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      Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane reveals shock plan to QUIT as Man Utd legend blames ‘hassle of fans’ after headbutt row

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      ROY KEANE is planning to quit punditry.The Manchester United legend was headbutted by an Arsenal fan at the Emirates last year.Roy Keane has opened up on his futureCredit: GettyAn Arsenal fan was banned from football for three years over a confrontationCredit: Tristan Kirk/ Evening StandardAnd he says the “hassle” means he is planning to call it a day within the next 10 years.On his 53rd birthday, Keane was asked Sky Bet’s Stick to Football podcast: “Hopefully, I’ll be out of this rat race in about 12 months.”A nice house somewhere, a bit of land, a few animals.”Jamie Carragher asked if he would still be a pundit in a decade.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Absolutely f***ing not,” Keane responded.”You must be joking. I’ll struggle for the next 10 months doing this.”I don’t think I’ll be doing punditry in 10 years’ time.”I love football but the hassle of matches, getting to games and the hassle of fans – I was in court a few months ago with somebody headbutting me – do you think I enjoy that side of it? Absolutely not.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The games are fine. Getting to the games, parking up, people shouting your name – good stuff, bad stuff – it’s a nuisance.”Sky Sports and ITV star Keane made his punditry debut in 2011 and has been a regular on screens since.Fans in hysterics as video from Community Shield shows the difference between greeting Roy Keane and Ian WrightThe Old Trafford icon revealed last month that new United chief Dan Ashworth once rejected him for a job.The former United captain has not worked as a manager since leaving Ipswich in 2011.He has been linked to several roles since including a return to Sunderland, who he guided to the Premier League before stepping down.Keane, 52, revealed he once interviewed for the West Brom job with Ashworth, who spent time at the Baggies when they were a Premier League team between 2007-12.Roy Keane’s angriest momentsWhat really ticks off Roy Keane?The Irishman is known for his no-nonsense approach to football.And some particular things really do get on Keane’s wick.It all makes for great entertainment for fans, who love the Man United legend’s take on the beautiful game.But is Keane being a bit too sensitive himself?From smiling players to ABBA, nothing is sacred.And we all know about his dislike for a prawn sarnie…Here are the things that really make Roy Keane angry.However he was turned down by the man who became United’s sporting director earlier this month.Keane joked as he spoke about Ashworth’s arrival at Old Trafford on the Stick to Football podcast.He said: “I don’t know if he’s that clever because he interviewed me for a job a few years ago and didn’t give it to me. It was the West Brom job.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The interview was good, just a bit of chit chat about football and my plans. It’s always strange for any manager, what is a good or bad interview? It’s hard to gauge.“Sometimes you get a feeling for somebody, and you respect who they go with. I sat with him, and it wasn’t meant to be obviously.” More

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      Premier League poised to make revolutionary change to VAR that is set to end huge delays in game

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      PREMIER LEAGUE chiefs are set to reveal a state-of-the-art VAR update to speed up decisions.The top flight will introduce a new version of the system using semi-automatic offside technology.VAR has had plenty of issues in the Premier LeagueCredit: AlamyFans have been subjected to long waitsCredit: GettyBosses claim the system – which uses artificial Intelligence – will lead to the best officiating in the world.Technology company Genius Sports which will install 28 special cameras at every Premier League ground. Fans were left fuming at lengthy VAR checks last season.It took nearly six minutes to disallow a West Ham goal against Aston Villa.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWith the average referral taking 64 seconds, games were regularly taking over 100 minutes to complete.Blunders were also an issue last campaign with a Brentford offside missed in the buildup to a goal at Arsenal, and manually drawn lines placed on the wrong Crystal Palace defender leading to a Brighton being disallowed on the SAME DAY.Not to mention the incredible blunder that saw Luis Diaz’s onside goal infamously ruled out against Spurs.Uefa deployed a version of SAOT in the Champions League and it was also in use at the Qatar World Cup.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother huge change to VAR has been announced in the build-up to the season.Fans will now be able to access updates from Stockley Park throughout each match, explaining the decisions made by VAR officials.Man United defender Harry Maguire wants VAR SCRAPPED…except in ONE way and gives Fury vs Usyk predictionThe updates will be provided on Premier League Match Centre, a brand-new X account.An official statement from the Premier League read: “The Premier League has launched a new X account @PLMatchCentre ahead of the start of the 2024/25 season.”For the first time, the social media account will provide near-live explainers and updates on operational and officiating matters for every Premier League match.”The account will post factual explanations of on-pitch refereeing decisions and the involvement of the video assistant referee (VAR) including the role of technology in the decision-making process.”In the absence of live VAR audio being broadcast, as it is not permitted in football, the Premier League Match Centre will be able to relay on social media near-live information from the VAR Hub during a game.”Premier League Match Centre – based at Stockley Park – is the operational hub of the League that helps with the smooth running of matchday operations of the competition.”It is linked into all 20 Premier League stadiums, the VAR Hub and broadcast partners around the world.”Wolves’ VAR complaintsWolves have listed nine negative repercussions from the introduction of VAR in their complaint.Impact on goal celebrations and the spontaneous passion that makes football specialFrustration and confusion inside stadiums due to lengthy VAR checks and poor communicationA more hostile atmosphere with protests, booing of the Premier League anthem and chants against VAROverreach of VAR’s original purpose to correct clear and obvious mistakes, now overanalysing subjective decisions and compromising the game’s fluidity and integrityDiminished accountability of on-field officials, due to the safety net of VAR, leading to an erosion of authority on the pitchContinued errors despite VAR, with supporters unable to accept human error after multiple views and replays, damaging confidence in officiating standardsDisruption of the Premier League’s fast pace with lengthy VAR checks and more added time, causing matches to run excessively longConstant discourse about VAR decisions often overshadowing the match itself, and tarnishing the reputation of the leagueErosion of trust and reputation, with VAR fuelling completely nonsensical allegations of corruption More

