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      Gary Neville hits out at ‘MOPING’ Rashford and Garnacho and has heated argument with Micah Richards live on Sky Sports

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      GARY NEVILLE wants “moping” Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to use being dropped as motivation to raise their standards.The Manchester United duo were axed from Ruben Amorim’s matchday squad for yesterday’s trip to the Etihad.Gary Neville and Micah Richards debated the situationCredit: X @SkySportsPLMarcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were dropped for yesterday’s matchCredit: APFollowing the Red Devils’ dramatic 2-1 triumph, Sky Sports pundits Neville, Roy Keane and Micah Richards debated Rashford and Garnacho’s situations.Neville, 49, said: “I don’t know about their long term future, but what is really clear is that [Amorim] mentioned engaging with team-mates, he’s mentioned standards.”He’s giving us clues, in fact, emphatic clues, about the last few days that they’re moping and not doing their bit around the training ground.”It’s standards in training and he’s thought ‘no, I’m not having it, I’m not accepting it’. Good on him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”For far too long we’ve seen players mope around that pitch and still continue to get a game or on the bench. No.”It’s got to be non-negotiable. If you don’t give your all in your job, you’re gone, you’re out. That’s it.”Neville went on to add that he hopes the pair can use this as fuel to raise their levels and improve.He continued: “We’ve been sat in this studio for years as ex-Man United players saying ‘give your absolute all’ and players haven’t been running back.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSRoy Keane also had his sayCredit: X @SkySportsPLAmad Diallo fired home Man Utd’s late winnerCredit: Getty”We’ve seen Rashford and Garnacho stand on that left and right wing and not chase back when full-backs have gone past them and still stay on the pitch. No more.”I want Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho to come back stronger, take the message that they’ve been given by training at the training ground this morning on a Sunday with no-one else there.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “I want them to take this in the right spirit and become the very best players for Manchester United.”I don’t care who you are, whether you’re Andrei Kanchelskis or Ryan Giggs, David Beckham, Nani, whoever you are as a wide player at Manchester United you’ve got to run this way [forward] as fast as you can and run that way [backwards] as fast as you can.”They have got the talent, they’ve got the ability, but if they don’t do that there is no place for you in the club, there is no place for you in the team.”Richards, meanwhile, attempted to defend Rashford.’THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD’After Neville compared the forward’s application to that of Amad Diallo, Richards, 36, said: “It’s different though, for Rashford.”He’s got the weight of the world on his shoulders, it’s pressure.”You know what it’s like. Coming into the team as a kid, you run around.”For me it just looks like Rashford’s got the world on his shoulders. It seems to me like there’s a bigger problem than just football.”You have to earn the right to win football matchesRoy KeaneExasperated, Neville responded: “Micah, I played with David Beckham, with Wayne Rooney, with Roy Keane…”The pressure that Marcus Rashford is under is nothing like the pressure that David Beckham and Roy Keane were under.”Richards then hit back: “But look at your squad. The names you’ve just reeled off. All serial winners. This Man United team are not all serial winners.”As Neville reached for his glass of water, Keane responded to Richards: “We weren’t winners at the start Micah, you have to earn the right to win football matches.”Rashford watched the match from home, and after the game posted a picture of his TV with the caption: “Yesssssssss! Love it lads.”‘IT’S A SIMPLE SELECTION’Explaining his selection decisions, Amorim said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.”Man Utd will next be in action on Thursday when they travel to Tottenham for their League Cup quarter-final.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90’ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      Gary Neville’s commentary for Amad Diallo’s goal goes viral as Man Utd legend has another Torres goalgasm moment

