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      ‘I’ve never seen that before’, says ITV commentator after spotting what Pep Guardiola did on touchline during FA Cup tie

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      PEP GUARDIOLA broke new ground during Manchester City’s FA Cup clash against Luton.He side ran rampant at Kenilworth as Erling Haaland scored five goals in a 6-2 hammering of the Premier League strugglers.
      Pep Guardiola performed an unusual task against Luton
      He was busy as he made four substitutions at onceCredit: ITV
      The match was wrapped up by Mateo Kovacic in the 72nd minute and moments later Guardiola decided to wring the changes.
      He made a quadruple substitution, hauling off Haaland, Nathan Ake, John Stones and Bernardo Silva, and ITV commentator Sam Matterface noticed something unusual about the tweak.
      Guardiola appeared to be in charge of informing the fourth official of the substitutions – a task usually delegated to an assistant.
      Matterface asked: “Is that the first time we have ever seen Pep Guardiola hand over the slips of paper to the fourth official?”
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      “I’ve never seen that before,” replied co-commentator Lee Dixon.
      Matterface then confirmed: “He’s the one doing the substitutions now, usually it’s the assistant manager who handles that task.”
      Jack Grealish was also substituted during the win after suffering another injury.
      After coming off, cameras picked up an emotional Grealish hiding under a training jacket before his team-mates consoled him.
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      Prior to kick-off Grealish had caused a stir after embracing former team-mate Ross Barkley, who lined up for Luton.
      Pundit Roy Keane commented on the interaction, saying: “Not for me. But we’re all different.”
      Fans all notice something odd in background of Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City press conference More

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      Roy Keane bluntly tells Laura Woods ‘not for me’ after she points out Grealish and Barkley’s tunnel antics in FA Cup

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      ROY KEANE did not mince his words with Laura Woods live on ITV as some tunnel antics between Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley were pointed out.The Manchester United legend was on ITV’s FA Cup coverage of Manchester City’s 6-2 thrashing of Luton, in which Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick.
      Laura Woods and Roy Keane were on ITV’s coverage of the FA Cup
      Woods highlighted a hug between Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish in the tunnel
      With Keane giving a blunt response
      He was appearing on the broadcaster alongside Woods and Ian Wright, which had left fans in a dilemma with the BBC also having a heavy-hitting trio on their own show.
      Keane’s brand of analysis is known, and loved, by many fans for being rather blunt in its delivery.
      The football hardman is also not known for having a particularly large pool of sympathy for players who are friendly to each other before games.
      Woods might have hoped to catch Keane out when she highlighted stars from Luton and Man City sharing a handshake in the Kenilworth Road tunnel.
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      Just before kick-off, Woods point out to Keane: “Ross Barkley and Jack Grealish having a little cuddle before the game.”
      Keane responded in fine form by saying: “Not for me. But we’re all different.”
      The Irishman’s response left Woods chuckling before the audio switched over to the commentary team for the match.
      Barkley, 30, and Grealish, 28, played a year together at Aston Villa in the 2020/21 season.
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      Erling Haaland put on a scoring clinic in the match as he netted five goals past an unfortunate Tim Krul – who had a nightmare as he returned to the Hatters’ starting XI for the cup game.
      Elsewhere, Leicester triumphed at Bournemouth after a 105th-minute winner from super-sub Abdul Fatawu.
      Blackburn vs Newcastle STOPPED mid-match after protest with players forced to step in during FA Cup clash
      Meanwhile, the clash between Blackburn and Newcastle went all the way to penalties, which the Magpies won 3-4 thanks to Martin Dubravka’s shootout heroics. More

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      Fans in FA Cup broadcasting dilemma after spotting ‘dream team’ presenting ITV coverage at same time as BBC

