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      I worked in a pet shop and Sports Direct – now I’m one of the UK’s best commentators working for ITV and Sky Sports

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      BECOMING a football commentator is no easy feat, as Seb Hutchinson can attest.Fans may recognise Hutchinson’s voice when they tune in to watch ITV or Sky Sports.
      Seb Hutchinson is one of the UK’s best commentators
      He has worked for Sky Sports and ITV
      The 39-year-old worked across both the men’s and women’s World Cups and was the lead commentator on the latter.
      His portfolio also features work on the Rugby World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as a total of FOUR World Cups.
      He also features across Sky’s Premier League, League Cup and Women’s Super League coverage, with his voice work being heard over Manchester United’s dramatic 2-1 win over Brentford.
      But Hutchinson, who hails from east London, has now revealed the inspirational story it took him to get there.
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      Speaking to The Athletic as part of their series on UK Black History Month, Hutchinson revealed how he got started in the industry and the daring leaps he had to make in order to fulfil his dream.
      He said: “I was a producer for ITV. Then I said, ‘I need to focus on my commentary.’ It was always ticking away at the back of my mind.
      “Being a producer was great, but I needed to follow my childhood dream. I went freelance; which was a massive risk, but I was young, had no responsibility, so I was able to do it.
      “Some people felt I was making a silly decision but I didn’t feel that way. I was confident in my ability to get work.”
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      Hutchinson had been telling friends and family about the dream he held of becoming a sports commentator since he was 10 years old, but admitted he received little help from career advisers in school.
      Even Hutchinson’s footballing father Ray – who starred in Leyton Orient’s academy before an injury-ravaged career saw him become a coach – was unable to provide much assistance.
      However, the splitting up of his parents pushed him even harder to achieve this dream.
      Prior to heading to Staffordshire University – where he graduated from in 2009 – for a sports journalism course, Hutchinson had held down jobs at a pet store, at Sports Direct and as a security guard.
      He said: “When my parents split up, that pushed me even more. I did a sports journalism course at Staffordshire University and that helped me get closer to the industry.
      “From that, I sent out 20 letters asking people for a job, but only three got back to me — a club TV channel, ITV and BBC Sport regional.
      “The people who rejected me would often say, ‘We don’t have this position available’.
      “You could look at that in two ways: one, they’re lying to me, or they actually don’t have that position available. But I started to adopt the mindset that they’re just not ready for me.”
      Hutchinson revealed to The Voice in 2021 he has drawn inspiration from stars he watched and listened to such as Frank Bruno, Linford Christie, Harry Carpenter, Brian Moore and David Coleman.
      Being a producer was great, but I needed to follow my childhood dream. I went freelance; which was a massive risk. But I was confident in my ability to get work.Seb HutchinsonThe Athletic
      Despite now throwing his weight around with the big boys of commentary, Hutchinson remains diligent in his pre-match preparation, arriving at the stadium three hours early.
      He said to The Athletic: “Voice is the one of most important things. My style might not be for everyone but the way I look at it is, it’s not about accent, it’s about delivery.
      “When my family and close friends heard me on TV for the first time, they said, ‘I knew you’d do it’. I looked up to Brian Moore, because he kept it simple but had emotion in his voice. That’s how I try to be.
      “The last game I did was Manchester United against Brentford. You’re coming towards the end of a game like that and you have to think about the bigger picture. 
      “Scott McTominay scoring twice would’ve felt big for Manchester United.
      “People talk about ‘Fergie Time’ but that day was (when United honoured) the passing of Sir Alex Ferguson’s wife, so I thought, ‘It’s not the right moment to talk about Sir Alex.’ You have to be sensitive to certain things.”
      In a similar vein to Alex Scott for women’s representation, Hutchinson can be considered somewhat of a trailblazer in the sports journalism industry as one of few the black commentators in the UK.
      But Hutchinson admits it was never his explicit intention to be one, and was rather just focused on making his dream a reality.
      He added: “I never looked at it as trying to be the first Black commentator. I look at the England team and the players in the Premier League and a good majority are Black.
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      “My mind goes back to university days, when there were hardly any Black people, but I felt comfortable and I didn’t feel out of place.
      “I guess my mindset comes from my parents, because they always made me believe in myself. They didn’t stop me from pursuing my dreams.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter Olivia Buzaglo dazzles in glamorous outfit as she’s drafted in for KSI vs Tommy Fury fight