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      AMAD DIALLO’s match-winning moment in the Manchester derby as United came from behind to win 2-1 at City gave Gary Neville one of his famous goalgasms.The 22-year-old won a penalty late – scored by Bruno Fernandes – before then scoring an injury-time winner.Amad Diallo was the match-winner as Man Utd mounted a late comeback to beat Man CityCredit: PAThe goal left Gary Neville in raptures as he had another priceless moment on commentaryCredit: AFPAnd the attacker’s last-gasp strike had Gary Neville in raptures on commentary.As the ball trickled into the goal for the winner, Neville was heard on Sky Sports co-commentary alongside Peter Drury giving another priceless reaction.It was a throwback to his legendary commentary clip when Fernando Torres sent Chelsea into the Champions League final with a shock goal against Barcelona in 2012.Reacting on social media, one fan said: “That Gary Neville ‘OOOOOOHHHHHH WOAHHHHHHHHH’ has got to be one for the history books.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLA second said: “Fairs, although I still rate the one he did for Fernando Torres’ goal against Barcelona.”A third said: “One of @GNev2’s very best non-verbal warblings.”Another said: “Top 2 Neville commentary moments and it’s not 2.”A fifth added: “I need a compilation of all of Gary’s ‘OOOOOOOHHHH WOOOAHHH’.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSpeaking in the Sky Sports studio after the game, Neville was full of praise for Ruben Amorim’s bold choice to completely leave out Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho.Neville said: “I don’t know about their long-term future.Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says he has no disciplinary issues with Rashford and Garnacho “But what is really clear is that [Amorim] mentioned engaging with team-mates, he’s mentioned standards. “He’s giving us clues, in fact, emphatic clues, about the last few days that they’re moping and not doing their bit around the training ground.”It’s standards in training and he’s thought ‘no, I’m not having it, I’m not accepting it’. Good on him.”For far too long we’ve seen players mope around that pitch and still continue to get a game or on the bench. “No. It’s got to be non-negotiable. If you don’t give your all in your job, you’re gone, you’re out. That’s it.”Rashford shared a picture of him celebrating the win from home to Instagram.On his and Garnacho’s absence, Amorim explained the pair were left out due to simple selection and had trained well on Sunday morning.READ MORE SUN STORIESElsewhere, Kyle Walker was labelled “embarrassing” by Roy Keane after flopping to the floor when butting heads with Rasmus Hojlund, which came after he had fouled the United forward.The result lifted the Red Devils to 11th in the table, while City fell outside of the top four with Pep Guardiola’s side now registering just one win in their last 11.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game. 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      Roy Keane looks disgusted as he watches Kyle Walker dive and rages ‘I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him’

