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      Glamorous Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy stuns in daring dress during ‘dreamy trip’ to Paris

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      MELISSA REDDY stunned her ever-growing fan base in a daring dress as she enjoyed a “dreamy trip” to Paris.The South African, 37, is a regular on our screens with Sky Sports.Melissa Reddy looked sensational on a recent trip to FranceCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe Sky Sports presenter is becoming a huge favourite with footy fansCredit: InstagramHer latest snaps from Paris in this daring dress will have boosted her popularityCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe South African regularly shares photos from her day-to-day adventuresCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyAnd she is often seen on TV interviewing Premier League stars.But the reporter also regularly shares behind-the-scenes insight into her day-to-day life, including interviews and visits to the gym.Melissa has impressed fans by showing off her workouts in her sports gear.Her followers also went wild for her beach outfit choice that left little to the imagination earlier this year.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe beauty also stunned fans by posing in a retro Boca Juniors shirt as part of a social media photo dump.Melissa has also dressed to impress and dazzled while on holiday.The presenter did just that when she travelled back to her South Africa homeland on a break from work in January.Now she has provided another gift from her travels to her 230,000 followers with more snaps from her holibobs.Most read in FootballMelissa donned a short pink dress in one of the snaps from her latest photo dump after a trip to Paris.She captioned the snaps with: “Dreamy trip with my dream girls to celebrate @alexisenunes birthday.”Sports reporter Melissa Reddy works up a sweat as she shows off her gym routineAnd it did not take long for fans to jump into the comments section.“You are a little star,” declared one admirer.Another said: “The most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen.”A third wrote: “Lovely pics Melissa, nice to see you having a well earned break.”“Absolutely the sexiest lady on the planet,” read another comment.“Little firecracker,” said a fifth before a sixth added: “”Looking fabulous!”Melissa shocked fans with her throwback shirts recentlyCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyThe stunner is also a regular in the gym and often shares workout snapsCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddyMelissa often shines in her glamorous outfitsCredit: instagram @melissa_reddyMelissa is on our screens more-and-more due to her work with Sky SportsCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddyAnd her bikini snaps have set pulses racingCredit: Instagram @melissa_reddy More

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      Sky Sports legend Martin Brundle brutally slams ‘silly’ F1 star for ‘unnecessary’ antics at Miami Grand Prix

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      FORUMLA ONE legend Martin Brundle has laid into Kevin Magnussen for his ‘silly’ and ‘unnecessary’ antics at the Miami Grand Prix.The Sky Sports icon claimed that Magnussen’s crash with Logan Sargeant showed poor judgement in attempting an unorthodox overtake.Martin Brundle has had his say on Magnussen’s anticsKevin Magnussen was handed FIVE penalty on points on his Super LicenceCredit: ReutersWilliams driver Logan Sargeant exits the car after colliding with Magnussen during the Miami Grand PrixCredit: GettyMagnussen is potentially one more incident away from a F1 race ban after a series of controversial moves on track during the Miami GP weekend.Race stewards imposed five penalty points on the Haas driver’s Super Licence during the course of the event in Florida – doubling his existing total to 10.Drivers face an automatic one-race suspension if they accrue 12 penalty points across a rolling 12-month period.Magnussen left the track four times in the 19-lap Sprint race while defending against Lewis Hamilton, before crashing into Sergeant to bring out a Safety Car on Sunday.READ MORE F1 NEWSFighting the Williams driver for position, Magnussen made an opportunistic move at the exit of Turn 2 and punted Sargeant into the barrier and out of the race. And racing legend Brundle believes that the final incident was the last straw.Brundle wrote in his Sky Sports column: “Magnussen must have been exasperated with the number of times he was in the steward’s office after each of the two races.“He put up a supremely aggressive defence against Hamilton in the Sprint, sometimes over the limit but nevertheless applauded even by Hamilton.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“But in the race, Magnussen’s crash with Sargeant was just silly and unnecessary.”And created yet another pile of broken parts for the Williams team which is having rather a nightmare start to 2024.”Lando Norris wins his first EVER Grand Prix as Brit shocks champ Max Verstappen in MiamiHow Magnussen’s Miami weekend played outThe Dane picked up two time penalties and three penalty points for his antics in defending Hamilton in Saturday’s sprint.In Sunday’s race, he was hit with a 10-second time penalty and TWO super licence points for crashing into Sargeant to bring out the Safety Car at lap 29.The timely Safety Car saw McLaren driver Lando Norris emerge as the race leader after a time-saving pit stop.Norris held off Max Verstappen at the restart before creating a considerable gap to claim his first ever GP race win.Norris achieved his maiden Grand Prix win in MiamiCredit: GettyMagnussen’s verdict after the Sprint raceIn a honest admission after the Sprint to Sky Sports F1, Magnussen said: “All the penalties were well deserved – no doubt about it. But I had to play the team game again.”I started using these stupid tactics which I don’t like doing, but at the end of the day I did my job as a team player.READ MORE SUN STORIES “Nico scored his points because I got that gap for him so Lewis and Tsunoda couldn’t catch him.”Not the way I like to go racing at all, but it was what I had to do.” More