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      How pundits predict Premier League title race will unfold with Man City slump and Arsenal to finally end drought

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      THE Premier League RETURNS this weekend to cap off an incredible summer of sport.And predictions aplenty have already been made for what promises to be another exciting season in the English top flight.The Premier League resumes action this weekendCredit: THE TIMESDefending champions Manchester City will bid to win an incredible FIFTH straight titleCredit: PAPlayers-turned-pundits like Paul Scholes have been chiming in with their predictions for the seasonCredit: GETTYWill Pep Guardiola be able to guide Manchester City to an unprecedented FIFTH straight Premier League title?Or will Arsenal finally be able to break the Sky Blues’ stranglehold on the league and end their 21-year-long wait for domestic glory?Footie fans up and down the country have been chiming in with their predictions for the new season, which kicks off on Friday night.Pundits galore – both those on TV and those in their YouTube armchairs – are starting to weigh in with their thoughts on outcomes for the new campaign.READ MORE PREM NEWSAnd SunSport has rounded up predictions from some of the biggest names in the game for you to cast your eye over.Paul ScholesThe former Manchester United and England midfielder told beIN Sports: “I think the favourites are the same as last year. “Man City will be favourites, closely followed by Arsenal.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I do expect Arsenal to be the team to win it this year. I think they’ve progressed over the last couple of years under Mikel Arteta.Most read in Football”I just think this year is the time where they are ready to win it. Incredible timelapse video shows Premier League stadium transform for multiple different sports weeks before new season”It’s not going to be easy, there’s going to be a lot of competition because the top seven or eight teams in England are all good teams.”But I just think Arsenal will be the team to break the Manchester City cycle this season.”Jamie CarragherThe Liverpool legend told Sky Bet: “I’ll go Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool. Fourth? I think that will be… I’m gonna go [with] Tottenham.”Fifth, I’m gonna go [with] Manchester United. And sixth, I’m gonna for; I’ll go with Aston Villa.”Jamie Carragher reckons Manchester City’s reign of dominance will continueCredit: GETTYMark Lawrenson“I think that Arsenal can finally pip Manchester City to the title this season, they’ve got better season by season.”Mikel Arteta is a driven man, and nearly all of the players there are players he has brought in.“Signing Riccardo Calafiori as well, they will hardly concede.”Scoring has been a little bit of a problem for them, but I think they’ll sign a striker before the end of the transfer window.”That could be what secures them the Premier League title.”Mark Lawrenson is tipping Arsenal for Premier League gloryCredit: AlamyMichael Owen”Arsenal and Manchester City will go in virtually everybody’s top four predictions,” the former Liverpool and Manchester United man told Casino Hawks. “And I think Liverpool will probably be in there as well despite there being some questions over how well Arne Slot will fit in.”I had a thought about Newcastle but Aston Villa are solid and look to be still improving.”In terms of the order, my thought process is if City are not gonna win it, they could actually drop away a little bit.”It’s almost like if City are not gonna be really in the race after 10 games then their priority could go elsewhere – I think there could be a big surprise this season.”I’m going to go for Arsenal first, Liverpool second, Aston Villa third and Manchester City fourth.”Michael Owen reckons Arsenal will lift the Prem trophy aloft at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyAdrian ClarkeThe former Arsenal midfielder said: “Manchester City will be favourites to win their fifth consecutive title, but I do feel it could be Arsenal’s time to be champions.”The team has improved under Mikel Arteta season after season, and if that happens again the Gunners will reach 90 plus points.”With a few additions and fire in their belly, I fancy Arsenal to end their wait for the title.”He added: “I see the title race being more of a two-horse race this season as Liverpool adjust to Arne Slot’s rebuild at Anfield.”I do feel that Tottenham Hotspur have a great chance of landing top four this season, but Ange Postecoglou will want more players to come in before the end of August that suit his style.”Several high-profile pundits believes Arsenal’s title drought will come to an endCredit: REXGary NevilleFormer