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Olivia Buzaglo earned immense plaudits following her stunning work at Misfits.Buzaglo was drafted in to cover the action at the AO Arena in Manchester where Tommy Fury beat KSI and Logan Paul defeated Dillon Danis.

      Olivia Buzaglo stood out during the Misfits event in ManchesterCredit: Instagram @oliviabuzaglo
      Buzaglo covered KSI vs Tommy Fury and Logan Paul vs Dillon DanisCredit: Instagram / @oliviabuzaglo
      Buzaglo was drafted in for all the boxing action on SaturdayCredit: Instagram @oliviabuzaglo
      She appeared as a co-host with Ariel Helwani and Ade Oladipo for the show.
      And she dazzled with a glamorous outfit for this “unreal event.”
      Buzaglo posted on Instagram: “Don’t even know where to start with yesterday.
      “The biggest privilege to be part of the @daznboxing & @mf_daznxseries team for #KSIFury.
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      “Just an incredible bunch of people to work with, both on and off screen. An unreal event.
      “Hope you guys enjoyed it as much we did and thank you for all the lovely messages as well.”
      Buzaglo’s 53,600 followers flooded the comments’ section praising her work.
      One fan said: “You were fab!!”
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      Another commented: “So glad you put thjs [sic] post up because when I was watching I thought hang on a minute, is that you! Well done girl, smashing it!!”
      A third posted: “G’on Olivia, love it.”
      This fan noted: “Incredible job! So good to see you getting the recognition you deserve.”
      And that one stated: “Smashed it Liv!”
      Buzaglo attracted immense plaudits on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      Buzaglo took to Instagram to thank the fans for their kind messagesCredit: INSTAGRAM @oliviabuzaglo
      Buzaglo teamed up with Ariel Helwani and Ade OladipoCredit: Instagram / @oliviabuzaglo More

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      Shock name tipped to succeed Gareth Southgate as next England boss as he’s not a ‘celebrity, hobby manager’

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      ENGLAND risk squandering another golden ­generation if they choose the wrong successor to boss Gareth Southgate.And former FA technical director Les Reed says the Three Lions should not be afraid to appoint Under-21 boss Lee Carsley ahead of a “celebrity, hobby manager”.
      England boss Gareth Southgate shouldn’t be replaced by a ‘celebrity, hobby manager’Credit: Getty
      England Under-21 manager Lee Carsley should replace Southgate, according to ReedCredit: Getty
      Southgate’s contract runs until the end of next year and it would be a surprise if he were still in charge for the 2026 World Cup — or Euro 2028 on home soil. Reed said: “We have all these exciting players, including a whole cohort who have won championships at age-group levels.
      “This is the four years when those players should develop into a trophy-winning side.”
      The likes of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard could not win silverware under Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
      Reed, 70, added: “We had a group capable of winning the World Cup but we did not capitalise on that talent.
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      “We went the celebrity, hobby manager route.
      “Don’t get me wrong — if Pep Guardiola wants the job and is passionate about it, we know he has the capability to get the best out of players.
      “But it’s not a hobby job. It’s not, ‘I’ve won everything, I’ll have a go at international football’. We’ve seen that before.”
      Carsley, 49, guided England Under-21s to their first European title for 19 years in the summer.
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      Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest head coach Steve Cooper, 43, led a  team featuring Phil Foden to Under-17 World Cup glory in 2017. Reed said: “Gareth  transitioned a lot of U21 players into the set-up because he knew them.
      “If we don’t consider Lee Carsley, we shouldn’t have considered Gareth Southgate.”
      When Reed returned to the FA in 2019 for a  second stint as technical director, an aim was “to develop a school of Gareth Southgates”.
      Southgate, 53, who joined the FA in 2011, led the Under-21s to triumph in the Toulon Tournament but only got the senior job later in 2016 after Sam Allardyce left for non-football reasons.
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      Reed said: “Research showed most World Cup winners had coaches with experience of age-group international football.”
      Having left his role with the FA at the end of 2020, Reed now runs his own  consultancy —  with Wrexham’s Hollywood owners among his clients.
       But he believes Carsley and Cooper are currently the strongest candidates to replace Southgate.
      He said: “The technical thinking would be, ‘That makes sense’.
      “But when it’s time to appoint a new England manager, people at FA board level or senior exec level come out of the woodwork and they all have an idea or a plan. That increases the fervour for  a Galactico appointment.”
      Ex-FA technical director Les Reed believes Southgate should be replaced by someone like himCredit: AFP More

