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    Roy Keane tells his side of story on furious Ipswich fan confrontation and reveals he DID wait for supporter in car park

    ROY KEANE has broken his silence on the major bust-up he had with an Ipswich fan last month.The Manchester United legend was involved in a heated argument with a fan during an advert break while working for Sky Sports as his old club drew 1-1 with Ipswich at Portman Road.Roy Keane has revealed his side of the story from his argument with a fan at IpswichCredit: TwitterKeane was heard telling a fan he would see them in the car parkCredit: TwitterKeane insists he was ‘calm’ during the heated conversationCredit: Youtube / The OverlapAnd he revealed he did wait for the fan in the car parkCredit: Youtube / The OverlapIn a video of the incident, the 53-year-old was heard telling a fan he would wait for them in the car park after the fan had yelled, “F*** you Keane”.The confrontation prompted an investigation by Sky chiefs to ascertain what happened, but Keane was back on TV the following Sunday for Liverpool’s game against Manchester City.But Keane has now lifted the lid of what happened from his point of view. Speaking on a live showing of the Stick To Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Keane said: “I wasn’t angry at the Ipswich Town game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”What happens when we’re doing matches and the analysis is happening at the end of the match when fans can be up or down, whatever emotions they are feeling – and people think they can abuse you, and it seems to be a, ‘We’re supposed to accept that’.”I went over to him twice – I said, ‘No problem, if you want to abuse me or if you want a discussion with me, well I’m working’. “I went over to him twice at different stages and he was swearing in front of kids.”I said, ‘If you want to see me afterwards’ – and people thought I was asking him for a [fight] – I said, ‘I’ll see you in the car park’. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Where else was I going to see him? He wasn’t there! I couldn’t say see you in the lounge. They were obviously asked to leave the ground.”The comment prompted laughter from co-stars on the live panel, including Ian Wright, Jill Scott, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Derek Chisora.Roy Keane tells fan ‘I’ll wait in the car park’ after furious pitchside confrontation following Ipswich vs Man UtdWright admitted he was “quite angry” at the incident before Keane spoke about it.The Ipswich fan appears to have been taking their anger out on Keane following his difficult 21-month spell in charge of the club which ended almost 14 years ago.Ipswich was Keane’s last job in management.Having worked with Sky since 2011, Keane has cast doubt over his long-term future with the broadcaster after saying he would “absolutely not” be working in punditry in 10 years time.He also declared he is looking to move abroad in the next couple of years, earmarking “beautiful” Switzerland as a possible destination. Arsenal icon Wright explained what the typical implications of asking someone to meet in a car park would be offering someone out.But Keane hit back saying: “No I’m not offering someone out, I’m 53 years of age with five kids and two grandkids.”Keane said he then waited in the car and said the fan “wasn’t there”.He added: “I was calm. That’s not me getting angry. Did I wait in car park? There were other idiots in the car park, other people hanging around. “But I don’t get it and obviously the anger people have is that I’m asking someone out for a fight.”Keane also spoke about the incident at Arsenal last year where he was left “shaken” after he was headbutted by a fan.The ex-midfielder added: “Bizarrely I had that last year as well at Arsenal. Thank god the judge could see through the nonsense and realise I was assaulted. “But honestly, I wasn’t angry last weekend. I just said, ‘I’ll see you later’. I was calm.”With the panel reduced to silence listening to Keane, he quipped: “You don’t believe me do you?” Laughter came from the panel before Wright admitted he would have likely “escalated” the situation if he was there.He recalled the hilarious story of how he would chase down drivers who had not said thank you to him when he had let them go.Wright said: “I would have escalated that if I was there.”What do I do when I’m angry? I don’t get as angry now, but like when I’m driving and I let people through and they don’t say thank you and I’m fine.”Normally that is at least a five-minute chase of real anxiousness to try and get by the side.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I remember there were times where I’d done that and gone (gestured with arms out) and they’d go, ‘Hey thanks’, and then you go, ‘It’s okay’ and then you drive off.”I don’t really get angry like that anymore. That used to really bother me. But now I’m like, ‘Just relax’.”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. More

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    Viddal Riley next fight: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full card for cruiserweight clash

