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      Fans furious as Sky Sports announce Championship side picked for 31ST TIME this season with latest TV selections

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      LEEDS will have their 31st game of the season televised after Sky Sports announced their latest live Championship TV selections.And rival fans are furious after finding out the Whites are set to get more airtime again.Leeds will have their 31st game of the season televised as Sky Sports revealed their latest TV selectionCredit: RexLeeds have had a tremendous season in the second tier, and overtook long-time frontrunners Leicester with their 2-1 win against Millwall last weekend.And supporters will be even more delighted to see their team on the big screen once again.Due to the 3pm blackout on Saturday – when all Championship games are scheduled to play – TV broadcasters dictate which games they want to televise and therefore move the time or day of the game.And, in Leeds’ case, this has now happened 31 times this season after Sky Sports have announced they will broadcast their clash against Middlesbrough.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe match was originally scheduled on Saturday 20 April but has now been moved to Monday 22 April at 8pm.Rival fans were fuming to hear the news.As one said: “Sky Sports Leeds United.”A second added: “31 games must be a record surely?”Most read in ChampionshipBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThen a third fan said: “This is beyond a joke now!”Leeds are in flying form and unbeaten in the Championship in 2024.FA Cup semi-final draw CONFIRMED as Man Utd, Chelsea, Coventry and Man City find out their fateDaniel Farke’s side were 17 points behind Leicester on New Year’s day, with the Foxes appearing destined to run away with the title.Leicester had only lost four games all season by the middle of February.But, with the Foxes suffering a blip that’s seen them only win one game in their last five, Leeds have incredibly managed to leapfrog them.The pair are only one point ahead of surprise package Ipswich in third, with six games left of the season. More

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      Hilarious moment Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett drenched live on TV by sprinklers at England training ground

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      SKY SPORTS reporter Rob Dorsett was hilariously drenched at England’s training ground.He was soaked by sprinklers live on TV whilst reporting from St. George’s Park.Rob Dorsett was soaked live on TV whilst reporting from England’s training groundCredit: Sky SportsDorsett could be seen trying to shield himself with his hand as he was left covered in water during his report.He managed to remain composed enough to explain he would be live from the Three Lions’ training session at 11.30am.Gareth Southgate’s side are preparing to face Brazil in a friendly at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.Bursting out laughing, Dorsett added that Southgate’s pre-match press conference is scheduled for 7.30pm.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe then finished the report by “making a run for it” and dashing out of shot before the sprinklers came on again.Dorsett was later shown wiping himself dry with a towel as he recovered from the incident.Speaking in the studio, Sky Sports News host Hayley McQueen had little sympathy, saying: “That’s what you get for standing in front of a sprinkler.”Meanwhile, both Harry Kane and Jordan Henderson were absent from England training on Friday.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKane remains a doubt to face Brazil after limping off in Bayern Munich’s win over Darmstadt last weekend.The clash with the five-time World Cup winners is followed by a match against Belgium on Tuesday.Four England stars training away from rest of squad in blow to Gareth Southgate before Brazil clashEngland are also set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iceland in June after Southgate has named his squad for Euro 2024.His side will then take on Serbia in their group stage opener in Gelsenkirchen on June 16. More

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      ‘What’s he got in his hand?’ – Gary Neville baffled to find out what Ian Wright carries with him as a pundit on live TV

