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      I won Sky Sports competition and ended up playing for Chelsea – I’ll never forget my first day sat in the canteen

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      CARL MAGNAY lived a young footballer’s dream when he won a competition to sign for Chelsea.Out of thousands of applicants between the ages of 16 and 18, he claimed a six-month contract at Stamford Bridge after starring on Sky Sports’ Football Icon 2 show.Carl Magnay spent four years at Chelsea after winning a Sky Sports competitionCredit: GettyHe jumped from playing for Birtley Town U17s as a regular sixth form student, to rubbing shoulders with Didier Drogba, Frank Lampard and John Terry on a daily basis.During the final stages of Football Icon 2, he was invited to train alongside Jose Mourinho’s first-team squad.And the centre-back, 35, admits it was an incredible experience to see Chelsea’s superstars at work.Speaking to Football London, he said: “It was surreal. You’ve got no option but to take it in your stride. Like I said, looking back now I didn’t know it at the time, I had a strong mentality and I was quite level headed.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Chelsea’s first-team players were really respectful. They were just going about their daily jobs and their routines. I remember sitting in the canteen and I’m sharing an area where we’re all eating.”It took me about an hour to eat my food because I was just looking round the room staring at people.”Lampard going up to get food and get a plate of second and I’m looking at his physical stature thinking ‘look at the size of his quads’ and I was just in awe of everything that was going on around me.”It was really surreal but I knew I was there and had to prove myself and when you got on the pitch you had to push all that to one side and just focus on the session.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I think I did that really well to be fair.”Magnay ended up spending four years at Chelsea and played under a number of high-profile managers including Mourinho, Luiz Felipe Scolari and Carlo Ancelotti.How Liverpool outsmarted Chelsea with Slot’s genius ‘traffic jam’ trick and Curtis Jones masterclassHowever, he failed to secure a single first-team appearance and left in 2011 to join non-league side Gateshead.He went on to feature for Grimsby, Hartlepool, Spennymoor Town, before he returned to Gateshead in 2022.The defender, who earned one cap for Northern Ireland’s U21s, retired last year and is now Gateshead manager. More

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      Laura Woods left baffled and watches on confused as Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown go full Gary Neville live on TNT

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      RIO FERDINAND and Martin Keown channelled their inner Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher to leave lonely Laura Woods all on her own.The former centre-backs were on punditry duty at Villa Park on Tuesday night.Rio Ferdinand and Martin Keown walked off from Laura Woods live on TNTCredit: TNT SportsThe pair were doing a demonstration but left the presenter behind on her ownCredit: TNT SportsAston Villa moved top of the Champions League league phase table with a 2-0 win at home to Bologna.Jhon Duran grabbed the hosts’ second goal, turning home in smart fashion to find the bottom corner.And while analysing the finish, Ferdinand and Keown went full Neville and Carragher as they walked off from the TNT Sports pitchside table to do a demonstration.Keown even put his microphone down before taking up the new position. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThat left presenter Woods awkwardly lurking solo in the background – watching on from afar as the two ex-defenders talked through marking a physical striker. It is unclear if she knew what was about to unfold.But the popular host took a quick glance to someone off camera and smiled before diverting her gaze back to the pundits. And the funny scene had a similar feel to the famous Sky Sports moment in 2019.Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThen, Kelly Cates asked Neville and Carragher a question before a Liverpool win at Southampton.But as Nev started his response at St Mary’s, the pair headed off along the touchline as the camera carried on rolling. How Liverpool outsmarted Chelsea with Slot’s genius ‘traffic jam’ trick and Curtis Jones masterclassThe incident went viral online – and even prompted Cates to hilariously recreate the moment as she got her revenge on the partners-in-punditry-crime duo. John McGinn got Villa’s opener ten minutes into the second half before Duran found the net on 64 minutes.That ensured Unai Emery’s side are the only side on a maximum nine points with three wins from three in their Champions League debut to sit top of the 36-team table ahead of Wednesday’s fixtures. Monaco, Sporting and Arsenal trail on seven points.Like the Gunners, Villa are yet to concede – beating Bologna to back up their memorable wins over Young Boys and Bayern Munich. Woods stood alone at the tableCredit: TNT SportsThe two former centre-backs got handsy with each otherCredit: TNT SportsThe duo returned to Woods after completing their practical demoCredit: TNT SportsWoods hosted the show as Aston Villa went top of the Champions League league phaseCredit: Getty More

