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      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul to be on Sky Sports Box Office in UK as more details emerge about blockbuster exhibition

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER’S bout with YouTuber Logan Paul will be shown on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK.0-1 novice Paul takes on 50-0 former ring king Mayweather in an eight-round exhibition in Miami, Florida on June 6.
      Mayweather and Paul came face to face for the first time at a press conference last weekCredit: Alamy
      Logan’s brother Jake later got involved in a brawl with Mayweather at the presserCredit: Alamy
      And fight fans will have to shell out to watch it, although no fixed UK price has yet been announced by Sky Sports.
      It was confirmed on Thursday that the event will cost US viewer £35 on Showtime pay-per-view.
      However, the usual PPV price for Sky Sports boxing events is £19.99, although the last two Anthony Joshua fights have both been £24.99.
      The likes of Badou Jack, Jean Jean Pascal and Jarrett Hurd will all feature on the undercard of the event.
      Social media star Paul reckons he will earn £14million for his exhibition fight against the all-time great.
      And yet the 26-year-old will still receive less than a fifth of Mayweather’s reported purse, which is said to be a lucrative £72m.
      It will be Paul’s third bout in a boxing ring, the other two coming as a mix of amateur and professional contests.
      The 26-year-old drew an amateur fight against fellow internet star KSI in 2018, before turning pro and losing their rematch the following year.
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      🥊 MAYWEATHER VS LOGAN PAUL: Where will the fight take place, what TV channel and live stream will it be on?
      Logan’s brother Jake (right) goaded Mayweather by grabbing his hat at the press conferenceCredit: AFP
      Meanwhile, Mayweather – widely regarded as the best boxer of his generation – retired from the sport with a perfect 50-0 record.
      The duo were scheduled to square off inside the ring in February, only for the dust-up to be postponed to allow fans to attend.
      The PPV details come after Logan and brother Jake revealed they have hired security following Floyd’s threat to ‘kill’ The Problem Child.
      Mayweather came to blows with the younger Paul last week in Miami after the YouTuber stole his hat.
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      Premier League confirm new £5.1BILLION TV deal which continues Sky, BT, Amazon and BBC agreement for three more years

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs have confirmed agreement on a new £5.1billion TV deal.The deal to ‘rollover’ the current contracts with Sky, BT, Amazon Prime and the BBC for a further three seasons was confirmed ‘unanimously’ at a virtual meeting of the 20 clubs on Wednesday.
      The Premier League have agreed a new three-year £5.1BILLION TV dealCredit: Getty
      But as a condition to get Government approval to bypass the normal bidding process, the clubs agreed to give up £100million between them over the next four years – with the money spread throughout the football pyramid.
      Explaining the deal, which comes into effect from the end of next season, a Prem spokesman said: “This agreement is based on the renewals safeguarding the world-leading levels of financial support committed to the football community through solidarity, youth development and wider community and good causes contributions.
      “The UK renewals for the next broadcast cycle – from seasons 2022-23 to 2024-25 – will be concluded at the same overall value as the current arrangements between the Premier League and its broadcast partners.
      “As part of the Premier League’s developing strategic plan, the renewals will provide financial certainty to clubs throughout professional football as a result of maintaining current levels of support and enables the League to commit to increased funding.
      “This will give security and continuity throughout the pyramid until at least 2025.
      “Pre-pandemic, the Premier League budgeted to commit £1.5bn to the pyramid over a three-year period, more than any other sporting organisation provides to its community.
      “That commitment will be maintained during the next rights cycle and will be supplemented by an additional £100m of funding.
      “This additional £100m will be provided over the next four years only, and will extend support to areas of the football community particularly vulnerable to the impacts of Covid-19.
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      “The additional funding will be available to more than 1,000 clubs in the National League system, women’s and girls’ football, EFL League One and League Two clubs and the Football Foundation.
      “It will also support a number of football-wide projects, which will include the Premier League’s work looking at head injuries in football, anti-discrimination and fan groups who receive funding from the Premier League.”
      The deal means Sky will retain the lion’s share of live matches with 128 matches, BT showing 52 and Amazon Prime 20.
      But in a slight tweak, BT announced that, in European weeks it would move its Saturday lunchtime game to 7:45pm if the match featured a team that had played Champions League football the previous Wednesday.
      Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer all complained bitterly about being forced into lunchtime action after Euro matches this season.
      ‘SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON FOOTBALL’
      Prem chief executive Richard Masters said: “The Premier League would like to express our gratitude to our broadcast partners for their continued commitment to the Premier League and support for the football pyramid.
      “We are hugely appreciative of the Government agreeing in principle to allow this arrangement and for their continued support for the Premier League and the English game.
      “Covid-19 has had a significant impact on football, and renewals with our UK broadcast partners will reduce uncertainty, generate stability and promote confidence within the football pyramid.
      “We know that, once concluded, this will have a positive impact on the wider industry, jobs and tax revenues and will enable us to maintain and increase our existing solidarity and community financial commitments to the football pyramid for the next four years, even though we are yet to understand the full impact of the pandemic.
      “It comes at an important time and will enable us to plan ahead with increased certainty against a more stable economic backdrop.”
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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury date, Taylor vs Ramirez, Mayweather fight

