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      Sky Sports forced into major broadcast change with F1 legend to miss Azerbaijan Grand Prix

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      SKY SPORTS have been forced into a big change for the next Grand Prix in Azerbaijan because of a wedding.Commentator David Croft got married to Laura Bradley last week in France.David Croft is set to miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after getting marriedCredit: AlamyCroft and wife Laura got wed in France last weekCredit: instagram @bylauracroftThe pair got engaged on Christmas Day last year with fellow Sky Sports co-commentator Karun Chandhok in attendance at the wedding alongside former F1 world champion Damon Hill.Croft is now on his honeymoon so will miss the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on Sunday.He will replaced by Harry Benjamin, who also stood in for Croft when he missed the race at Imola and the Austrian Grand Prix.Back in February, Croft announced that he would be reducing his workload this season by missing three races.READ MORE IN F1He said: “It’s more about keeping fresh for the whole season. I’m not getting any younger.“I’ve given up and sacrificed a lot for my career. I want to give a bit of time back to my family and not be on the other side of the world. I’m getting married this year as well, so I’ve got a wedding to organise!“But I also want to sit and watch a race at home. I want to enjoy it. Maybe I can learn something by not commentating on a race.“I can spot a few things when I’m watching – I want to see what the viewer sees.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAdrian Newey to Aston Martin a big coupBy Isabelle BarkerAston Martin have snapped up F1 guru Adrian Newey as managing technical director.He has signed a lucrative deal having earned a formidable reputation in F1.Newey is the most successful designer of the modern era with 12 drivers’ championships and 13 constructors’ titles to his name.Aston Martin chief Lawrence Stroll believes Newey is what is needed to turn his team into title contenders within a couple of years.That’s because Newey, an aerodynamicist by trade, has the Midas touch when it comes to F1 teams, delivering success almost everywhere he has gone.He made his mark when he was recruited by Williams in the early 1990s before they went on a run of utter dominance.Newey then switched to McLaren in 1998, delivering with a car once again with Mika Hakkinen going on to win the title, as did the team.History repeated itself at Red Bull when under Newey’s technical leadership they became truly competitive in 2009 as the RB5 proved the outright quickest car and delivered four titles from 2010-14.Newey delivered another title-capable car in 2021 with Verstappen and Red Bull dominating until this current season.In 2023 the Dutch driver and Red Bull produced the most dominant season in F1 history, with 19 wins for Verstappen and 21 for the team out of 22 grands prix.His replacement Benjamin provides F1 coverage for BBC Radio 5 Live.He also has experience covering Formula 2 and Formula 3 races.Lando Norris splits from model Margarida Corceiro after a year of dating More

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      Brighton star Joel Veltman left ‘amazed’ by Declan Rice’s comments after Arsenal star’s controversial red card

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      BRIGHTON defender Joel Veltman has admitted he felt Declan Rice’s sending off was “quite harsh” and revealed he was “amazed” by the Arsenal man’s reaction.England midfielder Rice, 25, was dismissed with the Gunners leading 1-0 against the Seagulls at the Emirates last month.Joel Veltman has spoken out about Declan Rice’s red cardRice was dismissed for kicking the ball away before Veltman followed through on to his legCredit: GettyRice remonstrated with the dismissal but the Premier League later confirmed it was the correct decisionCredit: ReutersHe was shown a second yellow card for kicking the ball away as Veltman attempted to take a quick free-kick.The Dutch right-back subsequently missed the ball and took out the Arsenal man, but referee Chris Kavanagh spotted Rice’s discrete gamesmanship and sent him packing.Arsenal went on to draw the game 1-1 as Joao Pedro levelled for the visitors.The Premier League’s “Key Match Incident” team reviewed the red and deemed the decision to be correct.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLYet that has not stopped Veltman from insisting the punishment may have been too severe.Speaking to Sky Sports, he said: “For me, it goes really far, with like comments on social media.”We have a new game day coming up, so I don’t want to say a lot about it.”The only thing I can say is that I didn’t want to kick him. It’s just he kicked it away, I kicked him.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMeet North London derby WagsARSENAL travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the North London derby on Sunday.So with that in mind, SunSport has put together a piece looking at 10 of the players’ partners ahead of the game.One Arsenal man is with a woman who had a romance and daughter with Hollywood star Jude Law.Another Gunners player is married to a competitive twerker who goes by the stage name Redheaded.And one Spurs star convinced his partner to move to England from Los Angeles when they got together – before they went on to have three children.Click here to read the full story.”I find it quite harsh as well. If you see my reaction, you can look back, I was not going to the referee to get him a second yellow, I was going to him ‘Why did you kick it? I’m sorry I kicked you’.”Veltman also praised Rice for his comments after the game in which he admitted the laws of the game dictate he had to be sent off.Premier League panel reveal why referee was right to send off Arsenal star Declan Rice against BrightonVeltman added: “I think he gave an amazing comment. I think that’s what personally surprised me about him, how he commented in the media after.”He said like ‘I don’t need to kick it, I need to know better’. That’s an amazing personality, I think, from him.”Rice, who is now suspended for this Sunday’s North London derby, told the club website: “I was shocked, I think you could see in my face I was shocked.”He’s obviously gone over… I’ve not sprinted back in front of him and smashed the ball away.”I’ve touched the ball with the outside of my foot. But look, this is the laws of the game.”If you touch ball away, even a little bit, obviously it’s a red card after my challenge in the first half which I fully accept was a 50-50 that I didn’t win.” More