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      Sky Sports customers get huge boost as new streaming option offers hundreds more live games at NO extra cost

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      SKY SPORTS have announced a new streaming option which will come at no extra cost to subscribers as part of a major broadcasting change.The new service is called Sky Sports+ and will feature every EFL club over 20 times a season.Sky have announced a new channel which will be a hit with fans of the EFLCredit: GettyThe channel will also feature every Carabao Cup game.It comes after the EFL were given permission to break the 3pm blackout for games.The blackout has been in place since the 1960s to protect lower league football.The theory is that by preventing football being shown on TV on Saturday afternoons, it will encourage fans to attend lower league football in person.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLBut that was scrapped for the EFL after it was judged that the injection of money through a new TV deal with Sky would give lower league clubs a much needed cash-boost.Sky’s new deal with the league means 10 matches across the three divisions will be shown every weekend, with six of them shifted to the 12.30pm Saturday slot.It will also see every opening game of the 2024-25 EFL season shown live on TV.The expansion to more than 1000 live games per season means fans of all 72 EFL clubs are guaranteed to be able to see their club in action at least 20 times.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSky’s £930m five-year deal with the EFL kicks off in August, when the broadcaster will launch a new free streaming channel as part of current subscriptions.Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.Where the Soccer Saturday stars are nowIt will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.All matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.Every Championship match will be covered by at least six cameras, with four cameras at the League One grounds and a minimum two in the bottom tier, with commentary for all matches.Fans will also be able to follow action from the ATP and WTA tennis tours on the new streaming service as well as have access to men’s rugby Super League games.Golf fans will be delighted to learn that they will also be able to stream the PGA Tour on the channel.Every game from the US Tennis Open will also be streamed on the service.Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports managing director, promised: “We are making a commitment to every club in the EFL and this is a big step-change for League One and Two.“This season, 20 of the 48 clubs in those divisions were not covered live even once.“But we will also announce in July all the games we are screening live up until the first week in January.”And by the start of November that will be extended to the beginning of March, to give fans as much notice as we can.”The opening weekend plans from Friday August 9 are possible because the FA only applies for the 3pm “blackout” rule to apply when 50 per cent of Prem and Championship matches are kicking off – with the top flight starting a week later.READ MORE SUN STORIESLicht added: “This is going to be a huge moment for football fans up and down the country and a fitting way to kick off our ground-breaking new partnership with the EFL.”What do Sky’s broadcast changes mean for subscribers?Sky’s £930million deal with the EFL will change the way fans consume sport in the country. For a start, it has ended the 3pm blackout for EFL clubs which has been in place for more than 60 years. Here’s what it will mean for Sky subscribers.

