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    Sky Sports presenter stuns in bold outfit live on TV as she gives update on Moises Caicedo transfer

    EMMA PATON stunned viewers with her bold outfit choice as she gave updates on Moises Caicedo’s future.The Sky Sports presenter appeared live on TV to provide the latest developments in the midfielder’s transfer saga.
    Emma Paton stunned in a bold outfit on Sky Sports NewsCredit: TWITTER @SkySportsNews
    Emma Paton wore a bright pink blazer as she gave updates on Moises CaicedoCredit: TWITTER @SkySportsNews
    BREAKING: One source has told Sky Sports News Moises Caicedo has rejected the chance to join Liverpool. ❌ 🚨It’s understood his preferred destination is Chelsea 🔵 pic.twitter.com/oOL6WIE4bd— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 11, 2023

    Caicedo had been edging closer to a move to Liverpool from Brighton on Friday morning before snubbing a move to Anfield.
    He is instead understood to have his heart set on joining long-term admirers Chelsea.
    Paton fronted Sky Sports News’ coverage of the saga as she wowed in a bright pink blazer.
    She told viewers the news that Caicedo had rejected the chance to join Liverpool, with Stamford Bridge his preferred destination.
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    The Ecuador international has chosen to keep his word with the Blues after agreeing personal terms back in May.
    Liverpool had agreed a British record £111million deal with Brighton to sign Caicedo on Thursday evening.
    However, Chelsea are now expected to go back in with a fresh offer to complete the deal, with the player desperate to join them.
    It is not the first time Paton has stunned TV viewers with her outfit choice.
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    Emma Paton also presents Sky Sports’ darts coverageCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
    Emma Paton was a regular on TV during the Premier League DartsCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
    The reporter is also known for her work presenting Sky Sports’ darts coverage, where she has also made bold fashion choices.
    Paton has previously fronted PDC World Darts Championship coverage from Alexandra Palace.
    She was also a regular fixture of the Premier League Darts schedule between February and May.
    Emma Paton has become a fan favourite with Sky Sports viewersCredit: instagram / @missemmapaton
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    Sky Sports announce new pundit as forgotten ex-Premier League and England star lands new job

    FORMER Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has landed a new role at Sky Sports.The 33-year-old has been named as one of the broadcaster’s main pundits for the 2023-24 Premier League campaign, which kicks off on Friday evening.
    Sturridge has landed a new job as a pundit for Sky SportsCredit: Sky Sports

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    His first appearance as a regular member of the Sky Sports team will be on Sunday when Brentford face Tottenham and Chelsea host Liverpool.
    Speaking about his new role, Sturridge told Sky media: “The Premier League season kicks off tonight and I am excited to be a part of it all with Sky Sports.
    “I’m looking forward to using my experience on the pitch and bringing this insight to the fans watching at home.
    “It is set to be an exciting season ahead and it’s great to be part of the Sky Sports team bringing you all the action.”
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    Sturridge made two appearances on Sky Sports earlier this year and impressed fans with his insight.
    One person tweeted: “I’m all for Daniel Sturridge punditry mind. Quality.”
    While another added: “Sturridge has been tops as a pundit.”
    Although he is yet to officially retire from football, he has not played professionally in 14 months.
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    The striker was released from Perth Glory last June after making just six appearances.
    Prior to his time in Australia, he spent over 18 months away from football following a one-season stint with Turkish side Trabzonspor.

    Sturridge kicked off his professional playing career with Manchester City in 2007 and went on to make 32 first team appearances before joining Chelsea.
    He spent four years with the Blues – one of which was spent on loan at Bolton – before leaving for Liverpool in 2013.
    The striker then spent six years at Anfield and scored 68 goals in 160 appearances for the Reds.
    Sturridge also spent six years as a regular name in the England team between 2011 and 2017. More

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    Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr 2: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard details for huge rematch

    CHRIS EUBANK JR is fighting Liam Smith for the second time after a postponed match.Hand injury to Smith delayed grudge match that was supposed to take place in July. Rematch set for September 2 at AO Arena in Manchester.
    Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr pose during a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
    Chris Eubank Jr attends a movie premiereCredit: The Mega Agency
    Eubank Jr (32-3, 23 knockouts) is seeking revenge against Smith after a surprising outcome in their first fight.
    Smith (33-3-1, 20 KOs) dominated the initial match and knocked out Eubank Jr in just four rounds.
    The rematch between the two fighters was pushed back after Smith received medical advice regarding his hand injury.
    Eubank Jr, who admitted he got complacent during his first defeat to Smith, is looking for revenge this time.

    When is Smith vs Eubank 2?

    Smith’s rematch with Eubank Jr will take place on Saturday, September 2.
    The fight will be held at Manchester Arena in Manchester.
    The main card is set to start at 6 pm BST.
    Ring-walks for the main event will likely get underway from around 10 BST.

    Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr face off during a press conferenceCredit: Reuters
    What channel is Smith vs Eubank 2 and can it be live streamed? 

    Smith vs Eubank Jr will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK.
    You can live stream the event on Sky Go or NOW TV, both of which you can download onto your mobile or tablet device.