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      ‘Oh my God’ snaps Gary Neville as Man Utd legend locked in another heated row with Jamie Carragher after Sky Sports spat

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER has continued to get under Gary Neville’s skin as they ramped up their row over the difficulty of recruiting top managers.It comes just days after the two pundits got into multiple heated discussions live on Sky Sports, ranging from Erik ten Hag’s job status to the quality of Manchester United’s midfield.Gary Neville was left visibly distressed as he argued with Jamie Carragher on Stick to FootballThe two Sky pundits disagreed over Erik ten Hag and Liverpool’s bid for Arne SlotOf course, Liverpool’s 3-0 demolition of United in their own back yard dominated discussion in this week’s episode of Stick to Football.Neville and Carragher’s latest spat arose as the pair continued to butt heads over the Red Devils’ attempts to replace Ten Hag this summer.The incident started out with Neville speaking about why United ultimately did not start this season with a new boss, unlike their big rivals.Neville, 49, said: “Liverpool had six months to replace Jurgen Klopp and still found it quite challenging to get their top two targets.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSCarragher then interjected: “Who was Liverpool’s number one target? You said this on Sunday and I never pulled you up on it. Where are you getting this from that Arne Slot wasn’t the top target?”A fuming Neville burst in: “Oh my god. Fortunately we do record Stick to Football and fortunately I have a good memory.”Whereby you said Liverpool will definitely be going for Xabi Alonso.”Carragher came back with: “That’s my opinion.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNeville again said: “Oh my God. You’re now all of a sudden so disconnected with Liverpool that you don’t think they wanted Alonso.”The two then disagreed over the time it took Alonso to reject Liverpool to remain at Bayer Leverkusen, where he enjoyed a German Invincible season.’Will you let me finish’ snaps Gary Neville live on Sky Sports as Man Utd legend refuses to answer Carragher’s questionCo-host Ian Wright was forced to intervene to get the conversation back on track.Carragher, 46, then quizzed: “Why did United not go for Slot then?”To which Neville responded: “They probably looked at Slot, I haven’t got a clue, but they probably thought ‘Can we get a rid of a guy who has won two trophies in two years?'”Who has not been backed by a proper structure to bring in another Dutch manager.”Carragher criticised this with: “What do you mean without a proper structure? He’s gone out and brought in everyone he wanted.”Roy Keane meanwhile couldn’t help but find their ongoing feud comical as the United legend couldn’t hide his smirk throughout the encounter. Wright had the final say, asserting: “But with all due respect, we should see a style of play and improvement from Ten Hag by now”.The Dutchman was handed a new contract and a show of faith by the new Ineos decision-makers over the summer, but familiar problems have continued regarding performance.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite the the Carabao Cup and FA Cup won in his first two campaigns, the quality of football at United has been underwhelming – at best.It’s now two defeats from three for the Red Devils this season, while they regroup during the international break and head to Southampton on Saturday 14.Man Utd player ratings vs LiverpoolMANCHESTER UNITED had a horror show against Liverpool as they lost 3-0.Casemiro was so bad he was taken off at half-time.But were there any positive performances at Old Trafford?Andre Onana – 5Nothing he could do about any of Liverpool’s goals and made a few saves to prevent the scoreline from getting worse.Noussair Mazraoui – 5Came close to scoring in the first half and looked solid enough against Diaz although he did push up too high before Liverpool’s opener.Matthijs de Ligt – 4Left Diaz and Domink Szobozslai in acres of space for the opening goal but was left in a tricky spot thanks to Casemiro’s error. Booked for a shocking late tackle on Diaz.Lisandro Martinez – 3Lost Diaz for the second goal which meant the Colombian was able to score unmarked from the penalty spot.Also guilty of giving away the ball too easily and was not tight enough with his marking.Diogo Dalot – 4Was caught out pushing up too quickly for the first goal and did not do enough to stop Mo Salah’s cross in the build-up to Liverpool’s second.Looked dangerous in attack at times but too infrequently as he had plenty of defensive work to do since Rashford did not track Trent Alexander-Arnold.Casemiro – 2A horror show in the first half as he gave the ball away in the lead up to both of Liverpool’s goals.He was caught on the ball for the second after a shocking misplaced pass left his defence vulnerable for the opening goal. Hooked at half-time.Kobbie Mainoo – 4Fell victim to the Casemiro curse as he was shrugged off the ball in a terrible position, allowing Liverpool to add a third with ease.Bruno Fernandes – 5Was United’s most creative spark but that is not saying much. Tried to get his side going in the first half but looked short of ideas and inspiration after the break.Alejandro Garnacho – 4Still appears to be a little rusty and is yet to hit the heights he reached last season.Marcus Rashford – 3Nothing came off for the out-of-sorts forward who must be running out of chances before he is dropped.Joshua Zirkzee – 4Quiet up-front and had little influence on the wing as well, but missed a clear-cut chance with his head and should have turned in Rashford’s cross which he met at the far post.SubsToby Collyer (for Casemiro, HT) – 5A difficult game for the youngster to make his Premier League debut but he put himself about and won a few tackles.Harry Maguire (for De Ligt, 69mins) – 5Shored things up at the back as Liverpool took their foot off the pedal.Amad (for Garnacho, 69mins) – 5Provided a spark on the right and looked more lively than Garnacho.Christian Eriksen (for Zirkzee, 86mins) – N/ANot on long enough to make an impact. More