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      FOOTBALL fans were left with an FA Cup broadcasting dilemma after realising who the presenting teams were on ITV and BBC coverage of the FA Cup.The BBC were showing live cup games of Bournemouth v Leicester and Blackburn v Newcastle while ITV were showing Luton v Manchester City.
      BBC and ITV had fans scratching their heads on who to watch for FA Cup coverageCredit: Getty
      ITV had Laura Woods, Roy Keane and Ian Wright on their FA Cup coverage
      Meanwhile, BBC had Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards in their studio
      The Beeb’s coverage featured the presenting team of Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards on BBC One.
      Meanwhile, ITV1 had their own heavy-hitting trio of Laura Woods, Ian Wright and Roy Keane.
      Taking to social media fans were unsure which side they should turn on to watch.
      One fan said: “Got a dilemma, Gary Lineker on channel one or Laura Woods on another.”
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      A second said: “Which game to watch tonight? The Alan Shearer derby or the Andy Dibble derby?”
      A third fan knew who he would be watching, saying: “Laura Woods, Keano, Wrighty.. absolute dream team.”
      Another said: “Switching to ITV. Gary Lineker presenting.”
      On the other hand, a fifth said: “Lineker, Shearer and Micah Richards on pundits is so much better.”
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      The FA Cup fifth round has already seen plucky Maidstone knocked out by Coventry in a 5-0 thrashing on Monday.
      The Blackburn v Newcastle game was delayed by 15 minutes after fans had trouble getting into the stadium.
      Blackburn vs Newcastle FA Cup clash delayed 15 minutes as Gary Lineker makes statement live on BBC
      Newcastle went through in the end on penalties, while Leicester also progressed past Bournemouth after extra time.
      Man City thrashed Luton 6-2 with Erling Haaland scoring five.
      Another weird quirk of the FA Cup means VAR will only be in use at Premier League grounds.
      Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag revealed a fresh trio of injury doubts ahead of the Red Devils clash against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night.
      You can keep up to date with all the FA Cup fifth-round action with SunSport’s live blog which you can find by clicking here. More

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      Maidstone’s unusual pre-match routine picked up by ITV cameras live on TV ahead of historic FA Cup clash

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      MAIDSTONE were seen taking part in an unusual pre-match routine before their FA Cup fifth round clash.The National League South side were preparing to take on promotion-chasing Championship outfit Coventry.

      Maidstone did a lap of honour before their FA Cup clash with CoventryCredit: ITV4
      Players and staff joined in the gesture usually reserved for after a gameCredit: ITV4
      Around 5,000 Stones fans are estimated to have travelled to the gameCredit: ITV4
      And before kick off, Maidstone players and coaching staff were captured on ITV cameras doing a lap of honour around the Coventry Building Society Arena.
      The gesture is normally reserved for after a game.
      Regardless, the Stones got a loud ovation from their travelling support during the lap as they went past.
      An estimated 5,000 fans were said to be in the Maidstone end for the Monday evening clash.
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      And fans on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, were also in a supportive mood for the FA Cup underdogs.
      One fan said: “Unfortunately I think they get stuffed tonight but well done them on enjoying it to the fullest.”
      A second said: “Cheering for @maidstoneunited tonight.”
      While a third said: “C’mon the Stones.”
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      Maidstone captured the imagination of football fans around the globe, with Cameroon World Cup icon Roger Milla sending a message of support for compatriot and Stones boss George Elokobi.
      The former Wolves star, 38, told SunSport: “It was to congratulate me. This is what the magic of the FA Cup does. 
      World Cup Icon Roger Milla backs fellow Cameroonian George Elokobi to guide Maidstone into the FA Cup Sixth Round
      “He told me he had been watching us and to continue working hard.
      “He knows I’ve been doing well for Cameroon and flying the flag high. He wants to wish us well for the next round of the FA Cup.
      “And he also wanted to wish me good health and to keep working hard, keep developing and hopefully one day I’ll be able to help the nation.”
      But while the routine won the Stones plenty of fans, it failed to knock Coventry out of their stride as the Championship side progressed to the FA Cup quarter-final with a 5-0 win. More

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      How kind Kate Garraway came to Chris Kamara’s rescue amid his crippling health battles