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    Liam Smith vs Chris Eubank Jr
    Frazer Clarke vs Dave Allen
    Florian Marku vs Dylan Moran
    Mark Heffron vs Jack Cullen
    Check back at Sun Sport for any further details on the Smith vs Eubank 2 undercard

    Liam Smith celebrates after winning the first fight against Chris Eubank JrCredit: Reuters
    What has been said? 
    “I think the thing that mostly needs to change is the mindset,” Eubank Jr told Seconds Out.
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    “Maybe I did underestimate him a little bit, maybe I did get a little bit too complacent at times, but I feel like the strategy was working. It just wasn’t meant to be on that particular night.”
    “It’s just an old injury niggle flaring up but I want to take the time to let it heal up so that I can enter the ring at 100 per cent on fight night,” Smith said.
    “Because a 100 per cent Liam Smith beats Chris Eubank Jr every day of the week and twice on Sunday.” More

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    Iconic Sky Sports presenter ‘recoils’ after finding ‘sex toys’ during online search… but all isn’t as it seems

    HELEN CHAMBERLAIN has told fans how she thought she had found “sex toys” during an online search.The iconic presenter had been looking for plastic bin parts online when she came across what appeared to a rude set of products.
    Helen Chamberlain has shared how she ‘recoiled’ during an online searchCredit: Getty
    However, all was not as it seems, with the product instead being hinge pins for wheelie bin lids.
    Chamberlain was able to see the funny side, though, sharing a picture of the product on social media.
    She wrote: “Just had a look online for plastic parts bins, you know the things, they store nails and screws in the garage.
    “Did a slight recoil at the first offered option… Turns out, they’re wheelie bin lid hinge pins.”
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    The beloved former Sky Sports presenter often leaves her followers in stitches with her outspoken approach to social media.
    She has also hit back at online trolls with brutal responses to their messages.
    Chamberlain is best known by football fans for her time hosting Soccer AM.
    After starting in 1995, she spent 22 years on the show before leaving in 2017.
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    Helen Chamberlain shared a snap of the wheelie bin lid hingesCredit: Twitter @HellsBellsy
    During that time, the show built up a cult following and Chamberlain became an instant fan-favourite.
    Since her exit, she has stepped out of the spotlight and now lives a quiet life.
    When not working on her new passion for farming, though, Chamberlain has returned to presenting for the World Seniors Darts Championship.
    A former pub league player, she has claimed to have once beaten Eric Bristow in a game of darts cricket.
    Her rumoured relationship with James Wade even saw them dubbed the ‘Posh and Becks’ of the sport. More

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    The ‘voice of football’ STILL without British commentary job months after leaving talkSPORT

    CLIVE TYLDESLEY is still without a British commentary job months after leaving talkSPORT.The “voice of football” is set to be off air for the upcoming weekend of the new Premier League season.
    Clive Tyldesley, seen here with Andy Townsend, is still without a British commentary jobCredit: Getty
    Tyldesley stepped down from his role with talkSPORT over the summer.
    He is set to continue to lead American network CBS’s coverage of the Champions League.
    However, Tyldesley does not have a regular TV or radio gig lined up in the UK.
    He was previously ITV’s chief commentator for more than two decades until 2020.
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    His absence from this season’s coverage comes after another of British football’s most iconic voices left the commentary booth.
    Martin Tyler bid an emotional farewell to Sky Sports at the end of last season.
    Meanwhile, talkSPORT have announced a new addition to their presenting line-up ahead of the new season.
    Jeff Stelling has been confirmed as Laura Woods’ replacement on their breakfast show.
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    Woods left her role after being named as one of the faces of TNT Sports following their rebrand.
    As for Stelling, he said goodbye to Soccer Saturday after over 25 years at the end of last season and has since been replaced by Simon Thomas.
    Stelling will start his new role in December and work alongside Ally McCoist on Mondays and Tuesdays.
    For now, McCoist will work with Natalie Sawyer and Andy Townsend until Stelling’s arrival.
    On Wednesdays, Alan Brazil and McCoist host while Gabby Agbonlahor joins on Thursdays and Arsenal Invincible Ray Parlour on Fridays. More

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    Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher predict the teams that will be relegated from Premier League.. but disagree on one

    GARY Neville and Jamie Carragher have predicted which teams will get relegated from the Premier League this year – and nearly agreed on something for once.The Sky Sports duo were settled on two teams while the third spot split opinion.
    Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville made their Premier League predictionsCredit: Youtube @theoverlap
    The pundits disagreed on where Wolves will finishCredit: Getty
    Neville and Carragher both think that the Premier League will be too challenging for newly-promoted sides Luton Town and Sheffield United.
    Speaking on The Overlap, the Liverpool legend was asked which teams are destined for the drop.
    Without hesitation, he replied: “Sheffield United definitely and I would say Luton.”
    Neville interjected: “I would too.”
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    Carragher then suggested that Wolves could join them in the bottom three come the end of the season.
    The Midlands-based club have just parted ways with manager Julen Lopetegui due to him becoming frustrated with the club’s transfer business amid FFP issues.
    Wolves have seen Ruben Neves, Nathan Collins, Raul Jimenez and Conor Coady all leave with just free agents Matt Doherty and Tom King signed.
    Gary O’Neil is set to be appointed as the new boss.
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    Carragher predicted that Lopetegui would walk before the news broke yesterday and he added: “They’re not bringing players in, I think there will be a massive disconnect behind the scenes. I think Wolves could go down.”
    Neville disagreed, responding: “I think the Wolves ownership are connected to the right agents and might get players in on loan.”
    He stated that he thinks Bournemouth will get relegated instead of them.
    The Cherries avoided the drop by five points last season and have a new manager in Andoni Iraola.
    Meanwhile, Neville predicted that Arsenal will edge Manchester City to the title. More