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      Jamie Carragher is warned ‘don’t bring that here’ live on Sky Sports after Liverpool’s win over Chelsea

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER was ordered not to bring his “CBS chat” live on Sky Sports after covering his beloved Liverpool’s win over Chelsea.The Reds beat the Blues 2-1 at Anfield thanks to a stunning display by Curtis Jones, who won a penalty that led to Mohamed Salah’s opener and scored the winner after Nicolas Jackson’s equaliser.Sky Sports presenter Kelly Cates ordered Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards not to bring their ‘CBS chat’That comment led to the entire panel laughing their socks offCarragher and Richards work together at CBS with Thierry Henry and Kate AbdoCredit: GettyCarragher provided punditry alongside former team-mate Daniel Sturridge and Micah Richards, with whom he also covers the Champions League on CBS.The ex-England international insisted Jones “should have” been awarded another penalty for Liverpool.Presenter Kelly Cates immediately responded: “You’ve firmed up a bit.”Richards addressed his fellow CBS analyst: “You were 50-50 at half-time, has someone been in your DM’s?”Read More on FootballThe panel then burst into laughter before Carragher quipped: “No it was a penalty, you leave my DMs out of it.”Cates replied: “Alright, don’t bring your CBS chat on here”And Sturridge ended the funny segment by saying: “Chill out man, what’s going on.”Carragher and Richards often find themselves taking a cheeky dig at each other live on the CBS studio alongside fellow legend Thierry Henry and presenter Kate Abdo.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the duo are usually more subtle when working with Sky Sports.The pair will be returning for the Champions League action this coming Tuesday on CBS.Gary Neville’s sheepish reaction after Jamie Carragher says Cristiano Ronaldo has ‘pied two of us off’They will be covering Arsenal clash with Shakhtar Donetsk before Manchester City’s encounter with Sparta Prague and Liverpool’s visit at RB Leipzig on Wednesday. More

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      ‘Absolutely beautiful, the reason why I watch Sky Sports boxing’ say fans as Anna Woolhouse stuns in leopard-print dress

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      ‘ABSOLUTELY beautiful’ Anna Woolhouse had fans amazed with her latest look.The stunning presenter, 40, appeared on Sky Sports Boxing – hosting the Adam Azim versus Ohara Davies fight card.Anna Woolhouse stunned fans with a amazing leopard print dressWoolhouse was hosting Sky Sports Boxing’s coverage of the Azim vs Davies fightAnd she looked stunning in a stylish outfit that drew plenty of comment from fans online.Anna wore a figure-hugging leopard print dress that showed off her long legs.She matched the outfit with nude tights and black heels at London’s Copper Box Arena.The blonde stunner shared her fashion choices on Instagram to her followers.read more boxing newsMany couldn’t help but pass comment.One wrote: “Leopard on the prowl! Have a great night.”A second shared: “Wow absolutely beautiful the reason why I watch Sky Sports boxing.”A third simply posted: “Stunning.”Most read in BoxingA fourth added: “Sooooo pretty and classy.”Boxing presenter Anna Woolhouse stuns in bold outfit as fans say she looks ‘sexy as hell’ Anna was at the Copper Box Arena for Azim’s bout with Davies.Azim passed his acid test, dropping Davies inside eight rounds in what has been described as the best performance of his career.While Anthony Yarde defeated Ralfs Vilcans by unanimous decision in an unconvincing performance.Anna is the face of Sky Sports Boxing, often presenting coverage alongside Johnny Nelson.During her time on the channel, she has fronted the coverage for a number of high profile fights, including the recent Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley Stadium.Here’s a look through Anna’s glam life on social media…TV presenter Woolhouse has worked with Sky Sports since 2012Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1Gym buff Woolhouse shows off her incredible physiqueOver the years Woolhouse has amassed over 175,000 followers on Instagram
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      TNT Sports commentator reveals struggle of new life as a manager where ‘people would like me to fail’