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      FOOTIE pundit Chris Kamara says he has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxia thanks to Kate Garraway.The Good Morning Britain host Kate, 56, recommended an “experimental” treatment in Brazil which has helped the ex-Sky Sports star regain fluency in his voice.
      Chris Kamara has made huge progress in his battle with speech apraxiaCredit: Jonathan Brady / PA
      It comes after GMB host Kate Garraway recommended an ‘experimental’ treatment in BrazilCredit: PA
      Kammy, 66, said during the new series of Dave’s travel show World’s Most Dangerous Roads: “I’d say I’m 25 per cent away from the person I used to be.”
      Close pal and ex-Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling, 68 replied: “Seventy five percent of Chris Kamara is more valuable than 100 per cent of a lot of people you see on telly.”
      Kammy was diagnosed with speech apraxia in 2021. The condition, which interrupts messages from the brain to the vocal cords resulting in slurred speech, has also affected his balance and ability to walk.
      But he flourished thanks to the advice to go to Brazil given by friend Kate, who took her late husband Derek Draper to Mexico for treatment after his speech was affected by Covid.
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      The methods used in the treatment are unknown but results have been so good, the former Bradford City manager is urging for it to be available in the UK.
      He said: “The treatment has not been sanctioned by the world medical boards. I’ll be campaigning to try and get it over here.”
      During his tour of Sri Lanka with Jeff — on the country’s most hazardous roads — Kammy showed how much progress he had made.
      He said: “I thought that was it, it’s over, but I’m back working with my best buddy and maybe getting away with the voice.”
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      Jeff added: “There was a time where I didn’t think I’d see Kammy as we knew him again, but Most Dangerous Roads has given him a boost because he’s realised he can do things”.
      The co-hosts will discuss their hopes of working with each other in the future should Kammy’s health improve in next Sunday’s episode.
      This Morning pays tribute to Kate Garraway’s husband Derek Draper after he dies aged 56
      Kate took late husband Derek Draper to treatment in Mexico after his speech was affected by CovidCredit: ITv More

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      Major broadcasting change to FA Cup with BBC or ITV set to lose coverage as fans rage about deal with new channel

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      FOOTBALL fans are going to be able to watch more FA Cup games than ever.But it won’t be entirely free with the FA agreeing a new four-year deal with paid broadcaster TNT Sports.
      TNT Sports will be the new home of the FA CupCredit: Reuters
      The new deal will begin from the 2025/26 season and will see every game from the third round onwards, outside of the 3pm kick offs, televised.
      TNT Sports, who currently show Champions League and Premier League coverage, charge a subscription fee to watch their coverage.
      But the FA have confirmed in a statement that the FA Cup will still be shown on free-to-air channels alongside TNT Sports.
      However it is not known what channel that will be with the statement adding that it will be “confirmed in due course”.
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      ITV and BBC currently share the rights to show the historic competition.
      Mark Bullingham, FA Chief Executive, said: “This new partnership will see selected matches shown live on TNT Sports, as well as free-to-air, from the first round of the competition through to the Final at Wembley Stadium.

      “TNT Sports are an outstanding broadcaster with an impressive record of showing some of the biggest and best sporting events around the world,
      “So we are delighted to be working with them on our shared commitment and long-term vision that will ensure the Emirates FA Cup continues to thrive over the coming year.”
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      The deal will also see TNT televise the Community Shield, and the FA Youth Cup semi-finals and final.
      Some fans have been left fuming by the news with frustration over having to pay to watch the 153-year-old competition.
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      One wrote on social media: “Grim. FA Cup behind a paywall. Totally grim.”
      While another added: “This is wrong. The world’s oldest and most prestigious national cup competition should always be free-to-air.”
      A third wrote: “Taking the FA Cup off terrestrial TV is absolutely sickening.” More

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      Lauryn Goodman in talks for ‘high drama’ reality TV show with other Premier League ‘mistresses’ amid Kyle Walker scandal

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      LAURYN Goodman is in talks with TV producers to star in a “high drama” reality show with other Premier League “mistresses”, a source has claimed.The influencer shot into the headlines last month when she revealed Kyle Walker had fathered both of her children. 
      Lauryn Goodman is in talks to star in a new TV showCredit: Alamy
      She revealed last month that Kyle Walker is the father of both her kidsCredit: Getty
      Model Lauryn Goodman plays football with Kyle Walker’s son Kairo and their new baby on the beach in the Dominican RepublicCredit: Click News and Media
      Walker and Annie have three sons and another baby on the way
      Love rat Walker was dumped by his wife Annie Kilner after she was sent a message about a “second love child” with Lauryn.
      Now, sources have revealed that Lauryn is in talks with TV producers to launch a show with “five other footballer’s mistresses”.
      An insider told The Mirror: “One of the producers who has worked on shows like TOWIE and other big reality formats clocked Lauryn’s story and realised it’s very much a tale of our times.
      “There are a whole generation of girls on the fringes of football. It’s like its own little ecosystem and when you get behind the scenes of it it’s absolutely fascinating. 
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      “They’re all glamorous, they live flash lifestyles and go to all the same top clubs as the premier league players. And along with the players they are all falling in and out of love and lust by the minute. It’s pretty high drama, great telly.”
      Broken Annie, 30, is still reeling after Lauryn contacted her over Christmas and revealed the Manchester City defender had fathered a second child with her.
      The baby girl was born in July but her name has not yet been revealed.