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      GARY NEVILLE was left baffled after Ian Wright revealed the bizarre secret behind his success as a pundit.The Arsenal and Manchester United legends had a few battles on the pitch during their heyday but are now colleagues on Sky Bet’s The Overlap podcast.Ian Wright revealed a key secret that helps him with his punditry workCredit: YouTubeThe Arsenal legend then showed off the black stress mechanism object he holdsNeville is a regular on Sky Sports, while Wright will leave his role working on Match of the Day this summer.However, he also works for ITV, the channel he was on duty for in Man United’s thrilling 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup on Sunday.Neville watched the game on television from home, but he revealed that he noticed something about Wright for the very first time. Speaking on The Overlap, Neville said: “I was watching the game on Sunday, and before the game, I said to my wife and daughter, ‘what’s he got in his hand?’ It’ll be a pen…”READ MORE ON FOOTBALLWright then intervened and said: “I have a real problem. Notice how I’ve been able to sit still with this in my hand. Without this in my hand, I can’t sit still.”Neville reaches over and asks for a look at the small black object before asking if it is a “stress mechanism” – to which Wright confirms it is.“I have to touch my face, I’m all over the place and looking for stuff. But when I’ve got that then I’m able to just have it in my hand and concentrate.“I try to hide it but it makes me very calm and chill.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERRoy Keane, who was also in the ITV studio at the weekend, then tongue-in-cheekily joked that Wright did not have it when he made the controversial FA Cup semi-final draw.Neville then said: “That didn’t feel right at the end, you pulling it out like a Marks and Spencer’s bag.” ‘That didn’t feel right,’ says Gary Neville as Ian Wright opens up on FA Cup draw ‘fix’ claimsWright replied: “Do you know how many people got crazy over that?“It’s only four balls in. I think people were a little bit upset about the fact that we didn’t know who was one, two, three and four.“But the main thing is they’re so stringent on ‘Don’t look in the bag, make sure the bag is tight before you open it so you’re not looking’.“In the end people say ‘What is he doing the Stevie Wonder for?’ I wasn’t doing Stevie Wonder. I was just making sure I wasn’t looking in like this [moves his head away] and it looked like Stevie Wonder.“But I didn’t want people to say ‘Ah, that draw was wrong’.“Still people slaughtered you, but I thought it was a great draw.”There is no evidence to substantiate claims the draw was fixed.Gary Neville was left baffled after spotting it watching ITV on Sunday More

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      I was told I wasn’t attractive enough for Sky Sports but went on to become first female Soccer Saturday match reporter

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      BIANCA WESTWOOD created history by becoming the first female Soccer Saturday match reporter – but she was initially told she was not attractive enough for the job.The reporter spent more than 22 years at Sky Sports before quitting last summer.Bianca Westwood was initially told she was not attractive enough by Sky SportsCredit: RexShe ended up working for the broadcaster as a reporter for more than 22 yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM @biancawestwood[embedded content]Westwood joined talkSPORT but reflects well on the time she spent travelling around the country reporting on matches for Soccer Saturday.She is incredibly proud she created history by becoming the first female reporter on the show, particularly as she almost missed out.Westwood explained on The Business Excellence Channel: “When I did a screen test, many years ago, I was told I wasn’t attractive enough for Sky Sports News.”And part of me was like, why do I have to be attractive… because there’s some unattractive men on there.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”But also, I thought I wasn’t too bad looking. At that time I was told there has to be a certain type of symmetry to your face as a woman, and I didn’t have that.”It’s interesting that years later I ended up in a box with just my face… And it didn’t matter that one eyebrow was higher than the other!”Westwood now fulfils a similar role at talkSPORT where it is her voice which takes centre stage, rather than her appearance.She revealed she was “buzzing” to start her new job after a long and fulfilling career with Sky Sports.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWestwood announced her resignation saying: “A bit like when I did my first match report, I didn’t want to make a fuss but I’ve had so many messages and questions about where I’ll be today I thought I might as well let you know.”I haven’t quite made enough money to retire unfortunately, but I am retiring from Sky Sports & Soccer Saturday. It’s been a phenomenal 22-and-a-half years and I’ve been a small part of building the channel into the giant of broadcasting it is today. What a ride!Soccer Saturday legend Jeff Stelling in sensational blast at Sky Sports after blunder over ‘biggest story of the day'”Being the first female match reporter on Soccer Saturday is something I’m immensely proud of & that can never be taken away from me. I’ve covered hundreds & hundreds of games, I’ve interviewed hundreds of players & managers.”I’ve watched hours & hours of football. Years of experience (I said what I said!) that will live with me forever. For the most part, it’s been a blast. I’m grateful to you the viewers for watching over the years & for all your support.”To those I’ve worked with who’ve been a big part of my life at Sky, you know who you are, thanks for the memories. On to the next chapter. Buzzing for it.” More

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      Mike Dean lost for words live on Sky Sports after VAR mix up for ‘stonewall’ penalty during Premier League clash