      Fans will now be able to watch 3pm EFL games with 10 matches across the three EFL leagues being shown over the weekend.
      Six of these matches will be shifted to the 12:30pm Saturday slot
      1000 live games will be shown every season, meaning EFL fans will be able to watch their club’s games on TV at least 20 times.
      New channel Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.
      It will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.
      All matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.
      The channel will also stream every Carabao Cup game
      New channel will also show rugby men’s Super League matches
      Both the WTA and ATP tennis tours will be shown as well as every game of the US Open.
      Fans will be able to stream PGA golf events
      The streaming service will be included as standard in Sky subscribers contracts – meaning it will not come at an extra cost for consumers
      The streaming service will be integrated into Sky TV and available via the NOW TV app More

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      Major broadcasting change as 3pm blackout SCRAPPED for opening weekend of EFL season as part of new £930m deal

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      EVERY EFL game will be streamed live on the opening weekend of next season – including the matches kicking off at 3pm.Sky’s new deal with the league means 10 matches across the three divisions will be shown every weekend, with six of them shifted to the 12.30pm Saturday slot.Sky Sports have agreed a bumper new deal with the EFLCredit: GettyThe deal will see more games televised from the Championship, League One and League TwoCredit: GettyBut the expansion to more than 1000 live games per season means fans of all 72 EFL clubs are guaranteed to be able to see their club in action at least 20 times.Sky’s £930m five-year deal with the EFL kicks off in August, when the broadcaster will launch a new free streaming channel as part of current subscriptions.Sky Sports+ will offer 50 per cent more live sport and up to 100 streams at once.It will see five Championship matches and five more from across Leagues One and Two each weekend in the current broadcasting slots.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAll matches played midweek and on Bank Holidays will also be available for fans to watch.Every Championship match will be covered by at least six cameras, with four cameras at the League One grounds and a minimum two in the bottom tier, with commentary for all matches.Jonathan Licht, Sky Sports managing director, promised: “We are making a commitment to every club in the EFL and this is a big step-change for League One and Two.“This season, 20 of the 48 clubs in those divisions were not covered live even once.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“But we will also announce in July all the games we are screening live up until the first week in January. “And by the start of November that will be extended to the beginning of March, to give fans as much notice as we can.”The opening weekend plans from Friday August 9 are possible because the FA only applies for the 3pm “blackout” rule to apply when 50 per cent of Prem and Championship matches are kicking off – with the top flight starting a week later.Licht added: “This is going to be a huge moment for football fans up and down the country and a fitting way to kick off our ground-breaking new partnership with the EFL.” More

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      Sky Sports pundit left stunned and says he’s ‘not too sure about this’ with what Bolton players did after play-off win

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      SKY SPORTS pundit Jobi McAnuff was left stunned by Bolton’s antics after their play-off win against Barnsley.The two sides went into last night’s League One semi-final looking to cement a spot in this month’s final at Wembley.Bolton were criticised for their post-match celebrations after reaching the League One playoff finalCredit: RexFans flooded the field after the 5-4 aggregate win over BarnsleyCredit: RexSome players went into the stands and drank beers to celebrateCredit: Sky SportsHosts Bolton won the first leg 3-1 but lost 3-2 in a dramatic second tie on Tuesday.However, the result saw them emerge overall winners over Barnsley with a 5-4 aggregate score.And they will now play either Peterborough or Oxford United to claim a spot in next season’s Championship.At the final whistle, Bolton fans flooded the pitch to celebrate reaching the final.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut instead of taking their celebrations inside, the players bizarrely stayed on the pitch to party too.Several swigged beers and even climbed into the stands to toast their win alongside supporters.And the scenes were reminiscent of a side that had already done the business in the upcoming final.Former Championship star McAnuff was certainly not impressed with Bolton’s premature antics.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe claimed it sent out the wrong message to their next opponent, showing that their minds were already one step ahead of the showpiece game at Wembley.And McAnuff urged Bolton to play a more cautious hand in the future to avoid potential embarrassment.Wigan and Bolton stars clash in huge brawl after feisty League One derbyJobi McAnuff explained how Bolton’s antics could be a huge boost to their final opponentsCredit: Sky SportsMcAnuff told Sky Sports: “I’m not too sure about this, I’ve got to say. My thing with this, and you might want to call it old school, you’ve still got work to do.“Absolutely, go into the changing room, celebrate getting to the final. “But not up in the stands with beers in your hands. There’s still a massive game to come. “It just seems it feels that they have already got promoted. I personally would have liked to see that confined to the dressing room.“A pat on the back, one step further than last year, which is a slight improvement on where they were.“But the big job’s still to come and I’d be really wary and conscious of the message I’m sending out to my potential opponents who I play next.” More