Red Devils right-back Gary Neville revealed his top four predictions on Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.Neville backed Man City to make it five-in-a-row with Arsenal following closely behind in second.Controversially, the outspoken pundit stuck Manchester United in third and Tottenham in fourth – leaving Liverpool to miss out on a spot in the top four.Explaining his decision, he said: “I think that Tottenham fell away badly [last year], but they’ve got something.”I think they’ve got something and I’m going for Tottenham [above Liverpool.”Later adding that he thinks Liverpool may not even make the top six under new boss Arne Slot.Gary Neville thinks Man City will come out on top once againCredit: PAIan WrightArsenal icon Ian Wright has backed his former side to finally lift the league title after missing out to City for the past two seasons.Wrighty told The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, that he thinks the Gunners will finish first with City in second, and Manchester United and Aston Villa making up the final two spots in the top four.Backing Villa to have another great season, he said: “You can’t not have Villa in the top four.”Not with the way they’ve been moving and the signings they’ve made.”I thought Liverpool, but I’ve changed my mind. We’re making predictions before we know everything, but they’ve made a few really good signings.”Adding: “That manager [Unai Emery] knows what he’s doing. They’ve got a goalscorer, a really good midfield.”[Amadou] Onana has gone there, they have [Ian] Maatsen at left back and [Ezri Konsa] at the back. I’m telling you man, their whole spine is brilliant.”Ian Wright has backed his former club to finally lift the league title againCredit: GettyRoy KeaneRoy Keane, also speaking to the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, explained he expects Man City to retain their title with Arsenal chasing behind in a close second once again.The Man Utd legend backed his old club to finish third and Aston Villa to sneak in behind them and grab fourth spot.Speaking on that final top four spot, Keane said: “I don’t think it’ll be Spurs. Villa have got more chance than Spurs.”Adding that Unai Emery will be able to balance Villa’s Champions League campaign with their Premier League fixture list.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe explained: “I think he’s used to European football that manager, he knows it.”The format has changed in the Champions League this year, it’ll be different – I’m telling you.”Roy Keane has faith in Manchester United to restore their spot back in the top four, but thinks Man City will still come out on top as championsCredit: Getty More

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      What is Sky Sports+? How can I watch it, what does it mean for iFollow and how many EFL matches are shown?

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      SKY SPORTS have launched a brand new service – and fans of the EFL are in for a treat!Every Carabao Cup game plus four times the amount of EFL games will be available this season on Sky Sports+.Championship games are live on Sky Sports+Credit: PAWhat is Sky Sports+?Sky Sports+ provides Sky Sports subscribers with 50 per cent more sport at no extra cost, according to Sky.This includes EFL coverage, with more than 1,000 live matches and every Carabao Cup fixture, as well as all games from the men’s rugby Super League.Meanwhile, tennis fans will have access to more than 100 tournaments across the US Open, ATP, and WTA tours.What is on Sky Sports+?Watch your EFL team over 20 times a season, liveEnjoy over 1,000 live EFL games, including every Carabao Cup fixtureWatch every match from the men’s Rugby Super LeagueOver 100 tournaments across the US Open, ATP and WTA tours Offers the capability to show up to 100 events concurrentlyHow can I watch Sky Sports+?Sky Sports+ is now available on Sky TV and on the Sky Sports mobile app for full Sky Sports subscribers.Just select the game you want to watch on the Sky TV homepage, which will show all current live matches to to stream.You can also press the microphone button on your Sky remote, and then say the name of your club and it will show what games are available.Additionally, non-Sky TV subscribers can purchase a NOW.TV subscription which will provide access to all of the Sky Sports+ streams.What does it mean for iFollow?Sky Sports have said in a statement that Sky Sports+ has replaced iFollow in the UK.Most read in EFLSky said: “iFollow and club streams will cease to offer coverage of EFL matches in the UK & Ireland.”Instead, all televised matches will be live on Sky Sports via Sky and streaming service NOW each season. All 72 teams will be featured over 20 times a season on Sky Sports.” More