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      ROY KEANE watched on in disgust and said Kyle Walker should be “EMBARRASSED” for his theatrics against Manchester United.Walker’s City were leading United 1-0 in the Manchester derby when tensions flared minutes before the break.Roy Keane watching Kyle Walker’s ’embarrassing’ diveKeane fumed at Walker’s theatricsRasmus Hojlund and Walker were shown yellowWalker had fouled Hojlund off the ballThe England full-back, 34, was involved in a furious clash when he tripped up Man Utd striker Rasmus Hojlund.Hojlund, 21, reacted furiously to the challenge and immediately leapt up and sprinted to Walker – clashing with him forehead to forehead.After a couple of seconds, Walker threw himself to the ground despite minimal contact, clutching his face as Hojlund watched on in bemusement.It sparked a melee as Harry Maguire charged over to scream at Walker on the ground, before being jostled away by Erling Haaland.READ MORE ON MAN UTDSky Sports brilliantly replayed the moment to Keane during half-time and included a pop out screen to show the United legend’s reaction. Unsurprisingly the Irish hardman was less than impressed with Walker’s antics.Keane grimaced and said: “You don’t mind a bit of this, this is going to happen in the game. A bit of argy-bargy, of course.”But I look at it, he’s obviously been blocked but Walker, of course it’s a foul and a free-kick and Hojlund’s not happy, that’s fine. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”And he goes over, how can Walker… Walker must be embarrassed. He must be embarrassed to go down like that.”An experienced player, listen there is no contact. Look at this, I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him. It’s embarrassing.”Man Utd player ratings: Amad Diallo experiences greatest moment of his career but Diogo Dalot doesn’t do enough vs CityMicah Richards interjected: “He’s better than that.” Keane, who showed off his shaved hair cut in studio, responded: “Is he? Not so sure.” Both Hojlund and Walker were booked for the incident.United came into the game with Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho surprisingly DROPPED from the squad. And manager Ruben Amorim appeared to suggest it was down to performances on the training and match pitch.He said: “We try to evaluate everything training performance, game performances, engagement with team-mates, push their team-mates up.Look at this, I don’t know the guy and I’m embarrassed for him. It’s embarrassing.Roy Keane”Everything is on the line when we analyse and try to choose the players. It is my selection. Simple.“I don’t want to send a message it is simply an evaluation and they know it. The players are really, really smart.”Everybody understands my decision and I have to choose. It is simple selection.“Of course the context is difficult because we have to win games and we have a difficult situation now.Man Utd player ratings vs Man City as sensational Amad Diallo turns derby on its headAMAD DIALLO left Manchester City stunned as he turned the derby on its head.The flying winger won a penalty, converted by Bruno Fernandes, in the dying embers to level it up.But the best was yet to come as Amad flicked past an onrushing Ederson before expertly slotting in a dramatic winner from a tight angle deep into injury time.Here’s how SunSport’s Neil Custis rated the Man Utd players…Andre Onana – 6He just does not fill you with confidence. Does not command his area and as we found out midweek in Plzen, his distribution from the back is a major plus for the opposition.Wasn’t tested that much however.Lisandro Martinez – 7Looking a calmer presence under Amorim than he did before when he seemed to want to live up to his nickname from his Ajax days of ‘The Butcher of Amsterdam’.Great through ball at the end to pick out Amad’s run for the winner.Harry Maguire – 8Had a great battle with Erling Haaland which the United man won.The right call to bring the former captain in for such a big game. Looks like he suits the position in the centre of that back three.Matthijs de Ligt 78′ – 7A decent enough performance. Looked more comfortable alongside Maguire than other centre-back partners.Diogo Dalot – 5Mistimed his jump to be beaten to the ball by Josko Gvardiol for the City opener. Did not create enough going forward from his wing-back role.Bruno Fernandes – 8Missed a big chance after being put through by Hojlund and clipping the ball wide.But when the moment comes from the penalty spot he is a cool head in the hottest of atmospheres sending Ederson the wrong way to equaliseManuel Ugarte – 7Sat in front of the back four and negated much of what Phil Foden was trying to do for the home side.Noussair Mazraoui 78′ – 8The best of the summer buys. Used as the right wing back on this occasion and is able to adjust to whatever is asked of him. One of United’s bets performers on the day.Mason Mount 13′ – 6Looked very close to tears when he had to come off after early in the game. He is just getting no luck whatsoever with injuries and has not had a decent run since joining the club.Amad Diallo 90′ – 9The greatest moment of his career so far with a memorable derby winner. A brilliant run first of all to meet Martinez pass, he then clipped the ball past Edersonn and while it was a scuffed finish he got it on target.Had almost grabbed an equaliser with a flick header before that which was well saved by Ederson.Then was alert to Nunes back pass to win the penalty that did lead to United drawing level.Rasmus Hojlund 78′ – 6Most we saw of him was a head to head confrontation with Walker when the City player slumped to the ground and a little fall of his own when he tried to win a pen.But then he provided a great through ball for Fernandes which should have brought the equaliser.SubsKobbie Mainoo 13′ – 6Did a solid job as he came on ina deeper role than Mount and Fernandes moved forwardJoshua Zrikzee 78′ – 6Not the man who is going to come on and change a game, but he did well to hold onto possession in the closing seconds.Antony 78′ – 6Came on to try and make a difference but is lacking the confidence which a lack of starts brings.Leny Yoro 78′ – 6Continues to ease himself back to full fitness after that summer injury.Victor Lindelof 90′ – 6No time to have any influence on the game.”I pay attention to everything, the way you eat, the way you put your clothes to go to a game. Everything. I make my evaluation and then I decide.”United were then hit with further misery when Mason Mount hobbled off injured before 15 minutes. Josko Gvardiol had opened the scoring on 36 minutes – but United sensationally turned the game around.Amad Diallo won a penalty on 88 minutes – converted by Bruno Fernandes – before the forward scored the winner just moments later.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd rubbing salt into the wounds, Hojlund later posted a savage poem on Instagram after United’s come-from-behind victory.He wrote:  “Manchester is red. Violets are blue. What a brilliant performance. But the Oscar goes to…”Hojlund and Walker square up to each otherCredit: ReutersIt sparked a kick-off between the two teamsCredit: ReutersBoth players were bookedCredit: AlamyAmad Diallo turned the game aroundCredit: AFP More