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      Paul Scholes reveals theory on Antony’s three-finger gesture after Man Utd mauling that ‘isn’t good look’ for Ten Hag

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      PAUL SCHOLES thinks Antony’s three-finger gesture after Manchester United’s mauling at Crystal Palace was him questioning Erik ten Hag.United’s Dutch boss faces more uncertainty over his future after he hit a new low last night.Antony was spotted whispering and making a three finger gesture to Mason MountCredit: Sky SportsPaul Scholes has revealed what he thinks the Brazilian was sayingCredit: 2023 James Baylis – AMAThe Red Devils were hammered 4-0 at Crystal Palace to leave them eighth in the Premier League.Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher claimed United are the “most poorly coached team in the league” and Ashley Young labelled the performance “shambolic” afterwards.The Liverpool icon then blasted three “embarrassing” stars after the Selhurst Park nightmare.As the players left the pitch the Sky Sports cameras filmed Antony, Mason Mount and Andre Onana leaving.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAntony appeared animated as he spoke to Mount, covering his mouth and gesturing with three of his fingers as Carragher fumed and shouted at the screen for the trio to get off the pitch.He raged: “Just get off the pitch. Talking, whispering behind your hand – you’ve just been absolutely awful.“They are probably talking about one of the players – somebody else, the set-up or the manager. Just shut up and get in.“You’ve been beaten 4-0. Whispering, talking about other players. Honestly, embarrassing.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNow Scholes, who won two Champions League crowns and 11 Premier League titles, has now stated he feels the Brazilian was making a tactical point in the attempted hushed chat.Speaking to Optus Sports on the incident, he said: “He is saying something to Mason Mount he is obviously not happy with. Mason Mount seems the quietest out of the three of them.Premier League’s ‘most disliked player’ joins condemnation of Man Utd ace Antony as he says ‘not even I would do this’“What’s that going to do, I didn’t see any of them communicating on the football pitch. That doesn’t look good. I don’t think that’s good for the manager.“People are obviously talking and saying things he [Antony] doesn’t agree with. When he’s putting those three fingers up, maybe he’s saying we should be having three in midfield, why don’t we have three there?“I don’t know, we have no idea because we can’t lip read. But there is obviously a problem there and they obviously disagree with something the manager is doing.”It is not the first time that Antony, who cost £85.5m from Ajax 18 months ago, has been slammed.The winger was blasted by both fans and pundits after taunting Coventry players following the FA Cup penalty shootout victory over them.And on the pitch he is doing very little to silence his critics.The South American has recorded three goals and two assists in 37 games.Pundits’ verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future?
      Michael Owen – He has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More

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      Wayne Rooney at centre of tug-of-war as Sky and TNT battle to make him pundit but Man Utd legend in two minds on future