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      Fans gasp TNT Sports are ‘playing with dynamite’ with risky Premier League advert outside of football stadium

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      A CHEEKY advert outside Championship side Norwich City’s ground has gone viral.And fans of the Canaries will be FUMING after the footage being played out showed fierce rivals Ipswich celebrating promotion.TNT Sports featured a Premier League advert outside of Carrow Road – with fierce rivals Ipswich celebrating Premier League promotion playing outCredit: XNorwich City have not been in the Prem since 2022Credit: SportsfileTNT Sports decided to show a clip advertising the upcoming Premier League season outside Carrow Road.And fans found the snap hilarious as they reacted to it on social media.One posted: “A TNT Sports advert placed just outside Carrow Road… Talking about sticking the boot in.”A second commented: “One could say TNT are playing with dynamite haha.”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA third wrote: “TNT Sports trolling Norwich City by buying ad space featuring Ipswich Town next to Carrow Road.”A fourth said: “10/10 placement.”Another added: “Whoever put that as an advert needs a knighthood.”The Canaries finished sixth in the Championship last season but failed to make the play-off final as they lost to Leeds United.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe East Anglian outfit has not been in the Prem since they were relegated in 2022.To make matters worse the club has had to watch Ipswich jump from League One and into the Prem.Former Prem stadium to become a schoolThe Tractor Boys have enjoyed back-to-back promotions under Kieran McKenna and will be competing in the top flight next season.It will be the club’s first season in the Prem since 2002, when they finished 18th and were relegated.Norwich fans will NOT want to be reminded of Ipswich winning promotionCredit: PA More

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      Soccer AM star reveals plans to bring show back in new format as he opens up on ‘crazy’ moments behind the scenes

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      SOCCER AM is one of Britain’s most loved football programmes.The show ran from 1994 to 2023 on Sky Sports and became a cultural phenomenon.Soccer AM finally came off the air last yearCredit: AlamyRocket was one of the key figures behind the show’s successCredit: Sky Sports / Soccer AMJames Long – better known as Rocket – spent 19 years on it and was the brains behind Skill School, as well as producing Crossbar Challenge.And he wants to relive the glory days with a new show called Soccer PM, which stands for Soccer Programme Memories.He told talkSPORT: “The show’s been off air for a whole season now. And I think a lot of fans, especially myself, missed it. “I left when Helen [Chamberlain, a former presenter] left. So that was about seven years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL“But I just feel like there’s a void in our lives on a Saturday morning. Without seeing either Helen, Tim [Lovejoy], Max [Rushden], Fenners [John Fendley], [Jimmy] Bullard, whoever it was that presented the show. Now it’s gone.”This show is very much a look back at the glory days of Soccer AM and what people loved about it. “So the plan is to interview old Soccer AM crew members, presenters, guests, regular guests that were on the show, maybe chat to some old Soccerettes that have gone on to be CEOs of companies or fans of the week that have got a funny story to tell about their time on the show.”So it’s just a trip down memory lane, a bit of nostalgia and ultimately a bit of fun.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRocket shared some of his experiences of life behind the cameras on Soccer AM.He added: “Back in the day, the show was four hours long when it first started. I was a Soccer AM Soccerette TWICE – it was great fun for models like me but I have a different view of it now”I went in as a 15-year-old on work experience and some of the things that you’d see, just going on behind the scenes… because you’d have up-and-coming bands, bringing in groupies, you’d have fans of the week, just getting dressed naked in the corridor, Scottish fans with their kilts, and you’re just like, what is going on? This is just mad.“But it was great. It was what made the show what it was. “The excitement, the buzz, and everyone was excited to be on TV. And I just want to try and tap into the people that were involved.”Rocket went out on the road filming with players – an area where Soccer AM was ahead of its time.Can you name the famous fathers?He remembered: “I once got chased out of Luton by the players because we were filming the Crossbar Challenge and one of the players came up to me and went, ‘Rocket, we’re going to debag you after this’.”But the Skill School was different because that was my concept and that ran for about six years and managed to get in clubs where Jordan Henderson was an academy member at Sunderland. READ MORE SUN STORIES”And then you had Raheem Sterling. We had Tyrone Mings and I used to love rocking up to the academies because all the boys would be buzzing.“I loved doing those. I loved getting into academies and football clubs and I think that’s what we want to try and do a little bit of as well.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter Kate Tracey sizzles in bikini and goes braless in daring dress but fans joke ‘shame about the cap’