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      Roy Keane shows off new look live on TV as Sky Sports pundit joins Neville and Richards in studio for Manchester derby

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      ROY KEANE showed off his new trim while appearing on Sky Sports this afternoon.The Manchester United legend, 53, joined fellow pundits Gary Neville and Micah Richards ahead of this afternoon’s football.Roy Keane previously wore this look on The Overlap earlier this weekCredit: YouTube/The OverlapKeane, 53, debuted a new trim on Super SundayCredit: X @SkySportsPLKeane is set to be in top form, with his old side making the short trip to face Manchester City.From Sky Sports’ Etihad Stadium perch, Keane debuted his fresh new barnet.On The Overlap earlier this week, the Irishman sported a bushier than usual hairdo with his now-trademark grey beard.Today, however, he ditched his standard look for something different.READ MORE ON MAN UTDKeane’s new barnet is much shorter all over, with his beard having also been trimmed.Joining the former midfielder, Neville and Richards in the studio was presenter Kelly Cates.This marked her first TV appearance since it emerged that she will be leaving Sky Sports at the end of the season to present Match of the Day.Cates, 49, will rotate with existing BBC stars Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan across Match of the Day and MOTD 2.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKeane showed off a new shorter beard and barnet comboCredit: X @SkySportsPLAccording to the Mail, the trio will replace Gary Lineker, who is set to step down from the role after 26 years.Cates presented BBC 606 alongside Ian Wright between 2013 and 2018.Roy Keane tells his side of story on furious Ipswich fan confrontation and reveals he did wait for supporter in car park After joining Sky Sports, her role with the Beeb was reduced.But in recent years she has presented mid-week sports show, 5 Live Sport – while she also worked for the broadcaster at the 2022 World Cup.Cates, 59, is set to quit Sky Sports for the BBCCredit: Getty More

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      ‘My whole life, the last few years of drinking, was planned around drinking’ – Soccer AM legend in heartbreaking reveal