      Annie, who is has three kids with Kyle and is currently is seven months pregnant with their fourth, is said to be at “breaking point” due to the spotlight and stress of their split.
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      Her friends told The Sun: “She is in the final stages of her pregnancy and is terrified about going into labour early.
      “Annie is wrestling with her emotions because of her separation from Kyle and is deeply concerned about the impact of all the children involved.”
      Footie love rat Kyle Walker cheated on his wife and mistress with a third woman — a mystery model
      Meanwhile, Kyle told The Sun he bitterly regrets betraying his “soulmate”.
      He also admitted to making  “idiot choices and idiot decisions” after sleeping with reality TV star Lauryn.
      He added: “The man that’s meant to love, care and be there for her, did this.
      “There have been days in this ordeal where I’ve just wanted to curl up in a ball and go to sleep.
      “The only person to blame is me. I have roles and responsibilities that I’m aware of and I’ve made stupid choices. But I need to own up to my mistakes — I owe it to everyone.
      “My actions have caused a lot of pain to a lot of people. I’m sorry because, as a family, this isn’t meant to happen.”
      My move to Munich to escape
      KYLE told how he almost followed Harry Kane to Bayern Munich to escape the looming baby scandal.
      The defender verbally agreed a reported £15million move to the German champions in July.
      He said: “I tried to escape. Did I want to leave City? No, of course I didn’t. We’re the best team in the world at the minute.
      “But it was a chance to get away from England and the media I was going to get.
      “I was aware the clock was ticking. I came very close to moving. We were having conversations. I was going to a great club, a massive club. But in the end I couldn’t go.
      “If I’m in Germany and this happens, Annie leaves and I’m now in Germany on my own.
      “My kids wouldn’t be around the corner where I can see them.
      “There’s pain and emotion at the moment but I can go to the house, take the kids to school, and my little lad to football.”

      Annie ditched her wedding ring since kicking him out.
      She has hired Coleen Rooney’s Wagatha Christie lawyer, Paul Lunt, and PR guru Rachel Monk.
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      Shortly after the New Year she announced in a statement that she was taking “some time away” from Kyle.
      The Sun has contacted Lauryn’s representatives for comment.
      Walker was dumped by his wife Annie KilnerCredit: AFP
      The England defender then insisted there was never a relationship with the reality star More

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      Eagle-eyed fans in shock and say ‘this is MAD’ after spotting FIFA legend Alex Hunter in hit ITV show

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      EAGLE-EYED football fans were left shocked as they tuned into the latest episode of ITV’s Trigger Point.Famous actors Vicky McClure and Adrian Lester star in the thriller series – but it was another familiar face that got everyone talking.
      Fans were left trying to place this recognisable face while watching Trigger PointCredit: ITV
      Tomiwa Edun is best remembered as Fifa character Alex HunterCredit: EA Sports
      Gamers played as Hunter and tried to make him a world-class footballer
      Supporters could not believe that Tomiwa Edun was in the show.
      The actor is best remembered from his role playing fictional footballer Alex Hunter in the Fifa video game.
      Tomiwa was the face of mode “The Journey” in three editions of the game from Fifa 17 to 19.
      Players would control Hunter’s career with the aim of taking the teenage wonderkid to the top of world football.
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      And in a nod to his time on Fifa, his character in Trigger Point was named Alex.
      Fans were surprised to see the 39-year-old actor back on screens, with one saying: “So that’s where he went after his glittering Fifa career ended.”
      Another added: “Alex Hunter from Fifa is in Trigger Point. I had this guy winning Champions League with Real Madrid. Now he’s a criminal. Should have stuck to footy mate.”
      A third laughed: “This is mad from scoring goals in Fifa to criminal activities.”
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      More commented: “That is some journey Alex Hunter has been on.”
      Tomiwa has previously starred in Merlin and had brief cameo roles in Doctor Who and Lucifer.
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      Actor Adetomiwa Edun has also featured in Doctor WhoCredit: Getty More