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      Liverpool cult hero and Champions League winner who featured in iconic film Goal! wants managerial job in Britain

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      EX-LIVERPOOL star Igor Biscan wants a managerial job in Britain.The Croatian played under Gerard Houllier and was recently boss at Dinamo Zagreb.
      Igor Biscan spent five years at Liverpool and won the Champions League in 2005
      Biscan wants to return to Britain to work as a manager after leaving Dinamo Zagreb
      The former midfielder was also on the shortlist for the Rangers role.
      Biscan joined Liverpool in 2000 following a five-year stint at Dinamo, who also sent him out on loan to Samobor in 1995.
      The ex-Croatia international spent five years at Anfield and amassed a total of three goals as well as three assists in 118 appearances with the Reds.
      The 45-year-old also won two League Cups as well as the 2005 Champions League trophy.
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      Biscan remained on the bench that famous night in Istanbul that saw the Merseysiders coming back to draw 3-3 with AC Milan before beating them 3-2 on penalties.
      The Croatian left Liverpool shortly after their historic European triumph and joined Panathinaikos.
      Biscan struggled in Greece and never managed to live up to expectations as a recent European champion.
      That led to his exit in 2007 as he returned to Dinamo a year later.
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      Biscan played for four years in Zagreb until his retirement at the age of 34.
      He also registered a total of 17 appearances with the Croatian national team.
      Biscan has already amassed experience as a manager having coached Rudes, Olimpija Ljubljana, Rijeka, Croatia’s Under-21 side and of course Dinamo.
      The Liverpool hero won the second division in Croatia with Rudes, a double with Slovenian outfit Olimpija, the Croatian Cup with Rijeka and the league with Dinamo.
      Biscan is also remembered for appearing in the famous film Goal! where he played himself along with other football stars, such as David Beckham, Zinedine Zidane and Steven Gerrard. More

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      Blow to Man Utd as ‘staff leave’ over Mason Greenwood and Antony scandals as stars are given behavioural training