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      FORMER Premier League referee Mike Dean was left dumbfounded by VAR confusion during Burnley’s 2-1 win over Brentford.Defender Sergio Reguilon was dismissed in the eighth minute for denial of a clear goalscoring opportunity, with Vincent Kompany’s men also awarded a penalty.Sky Sports thought the VAR monitor was not working but they were incorrectCredit: PAMike Dean was left baffled by the VAR – which turned out to be working perfectlyCredit: Sky SportsAnd Dean confirmed in Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday studio before the decision was made that it should be a red card and spot kick.As referee Darren Bond went to the pitchside monitor after originally not awarding the penalty, Dean said: “Stonewall [penalty], he has kneed him in the back of the leg and there is a push as well. Paul Tierney is the VAR and he has sent Darren [Bond] over.”It will be an interesting decision really because if the penalty stands, he [Reguilon] has made no attempt to play the ball so it could be a potential red card, too.”But Dean was then left baffled as those in the Sky Sports studio could not see anything on the VAR monitor.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDean added: “It’s plugged in but there’s no pictures right now.”It’s not the fault of the refs or the VAR, it’s actually the people running the system, so something technical went wrong somewhere.”This was actually not the case, with Sky Sports subsequently clarifying that the VAR technology was working fine.In fact, the five-minute stoppage to assess the incident was largely due to the VAR analysing an offside in the build-up.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe penalty and red card were eventually dished out, before Jacob Bruun Larsen converted the spot kick in the 10th minute.David Datro Fofana doubled Burnley’s lead shortly after the hour mark, before Kristoffer Ajer pulled one back for Brentford late on.Ex-Premier League referee Mike Dean embarrassed live on Sky Sports and told ‘get to Specsavers’ during Soccer SaturdayIt is Burnley’s first win in 12 games – a run which stretches back to December.But they are still eight points adrift of Premier League safety with just nine games remaining. More

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      Graeme Souness lands shock return to punditry after Sky Sports exit with Liverpool legend back on air this weekend

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      GRAEME SOUNESS is in line for a shock return to punditry this weekend.The Liverpool legend, 70, left Sky Sports last year after working with the broadcaster for 15 years.Souness will be returning as a pundit on ITVCredit: ITVAnd now he is set to return to viewers’ screens with ITV.The former midfielder will be offering his insights on Liverpool’s trip to Manchester United in the quarter-final of the FA Cup.He will be alongside Roy Keane, his former sparring partner at Sky Sports.The two memorably clashed at the 2022 Qatar World Cup over Argentina’s 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia in their opening group stage game, which was also broadcast by ITV.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThey disagreed over whether a penalty should have been awarded in the match with Souness saying it was “fact” and not a matter of “opinion” as to whether it should have been given.An angry Keane replied: “Well I’m here to give my opinion – that’s not a penalty.”The stakes will no doubt be raised due to Keane being a former Manchester United captain and Souness being ex-Liverpool skipper.The Scot has never formally retired from punditry and declared himself “still very much open for business” after he left Sky.Most read in FA CupCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He most recently appeared on viewers’ screens for England’s clash with Scotland at Hampden Park last year, which England won 3-1.The fixture was played to mark the 150th anniversary of the first international fixture.Graeme Souness fights back tears as he announces emotional retirement on Sky Sports after 15 yearsIan Wright will also be part of the line-up, with Mark Pougatch presenting the action. More

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      Micah Richards brutally snubs Roy Keane and Gary Neville as he names England’s best football pundit

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      MICAH RICHARDS has risked upsetting some of his workmates by revealing who he thinks is the best pundit on television.The former Manchester City star switched the pitch for the studio in 2019 and has since become a much-loved face on screens.Micah Richards has named who he thinks is the best punditCredit: GETTYJamie Carragher was named as the No1Credit: GettyRichards, 35, has worked with several pundits on BBC’s Match of the Day, Sky Sports while covering the Premier League and on CBS Sports as part of the Champions League team.He has shared the studio with the likes of Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Graeme Souness, Alan Shearer, Danny Murphy, Ian Wright and Thierry Henry. But Richards is convinced that Jamie Carragher is better than them all.While discussing CBS Sports’ popular banter-filled style of Champions League coverage, he told The Athletic: “We have got Carragher, the No1 pundit in England.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLCarragher, 46, impresses viewers with his in-depth analysis of the Prem on Sky Sports but takes a more relaxed approach on European nights with the American broadcaster.Richards said: “He has to sort of be a different Jamie on our show to make the show work.”Carragher’s recent analysis of Manchester United hit the headlines as he slammed Erik ten Hag’s tactical set-up as his side lost to Fulham 2-1.The Liverpool legend spotted issues with the team just 20 seconds into the game.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Carragher claimed: “They defend like a team I have never seen before.”It led to Ten Hag hitting back and labelling him bias.Carragher spots Man Utd tactic confusion 20 seconds after kick-off More