    VIDDAL RILEY is back in action this weekend and he’ll be looking to leave a big impression. The 27-year-old last fought back in March against Mikael Lawal and was victorious on points in his biggest win yet. Viddal Riley beat Mikael Lawal in his last fightCredit: GettyRiley had to deal with an injury following the fight, however, as it was revealed the cruiserweight fractured his rib in the first round. But now he’s back and looking to remain in the win column with hopes of securing an eventual British title fight. Standing in his way is Steve Eloundou Ntere, a 39-year-old with a record of 9-2. When is Viddal Riley’s fight?Viddal Riley’s latest fight will take place on on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The fight, will take place midway through the card is likely to get underway from around 7.30pm GMT.The main event is between Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin, while the co-main is Lauren Price vs Bexcy Mateus.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Riley’s fight with Ntere will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Viddal Riley full fight cardAlso on the card is Natasha Jonas’ welterweight unification fight against Ivana Habazin.Lauren Price is up against Bexcy Mateus in a clash for the WBA welterweight title.Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    Lauren Price vs Bexcy Mateus: UK start time, live stream, TV channel and full card for welterweight title fight

    LAUREN PRICE returns to the ring this weekend as she faces Bexcy Mateus in a defence of her welterweight world titles. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist holds the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine titles at 147lbs and is undefeated so far as a professional. Lauren Price is the WBA and Ring Magazine champion at 147lbsCredit: PAPrice is 7-0 as a pro, with her biggest win coming against Jessica McCaskill back in May. It was on that night she picked up her world titles, but now she’s looking for more gold, and a win over Mateus could put her in a huge fight. Natasha Jonas’ fight with Ivana Habazin for the IBF and WBC welterweight titles takes place on the same card, and the hope for promoters Boxxer is that Jonas and Price win their bouts to set up a fight between themselves. When is Price vs Mateus?Lauren Price’s defence of her WBA title will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The fight, which is co-main event is likely to get underway from around 9pm GMTThe main event between Natasha Jonas and Ivana Habazin will be on straight after.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Price vs Mateus will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Natasha Jonas’ welterweight unification fight against Ivana Habazin.Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too.Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    Why is Chelsea vs Brentford kicking off at 7pm instead of 4.30pm this Sunday?

    CHELSEA’S West London derby clash with Brentford will kick off at 7pm this Sunday.The unique kick-off time was confirmed by the Premier League in October.Chelsea enjoyed a 4-3 win over Tottenham last weekendCredit: AlamyThomas Frank will take his Brentford side to Chelsea this SundayCredit: RexThe match was originally scheduled to take place at 3pm on Saturday.It has not been selected for live television coverage in the UK.But due to Chelsea’s participation in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, the date of their Brentford clash was forced to be moved.The Blues face a long trip to Kazakhstan to face Astana on Thursday.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLChelsea’s match against the Kazakh side will kick off at 3:30pm UK time.Enzo Maresca’s side will have to undergo a more than 7,000-mile round trip to play in the game.Ordinarily, Sundays are dominated by Sky Sports’ two Super Sunday selections.This week Brighton’s derby clash with Crystal Palace will air on Sky Sports Main Event at 2pm, before the Manchester derby kicks off at 4:30pm.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTNT Sports’ slot is usually on Saturday at 12:30pm.This weekend they have chosen Tottenham’s trip to Southampton for live coverage.Watch Thomas Frank’s incredible Brentford speech after beating Newcastle Due to Spurs’ participation in the Europa League, however, the match has had to be moved to Sunday.The Saints-Tottenham game could not be scheduled to directly clash with either of Sky Sports’ Sunday matches.And it could not have been given the 12pm slot in consideration of Spurs’ tight European turnaround.Ange Postecoglou’s men travel to Glasgow to face Rangers on Thursday night.So with these factors in mind, the game was moved to the unusual 7pm slot on Sunday.And for similar reasons, Chelsea vs Brentford has taken the same kick-off time.Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham will travel to Southampton this SundayCredit: Rex More

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    I’ve got 19 gold medals and I’m on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – but lots of people don’t know who I am