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Kate Tracey had fans gushing over her holiday pictures – but took some flak for her choice of cap. The racing host shared snaps from her summer break in Marbella posing in a braless purple dress and bikini. Presenter Kate Tracey had fans gushing over her holiday picturesCredit: instagram @katetraceyxThe racing host shared snaps from her summer break in MarbellaCredit: instagram @katetraceyxFans rushed to her comment sectionCredit: instagram @katetraceyxKate’s choice of Aston Villa cap did not go unnoticedCredit: instagram @katetraceyxFans picked up on the Villa capCredit: instagram @katetraceyxFans rushed to her comment section but her choice of Aston Villa cap did not go unnoticed. One said: “Stunning, shame about the team on the cap though.” Another added: “Wow, you look incredible.”One commented: “And best of all… she’s a Villa fan!”READ MORE IN SPORTAnother joked: “Wow, you look incredible.” Kate is one of a number of women dominating the sporting TV landscape.She grew up in Cornwall with a dad who was a huge sports fan. It was by chance that she fell in love with the horses.She told SunSport: “We went to Warwick races when we visited family.Most read in Football”It was the worst day’s racing imaginable, the quality of races was horrific, the weather was worse, but that was it. I was completely hooked.”I was five and I thought that was where I wanted to direct my life.”Kate is one of a number of women dominating the sporting TV landscapeCredit: Instagram @katetraceyxShe grew up in Cornwall with a dad who was a huge sports fanCredit: Instagram @katetraceyxKate revealed it was by chance that she fell in love with the horsesCredit: Instagram / @katetraceyxShe is a big hit on social mediaCredit: Instagram @katetraceyxSky Racing presenter Kate Tracey reveals how she got her big break and the trolling she faces online More

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      Former Sky Sports News presenter looks unrecognisable as she trains for boxing fight after calling out Katie Price

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      FORMER Sky Sports News presenter Kate Abdo looks like a seasoned boxer as she prepares for a drastic career switch. Abdo, who has presented for some of boxing’s biggest fights in recent years, has been training with her boyfriend Malik Scott. Kate Abdo looks like a seasoned boxer as she prepares for a drastic career switchAbdo is dating the boxer-turned-trainerAbdo has presented big boxing fightsCredit: Instagram @kateabdoThe couple went public with their relationship this yearCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoScott was a former heavyweight contender himself and recently coached Deontay Wilder. The trainer has been sharing Abdo’s progress and his most recent video showed stunning results. TV host Abdo fires off rapid combinations leaving fans stunned. One said: “For a 42 year old, she moves better than EVERY misfits women’s fighter.”READ MORE IN BOXINGAnother hailed: “She looks sharp.”Ex-cruiserweight boxer and now trainer BJ Flores commented: “She’s looking dangerous.”Abdo has been in talks with Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts – to make her ring debut. And she previously opened the door to fighting reality TV star Katie Price, 46, or OnlyFans’ Astrid Wett, 23.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTrainer Scott revealed in May that talks were ongoing for Abdo to make her debut with Misfits. He told Casino Online In: “Kate has been offered some Misfits action, the dates have to line up. We all know who will train her for it. “It’s something we’re going to take on when the time’s right, most likely it won’t be as early as this summer, but look out for it. “She can really fight. She’s technically very good and has a great work ethic. Technically her base is very good and she throws strong combinations. She’s knowledgeable about boxing because of her job. “She’s very interested in putting the skills she’s learnt from her partner into practice and I’m backing her. We haven’t picked an opponent yet.” Abdo has been training to make her boxing debutCredit: AFPMalik Scott is coaching AbdoCredit: Instagram / @kateabdoKatie Price has been linked with a boxing fightCredit: InstagramOnlyFans star Astird Wett formerly boxed for MisfitsCredit: Instagram/@wettastrid More