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvarez, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua lacing up their gloves.Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
      📺 Fite TV PPV (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 May 22 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Josh Taylor vs Jose Ramirez (12 rounds – super-lightweight, WBC, WBO, WBA, IBF, The Ring titles)
      Jose Zepeda vs Han Lundy (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Elvis Rodriguez vs Kenneth Sims Jr (8 rounds, – super-lightweight)
      Robeisy Ramirez vs Juan Tapia (8 rounds – featherweight)

      📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 May 29 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Devin Haney vs Jorge Linares (12 rounds – lightweight, WBC title)
      Reshat Mati vs TBA (8 rounds – welterweight)
      Khalil Coe vs TBA (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 May 29 – 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      Nordine Oubaali vs Nonito Donaire (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBC title)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 5 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Daniel Dubois vs Bogdan Dinu (12 rounds – heavyweights)

      📺 Fanmio PPV (UK) – Showtime PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 June 6 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul (8 rounds – exhibition fight)
      Badou Jack vs Jean Pascal (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Jarrett Hurd vs Luis Arias (10 rounds – middleweight)

      📺 Fite TV (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 12 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Shakur Stevenson vs Jeremiah Nakathila (12 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Edgar Berlanga vs TBC (10 rounds – super-middleweight)

      📺 Triller PPV (US) – Fite TV PPV (UK) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, WBC Franchise, WBA, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)
      Evander Holyfield vs Kevin McBride (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Houston, Texas

      Jermall Charlo vs Juan Macias Montiel (12 rounds – middleweight, WBC title)
      Isaac Cruz vs Francisco Vargas (10 rounds – lightweight)

      📺 ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 June 19 – 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Naoya Inoue vs Michael Dasmarinas (12 rounds – bantamweight, IBF & WBA titles)

      📺 Showtime PPV (US) 📺
      🗓 June 26, Venue: TBC

      Gervonta Davis vs Mario Barrios (12 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Erickson Lubin vs Jeison Rosario (12 rounds – super-welterweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 July 3, Venue: TBC

      Chris Colbert vs Yuriorkis Gamboa (12 rounds – super-featherweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      July 17, Venue: TBC

      Jermell Charlo vs Brian Castano (12 rounds, super-welterweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, Ring Magazine titles)

      📺 Broadcaster TBC 📺
      🗓 August – Venue: TBC

      Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, IBF, The Ring & Lineal titles)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 August 14, Venue: TBC

      John Riel Casimero vs Guillermo Rigondeaux (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 August 28, Venue: TBC

      David Benavidez vs Jose Uzcategui (12 rounds – super-middleweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 September 11, Venue: TBC