    DAME SARAH STOREY is in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – but she admits people still ask “Who is she?”.The Paralympic Games star has enjoyed a medal-laden career with 19 gold medals.Sarah Storey has been nominated for SPOTYCredit: GettyShe has won 19 gold medals during her careerCredit: PALuke Littler is one of the favourites for the awardCredit: PAJude Bellingham is also in the runningCredit: APStorey, 47, is up against popular stars including Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham in the race for SPOTY.Olympic 800m champ Keely Hodgkinson and triathlon king Alex Yee as well as record-breaking cricketer Joe Root are also in the running.The cyclist and swimmer has insisted that para-sports is not covered enough between Paralympic games.Storey has claimed that, as a result, it makes sports more challenging and affects people’s ability to recognise her compared to her counterparts.READ MORE ON SPORTShe said: “It’s really, really challenging.”You only have to look at comments when I was out of Dancing on Ice, people were like, ‘Well, who is she?’”People don’t see para-sport on TV enough to know who their most successful athlete is.”She won two more gold medals in the C4-C5 road race and the C5 time trials in the Paris Olympics earlier this year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was expected to appear on Dancing on Ice but was forced to withdraw due to a fractured ankle, which occurred during practice.If Storey succeeds at SPOTY, she will have made history as the oldest winner of the award ever.Dancing On Ice chaos as Sarah Storey QUITS with nasty injury weeks before show startsKeely Hodgkinson has also been nominated for the awardCredit: Sunday TimesAlex Yee is also in with a chance after his Olympic heroicsCredit: GettySarah Storey’s Paralympic medalsHere is a look at Sarah Storey’s Paralympic medal haul…1992:2x Gold3x Silver1x Bronze1996:3x Gold1x Silver1x Bronze2000:2004:2x Silver1x Bronze2008:2012:2016:2020:2024:She had already picked up her fifth gold medal in swimming before four of her rivals were born.She first competed in the Games back in 1992 when she was just 14 years old.The mum of two added: “I’m quite happy at being the oldest.”The only person [on the SPOTY shortlist] who was born when I went to my first Games was Joe Root and the other four weren’t born until after I’d won my fifth gold in swimming.”There’s lots of talk around older athletes, especially older female athletes, and I’m involved in research into enabling more female athletes to continue into their late thirties, early forties and in my case late forties.”The example I’m hopefully leading is that you can come back after having children, if you’ve got the right support, if you know your body, and you can continue to enjoy competitive sports at any level.”Storey is aiming to make it ten appearances at the Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.However, she is aware of the competition from younger athletes such as France star Heïdi Gaugain.Storey had the edge over Gaugain in Paris as she beat her in the road race after a thrilling sprint finish.She said: “It’s taking it one year at a time and hopefully come March or April, when I’m fully recovered [from her ankle injury], I’ll have got a plan together.”You’ve got to be strategic and if you’re not, you don’t know where you’re going to find those gains.”They’re marginal and they get even more marginal as you get older.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Heidi is getting older and stronger, and that’s exciting.”But I have to make sure I’ve got a plan to counteract her youthfulness.”Joe Root is the final nominee for the SPOTYCredit: APBBC Sports Personality of the Year Award nominationsHere is a look at the nominations for this year’s SPOTY…Luke Littler – Darts starJude Bellingham – FootballerKeely Hodgkinson – OlympianAlex Yee – OlympianSarah Storey – ParalympianJoe Root – Cricketer More

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    Natasha Jonas vs Ivana Habazin: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for welterweight unification bout

    NATASHA JONAS returns to the ring this weekend against Ivana Habazin in what should be an all-action fight. Jonas, 40, hasn’t fought since her narrow win over Mikaela Mayer in the summer and she is now looking to unify her IBF welterweight title. Natasha Jonas is looking to keep hold of her IBF belt against Ivana HabazinCredit: GettyHabazin holds the WBC belt at 147lbs and will be equally keen to walk away from Liverpool with two titles in her possession. If Jonas wins, then she’ll be looking to unify her titles against, potentially against Team GB Olympic star Lauren Price, who won gold in Tokyo three years ago. Price is in a fight of her own on the same card against Colombian Bexcy Mateus. When is Jonas vs Habazin?Natasha Jonas’ big clash with Ivana Habazin will take place on Saturday, December 14.The fight will be held at the Liverpool Exhibition Centre in Liverpool, England.The main event is likely to get underway from around 10pm GMT.What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?Jonas vs Habazin will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Arena in the UK.You can live stream all the action from the NOW TV or Sky Go app, both of which are available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.Jonas vs Habazin full cardAlso on the card is Lauren Price’s world title fight with Bexcy Mateus for the WBA belt. Stephen McKenna and Viddal Riley are in action on the bill too. Natasha Jonas vs. Ivana Habazin, WBC & IBF welterweight titlesLauren Price vs. Bexcy Mateus, WBA welterweight titleStephen McKenna vs. Lee CutlerViddal Riley vs. Steve Eloundou NtereMark Jeffers vs. Elvis AhorgahMason Cartwright vs. TBAFrankie Stringer vs. Tatenda MangombeMikie Tallon vs. Benn NormanMost read in Boxing More

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    Artificial ‘intelligence’ reveals the sexiest male football pundit on TV according to ‘golden ratio’