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      MANCHESTER United stars are being educated on how to create “healthier relationships and behaviours” as staff reportedly leave the club.CEO Richard Arnold has told staff the club learned a lot in the wake of former striker Mason Greenwood’s case.
      CEO Richard Arnold said that stars are being educated on how to create “healthier relationships and behaviours”Credit: AFP
      Greenwood had all charges against him dropped in February
      Mr Arnold said that Utd are working to make sure at the front of players’ minds is promoting healthier relationships and behaviours.
      Greenwood, 22, was arrested in October last year but all charges were dropped in February by the Crown Prosecution Service.
      The striker – who has denied any wrongdoing – was provided with a pathway back to football by La Liga side Getafe.
      Meanwhile Brazil star Antony has vowed to clear his name after allegations of assault were levelled at him in bombshell claims.
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      Antony has strongly denied all allegations made against him and volunteered to meet cops in Manchester for questioning.
      He was also voluntarily interviewed by Brazilian cops in June and was free to leave for the UK after cooperating with Sao Paulo police.
      Antony has not been arrested or charged in either the UK or Brazil.
      Now, some United staff have started the process of searching for new work, reports MailOnline.
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      Last month, United CEO Richard Arnold led an all-staff meeting during which he was grilled extensively about the club’s handling of situations.
      Those who attended were left under no illusion of the level of dissatisfaction from staff.
      This is allegedly because of the disappointment at how the club handled the cases.
      But sources insist there has not been a spike in staff exits following the Greenwood and Antony sagas.
      United employ over 1,000 people and have a regular turnover of staff.
      Teresa Parker, head of media at Women’s Aid, said she has been sharing information about domestic abuse with United and the club has listened to feedback from survivors.
      She said: “We welcome these conversations.”
      Antony previously said that he “trusts ongoing police investigations” to reveal the “truth about my innocence”.
      Last month, the star gave a tearful interview in which he denied the allegations made against him, and stated he does not fear for his United future.
      But beyond Greenwood and Antony, staff are also understood to have confronted Arnold over structural imbalances within the club.
      It comes as Greenwood spoke out after scoring his first professional goal for nearly two years following his loan move to Getafe.
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      The English striker, 22, scored to send Spanish side Getafe 2-1 up at Celta Vigo in La Liga on Sunday.
      Greenwood arrived at Getafe on deadline day this summer and made his debut on September 17.
      Antony has vowed to prove his innocence and has not been charged by cops in the UK or abroadCredit: Alamy More

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      Ex-Man City star banned from driving & given community work after being caught in Mercedes while disqualified

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      A FORMER Manchester City star has been banned from driving and given community work after being caught behind the wheel while disqualified.Leeds United player Ian Poveda was caught driving a Mercedes-Benz AMG A180 while banned in Manchester on April 14 of last year.
      Ian Poveda was caught driving a Mercedes-Benz AMG A180 while bannedCredit: Rex
      The young winger figured for Pep Guardiola’s first team just once
      The 23-year-old appeared at Manchester and Salford Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
      He was handed a six month driving ban and a community order for 140 hours of unpaid work.
      Poveda was also ordered to pay a victim surcharge and court costs, but avoided a fine.
      The young winger figured for Pep Guardiola’s first team just once.
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      He joined the Whites on a permanent deal in 2020 and played for a number of clubs throughout his youth career including Chelsea, Arsenal and Barcelona.
      The offence happened while Poveda was on loan with Blackburn Rovers and out injured.
      Asked about his court appearance in September, manager Daniel Farke said: “I respect my players as being human beings and also mature, and they have a private life.
      “Obviously I always prefer when in their private life everything’s okay, but like all human beings [have to be] also professional.
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      “We all have sometimes our times when it’s also a bit tough for us due to private reasons or whatever and then we still have to keep going in our job.
      “So again, it’s also like I asked him to be professional and to concentrate on the hard work.”
      Poveda has made four appearances for the Championship side this season.
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      Ally McCoist in shock career move as Rangers hero unveils new business venture with son

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      RANGERS legend Ally McCoist has started a chauffeur and limos firm, we can reveal.The footie hero, 61, set up the business with his eldest lad Alexander, 29.
      McCoist has started a new business venutreCredit: Getty
      But since forming AM Executive Chauffeur Ltd he has been fined for speeding twice on the same day.
      Officials say the pair’s company is involved in the “renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles”.
      It’s registered in Erskine, Renfrewshire, with both Coisty and his lad named as its sole directors.
      Last month the ex-Scotland football legend was hit with £510 in fines after he admitted going over the speed limit twice on January 6.

