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      Ian Wright confirms plans on Sky Sports for when BBC contract ends as Carragher jokes ‘You’re on a Bosman this summer’

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER joked that Ian Wright is on a “Bosman this summer” after his guest role on Monday Night Football. Wright joined Carragher on punditry duty as Chelsea beat Newcastle 3-2 at Stamford Bridge. Ian Wright on Monday Night Football with Jamie CarragherAnd host David Jones thanked the Gunners legend for coming on. Wright said: “Thank you very much, I appreciate it. I love being on, I watch it every week so I’m quite pleased to be on.” Carragher then quipped: “You’re on a Bosman this summer, aren’t ya?” A Bosman is a football term for a free agent, referencing Wright’s decision to leave the BBC and Match of The Day. READ MORE IN football Wright said back to Carragher: “I’ve already been signed up by my daughters, I’m going netball and football, that’s me done!” The Arsenal icon was earlier in the night hailed by fans for highlighting Manchester City’s Premier League penalty charges.The former England and striker discussed the Treble winners’ 115 charges live on Sky Sports.Speaking during the show, Wright explained: “We can’t speak about City without speaking about the fact that there’s 115 charges around them because the one thing I would like more than anything else is for that to be gone from City.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “So that you can give the team and the manager the love that they deserve and the flowers they deserve.”You speak about them and it’s like there’s an elephant in the room, you want to speak about them, with this rivalry, without saying ‘yeah, but this…’Fans can’t believe what Tim Sherwood said to Cole Palmer on live TV as Chelsea star is left looking awkward”It’s not fair on the players, it’s not fair on the clubs. The sooner that’s gone, the better for them.”Fans were quick to hail Wright for “mentioning the unmentionable” during the show.One viewer wrote on X: “Kudos to Ian Wright for mentioning the unmentionable – the 115 charges against Manchester City. It really is the proverbial elephant in the room that needs addressing now!”Another added: “Honestly @IanWright0 is a brilliant pundit, so well spoken, points articulated expertly and he still manages to remain unbiased and relatable. This is the type of coverage we want.” More

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      ‘What is it with Sky?’ asks Gary Lineker as he reveals he ‘doesn’t really understand’ new broadcast feature

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      GARY LINEKER put Micah Richards on the spot as he questioned a new feature on Sky Sports’ football coverage.The England legend and former Manchester City star are now regular faces on our TV screens for BBC show Match of the Day.Mike Dean is part of a new referee commentary feature on Sky SportsCredit: twitter @SkySportsNewsGary Lineker, Micah Richards and Alan Shearer discussed it on The Rest is FootballCredit: The Rest is FootballRichards, who also works for Sky Sports, and the Premier League’s all-time top scorer Alan Shearer have also recently become part of the new hit podcast The Rest Is Football, which is hosted by MOTD pal Lineker.The three former footy stars have provided plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, with Shearer even revealing how he once caught an unknown couple getting kinky on a piano in his hotel room.However, during the latest episode discussing Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City on Sunday, Richards was awkwardly put on the spot after covering the game with Sky.The broadcaster has introduced a new feature that includes a referee, in this case Mike Dean, joining the commentary to discuss decisions during the game.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while chatting about Ederson’s challenge on Darwin Nunez that led to Liverpool’s penalty, it triggered something in Lineker to go in two-footed.He said: “What is it with Sky and this co-commentary with a referee thing? It’s kind of drifted in, I think BT did it a little bit…“During the game, I don’t really understand it. It’s almost like saying that you pundits don’t understand the laws of the game.”Richards replied: “Yeah but we don’t know all of the laws of the game do we Gaz?”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Speak for yourself, Micah,” responded Lineker as Richards continued: “Come on. Pundits don’t know the laws…”Lineker hit back with: “Well they should do as it’s very much part of the job now.”11 forgotten stars who define Liverpool vs Man Utd rivalryRichards said: “Yeah, but I mean… How many times have you heard pundits get it so wrong.“They are just giving their opinion and not matter of fact.”Lineker then put Richards on the spot and asked him to name names, which led to an awkward laughter from all three as SHearer attempted to break the ice with: “He’s gone all quiet!”Lineker then continued his argument by stating: “You can see if it’s a foul or not. It’s blindingly obvious things – it’s just something with me…“Obviously, broadcasters are looking to try and change things and do something a little bit different and all that, but I do find that one a tad odd.“Have one if there’s something actually contentious at some point, maybe, but we know a foul, we know the laws of the game.”“Do we though,” interrupted Richards before Lineker replied, perhaps tongue-in-cheek, with: “Yes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read all the laws of the game.”Then it was Richards that refused to back down as he asked Lineker: “OK, how many times on Match of the Day have you had to read something new out when they’ve changed a law.”But Lineker said: “I think that’s a thing where you tell the audience about a change, that you read out the law of the game for them.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I don’t think that we are reading out for ourselves. We shouldn’t be, I don’t think.”Shearer then attempted to put an end to the debate by saying: “I know what you’re saying Micah but we should know them, shouldn’t we. Well, some of us do.” More

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      Ian Wright hailed for ‘mentioning the unmentionable’ on live TV as fans say ‘this is the coverage we want’