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs TBA (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO title)

      Anthony Joshua is likely to fight Tyson Fury on August 14 in Saudi ArabiaCredit: PA
      Results
      🗓 May 8 – 🇺🇸 Arlington, Texas

      Canelo Alvarez def. Billy Joe Saunders TKO8 (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA, WBC, WBO, The Ring titles)
      Elwin Soto def. Katsunari Takayama TKO9 (12 rounds – light-flyweight, WBO title)
      Souleymane Cissokho def. Kieron Conway SD12 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Frank Sanchez def. Nagy Aguilera TD6 (10 rounds -heavyweight)

      🗓 May 1 – 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Andy Ruiz Jr def. Chris Arreola UD12 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Sebastian Fundora def. Jorge Cota TKO4 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓 May 1 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Joseph Parker def. Derek Chisora SD12 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Katie Taylor def. Tasha Jonas UD12 (10 rounds – lightweight, undisputed world titles)
      Dimitry Bivol def. Craig Richards UD12 (12 rounds – light heavyweight, WBA title)
      Chris Eubank Jr def. Marcus Morrison UD10 (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Jovanni Straffon def. James Tennyson KO1 (12 rounds lightweight)

      🗓 April 30 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Sunny Edwards def. Moruti Mthalane UD12 (12 rounds – flyweight, IBF title)
      Michael Conlan def. Ionut Baluta MD12 (12 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 April 24 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Felix Cash def. Denzel Bentley TKO3 (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Callum Johnson def. Emil Markic KO2 (10 rounds – light heavyweight)
      David Adeleye def. Kamil Sokolowski UD6 (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Miami, Florida

      Demetrius Andrade def. Liam Williams (12 rounds – middleweight, WBO title) UD12
      Carlos Gongora def. Christopher Pearson (12 rounds – super-middleweight, IBO title) TKO8

      Credit: Reuters
      🗓 April 17 – 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Jake Paul def. Ben Askren KO1 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Regis Prograis def. Ivan Redkach TD6 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
      Joe Fournier def. Reykon RTD2 (6 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Steve Cunningham def. Frank Mir UD6 (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Uncasville, Connecticut

      Jaron Ennis def. Sergey Lipinets KO6 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Eimantas Stanionis def. Thomas Dulorme UD12 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇺🇸 Tulsa, Oklahoma

      Joe Smith Jr def. Maxim Vlasov MD12 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, WBO title)

      🗓 April 10 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Conor Benn def. Samuel Vargas TKO1 (10 rounds – welterweights)
      Shannon Courtenay def. Ebanie Bridges UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)
      Savannah Marshall def. Maria Lindberg KO3 (10 rounds – super-middleweight, WBO title)
      Kash Farooq def. Alexander Espinoza UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      John Hedges def. Milan Dvorak UD4 (4 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Nick Campbell def. Peter Frohlich TKO2 (4 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 April 3, 🇦🇪 Dubai, UAE

      Jamel Herring def. Carl Frampton TKO6 (12 rounds – super-featherweight, WBO title)

      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇮 Gibraltar

      Dillian Whyte def. Alexander Povetkin TKO4 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Ted Cheeseman def. James Metcalf KO11 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Fabio Wardley def. Eric Molina KO6 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton def. Jesus Ruiz UD4 (4 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Youssef Khoumari def. Kane Baker TKO5 (8 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Chris Kongo UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Nick Webb def. Eric Pfeifer (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 27 – 🇬🇧 London, England

      Lennox Clarke def. Willy Hutchinson TKO5 (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Nathan Gorman def. Pavel Sour TKO2 (10 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 March 26 – 🇬🇧 London, England

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      Sky Sports’ coverage of doomed Man Utd clash with Liverpool hit by Ofcom complaints after protesters storm Old Trafford