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      ‘I cringe about that’ says Soccer AM legend as he admits regret over much-loved segment that ‘pushed the boundaries’

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      TIM LOVEJOY has admitted that he regrets doing a much-loved segment on Soccer AM.The presenter was the star of the Sky show between 1996 and 2007.Tim Lovejoy regrets the Soccerettes section from Soccer AMCredit: SkyThe presenter insisted that he ‘cringes’ when thinking about itCredit: SkySoccer AM had multiple segments, including interviews with players and “Showboat” that showed off skill moves from that week’s football.However, Lovejoy, 56, does not remember the “Soccerettes” section that fondly.The segment involved a woman wearing a football shirt, who would be interviewed and do a catwalk in front of the Fans of the Week.The gimmick was stopped in 2015 after being judged as politically incorrect, with the show being cancelled in 2023.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLLovejoy insisted that the segment was made as they were told to “push boundaries”.He told talkSPORT: “Don’t bring that up, I cringe about that.”But it was a different time and we were told to push the boundaries.”We were just doing different stuff and people had a laugh and a joke with it.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLovejoy has some good memories of the show and loved the Showboat section.He added: “When we started Showboat we loved it but after three or four weeks I got called in by one of the bosses, who was brilliant by the way, but he said a couple of the managers have complained about you putting their players on Showboat. Chelsea fans can’t name their OWN PLAYERS after another wild transfer window under owner Todd BoehlyNatalie Sawyer appeared as a Soccerette on Soccer AMGemma Atkinson was also one of the girls to appear on the showCredit: Sky”In the 90s it was percentage football, ‘We’re not showboating ponies and we’re here to win a match and be dedicated to the fans’. They hated it for two or three years but every player was trying to get on.”One thing that has changed since 1996 is that we used to be able to get players on the show and then by the time I left 11 years later the sport had grown so much that Premier League clubs wouldn’t let players come on. “We used to get them when they were suspended or injured on a Saturday and then the clubs started saying no.”Lovejoy left the show in 2007 after a pay dispute.In 2020, he told the Athletic that he believed that people who appeared on screen should be paid more.He said: “I’d done 11 years, and I absolutely adored the show. But we were being treated like a production team of any other part of Sky.”For a few years I’d been saying: if someone appears on screen can they get a few quid more?”It started getting embarrassing in the end. Some of them were getting paid so little money, they were saying to me ‘Tim, I’ve got to leave soon, because I’ve been doing eight years of this’.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I went to see the bosses and said: ‘Look, is there any way that we can pay the guys proper money?'”They just said: ‘No, they’re researchers and assistant producers’. I really pleaded with them to pay the team what they deserved. But I understand why the bosses couldn’t do it.” More

