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SKY SPORTS were hit with a major technical error during their coverage of Chelsea v Aston Villa as they were forced to commentate from their pre-game studio in Liverpool.The broadcaster experienced technical difficulties which meant their commentary team at Stamford Bridge of lead commentator Bill Leslie and pundit Alan Smith were not being heard.Sky Sports were forced to commentate on the Chelsea game from their studio after a technical faultCredit: AFPConsequently those in the studio before the game were forced to provide impromptu commentary in the opening minutes.This included presenter David Jones and pundits including Roy Keane, Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge.Jones apologised for the issues shortly after kick-off.He said: “Well unfortunately we have a few technical and audio issues which you can hear at Stamford Bridge or not hear more to the point. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”So you are left with us, this could be interesting, commentary from Anfield on Chelsea against Aston Villa.”You always ask for more time to talk about football so this is our time, Micah.”Audio at Stamford Bridge was restored just before the third minute of play.Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Would quite like the option to carry on listening to @MicahRichards doing the commentary over this game please Sky Sports.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSA second said: “Nah this commentary is elite on Sky Sports.”Another said: “Sky Sports having a shocker right now.”Man Utd hardman Roy Keane and Sky Sports presenter blind rank BISCUITS before Ruben Amorim’s first match_1A fourth added: “Paying all this money for Sky Sports just for their commentary to cut out smh.”Chelsea then took the lead after seven minutes through Nicolas Jackson. More

SKY SPORTS made a superb tweak to their coverage on Saturday afternoon.Soccer Saturday saw presenter Simon Thomas go around the grounds to the various reporters at the Premier League matches.The tweak made for a brilliant addition to the broadcastAnd viewers were treated to a small change to the usual broadcast in a nod to Movember.Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men’s suicide.Acknowledging the event, Sky Sports attached moustaches to their branded microphones.It could be seen on ex-Everton and Liverpool forward Courtney Sweetman-Kirk’s mic at the Gtech Community Stadium.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Sky Sports presenter Lynsey Hooper, who also had a moustache on her mic, took a moment to explain the reason behind it.She said: “You may notice as well that we have new microphones today.”I’ll get more chat from Courtney later but for now I just wanted to show these off because they are to celebrate the fundraising efforts of everyone involved with Movember this month, including our very own Simon Thomas.”So we will have the microphones up to show those off.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSky Sports made the subtle change for their coverage on SaturdayCredit: Sky SportsHooper and Sweetman-Kirk were reporting at Brentford’s clash with Leicester.New Foxes manager Ruud van Nistelrooy was in the stands to watch his side on Saturday, but was not in charge for the match.Ruben Amorim hints at part of Man Utd job he already hates in tense statement at end of Sky Sports interview His first official game as Steve Cooper’s successor comes on Tuesday at home to West Ham.Ultimate sports presenters rich listTV sports presenters make a mint.The biggest and best are signed up on yearly deals with the likes of the BBC, ITV and Sky for your viewing pleasure.Laura Woods is dominating the media landscape at the moment, leading TNT Sports’ coverage and ITV’s.Alex Scott and Jermaine Jenas are two of the fresher faces for the BBC’s sporting output.Then, it’s the old guard of Gary Lineker and Mark Chapman who also command hefty fees for their Match of the Day programmes.SunSport has taken a look at how those big names rank and compiled a list of the top 10 highest earning stars that grace our TV screens.With number one worth a whopping £29.4million more than number 10!Read the story and see the full list here. More

ROY KEANE is expected to be in attendance at Anfield for Sky Sports’ coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester City following his confrontation with a fan.But there are fears over his longer-term future with the broadcaster.Roy Keane will be in attendance at Anfield for Liverpool v Man CityCredit: GettyIt comes following a Sky probe into a confrontation between Keane and a fan at Portman Road last weekCredit: https://x.com/adenLFC4lifeThe Manchester United legend was involved in a heated row with a fan at Portman Road following the Red Devil’s clash with Ipswich last weekend.This prompted Sky bosses to launch an investigation into what happened, speaking to Keane and others present including Kelly Cates, Jamie Redknapp and Izzy Christiansen.The result of the probe into the incident is not known.According to the Daily Mail, Sky bosses are said to have sympathy with Keane, 53, following claims some fans “consistently overstepped the mark”.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnother altercation saw Keane headbutted by a fan at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium in September.But there had been growing concerns about Keane’s future at the broadcaster BEFORE the incident, after he revealed his desire to quit punditry.Keane, who is contracted to appear on around 20 Super Sundays per season, has also spoken about moving abroad to Switzerland.Speaking while in Turin on The Overlap On Tour, he said: “In the next couple of years, I reckon I will be moving abroad… putting it out there.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSWhen Jamie Carragher then asked where he would move to, Keane added: “Do you know what, Switzerland, maybe? Switzerland is beautiful.”Keane cited the incident with the Arsenal fan in contributing to his desire to want to leave the role.Shocking moment Roy Keane & Micah Richards get in ‘heated argument with fan’ during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Man UtdTalking on Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet, he said: “I love football, but the hassle of matches, getting to games, and the hassle of fans.”I was in court a few months ago with somebody head-butting me – do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.”The games are fine. Getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name – good stuff, bad stuff – it’s a nuisance.”When Carragher pressed him on whether he will be a pundit in 10 years, Keane added: “Absolutely f***ing not.”But barring a late pull out, he will be returning to TV screens on Sunday for the Premier League clash.The report adds Sky will NOT beef up their security measures following the Ipswich incident.Keane is set to be joined by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards for the huge clash.Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry. More