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      ALMOST 150 people complained to Ofcom over Sky Sports’ coverage of Manchester United fan protests at Old Trafford.Angry supporters showed their discontent with the Glazer family with a number of demonstrations on Sunday.
      Old Trafford was stormed by angry protestors on SundayCredit: Action Images
      Sky Sports received complaints after their pundits argued for and against the protestCredit: Sky Sports
      One group blocked the players’ route to the team bus at their Lowry Hotel base while hundreds turned up at Old Trafford before the Liverpool game.
      Protestors then forced open an access door to the United pitch and rushed inside, leading to the game’s postponement in scenes shown live on Sky.
      But the channel’s coverage of the episode upset some with 148 viewers contacting the broadcast regulator to complain.
      Following the incident, Sky allowed pundits Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness to express their views on the protest.
      Former United star Neville defended the protestors’ right to make a stand following the European Super League debacle.
      He said: “I think all football fans should unite today behind what United fans have done because what [the Glazers] did two weeks ago was dangerous for English football.”
      Likewise, Liverpool legend Carragher insisted the protest was ‘peaceful’ and urged fans of his old club to back their rival fans on this matter.
      Fellow ex-Red Souness criticised the pitch invaders for targeting the Sky gantry with missiles.
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      A police officer was left with a facial injury after a clash with supporters, while one fan was filmed being repeatedly punched by cops.
      The abandoned north-west derby has been rearranged for next Thursday, May 13 at 8.15pm.
      The Ofcom complaints for Sky Sports’ coverage was the second-highest of the week, behind the 190 viewers upset by Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow.
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      Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker banned by Rangers AND former club Celtic after criticising both rival sides

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      SKY SPORTS pundit Andy Walker is at the centre of a bitter Old Firm row after he was banned from Ibrox AND Parkhead.SunSport understands the 56-year was told to stay away by the livid Gers after criticising the club’s finances on air.
      Sky Sports pundit Andy Walker has been banned by both Rangers and CelticCredit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      And it has now emerged the former Hoops striker has also been barred from the very ground he made his name at in his playing days and was a centenary Double winning hero.
      Celtic are believed to still be furious over Walker’s outspoken criticism of their controversial trip to Dubai in January for a winter training camp.
      We can reveal the stunned Scotsman – one of Sky Sports’ leading commentators north of the border since 2009 – has turned to lawyers over his situation.
      Sky – who pour £25million a year into the SPFL for coverage of the Premiership – have yet to make comment.
      Regular Walker was replaced for Sunday’s derby at Ibrox by James McFadden who provided co-commentary alongside Ally McCoist and Ian Crocker.
      Champions Rangers are refusing to budge from their stance against the ex-Scotland star who had two spells with Celtic.
      The Hoops – who suffered widespread flak for heading to the Middle East while the pandemic had a grip of the country – are also in no mood to bow down.
      Walker – who played 150 league games and scored 39 goals for Celtic – was unavailable for comment.
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      He angered Rangers last month when he said it would be hypocritical of the Old Firm to disregard talk of a European Super League as both have been angling for a move away from Scottish football.
      Walker also made comments about Rangers’ finances that have left the Ibrox club deeply unhappy.
      This followed his on-air condemnation of Celtic’s trip to Dubai in January in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown.
      The now departed Parkhead boss Neil Lennon accused Walker of ‘spreading lies and insults over his players’ professionalism.
      Speaking during a live Sky game, Walker said: “I think what we’ve seen is some dismal governance, first of all from the joint response group. This is a body that also agreed to sign off on Celtic’s trip to Dubai.
      “At a time when they’re approaching the government to plead a bit of poverty, apparently there’s no money in Scottish football.
      Andy Walker has been one of Sky Sports’ leading commentators north of the border since 2009Credit: Kenny Ramsay – The Sun Glasgow
      “I’m guessing this trip Celtic went on to Dubai cost hundreds of thousands of pounds. They chartered their own aircraft, they stayed for five nights in five-star accommodation for, I don’t know, 20, 30 people?
      “It’s extraordinary. And we’re also seeing some dismal governance from this club (Celtic). It is unbelievably arrogant to abuse your status as an elite sportsman.
      “That was only brought in for international or European competition, not for a jolly in Dubai and I don’t know any club in Europe – any top club – who are thinking of going to sunnier climes to get some warm weather training.
      “So I think what the Celtic supporters deserve is a bit of contrition from someone, anyone, with a bit of backbone at this club.
      “Preferably Dermot Desmond because he’s the one that makes the big changes, he’s the one who could knock some heads together here.
      “You’ve got to remember Celtic supporters are paying their season tickets to see all the big stars – they’re not seeing them tonight. That’s not their fault. They are being short changed, and it’s completely unacceptable.”
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      Gary Neville forms ‘pundit army’ including Sky Sports AND BT Sport analysts to counter threat of new breakaway league