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      A SOCCER AM legend has revealed the harrowing extent of his alcoholism.Tubes was a fan favourite on the Saturday morning TV show until its cancellation last year. Tubes opened up on his drinking problemsThe star drank heavily during his time working for Soccer AMCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe started out as an assistant producer before becoming an on-air star with his hilarious interviews, jokes and antics. However, he was struggling with his addiction to alcohol during his time with Soccer AM.Thankfully Tubes – real name Peter Dale – has overcome his struggles but looking back detailed how much alcohol dictated his life.He told the Soccer A-Z podcast: “My whole life, the last few years of drinking, was planned around drinking.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”So I’d look at what interviews I had, at the Chelsea fixture list, and it would all be like, I can drink then, I can drink then.”So I would always, if I was going out to the pub, I’d go to the off license beforehand and buy loads of little vodkas for so I could carry on when last orders was called, but also for the next morning. “I’d get up in the morning and just down the vodka to get back on a level. “It was a really strong addiction, and I’m so glad I decided to stop.Most read in Football”I found it so, so hard because it was my life. That was all I cared about at times.”Tubes added that he spent his time “constantly lying” to friends, colleagues including Helen Chamberlain and his mum – who he was looking after following the death of his dad. Relive the best bits of Soccer AM as the show gets axed after nearly 30 years on the airHe even hid bottles of vodka in his socks to sneak them into the house.But Tubes found his way out of his reliance on alcohol when he realised he reached a crisis point and attended an Alcoholics Anonymous session.The popular broadcaster replaced alcohol with golf and regularly plays in celebrity tournaments and also hosts the Golf Life show with his brother Ange. Tubes, who suffered a heart attack in 2018, added: “I made the decision that enough was enough eight years ago so I’m eight years sober.How to cut back on drinkingIF YOU’RE concerned about your drinking, a good first step is to see a GP.They’ll be able to give advice and support on how to manage your drinking habits and cut back safely.This might involve counselling, medicines or detox services.Being dependent on alcohol means you feel you’re not able to function without it and means stopping drinking can causes physical withdrawal symptoms like shaking, sweating or nausea.If you have these symptoms when you don’t drink, it could be dangerous to stop drinking too quickly without proper support.There are many charities and support groups you can join or speak to, as well as helplines:Tips to quitWhen you’re ready to stop, the following tips and techniques can make it that little bit easier.Tell family and friends that you’re aiming to stop drinking alcohol and explain why – reminding yourself and the people close to you why you want to stop drinking can help keep you on track, and may even encourage someone else to give up or cut down with you.Identify triggers avoid avoid situations where you may be tempted to drink, at least in the early stages – from after work pub quizzes to boozy dinners.Keep busy in the times you’d usually drink by trying something new – get active or meet a friend at the cinema.Reward yourself as you make progress and don’t be too hard on yourself if you slip up every once in a while – it can be helpful to give yourself short-term goals.Notice how your body feels without booze – you might find that you have more energy, are sleeping better or have lost weight.Source: Drinkaware”It’s the best decision I’ve ever made in my whole entire life and I truly believe if I didn’t make that decision I’d be dead.”I stopped, completely stopped. I went to one AA meeting, which I always say, helps millions across the world. “It was the constant upset and pain I was causing on my family, especially my mum.”Asked what advice he would give to people trying to give up drinking, he added: “You feel so much better when you admit you are an alcoholic. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Talk to people, let people know how you’re feeling and that you’ve got a problem. “You’ll be amazed by the support. If you’re struggling on your own, it’s going to be a hell of a lot harder.”Soccer AM was cancelled in 2023Credit: AlamyTubes entertained viewers with his hilarious anticsCredit: Soccer AMHe has turned to golf since going soberCredit: Soccer AMNHS guidelines on drinking alcoholAccording to the NHS, regularly drinking more than 14 units of alcohol a week risks damaging your health.To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks:men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a weekif you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each weekIf you’re pregnant or think you could become pregnant, the safest approach is not to drink alcohol at all to keep risks to your baby to a minimum. You read more on the NHS website. More

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      Kelly Cates in awkward TV appearance moments after it is revealed she is ‘quitting Sky to become BBC MOTD host’

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      KELLY CATES made her first TV appearance since reports emerged she is leaving Sky Sports to join the BBC and Match of The Day. The presenter awkwardly hosted Super Sunday ahead of Crystal Palace’s trip to Brighton and the Manchester derby. Kelly Cates made her first TV appearance since reports emerged she is leaving Sky Sports to join the BBCCates was joined by Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Micah Richards from the studio at the Etihad. But it has emerged that Cates could soon be working alongside Richards – also a pundit for the BBC – even more amid a MOTD shake-up. Host Gary Lineker is to leave his lead position after 26 years with Cates one of three names set to replace the England legend. According to the Daily Mail, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will share hosting duties on Match of the Day and MOTD2 with Cates.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBoth are BBC presenters who have worked on the shows over the last few years.Cates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesday’s, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live.Sky Sports bosses are reportedly sad to see her leave – but she was understood to be the BBC’s leading external candidate to take over from icon Lineker.Lineker started hosting Match of the Day in 1999 and the former Barcelona striker developed into one of the best sports broadcasters in the country. He will continue to present FA Cup matches next season before bowing out with the 2026 World Cup in North America.Alan Shearer in the dark on Gary Lineker’s MOTD replacement, but reveals why he doesn’t want to know who’s coming in More

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      Kelly Cates ‘to QUIT Sky Sports to become one of THREE new Match of the Day hosts’ in huge BBC shake-up