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      WAYNE ROONEY is at the centre of a “tug of war” over his future in football management, SunSport can reveal.The retired England and Manchester United ace is wanted by Sky Sports and TNT for a “top pundit’s” job next season.Both Sky Sports and TNT want to sign Wayne Rooney up to punditry workCredit: GettyIt comes after he was announced as a new host for Overlap, which will see him work alongside Gary Neville.But SunSport can reveal the former Derby County and Birmingham City manager is in two minds about his growing broadcasting career.Our source said: “Sky and TNT are desperate to sign up Wayne as one of their main pundits. Big money will be on the table. He’s very, very highly respected among TV producers and every time he appears on TV the feedback from viewers is very good. That’s why he and been snapped up by the Overlap.“He’s able to give good insight on the Premier League and on the Champions League as well because he’s been there and done that.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL“Sky is particularly keen to sign him because they think he presents well with Jamie Carragher and is regarded as a natural replacement for when Gary Neville is commentating.“But as much as Wayne loves working in the studio, he is desperate for a return to the dugout.“Despite everything that’s happened at Birmingham he still believes he has a lot to offer, and harbours ambitions to one day manage in the Premier League. It means he is in a bit of a tug of war over what to do.”Wayne is also likely to feature as part of the broadcasting teams this Summer when England compete in the Euros.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoth ITV and BBC are interested in him, and the channels are busy finalising their presenting teams for a tournament which many think the Three Lions can win.“Wayne is an England legend and is therefore seen by the channels as a really fantastic name to have as part of the line-up,” our source added.Watch Wayne Rooney go full Roy Keane live on Sky Sports in angry rant that would make Man Utd hardman proud“Wayne is a bit underestimated as a pundit. His knowledge and insight on the game is second to none. And he watches football pretty much 24/7. He’s still as obsessed with the game now as he was when he was playing.”Fergie banned me from Man Utd press conferences SEVEN TIMES – I once rowed with him in the toiletsBy SunSport’s Manchester United correspondent Neil Custis.
      MUCH consternation recently at the news that three football writers were denied the chance to ask Erik ten Hag a question over three consecutive press conferences.
      The dismay did not stretch to myself despite being one of those placed briefly on the naughty step.
      I don’t agree with such ‘punishments’ for stories or opinions but Ten Hag has had to take a bucketload this season and has never been anything but polite and helpful.
      So if he wanted to do something to have a go back for once, no problem.It’s all sorted now and everyone is friends again.
      Having been brought up on Sir Alex Ferguson press conferences and downright unfair bans of varying lengths, seven in my case, you become immune to middle-aged men having a hissy fit.
      Recent events reminded me of a lovely warm day at the Haydock Thistle Hotel some years back, where North-West based managers and writers were all invited to a lunch.
      Sir Alex was there on the main table laughing, singing and generally holding court when simultaneously all the writers’ phones bleeped with a message from United’s “no communication department”.
      He had no doubt arranged for it to be sent bang in the middle of the lunch informing us all that relations would be suspended forthwith.
      Our crime was to use his words from a local radio interview he had done that week and the controversial comments he made within it.
      We were all fuming so, when he got up to leave I followed him out of the luncheon suite.
      As I ranted about how unfair his actions were, he ignored me and walked on ahead, entering another room.
      I followed, still ranting, but he kept his back to me and looked down silently.
      Was he having a rethink as his gaze remained concentrated, his head stooped?
      No, he was having a wee! We had entered the gents but, in my own hissy fit, I hadn’t quite realised.
      I’m not sure what the hotel guest two urinals down made of it but how absurd the whole scene must have appeared.
      Defeated and deflated, I returned to the luncheon where the free red wine got a hammering and I sulked.
      There would be more such incidents, told and retold to this day with laughter.
      I always say covering United when Sir Alex was boss was like a stay at Fawlty Towers — not particularly comfortable but certainly unforgettable. More

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      Man Utd slammed as ‘one of the most poorly coached teams in the Premier League’ and U23 side would play better