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      GARY NEVILLE has formed a ‘pundits army’ WhatsApp group in the aftermath of the failed European Super League, according to reports.The Manchester United legend played a prominent role in publicly fighting the ESL during its short-lived launch.
      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have been passionate voices against the ESL in recent weeksCredit: Sky Sports
      BT Sport regulars are believed to be in the chatCredit: Getty
      And he is equally passionate about staving off future potential coups from greedy owners.
      Neville, 46, is a key figure in Sky Sports’ football coverage.
      But, for the good of the game, he is stepping across broadcasting lines to unify with BT Sport pundits.
      The former England star has created a WhatsApp group, featuring some of the biggest names in UK punditry.
      Alongside his fellow Sky Sports stalwart Jamie Carragher, Neville has introduced the likes of Gary Lineker, Rio Ferdinand, Steve McManaman and Jake Humphrey from BT to the chat.
      According to the Mail, these pundits recognise that they can play a huge part in protecting the values that fans hold dearest in the game.
      And their roles at rival broadcasters doesn’t have to separate them on football’s biggest topics.
      The aim is to be able to present a single, unified voice on the biggest threats to the English game – including a future further ESL attempt.

      Gary Lineker is also in the WhatsApp groupCredit: Getty Images – Getty
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      Pundits have already communicated via the chat, and another call between the them is set to take place today.
      After the Super League’s ‘launch’ just over a fortnight ago, Neville and Carragher led the public charge against it, with an impassioned Monday Night Football appearance the following day.
      Chelsea fans then produced large scale protests 48 hours later, before the whole project came crashing down.
      Further fan unrest has followed since, as supporters of the ‘Big Six’ show their fury towards owners that threatened to rip them away from English football.
      Arsenal fans rallied against already unpopular owner Stan Kroenke, with protests prior to their 1-0 defeat to Everton.
      And Manchester United fans dramatically followed suit on Sunday, having their match with Liverpool postponed after thousands gathered outside Old Trafford – with some even making their way inside the stadium.
      Neville emphatically backed the fans on the matter, defending their right to take a stand and returning a protester’s fist bump at the Theatre of Dreams.

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      Man Utd fans hurl flare towards Sky Sports pundits as Souness says they could have been ‘killed or permanently scarred’