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    Football fans fume as ‘Sky Sports Leeds’ becomes ‘Sky Sports Wrexham’… all for a 0-0 draw

    FOOTBALL fans have been left fuming by Sky Sports’ coverage of Wrexham during their Carabao Cup clash with Wigan.The Red Dragons advanced to the next round of the competition after overcoming the League One side on penalties on Tuesday evening.
    Fans were fuming with Sky Sports’ coverage of Wrexham’s cup clash with WiganCredit: Getty
    The Welsh club has seen interest rise since their takeover by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenneyCredit: Reuters
    However, the penalty shootout was the most exciting part of the game as the League Two newcomers played out a drab 0-0 before full-time.
    It was the club’s debut on Sky Sports, having usually featured on BT Sport during their time in the National League.
    The club’s coverage has increased massively since its high-profile takeover by Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds, 46, and Rob McElhenney.
    But fans have now claimed that the broadcaster is “obsessed” with the Welsh club.
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    One fed-up viewer commented: “Sky are so obsessed with Wrexham it’s frustrating to watch.”
    A second wrote: “You’ll be surprised to know the rest of the lower league football world still exists and we don’t care about Wrexham.”
    A third said: “Nobody cares about Wrexham other than a few thousand Wrexham fans. Just because they have Hollywoodland owners doesn’t mean we need constant coverage!”
    A fourth joked: “Wrexham getting a disproportionate amount of attention, well I never.”
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    Another fan even joked that Sky Sports have switched their apparent focus on showing Leeds matches to the lower league side.
    They added: “Sky Sports Leeds appears to have changed its name to Sky Sports Wrexham for the night.”
    Wrexham have enjoyed huge success since their takeover by Reynolds and McElhenney, also 46, returning to the EFL following their lengthy lay-off after storming to the National League title last season.
    It has been a remarkable turnaround at the club since the arrival of the Hollywood duo three years ago.
    The pair have revitalised Wrexham and the surrounding area and produced a documentary on Disney+ showcasing their work at the club.
    Reynolds and McElhenney’s actions have seen them named the “best owners in football” by fans online.

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    Jeff Stelling responds to Soccer Saturday favourites leaving Sky Sports as two beloved stars quit on same day

    JEFF STELLING has paid tribute to Soccer Saturday favourite Bianca Westwood after she announced her departure from Sky Sports.This comes as the beloved Dickie Davis also announced that he is quitting after 30 years with the powerhouse broadcaster.
    Bianca Westwood is leaving Sky Sports after 22 yearsCredit: Rex
    The retired Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling paid tribute to WestwoodCredit: Getty
    Sky Sports has been doing some significant remodelling over the past year.
    With many top figures like Stelling, Martin Tyler, Geoff Shreeves, Graeme Souness and Chris Kamara either jumping ship or getting the boot.
    And now Westwood and Davis join that list.
    Stelling, who hosted Soccer Saturday for 25 years, paid tribute to ex-colleague Westwood following her announcement.

    He tweeted: “Such a great girl, such a great reporter. I have to say that of course as we are doing 30+ theatre tour in Jan and Feb. But I also mean it”.
    Westwood, who worked for the company for over two decades, most notably as a match reporter, released an emotional statement on Saturday morning confirming her exit.
    She said: “It’s been a phenomenal 22 and a half years and I’ve been a small part of building the channel into the giant of broadcasting it is today. What a ride!”
    The 48-year-old became the first female match reporter in Soccer Saturday history back in 2001.
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    She is credited with paving the way for the likes of Laura Woods, Kate Abdo and Lucy Ward.
    Earlier in the day, fellow Soccer Saturday reporter Davis confirmed his departure from the company.
    Davis announced to his social media followers: “I’m leaving Sky Sports after nigh on 30 years.
    “It’s been an absolute privilege chatting to players and managers – and reporting on games every week on such a hugely successful show”.
    Stelling also replied to his announcement, tweeting: “Simply one of the best, nicest, most professional people I have known. A privilege to have worked with you and to be able to call you my friend.”
    Both exits came a little over TWO HOURS before the relaunch of Soccer Saturday.
    Jeff’s replacement Simon Thomas admitted to being a “bit nervous” about starting in the legendary the role.
    Fans were divided after getting a first look at the new Soccer Saturday, which featured a revamped studio.
    Westwood is set to host ‘An Evening with Jeff Stelling’, a football nostalgia theatre show which will be touring the country in January and February next year.
    Dickie Davis has also departedCredit: SKYSPORTS More