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER slammed Manchester United after their humiliating defeat to Crystal Palace.The Red Devils were hammered 4-0 at Selhurst Park in a loss that surely spells the end to Erik ten Hag’s reign. Erik ten Hag is on the brink of losing his job as United bossCredit: AlamyJamie Carragher said the Red Devils are the worst coaches side in the leagueCredit: RexPalace continuously ripped a woeful United apart as goals by Michael Olise, Jean-Philippe Mateta and Tyrick Mitchell did the damage.Live on Sky Sports after the final whistle, Carragher didn’t hold back in his criticism of Ten Hag’s side.He said: “This is one of the most poorly coached teams in the Premier League, that’s a fact. That is not an opinion. That is a fact. “The numbers tell you that when you see them bottom of the league defensively, lower than Sheffield United.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I struggled to see how United would win tonight but I thought Palace would win one or two nil. No Manchester United team should be getting beaten 4-0 by Crystal Palace.”Manchester United’s Under-23 team, if they are at Manchester United, have come through their academy, have been coached and taught to play, I would still not expect them to lose 4-0.”I have never been a manager or a coach but I have been a player and I have been coached by top coaches and some of the things that I see are just wrong.”Carragher then singled out Casemiro for criticism as the midfielder had a nightmare as a makeshift defender due to an injury crisis.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFergie banned me from Man Utd press conferences SEVEN TIMES – I once rowed with him in the toiletsBy SunSport’s Manchester United correspondent Neil Custis.
      MUCH consternation recently at the news that three football writers were denied the chance to ask Erik ten Hag a question over three consecutive press conferences.
      The dismay did not stretch to myself despite being one of those placed briefly on the naughty step.
      I don’t agree with such ‘punishments’ for stories or opinions but Ten Hag has had to take a bucketload this season and has never been anything but polite and helpful.
      So if he wanted to do something to have a go back for once, no problem.It’s all sorted now and everyone is friends again.
      Having been brought up on Sir Alex Ferguson press conferences and downright unfair bans of varying lengths, seven in my case, you become immune to middle-aged men having a hissy fit.
      Recent events reminded me of a lovely warm day at the Haydock Thistle Hotel some years back, where North-West based managers and writers were all invited to a lunch.
      Sir Alex was there on the main table laughing, singing and generally holding court when simultaneously all the writers’ phones bleeped with a message from United’s “no communication department”.
      He had no doubt arranged for it to be sent bang in the middle of the lunch informing us all that relations would be suspended forthwith.
      Our crime was to use his words from a local radio interview he had done that week and the controversial comments he made within it.
      We were all fuming so, when he got up to leave I followed him out of the luncheon suite.
      As I ranted about how unfair his actions were, he ignored me and walked on ahead, entering another room.
      I followed, still ranting, but he kept his back to me and looked down silently.
      Was he having a rethink as his gaze remained concentrated, his head stooped?
      No, he was having a wee! We had entered the gents but, in my own hissy fit, I hadn’t quite realised.
      I’m not sure what the hotel guest two urinals down made of it but how absurd the whole scene must have appeared.
      Defeated and deflated, I returned to the luncheon where the free red wine got a hammering and I sulked.
      There would be more such incidents, told and retold to this day with laughter.
      I always say covering United when Sir Alex was boss was like a stay at Fawlty Towers — not particularly comfortable but certainly unforgettable.

      The pundit said the ex-Real Madrid star, 32, should “call it a day” on his career and move away from the elite level of the game to the MLS or Saudi Arabia.Carragher said: “I’m deadly serious. He’s ageing, the people around him they need to tell him this has to stop.Crystal Palace 4 Man Utd 0: Ten Hag one step closer to axe after ’embarrassing’ total capitulation against Eagles”He’s been an absolute great. But I always remember something when I retired myself, there was a saying I always remember as a footballer, ‘leave the football before the football leaves you’. Carragher also blasted Antony, Mason Mount and Andre Onana as the trio were making gestures and covering their mouths as they spoke while trudging off the pitch.The former Liverpool defender exclaimed: “Just get off the pitch. I mean, talking, whispering behind your hand.”Been absolutely awful. You’re probably talking about one of the players or somebody else or the set-up or the manager.”Just get off the pitch. Shut up and get in. You’ve been beat 4-0. Whispering and talking about other players, honestly, embarrassing.”Pressure is now mounting on Ten Hag as the team languish in eight place on 54 points with three league games to go before the FA Cup final against Manchester City.United have never finished below seventh and their lowest points total came in the 2021/22 season when they finished on a underwhelming 58 points.Pundits verdict on Ten Hag’s futureWhere do the pundits stand on Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future
      Michael Owen – Has to go
      “He cannot, simply cannot, manage this team next season. He’s not good enough.”
      Teddy Sheringham – Might stay if he wins Cup but should go
      “If United win the FA Cup, he could stay. But, for me, changes are needed and United need to get it done sooner than later.”
      Jamie Carragher – Sacked
      “I don’t see how Erik ten Hag stays. It’s just performance after performance.”
      Gary Neville – Stay if he wins the FA Cup
      “To sack a manager who’s won two trophies in his first two seasons at the club I think would be extreme.”
      Louis Saha – On the fence
      “I don’t see it as clearly but they need changes from the players but they need changes from him as well.”
      Alan Shearer – Sacked
      “I believe the future of the Man Utd manager is already determined. Even if they win the FA Cup I think he’s gone.” More