reluctant to dig further into the world body’s funds.
      And now the governments have pledged to put on the big squeeze.
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      In a joint statement by the senior sports ministers of all five countries, the governments said: “We have acknowledged with concern that until now, no television rights have been attributed for the matches broadcasting in our countries.
      “We are aware of the legitimate interests and budgetary constraints pressuring both assignees and independent broadcasters, who need a viable economic model for each of them. 
      “And we also recognise the specific organisational constraints that are likely to affect the ‘market value’ of the European broadcasters’ rights, such as the hours of broadcasting.
      “However, we are convinced that the media coverage of the Women’s World Cup will be decisive in improving the global visibility of women’s sports in our European countries. 
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      “Media exposure to women’s sports has indeed a highly significant impact on the development of women’s and young girls’ sports practices. 
      “Because of the high potential of the Fifa Women’s World Cup and the sport and social issues at stake, we consider it our responsibility to fully mobilise all stakeholders, for them to quickly reach an agreement. 
      “These are decisions for Fifa and broadcasters to take independently, but we know that discussions are in progress and we are confident in Fifa and independent broadcasters’ capability to find a common path toward fair development.” More