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      SKY SPORTS pundits at Old Trafford were forced to take cover as angry fans launched a flare and cans towards their studio.And irate pundit Graeme Souness said he and his colleagues could have been killed or ‘permanently scarred’ had they been hit.
      Fans launched a flare towards the Sky Sports studio
      Derogatory chants were also made towards Jamie Carragher
      Hundreds of fans stormed onto the Old Trafford pitch as they breached security during protests against the club’s owners, the Glazer family.
      Thousands more gathered outside as police confirmed two officers were injured in clashes, with one needing emergency treatment in hospital after being ‘attacked with a bottle’.
      A group of fans congregated around Sky’s studio, where pundits Jamie Carragher, Graeme Souness, Micah Richards and Roy Keane joined host Dave Jones for coverage of the game, which was ultimately postponed around an hour after its proposed 4.30pm kick-off time.
      The broadcasters were seen ducking for cover, as one of the Old Trafford invaders launched a flare towards them.
      Souness, 67, said: “Somebody threw a can of beer up here. If that hits you in the wrong place you’re dead.
      “A flare got thrown up here. If it hits one of us we are laying in a hospital bed permanently scarred with half a face.”
      A flare got thrown up here. If it hits one of us we are laying in a hospital bed permanently scarred with half a faceGraeme Souness
      Carragher, 43, was also forced to withstand a torrent of abuse, as fans chanted ‘You Scouse B******’ in his direction.
      Thousands of fans joined a well-publicised protest, prior to this afternoon’s clash with Liverpool.
      But things turned ugly, despite manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having pleaded for calm – while defending his much-maligned bosses.
      The Norwegian had said: “It’s important that the fans’ views are listened to and we communicate better.
      “My job is to focus on the football side and that we have the best possible team.
      “As I’ve said before I’ve been backed, I’ve had great support from the club and the owners and I’m sure I will get the backing again to go one step further.
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      Anti-Glazer protesters stormed the pitch at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      Thousands also congregated outside Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Fuming hordes made their way into the groundCredit: AFP

      “But I’m so happy all the clubs have agreed that this shouldn’t be the way of moving forward.
      “Then again, when the protests are on, it’s important they go in a good fashion and that we keep it peaceful.”
      But things did not transpire that way, with fans storming into the ground.
      And according to Sky Sports, cameras were stolen, as well as balls and the corner flags.

      A large number of United fans have been opposed to the Glazers’ ownership ever since the late family patriarch took over the club in 2005.
      But tension has reached breaking point in the last fortnight, since their attempt to break away as part of a European Super League.
      Man United fans are determined to oust the Glazer familyCredit: PA
      Fans poured into Old TraffordCredit: AFP
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      Sky Sports pundits forced to take cover as fuming Man Utd fans launch flare towards Carragher in gantry at Old Trafford

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      SKY SPORTS pundits at Old Trafford were forced to take cover as angry fans launched a flare towards Jamie Carragher.Thousands of Manchester United supporters stormed onto the pitch, as they gathered to protest against the Glazers’ ownership prior to today’s clash with Liverpool.
      Fans launched a flare towards the Sky Sports studio
      Derogatory chants were also made towards Jamie Carragher
      A group congregated around Sky’s studio, where pundits Carragher, Graeme Souness, Micah Richards and Roy Keane joined Dave Jones for coverage of today’s game.
      The broadcasters were forced to duck for cover, as a member of the Old Trafford invaders launched a flare towards them.
      Carragher, 43, was also forced to withstand a torrent of abuse, as fans chanted ‘You Scouse B******’ in his direction.
      Thousands of fans joined a well-publicised protest, prior to this afternoon’s clash with Liverpool.
      But things turned ugly, despite manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer having pleaded for calm – while defending his much-maligned bosses.
      The Norwegian had said: “It’s important that the fans’ views are listened to and we communicate better.
      “My job is to focus on the football side and that we have the best possible team.
      “As I’ve said before I’ve been backed, I’ve had great support from the club and the owners and I’m sure I will get the backing again to go one step further.
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      Anti-Glazer protesters stormed the pitch at Old TraffordCredit: AFP
      Thousands also congregated outside Old TraffordCredit: PA
      Fuming hordes made their way into the groundCredit: AFP
      “But I’m so happy all the clubs have agreed that this shouldn’t be the way of moving forward.
      “Then again, when the protests are on, it’s important they go in a good fashion and that we keep it peaceful.”
      But things did not transpire that way, with fans storming into the ground.

      And according to Sky Sports, cameras were stolen, as well as balls and the corner flags.
      A large number of United fans have been opposed to the Glazers’ ownership ever since the late family patriarch took over the club in 2005.
      But tension has reached breaking point in the last fortnight, since their attempt to break away as part of a European Super League.
      Man United fans are determined to oust the Glazer familyCredit: PA
      Fans poured into Old TraffordCredit: AFP
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