RUBEN AMORIM has had a dig back at Ed Sheeran for gatecrashing his Sky TV interview at the weekend, claiming he was standing next to the “real star” in Roy Keane.Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide making him one of the best-selling musicians of all time.Ed Sheeran was in attendance for Ipswich Town’s clash with Manchester Unted last weekendCredit: PAThe ‘Shape of You’ star awkwardly gatecrashed Ruben Amorim’s post-match interview with Sky SportCredit: SKY SPORTSAmorim has jokingly claimed United legend Roy Keane was the biggest star in the interviewCredit: PAHe is also an Ipswich fan and was clearly a bit giddy after his side earned a creditable draw at home to Manchester United on Sunday.He blundered in on Sky’s post-match pitchside interview with new Manchester United boss Amoim being questioned by Kelly Cates, Roy Keane, Izzy Christiansen and Jamie Redknapp.Amorim looked less than impressed having overseen a poor United display in drawing 1-1 with the relegation-threatened Suffolk side having taken a second-minute lead.Sheeran was trying to interact with Redknapp before Cates told him they were interviewing Amorim.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSheeran looked across to Amorim and said: ‘I don’t think he wants to speak to me’.Asked about the embarrassing situation ahead of United’s Europa League clash with Bodo Glimt tomorrow, Amorim put Sheeran in his place.He said: “Here you are used to that, in Portugal it’s different.“For me, it was nothing. I was with Roy Keane, he’s a real star, it was really, really okay.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSheeran issued an apology on social media, admitting he felt like “a bit of a b******.”Amorin has moved on from the Sheeran debacle and is now focused on getting his strikers, Marcus Rashford included, firing on all cylinders.Is Amad Diallo the key to transforming Ruben Amorim’s attack at Manchester United?Rashford launched the new era under Amorim with a goal inside two minutes away to Ipswich on Sunday before the team slumped to a miserable 1-1 draw.Now new boss Amorim says it is down to Rashford to take the first steps to get his best form back before he can start helping him.Amorim said: “ We’ll try to find the right solution for him, as for the other players.“But he has to be Marcus, first of all, to try to return to that moment and then he will have all the help of the staff, the club and the fans.”Because he’s a Manchester United boy. But he has to be the first one to want it.”Amorim played Rashford as a number nine through the middle from the start at Portman Road while he named strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Jushua Zirkzee on the bench.Amorim put paid to any ideas that would be a permanent role for Rashford, however, with him ready to put him back on the flank for tomorrow night’s Europa League tie with Bodo Glimt.He said: “That position is not the best one for him, especially in a game like that,“We have to kick with high pressure, we have to kick the ball so many times and he was like fighting with two giants.“We have to find the right solutions for him and other players.”United’s lack of goals has been a problem for some time now.Marcus Rashford bagged the first goal of the Ruben Amorin era at Manchester UnitedCredit: REXThe Portuguese gaffer wants to academy graduate to rediscover his love for footballCredit: PAAmorim needs A LOT of time on training pitch to fix Man Utd… unfortunately he won’t get it, writes Charlie WyettIN theory at least, the only way is up for Manchester United, writes Charlie Wyett.We are nearly a third of the way through this Premier League season and it is still staggering to see United lurking in 12th place.They have managed just four wins with a goal difference of 0. Only Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton have scored less.It is certainly not a false position and a point at Ipswich illustrated the massive job that Ruben Amorim faces.United’s fans sang the name of their new manager throughout the game.They also gave the players rapturous applause on the final whistle and although this was an improvement on some of the performances this season, the bar has been set pretty low.The club’s optimistic supporters will see that their team is only six points off the top four.  Ultimately, though, it is difficult to see United even reaching last season’s final position of eighth as they look worse.United’s patched-up defence will improve – and a three-man formation at the back will help them – but you have to wonder where the goals are going to come from. Marcus Rashford struck after 81 seconds and then went missing for the rest of his 68 minutes on the pitch.Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee were also introduced in that double change midway inside the second half but added absolutely nothing. What a terrible couple of signings they have proved to be and United’s fans would swap both of them for Ipswich’s Liam Delap.Amorim did not celebrate the Rashford goal and paced around his technical area throughout looking uneasy.Each time there was a break in play, he called over players for instructions.Alejandro Garnacho headed over to the touchline on a couple of occasions while there were also words for Diogo Dalot, Casemiro and Jonny Evans.Amorim, a manager with infectious enthusiasm, will be hopeful he can get his message across to all of the players in the next few weeks.But the problem for the Portuguese coach is that this was the first of 10 games in the space of 33 days.What he really needs are spells on the training ground without a midweek game but he does not have that luxury.They were the lowest scorers in the top half of the table last season alongside Crystal Palace with just 57 goals.This season United sit 12th and only three teams in the league have fewer than their 13 goals.Rashford is their current top scorer with five, while Zirkzee and Hojlund have only one each.And Amorim admits the lack of goals is a problem.He said: “Of course, there is a concern in that but I think we have to improve as a team.“Because we have quality players who can score so many goals.“But you could feel it in the second half on Sunday we controlled possession of the ball but we were not dangerous.“Maybe because we spend the week trying to work on build-up and then the rest was not working.“We will try to improve as a team and Rasmus, Josh and Rash will score more goals.“Even Bruno (Fernandes )has to score more goals! Amad has to be better near the goal.READ MORE SUN STORIES”All these guys need to improve and we can score so many goals.“We need to improve as a team and these players can score goals.” More