      Dumbarton Sheriff Court heard the former Rangers striker was clocked driving at 48mph in a 30mph zone in Tarbet, Argyll. And on the same day McCoist was also recorded doing 55mph in a separate 30mph zone on the A83 in nearby Arrochar.
      The telly pundit, of Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, also had four penalty points added to his licence.
      His vehicles business was incorporated days before he was cleared of liability for a £244,000 insurance bill.
      Aviva claimed he should’ve stopped son Argyll, 24, driving his motor before a hit-and-run crash in Bishopton, Renfrewshire, in 2016.
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      Victim Stephan Murdoch was given a £200,000 compo payout. But a judge said Ally did not have to pay up for his uninsured lad.
      Last night a source said: “Ally has a lot of contacts who like to be driven about in limos, so this could be a nice earner.”
      And last night Sheffield Hallam University sport finance expert Dr Dan Plumley said diversifying income and considering business alternatives was vital for retired professional footballers.
      He added: “Of course, they are also often in a more privileged position to do some of these things linked to their profile as a footballer.
      “It is a case of leveraging that as much as possible to your advantage, just like any business will do with its brand and reputation.”
      Ally McCoist has set up a chauffeur firmCredit: Getty
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      Ten Hag sends Man Utd flops brutal warning over ‘one or two players not doing their job’ & calls team a ‘pack of cards’

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      ERIK TEN HAG has dealt his Manchester United players another warning, saying: Stop ­folding like a pack of cards.The Red Devils’ supposed aces have looked like jokers — conceding 14 goals in their last five games and losing three in a row.
      Erik ten Hag has told Man Utd they must start defending and attacking as a whole team after their poor start to the seasonCredit: Getty
      The Red Devils were well beaten by Bayern despite the narrow 4-3 marginCredit: Rex
      Keeper Andre Onana blamed himself for the opener in GermanyCredit: Rex
      Lisandro Martinez shows the dejection of United playersCredit: Getty
      But Ten Hag has also claimed his shuffled Old Trafford squad and staff are ‘united’ — despite Jadon Sancho being kept out of the pack.
      On United’s defending, the Dutch boss said: “It’s about 11 players who do their job.
      “I  always tell my players we attack with 11 and defend with 11.
      “When one or two are not doing their job, it’s like a pack of cards. So that is not only one or two players.”
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      Asked if he knew why a team that had the most clean sheets in the league last season, 17, is now not working for each other, Ten Hag replied: “No.
      “When you are in a period like we are in, you are asking yourself these questions. My job is to get them to do the job.
      “We have shown that we can do it.
      “Last year we had the most clean sheets in the Premier League because we defended very well as a team. We have to get back to those standards.
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      “I am pushing the team and demanding from the team. So why are they not doing it?
      “I try to find out,  I try to get and give  solutions and try to motivate the players to do the job.”
      Sancho remains out in the cold for refusing to apologise to Ten Hag for his  social media post hitting back at claims that he was not working hard enough in training.
      Despite this, Ten Hag yesterday claimed everyone at the club is pulling in the same direction.
      He said: “It’s my second year. I know it’s not always going up, you will have your gaps and you get stronger from it as long as you stay together, that’s what we’re doing.
      “The dressing room, staff, all the staff, coaches, medical, everyone is united.”
      Ten Hag has vowed to do everything he can to get to the bottom of United’s latest slump as they prepare for a trip to Burnley this weekend.
      He said: “As a manager you have many tools and I make sure I use them.
      Marcus Rashford’s effort out of possession was criticised by Stuart PearceCredit: PA
      “You have to be creative, you have to be innovative.”
      The criticism is piling up though, especially after the Champions League beating in Munich on Wednesday.
      England legend Stuart Pearce took aim at Marcus Rashford for his lack of effort off the ball.
      He told talkSPORT, Rashford was running ‘like he has a fridge on his back’.
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      Pearce added: “Too many have jacked it in. Rashford half running back and Casemiro half running back.”
      Fans were also incensed with Scott McTominay being outpaced by the REF after he had lost the ball. More