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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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      Inter Miami boss Phil Neville hails Man Utd legend brother Gary for standing up to greed of European Super League More

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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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      Solskjaer pleads for peaceful Man Utd protests as 10,000 fans plan to march on Old Trafford before Liverpool clash More

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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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      Solskjaer pleads for peaceful Man Utd protests as 10,000 fans plan to march on Old Trafford before Liverpool clash More

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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, undercard, live stream and TV channel for TONIGHT’S heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing is back in the UK as big guns Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker go head-to-head.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Chisora vs Parker LIVE – Follow all the action on our blog
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What time does Chisora vs Parker start?

      Chisora vs Parker will be held on Saturday, May 1 – TONIGHT.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      The fighters are expected to take to the ring at around 10pm UK time – a 9am start on Sunday in New Zealand.

      What TV channel is Chisora vs Parker on and can I live stream it?

      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.

      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      How Chris Eubank Jr and Marcus Morrison stack up ahead of their undercard bout
      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More

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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, date, undercard, TV channel, live stream for massive heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing is back in the UK as big guns Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker go head-to-head.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Chisora vs Parker LIVE – Follow all the action on our blog
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?

      Chisora vs Parker will be held on Saturday, May 1.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      The fighters are expected to take to the ring at around 10pm UK time.

      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?

      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.

      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      How Chris Eubank Jr and Marcus Morrison stack up ahead of their undercard bout
      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More

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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, date, undercard, live stream, TV channel for HUGE heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives back in the UK for a fantastic night of boxing among the big names – with Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker the headliner.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?
      The bout will kick off on Saturday, May 1.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?
      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.
      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      How Chris Eubank Jr and Marcus Morrison stack up ahead of their undercard bout
      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More

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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: UK start time, date, undercard, live stream, and TV channel for HUGE heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives back in the UK for a fantastic night of boxing among the big names – with Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker the headliner.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?
      The bout will kick off on Saturday, May 1.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?
      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.
      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      How Chris Eubank Jr and Marcus Morrison stack up ahead of their undercard bout
      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More

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      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker: Date, UK start time, undercard, live stream, TV channel for heavyweight fight

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      HEAVYWEIGHT boxing arrives back in the UK for a fantastic night of boxing among the big boys – with Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker the main event.This long-awaited clash was set to take place in 2019, but Parker was forced to pull out after being bitten by a SPIDER.
      Derek Chisora is looking to overcome his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in OctoberCredit: Getty
      Joseph Parker beat Junior Fa in February back in his native New Zealand to win the WBO Oriental heavyweight titleCredit: Getty
      Meanwhile, Chisora is still smarting from his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in October.
      What date will Chisora vs Parker take place?
      The bout will kick off on Saturday, May 1.
      Manchester Arena – with no fans in attendance – hosts the event.
      What TV channel will Chisora vs Parker be on and can I live stream it?
      The event will be on Sky Sports Box Office.
      This means customers will have to pay for the relevant TV channel (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (492).
      Stream the event on Sky Sports Box Office’s online streaming service.
      The fight is priced at £19.95 for UK customers.
      How the two fighters stack up ahead of their boxing match

      Who is on the undercard of Chisora vs Parker?

      What have they said?
      Chisora said: “If I had boxed for the title he won in New Zealand, I would have won it as well.
      “There’s not much really happening in New Zealand.
      “If that fight was on a different continent he’d have lost it because when Ruiz was bringing the heat on and pushing the fight… it went Joe’s way because it was his show.
      “But really and truly I’ve got respect for Joe and I don’t have anything bad to say about Joe because he hasn’t done anything bad in the sport.
      “He has been given fights and he has fought those fights.” More