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      Micah Richards reveals CBS Sports chiefs allow Kate Abdo and Co to ‘do things other companies wouldn’t allow’ on live TV

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      MICAH RICHARDS has revealed the magic behind CBS Sports’ “Despite being broadcast in America, the show’s clips regularly go viral – with fans loving the interaction between host Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Richards.Micah Richards has lifted the lid on what makes the show specialCredit: GettyKate Abdo said the ability to go off script on American television was keyCredit: GettyThe show has led to many iconic moments, including the presenters’ reaction to finding out Kate Abdo used to work at Greggs and a hilarious festive feature which saw Richards dress as Santa.The Athletic today interviewed Richards, Abdo and Henry to find out why it has become so loved – despite many in the UK not being able to watch it.For all of them, they said it is because they have the freedom to say things unscripted – and draw comparisons between the show and Inside the NBA, which features Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal.The show’s supremo, Kate Abdo, said the show differs massively to doing UK television when asked why it works.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLShe said: “The freedom to be off-script [is why it works], the freedom to be our authentic selves. We’re all very different personalities and bring different assets to the table. But I think as a whole, we all complete each other in some way.”Working in television, it’s such a source of frustration to me because so often you go into a show and have every single minute accounted for, knowing exactly what’s going to happen over the next hour. “It takes all the air out of the room for anything to happen spontaneously. We go into segments knowing that we have an overall vision for each segment, but if we go totally off that vision, that’s OK.”Everyone wants to look polished and clean and glossy, and there’s something to that. But you have to find that balance with also just being real and living in a moment.”Most read in FootballThe cast addressed the rumours that Thiery Henry may leave the showCredit: GettyCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Richards said: “Trust is the key for me. I think we’re comfortable in our own skin. Take Thierry Henry. He’s a legend of the game and he loves football. You got Carragher, the No1 pundit in England. But he has to sort of be a different Jamie on our show to make the show work. “We have producers who allow us to do things that other companies probably wouldn’t allow. We trust and respect each other.Fans in stitches at Thierry’s reaction to 2007 throwback clips of CBS host Kate AbdoArsenal legend Henry also agreed the show is what it is because of its authenticity, saying: “They [The viewers] see that you are real. People respond to that. It is a fun show to watch, but I also think we are good at what we do when we analyse the game.”We can switch from Micah or me or Kate or Jamie saying something funny to talking about the war in Ukraine. There is something for everybody in the show, and we are real.”One question that has been on the mind of viewers, and the presenters it seems, is the future of Henry.His legendary status within the game allows him to play the straight man role incredibly well, but viewers have loved seeing him joke around too.His status as coach of the France U-21s and occasionally U-23s has seen his future at CBS thrown into doubt however.Henry said: “Obviously, having the opportunity to coach the Under-21 and the Under-23 for the big games, I made sure that I could do both. So that tells you something because I would have stopped CBS if I didn’t see a value of it.Fans will be hoping the show’ will stay together’s cast will be staying togetherCredit: Twitter / @CBSSportsGolazo”What’s going to happen after my two years with the Under-21 (which ends in summer 2025)? I don’t know what’s going to happen. “All I know is right now I’m happy to be here and don’t want to miss anything. I don’t know where my mind is going to be in two years. Do I still want to coach? I don’t know.”Abdo said she could understand if Henry left, but insisted the show would not be the same without him.She added: “I think you can’t help but think about [how] it could end. The nature of television is short-term contracts. We want to keep the family together.”I think that we’re all looking at Thierry. I think for Micah and Jamie, TV is the chosen career. It’s the one they’re really pursuing. The same for me. “But in Thierry’s position, there’s another passion that he has that burns just as strong if not stronger. I mean, essentially, he’s already proven what he can do in TV. READ MORE SUN STORIES”We all know how good he is. So there’s still that area where he still wants to be able to prove that he was not only a great football player but how well he can lead other men to play football.” More