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      KELLY CATES is set to QUIT her Sky Sports role to become a host on Match of the Day, according to reports.She will become one of three presenters on the country’s flagship football show after Gary Lineker steps down at the end of the season, report the Daily Mail.Kelly Cates will be a presenter on Match of the DayCredit: GettyGabby Logan will share hosting duties on Match of the DayCredit: RexCurrent MOTD 2 presenter Mark Chapman will continue in his role and host MOTDCredit: PACates has worked as a presenter on Sky Sports since 2016Credit: GettyShe has presented flagship shows including Super SundayIt is believed Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will share hosting duties on Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 with Cates.Both are BBC presenters who have worked on the shows over the last few years.Cates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live.She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018.After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host a midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesdays, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup.The daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live and Super Sunday, which she appeared on for the Manchester Derby today.Sky Sports bosses are reportedly sad to see her leave – but she was understood to be the BBC’s leading external candidate to take over from icon Lineker.Logan and Chapman, who have worked for the BBC for several years including on Match of the Day, both received public backing for the role of host.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSIconic TV host Lorraine Kelly put Logan’s name forward, saying: “While his [Gary’s] replacement has not yet been announced it’s been suggested a woman could be taking over.”With Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Laura Woods among the favourites.Gary Neville TOLD OFF live on Sky Sports by host Kelly Cates after he refuses to answer her Man Utd question”Can I just put out there – no disrespect to the other two – but Gabby Logan would be a-ma-zing.”She is fantastic, she makes it look easy, she knows everything about everything and she’s wonderful.”While Ally McCoist recommended ‘Chappers’, saying: “Yeah, I was about to say the same thing. I feel it’s an iconic show and you’re used to seeing one person.”I want to go and see one person, whether that be Chappers or that be Kelly [Somers]. I know both of them, great, great people.”SunSport has contacted Sky Sports and the BBC for comment. More

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      Boxing results LIVE: Cheavon Clarke DROPPED in shock loss, Natasha Jonas sets up Lauren Price fight, Viddal Riley KO win