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      ROBBIE SAVAGE has one huge regret about his move into football management.“I should have done it earlier as I love it,” declared Savage who celebrates a landmark 50th birthday on Friday.Robbie Savage was appointed as the new Macclesfield boss in JuneCredit: The TimesEx-TNT Sports pundit Savage revealed people want him to fail as managerCredit: GettyIt has been a seamless switch from radio and television pundit to the dugout for Savage who was appointed head coach at Macclesfield FC in June.The unbeaten Silkmen moved four points clear at the top of Northern Premier League, Premier after their 4-1 midweek win at home to third-placed Hebburn Town.And in 17 league and cup games there has only been one loss which was at Tamworth, a team two divisions higher up the pyramid, in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup.He said: “I am delighted with the start with 10 wins and two draws and being unbeaten in 12 league games – the best start to a season Macclesfield have ever had since 1874.Read More on Football“I believe we can do even better – that is the frightening thing about this squad.”Savage, who is also a director having bought a stake in the phoenix club which was born in 2020 after Macclesfield Town was wound up in the High Court, believes he was destined to move into management.He said: “When I was working as a pundit for TNT, I was like a sponge listening to Glenn Hoddle, Rio [Ferdinand], Owen Hargreaves and Paul Scholes and managers like Harry Redknapp.“I always noted things down when I was listening to them as I did with the managers I worked under.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSavage admitted it is an even tougher gig because of the colourful character he is.He continued: “There are a lot of people, as you know, who would like me to fail, and I know there is a lot of pressure on me.Ferrari owned by Robbie Savage sold for bargain £54,000 at auction“I am new to management and still learning. I am trying to control my emotions which is hard when your side is missing chances.“I don’t try to get too high or too low. It is hard because you care and because a win here means more because of the responsibility.”On management, Savage said: “I enjoy being on the grass and around the lads and enjoy the management side and the tactics.“We played 3-4-1-2 against Hebburn with the wingers high as we take risks at the back.“I wanted to create an exciting brand of football which is why I was brought in, but also a winning one. I also believe we should be able to score over 100 goals this season.”’We can win the league’Striker Danny Elliott is in a red-hot scoring streak with eight goals in the last five matches.“Danny is an example of where we are because we have the capabilities to invest in a great squad, a together squad and the players enjoy playing. We also have the fans on board,” said Savage.Since Macclesfield FC was formed in 2020, they have won two promotions in three seasons – they narrowly missed making it three out of three when they were beaten in the Northern Premier League, Premier play-off final by Marine in May having finished runners-up to Radcliffe.This season Macclesfield and Worksop Town are vying for top spot and Savage said: “I think only Worksop and ourselves can win the league, and it is a two-horse race already.“We have to play them at home on January 6 which will be a huge, huge game, especially for who wins it.“Our goal is to finish first as we don’t want to put ourselves through the play-offs like last season.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We were the second-best team, but you know anything can happen in the play-offs and in the final we didn’t play to our capabilities and Marine deserved to go up.“We have to win the league because the team which finishes second could have a record points total for second and then lose out in the play-offs.” More

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      ‘There are difficult questions for the FA to answer,’ says Gary Neville as Man Utd legend gives Thomas Tuchel verdict