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      Sky Sports legend reveals he’s stopped going to Chelsea as he opens up on depression and ‘losing connection with club’

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      TIM LOVEJOY has opened up on suffering from depression and revealed that he stopped going to watch Chelsea.The Soccer AM icon and Channel 4 host insisted that he originally stopped going to games for two reasons.Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer on Sunday BrunchCredit: RexHe was the host of Soccer AM between 1996 and 2007Credit: AlamyHe has given up his season ticket to ChelseaCredit: RexLovejoy, 56, gave up his season tickets at Stamford Bridge in order to spend more time with his family and having lost a “connection” to the club.Part of his connection to the club faded due to the way the club was being run.He said on the Soccer A-Z podcast: “I have to admit that I have become an armchair fan.”I’ve given up my season tickets at the home of football, Stamford Bridge, and I can only apologise for that.READ MORE CHELSEA NEWS”But I have my reasons. First of all, I used to spend time at weekends with my daughters, so I didn’t go as often.”It’s quite a lot of money at Stamford Bridge, so it was a waste of my money.”Secondly, I lost a bit of connection with the club. I’ve got to be honest with you because we spent a lot of money and we were sacking a lot of fans and it didn’t fit my values as much.”I was getting angry with them and I was thinking ‘why am I going every week’.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But I still like Chelsea and I still like watching them on TV.”Lovejoy also admitted that going to football was making him sad as he opened up on his struggles with depression.Angry Chelsea fan slams Todd Boehly’s transfer policy and claims no Blues supporters are happy with his running of the ‘unrecognisable’ clubHe explained that a match at Anfield in which he was abused by Liverpool fans left him feeling “lonely”.He recalled: “The other thing is I had a bout of depression and it wasn’t making me happy being there.”It made me feel kind of sad for some reason. I remember going to Anfield with Simon Rimmer… He’s a Liverpool fan and he took me up to Anfield.”Loads of Liverpool fans spot me, they’re all standing up and they’re going ‘Lovejoy is a rent boy ‘”I just felt so lonely, depression hit me and going to football didn’t do it for me anymore. However, watching it on TV really did.”My idea of heaven is Super Sunday or Monday Night Football.”Lovejoy was the star of Soccer AM from 1996 until 2007 but left after a pay dispute.In 2020, he told the Athletic that he believed that people who appeared on screen should be paid more.He said: “I’d done 11 years, and I absolutely adored the show. But we were being treated like a production team of any other part of Sky,”For a few years I’d been saying: if someone appears on screen can they get a few quid more?”It started getting embarrassing in the end. Some of them were getting paid so little money, they were saying to me ‘Tim, I’ve got to leave soon, because I’ve been doing eight years of this.’READ MORE SUN STORIES”I went to see the bosses and said: ‘Look, is there any way that we can pay the guys proper money?'”They just said: ‘No, they’re researchers and assistant producers’. I really pleaded with them to pay the team what they deserved. But I understand why the bosses couldn’t do it.” More

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      ‘Absolute poet’ Peter Drury leaves fans divided with ‘unnecessary’ pun live on Sky Sports after Man Utd vs Liverpool

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      SKY SPORTS commentator Peter Drury took social media by storm with a comical pun after the Premier League derby between Liverpool and Manchester United.Drury, 56, covered the Reds’ 3-0 victory over United at Old Trafford.Sky Sports commentator Peter Drury went viral with a comical punCredit: AlamyDrury made a pun about Liverpool manager Arne Slot’s successful startThe Merseysiders’ winning streak under new manager Arne Slot was extended to three games, while goalkeeper Alisson kept a third clean sheet in a row.Drury appeared to get a little carried away amid Liverpool’s stunning start to the campaign as he went on to praise Slot.And the journalist decided to have a little fun with the use of an innocent pun.Drury said: “The Slot machine has paid out its first big jackpot.”Read More on FootballThat pun left fans divided as they stormed social media immediately after.One fan tweeted: “Peter Drury man. That’s unnecessary.”Another commented: “Even by Peter Drury’s own standards he needs locking up for that pun.”A third wrote: “Peter Drury you beauty.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThis fan said: “Where does Peter Drury drag these out from. Unreal.”And that one posted: “Peter Drury is an absolute poet.”Sky Sports News interrupt Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher’s spa day live on TV to get Man Utd vs Liverpool predictionsLiverpool are second in the Premier League table with the exact same points as leaders Manchester City who are ahead on goals scored. More