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      A blockbuster night of boxing has concluded with stacked cards in Liverpool and Monte Carlo!Natasha Jonas defeated Ivana Habazin on Merseyside, with Lauren Price and Viddal Riley both picked up KO wins earlier on in the huge Sky Sports bill.But Cheavon Clarke suffered a shock loss in his quest for the vacant European cruiserweight title, being dropped en route to a points defeat to Leonardo Mosquea in DAZN’s show in Monte Carlo.Start time: Cards underway NOWTV channels: Sky Sports Main Event (Liverpool show)/ DAZN (Monte Carlo show)BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL of the latest updates below…Price reaction after beating MateusIt’s my eighth pro fight, I am still learning but I believe I am the best at 147lbs and we have a main event tonight and I want the winner of it.“That’s why I am here tonight and I want to take big-time boxing back to Wales.“I respect Tash and it will be a great British fight, not just for women’s boxing but all boxing in general.”Copy linkCopiedWar of wordsNatasha Jonas wants to fight Lauren Price next.The pair met in the ring, where they had an exchange of words.”The story doesn’t end here and it won’t end with Lauren either,” Jonas struck first.Price retorted: “Too young, too quick, too good.”Jonas replied: “Be careful what you wish for, be careful what you ask for and I’ll be there.”Copy linkCopiedJonas wins!And winner by unanimous decision is Natasha Jonas!Judges scored it emphatically – 99-92, 99-91, 100-90.It’s a fairytale performance in her homeland. Big favourite from the home crowd.Copy linkCopiedRound 10That was a masterclass of a performance from Jonas.She landed that right, once again, causing damage to Habazin.,Jonas is technically so much superior than Habazin. Jonas dips, and then throws that right hook again.We go to the judges, but this must be a formality.Copy linkCopiedRound 9Jonas has kept her shape. She’s never got ragged.Her punches have been precise, and well set up.Her feet are quicker than Habazin’s, and she has such a balance on her.A terrific right hand as Habazin came in from Jonas rocks her opponent.Copy linkCopiedRound 8That’s another Jonas round, surely.She just has to make sure she doesn’t get knocked out now.Habazin will keep going, but any exchanges Jonas has the better shots.Copy linkCopiedRound 7It’s been an impressive performance from Jonas so far.You can go as far as saying Habazin needs a knockdown if she wants to turn this fight.That could mean Habazin leaves herself wide open in the later rounds.Copy linkCopiedRound 6Lovely right hook from Habazin, and more body shots lad from Jonas.She lands another combo, finishing upstairs with a blow to the Croatian’s head.Jonas is commanding the fight now.Copy linkCopiedRound 5Habazin steps in, but Jonas sucks it to her.A blow to her chin and then a flurry of blows to the body land well.jonas shows her pace with a quick one-two.Copy linkCopiedRound 4Habazin clings on to the arm of Jonas.It was desperate times, she turned southpaw and she got hit mid-turn by a heavy right hook from Jonas.Jonas went after her, landed some good combos, but Habazin recovers well.Copy linkCopiedRound 3Decent second minute of the third round from Habazin.She’s trying to make it more physical, and landed a few hefty punches on her opponent.Habazin is warming into it now.Copy linkCopiedRound 2Closing stages of the second round and Habazin switches southpaw.The cleaner punching has come from Jonas.However, it is yet to really explode just yet.Copy linkCopiedRound 1Both fighters feeling themselves out in this opener.Jonas looks quicker on her feet.Habazin will have work cut out to keep up with the pace.Good first round from JonasCopy linkCopiedClarke beaten Huge shock in Monte Carlo as Brit 2020 Olympian Cheavon Clarke loses for the first time in his career.Clarke was dropped by Leonardo Mosquea in the first round of their European cruiserweight title contest, but C4 did fight back to control the bout in the latter stages.Mosquea has won by a split decision on the judges’ scorecards – 113-117, 116-112, 115-112.Copy linkCopiedThe main eventAnd it’s nearly showtime.Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin are getting ready to fight next.It’s the main event, what we’ve been waiting for.It’s coming up next.Copy linkCopiedClarke vs Mosquea concludesWhat a fight that turned out to be in Monte Carlo!Cheavon Clarke recovered from a shock early knockdown from Leonardo Mosquea to control the later stages.But Mosquea has more than been in his one right up until the final bell.We go the judges…Copy linkCopiedClarke shading close oneWe’re heading into the final two rounds of Cheavon Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea in Monte Carlo, and it’s been a close one.Brit 2020 Olympian Clarke was DROPPED in the first round after a barrage of shots, but has since more than fought his way back into this.It will be interesting to see how the judges will score it with Clarke now starting to pull away after his slow start.Copy linkCopiedCutler gets it!Lee Cutler has been declared the judges’ winner.It was close on the cards – 94-94, 95-93, and 96-92.That seems about right, though.Copy linkCopiedRound 10Nothing between them in that round.Both fighters are tired, they can’t find the room to land anything quickly.It’s a close fight. we’re going to go to the judges.Copy linkCopiedRound 9Cutler’s just picking out the short left hooks.It’s McKenna’s defences that are failing him now.Cutler looks tidier, but McKenna is working incredibly hard.Just when you think he looks tired, he comes firing back.Although he walked onto a right hand from Cutler in the final moments of the round.Copy linkCopiedClarke vs Mosquea midwayWe’re entering the halfway point of Cheavon Clarke vs Leonardo Mosquea, and Clarke has been tested like never before.Clarke was dropped in the first round after a rapid start from Mosquea.But Britain’s 2020 Olympian has fought back to take now control of the European cruiserweight title fight.Copy linkCopiedRound 8How McKenna is still in this contest, we don’t know.Cutler just has to keep it simple now, because he’s not breaking McKenna’s will.McKenna’s defences are scattered and he looks ragged.Cutler is biding his time, he knows he doesn’t have to force the issue.Somehow, McKenna finishes the round stronger. The boy’s got heart.Copy linkCopiedRound 7Cutler is building up momentum now.He dominated that sixth round, and has continued to force the issue.McKenna needs a big round, but he’s backing up – looking like he’s trying to take a breather.McKenna’s down! Cutler lands a beautiful punch – 30 seconds from the end.He’s survived to the end of the round, but he’s hurt.Copy linkCopiedRound 6Cutler’s making McKenna miss a lot.But he’s got to make sure he doesn’t let this fight drift away.That right has is lethal.McKenna is trying to lean down on Cutler – and suck the energy out of himCopy linkCopiedClarke battling backCheavon Clarke has recovered from being knocked down in the first round against Leonard Mosquea in their European cruiserweight title clash on right now.Clarke has edged the past two rounds as we head into the fourth.Game on in Monte Carlo.Copy linkCopied More