    ARTIFICIAL “intelligence” has named Peter Crouch the sexiest male football pundit on TV.The 6ft 7in ex-England forward, famed for his robot goal celebration, scored 17.39 out of 20 on the AI beauty tool.Pundit Peter Crouch scored 17.39 out of 20 on the AI beauty toolIt measured facial ­symmetry and structure, health, smile and eyes and social media feedback.Former Scotland striker Ally McCoist was second with a score of 16.12, ­followed by ex-Tottenham Hotspur player Michael Dawson on 14.63.BBC Match of the Day 2 presenter Mark Chapman was fourth on 14.42.Ex-Man United hardman Roy Keane was in last place with just 9.59.READ MORE ON PETER CROUCHGary Neville came twenty-fourth on 11.67 with Gary Lineker twenty-fifth on 11.21 and Rio Ferdinand twenty-seventh on 11.11.Betting tips and news site Footy Accumulators used the Golden Ratio Face app to measure the looks of 38 pundits.A spokesman said: “Crouch was the clear winner and is the most attractive male pundit on TV.”“As well as expert knowledge he brings sex appeal to punditry and gets female viewers hot under the collar.”Most read in FootballMy Premier League team-mate was catfishing fans… it really annoyed me and I can’t believe supporters fell for it’Peter Crouch – 17.39Ally McCoist – 16.12Michael Dawson – 14.63Mark Chapman – 14.42Shay Given – 14.41Dion Dublin – 13.94Don Hutchison – 13.45Glenn Hoddle – 13.1Joleon lescott – 13.06Ashley Williams – 13.04 More

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    ‘You don’t deserve anything if you’re being outrun every single week’ – Neville slams Man Utd after ‘shambles’ defeat

    GARY NEVILLE has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United following their embarrassing defeat to Nottingham Forest.The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat to Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday evening, their second straight loss under new gaffer Ruben Amorim.Manchester United suffered an embarrassing 3-2 defeat to Nottingham Forest on SaturdayCredit: REUTERSThe defeat was the second of Ruben Amorim’s short spell in charge of the Red DevilsCredit: REXFormer Red Devil Neville launched a scathing attack on his former side after the matchCredit: PAIt came before United announced sporting director Dan Ashworth has left after just five months.Amorim made several changes to the side who lost 2-0 to Arsenal on Wednesday night, much to the annoyance of former United star Gary Neville.He told NBC Sports: “When you keep changing players and you keep changing your back three and you take five players off, you’re basically saying to all of them, because they’ve obviously been taken off at the start of the game, that you don’t trust them.”Ten Hag kept doing that a few weeks ago when he kept changing the back players, changing the midfield.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWS”All of a sudden you’ve got a completely different system, a completely different set of players on the pitch at the end of the game. You can never get consistency.”It looked really scruffy. They looked a mess at the end United with no real shape. “In the first half they weren’t brilliant but at least they had a shape to them.”Pick an XI that you think are the best. Almost give that XI the faith and trust. Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”[Enzo] Maresca’s doing it now at Chelsea – he’s playing an XI on a Sunday or a Saturday and then he’s playing a different XI in midweek.”He’s sending some messages to the players that there’s stability here and this is what we’re going to do.Man Utd pay emotional tribute to much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps after tragic passing aged 85″When you change players all the time you’re just spinning plates and there’s no consistency.”You need to build patterns together. You need to build that idea of what you are doing together.”Neville was equally as annoyed by United stars not putting the hard yards in on the pitch.The Sky Sports pundit continued: “No good team is ever a good team without hard work.”Manchester United are 13th in the league. Their running stats, their distance covered is 16th in the league.”You don’t deserve anything if you’re being outrun every single week.”Neville’s former United team-mate Rio Ferdinand offered a brutal one-word assessment of the result, writing on X: “Shambles.”Ruben Amorim lamented Manchester United’s starts to the each halfCredit: REXAmorim, 39, didn’t mince his words after the final whistle, telling Sky Sports: “It was a tough game. We started the two halves really bad.”It was hard to pass on some calm to the players and continue the game as we should do.”We had not a lot of quality but a lot of heart. Suffering two goals after half time in this context is really hard.”We need more time to put positionings in.”If you see the first goal it was good combination between the players and after the first goal we had good moments, creating chances but then we went forward without thinking.READ MORE SUN STORIES”It’s a tough context but we have to understand this is a long journey and that’s what our jobs are.”United will be back in action on Thursday, taking on Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. More