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      GARY NEVILLE believes there are “difficult questions for the FA to answer” after Thomas Tuchel was confirmed as England’s new boss.Tuchel sat down for his first Three Lions press conference after confirming an 18-month deal starting from January.Gary Neville believes Thomas Tuchel’s appointment could be bad news for English coachingThe former Chelsea boss was announced as Gareth Southgate’s successorBut Neville had earlier revealed that it’s the FA who need to answer some questions surrounding the decision not to hire an English coach.The Manchester United legend fears the appointment of German Tuchel as manager will have a damaging impact on coaching in England.Gary Neville told Sky Sports: “I worked under international coaches for England.“I loved playing for England while I was working under Terry Venables, Glenn Hoddle, Steve McClaren, Kevin Keegan… and Sven Goran Eriksson – so I didn’t see any difference in terms of my passion for my country when I played under an international coach.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“But what I have seen over the last 15-20 years is the reputational damage that English coaching has taken. “We are in a rut when it comes to English coaching.“English coaching is one of the least respected big nations in Europe when it comes to taking charge of a football team. “Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese coaches are renowned for their styles of play, for their philosophy.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“We don’t have a clear identity as an English nation, for what we are anymore. “We haven’t built a style, we haven’t got a coach who’s built a style that’s unique to us and we’ve seen coaches from all around Europe come and input their styles into our game.Reporter apologises to Thomas Tuchel for ‘flippant’ comment in first England press conference “And we’ve copied their styles and we’re trying to copy what they do – without really developing our own style.“I think my view is that we need to build an identity as an English country in terms of what our style of play is and let English coaches flourish, and St George’s Park was set up to do that.“The English philosophy of that time was to build English coaches and to try to get English coaches as high as possible in the world.”And Gareth Southgate, I think, has done a great job – but we’ve chosen to go down a different route, and I think there are some difficult questions for the FA to answer.”Tuchel has already faced the media for the first time in a press conference on Wednesday and jokingly apologised for having a German passport.Asked about was being the country’s third foreign manager after Eriksson and Fabio Capello, he replied: “I am sorry I have a German passport.”But I can tell the supporters I have felt my passion for the Premier League and my passion for the country and how I love to live here and work here.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was also revealed that the FA interviewed 10 managers before appointing the former Premier League boss, who was also targeted by Man Utd in the summer.He was asked about choosing England over United – and almost appeared lost for words as he explained his decision.Forgotten England stars could benefit from Tuchel appointmentWITH Thomas Tuchel announced as the next England manager, a few forgotten stars might be hopeful of a return to the international set up.The former Chelsea and Bayern Munich manager usually uses a 3-4-3 formation.That could provide an opening for Mason Mount, who’s not been involved in the England set-up since the World Cup in 2022.The now Manchester United star enjoyed his most successful spell under Tuchel while the pair were at Stamford Bridge.Tuchel could also offer lifelines to other previously capped players such as Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Eric Dier.RLC has excelled since his move to AC Milan and with England struggling to find a partner for Rice, he could be the surprise answer.Meanwhile, Dier played for Tuchel at Bayern Munich as part of a back-three last season.The defender did enough to convince the club to make his loan move permanent after he had fallen out of favour at Tottenham.Click here to see the full England XI who could play under Tuchel. More

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      Chelsea handed never-before-seen kick-off time for London derby as fans fume ‘I will not be there!’