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      Mo Salah drops biggest hint yet over Liverpool transfer exit live on Sky Sports after ripping Man Utd to shreds

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      MO SALAH has dropped his biggest hint yet that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season.The winger spoke after scoring in the Reds’ 3-0 win over Manchester United.Mo Salah hinted at leaving Liverpool next yearCredit: Sky SportsSalah’s contract expires next summer and the Reds talisman admitted it could be his last year at the club.He has been subject to transfer interest from Saudi Arabia with Al-Ittihad launching a staggering £200million bid last summer.Salah, 32, was reportedly offered £100m a year to join the Saudi side, but Liverpool and former boss Jurgen Klopp told them he was not for sale.The Reds hoped he would put pen to paper but Salah only added fuel to speculation by stating he did not want to think about the future, saying he wanted to “enjoy the last year”.He then doubled down on his position by reiterating the fact this season could be his last when he spoke to Sky Sports after Liverpool’s victory at Old Trafford.Salah said: “I had a good summer, I had a long time to stay with myself and try and think positive because as you know it’s my last year in the club.”I just want to enjoy it and I don’t want to think about it. I feel I am free to play football and we will see what happens next year.”He continued: “Nobody has talked to me yet about [a] contract so I am just like ‘I will play my last season and we will see at the end of the season’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFive Mo Salah strops at LiverpoolFive times things have got heated during Mo Salah’s Liverpool career.West Ham 2 Liverpool 2 – April 28, 2024Salah gets into a heated argument with Klopp as he refuses to shake the manager’s hand before coming on at the London Stadium.Liverpool 3 Sheffield United 1 – April 4, 2024Salah shakes his head as he is subbed off during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over the basement club.Chelsea 1 Liverpool 1 – August 13, 2023Salah storms off the pitch after being replaced on 77 minutes on the first day of the season.Brighton 1 Liverpool 1 – November 28, 2020Salah throws his arms up in the air and barely looks at Klopp after being subbed off. Brighton go on to equalise with a last minute penalty.Burnley 0 Liverpool 3 – August 31, 2019Salah gets in a public spat with Sadio Mane after failing to pass to the winger. Team-mate Roberto Firmino says the row had been brewing for some time.Read the full article from Jack Rosser”It is not up to me but nobody has talked to me from the club but we will see.”Salah has enjoyed a brilliant start to the season with three goals and three assists, helping his side win all three matches.Roy Keane highlights two Man Utd players who VANISHED for Liverpool opener in scathing rant live on Sky Sports More

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      Fuming Premier League star orders canteen staff to TURN OFF Sky Sports News amid humiliating transfer reports

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      WHICH Premier League player demanded his club’s staff turn off Sky Sports News in the canteen when they were talking about him being replaced?The mystery man was fuming at the suggestion — and sniggers of some team-mates as his blood pressure rose.A mystery Premier League star demanded Sky Sports News be turned off by canteen staffIn the end the unhappy star grabbed the remote control and said the channel should not be on when he was around.LEEDING THE WAYLEEDS are setting up a deal for Nigerian Leonard Ngenge — but will have to wait a couple of years to sign him.The Ikorodu City left-back, 16, had a trial in Yorkshire during the recent transfer window and was also fancied by Swedish top-flight side Hammarby.But under Fifa rules Ngenge is barred from making any move until he is 18.Read more transfer newsREADY TO DANNSLIVERPOOL will let Jayden Danns go out on loan if he does not play enough games by the end of the year.The top Kop prospect, 18, was wanted by several sides in the window but boss Arne Slot and his team said no.Instead, attacker Danns has been told he will get some first-team action in the coming months.UP FOR KEEPSA BIG price hike cost Leicester keeper Daniel Iversen a move.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Dane, 27, had been available for £1.5million as his deal runs out next year.But when the Foxes had an inquiry on deadline day his value rose to £4m — and that put off buyers.Bukayo Saka delivers hilarious four-word response to Sky Sports reporter amid Raheem Sterling Arsenal transfer linkLeicester had been looking to sign a keeper of their own but failed.CREWE BLEW ITCREWE missed out on a major loan deal when Southampton’s Sam Amo-Ameyaw scored a worldie in the Carabao Cup.The winger, 18, was due to join Alex but his displays and Wednesday’s stunning strike at Cardiff saw him stay put.And fellow St Mary’s winger Sam Edozie also failed to land a loan move, as Saints wanted a £1million fee on top of his £30,000-a-week wages. More