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      CHELSEA have been handed a never-before-seen kick-off time for an upcoming London derby.The Blues have had SEVEN matches moved in December and January due to the latest round of TV selections.Chelsea vs Brentford has been given a never-before-seen kick-off timeCredit: GettyFixtures over the festive period have now been chosen for live broadcast across Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video.Amongst them is Chelsea’s home match against Brentford at Stamford Bridge.The match will now take place at 7pm on Sunday, December 15 due to Chelsea’s Conference League commitments on the previous Thursday.Enzo Maresca’s side travel to Kazakhstan to face Astana just three days earlier on December 12.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWSChelsea fans are less than pleased by the unique kick-off time on a Sunday night.Reacting on social media, one supporter wrote: “Brentford at home on a Sunday at 7pm is the most utterly woke nonsense I’ve seen.”Another fumed: “7pm on a Sunday lol f*** off.”To add to the frustrations of the Blues fans, the visit of the Bees will not be shown on TV.Most read in FootballTV fixtures in DecemberHere are all the games that will be televised in December…Tuesday 3 December19:30 Ipswich v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Leicester v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)Wednesday 4 December19:30 Everton v Wolves (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Newcastle v Liverpool (Amazon Prime Video)19:30 Southampton v Chelsea (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Aston Villa v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)Thursday 5 December19:30 Fulham v Brighton (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 AFC Bournemouth v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)Saturday 7 December12:30 Everton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)17:30 Man Utd v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)Sunday 8 December14:00 Fulham v Arsenal (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Chelsea (Sky Sports)Monday 9 December20:00 West Ham v Wolves (Sky Sports)Saturday 14 December17:30 Nott’m Forest v Aston Villa (Sky Sports)Sunday 15 December14:00 AFC Bournemouth v West Ham (Sky Sports)16:30 Man City v Man Utd (Sky Sports)19:00 Southampton v Spurs (TNT Sports)Monday 16 December20:00 Brighton v Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)Saturday 21 December12:30 Aston Villa v Man City (TNT Sports)17:30 Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sky Sports)Sunday 22 December14:00 Fulham v Southampton (Sky Sports)16:30 Spurs v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Thursday 26 December12:30 Man City v Everton (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 AFC Bournemouth v Crystal Palace (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Chelsea v Fulham (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Newcastle v Aston Villa (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Nott’m Forest v Spurs (Amazon Prime Video)15:00 Southampton v West Ham (Amazon Prime Video)17:30 Wolves v Man Utd (Amazon Prime Video)20:00 Liverpool v Leicester (Amazon Prime Video)Friday 27 December19:30 Brighton v Brentford (Amazon Prime Video)20:15 Arsenal v Ipswich (Amazon Prime Video)Sunday 29 December14:30 Leicester v Man City (Sky Sports)17:15 West Ham v Liverpool (Sky Sports)Monday 30 December20:00 Man Utd v Newcastle (Sky Sports)FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSInstead, TNT Sports will broadcast Southampton vs Tottenham at the same time.Spurs are also in European action on December 12 as they visit Rangers in the Europa League.Chelsea fans love Cole Palmer’s reaction to huge brawl – but work out clever reason why he didn’t get involvedThe Blues will host Brentford at 7pm on Sunday, December 15Credit: GettyTheir fans are equally unimpressed with the fixture change as they face an evening trip to the south coast.Following the announcement, one fan commented: “I will not be there!”Meanwhile, another added: “Since when was a 7pm kick off on a Sunday a thing…”Elsewhere, Arsenal have had eight fixtures moved, including their home clash with Manchester United.The match will now take place at the Emirates Stadium on December 3 at 7.45pm.Ipswich’s Boxing Day visit to North London has also been pushed back to December 27 at 8.15pm live on Amazon Prime Video.Southampton vs Tottenham has also been moved to the same time live on TNT SportsCredit: Getty More

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      Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann: Date, start time, live stream, TV channel for title fight following Louie Greene’s withdrawal

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      SAM GILLEY is all set to put his Commonwealth title on the line against Jack McGann in London THIS weekend – but McGann wasn’t the initial challenger.Gilley, 30, had been preparing to renew his bitter rivalry with Louie Greene.Louie Greene has withdrawn from his fight against Sam GilleyCredit: GettyBut in devastating news for boxing fans, the Magic Man was forced to withdraw due to injury.However, in steps Liverpool’s McGann who has been granted the opportunity to fight at the top of the bill after originally being scheduled to box Ryan Maycock.McGann ironically bounced back from his defeat against Greene on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou with a TKO win vs Lukasz Barabasz in June.But the champ Gilley will be eager to prove why he has been signed by Queensberry Promotions – Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley are also under contract with them just to name a few.Read more on BoxingWhen is Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann?Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann will take place on Friday, October 18.The main card is expected to get underway from 7pm BST.York Hall is the chosen venue for this Commonwealth title clash and it can host approximately 1,200 spectators.What TV channel is Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann on can it be live streamed?Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 3 in the UK.TNT Sports customers can stream the entire action on discovery+ via a compatible mobile or tablet device.Who is on the undercard?Sam Gilley vs Jack McGann; Commonwealth and British Super Welterweight titles (MAIN EVENT)Courtney Bennett v Nick Webb; British Southern Area Heavyweight titleTommy Fletcher v Milans VolkovsRoyston Barney Smith v Carlos RayoLloyd Farrington v Jesus LobetoSam King v Dmitri Protkunas More