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      IAN WRIGHT has been hailed for highlighting Manchester City’s Premier League charges on Monday Night Football.The former England and Arsenal striker discussed the treble winners’ 115 charges live on Sky Sports.Ian Wright has been hailed by fans for mentioning Manchester City’s financial chargesCredit: Sky SportsHe appeared as a guest pundit before Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Newcastle, with the rivalry between Liverpool and City a key discussion point.Speaking during the show, Wright explained: “We can’t speak about City without speaking about the fact that there’s 115 charges around them because the one thing I would like more than anything else is for that to be gone from City.”So that you can give the team and the manager the love that they deserve and the flowers they deserve.”You speak about them and it’s like there’s an elephant in the room, you want to speak about them, with this rivalry, without saying ‘yeah, but this…’READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”It’s not fair on the players, it’s not fair on the clubs. The sooner that’s gone, the better for them.”Fans were quick to hail Wright for “mentioning the unmentionable” during the show.One viewer wrote on X: “Kudos to Ian Wright for mentioning the unmentionable – the 115 charges against Manchester City. It really is the proverbial elephant in the room that needs addressing now!”Another added: “Honestly @IanWright0 is a brilliant pundit, so well spoken, points articulated expertly and he still manages to remain unbiased and relatable. This is the type of coverage we want.”Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL A third fan also commented: “In a world full of watered down, everyone’s mates with the next person punditry, Ian Wright consistently is a breath of fresh air just says it how it is.”City were charged with 115 financial rule breaches by the Premier League in February 2023 but vehemently deny any wrongdoing.What is FFP? How Financial Fair Play is affecting Man Utd and Arsenal in January transfer windowThe charges, which follow a four-year investigation, cover a period between 2009 and 2018.A trial date has since been set by the Premier League, which is claimed to be in the autumn.As a result, City may not learn their fate until the summer of 2025. More

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      Gary Neville calls out Jamie Carragher for ‘offensive’ opinion on live TV – but Liverpool legend has perfect reply

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER had the perfect response to being called out by Gary Neville on Monday Night Football.The Sky Sports pundits went back and forth after Neville called out Carragher for his “offensive” opinion on Liverpool and Manchester City’s rivalry.Gary Neville called out Jamie Carragher for his ‘offensive’ Liverpool-Manchester City viewsCredit: Sky SportsCarragher had claimed Liverpool and City have the greatest rivalry in Premier League historyCredit: GettyCarragher had claimed their rivalry was the greatest in Premier League history during a discussion with guest Ian Wright.The title rivals played out a 1-1 draw in a crucial clash at Anfield on Sunday.However, Neville disagreed with the Liverpool legend on Monday night as he joined the show from Stamford Bridge.The former Manchester United captain fumed: “Carragher’s statement that Liverpool-Manchester City over the last six years is the greatest rivalry is offensive.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”From 1998 to 2004, Arsenal won three titles and Manchester United won four, there was blood, thunder, quality. Everything you’d want in a rivalry.”Over the last six years, Liverpool have won one title. It’s been an absolute demolition.”For Ian Wright to stand there and not pull him up on it is unbelievable.”In response, Carragher could not resist poking fun at Neville for his role in the infamous tunnel row between Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL He replied: “”Listen there’s no doubt, I’ve said that often, theirs was a bigger rivalry, they all didn’t like each other, he was running down the tunnel trying to get away from Vieira.”The bust-up at Highbury in 2005 was kickstarted by Vieira confronting Neville ahead of kick-off.‘Brutal’ Roy Keane leaves Gary Neville in hysterics with savage dig at ex-Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar SolskjaerCarragher doubled down on his claim, though, as he continued: “In terms of the quality, these are the better games 100 per cent. They never ever disappoint.”Neville joked back: “We’ll have a Premier League winners’ party next time I’m Monday Night Football.”Sunday’s draw between Liverpool and City has left the Premier League title race in the balance with ten matches remaining.Arsenal ended the weekend top of the table after moving ahead of Liverpool on goal difference.Meanwhile, City are a point further back in third place following the Gunners’ home win over Brentford on Saturday.Carragher poked fun at Neville’s clashes with Patrick VieiraCredit: Getty – ContributorNeville kickstarted the infamous tunnel row between Vieira and Roy Keane More

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      Roy Keane can’t stop smiling at Daniel Sturridge’s perfect gag live on Sky Sport after Liverpool draw with Man City

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      DANIEL STURRIDGE got a belting response to a clever gag about his own outfit as he gave Roy Keane a hearty buckle chuckle.The ex-Liverpool striker lit up his verdict on Sunday’s 1-1 thriller against Manchester City with a dig at a huge belt buckle that entranced viewers.Daniel Sturridge had the whole Sky Sports studio roaring with a gag at the expense of his super-sized belt buckleCredit: X/ @SkySportsPLFans joked Sturridge looked ready for a plane journeyAnd fellow pundit Keane could’t stop grinning as the Sky Sports studio exploded into laughter at the jibe from Sturridge on live TV.The smart-suited former England star reckoned the match gleamed as bright as his silver buckle – which fans compared to a “seatbelt”.But even that wasn’t the comparison Sturridge made to his clothing accessory as he delivered an enthusiastic assessment of an Anfield classic.Second-placed Liverpool remain a point above City after an epic draw.READ MORE TOP STORIESAnd Sturridge said: “It was exhilarating. It was back and forth – chances, challenges, a lot of drama, a penalty, this and that.”It was just a brilliant game for all to see. It was a rollercoaster ride. Buckle up like my blazer!”Manchester United legend Keane smiled broadly at how Sturridge seamlessly threw in that reference to his own belt.And the ex-midfield hardman continued to beam as the post-match discussion continued.Most read in FootballViewers had already teased Sturridge over his stand-out buckle.In fact, one congratulated him on “wearing his seatbelt in the Sky Studio, can never be too safe” while another joked, “Strap yourselves in folks”.Man Utd legend Paul Scholes claims Phil Foden is ‘much better footballer’ than Frank LampardAnd after Sturridge gave his views on a scintillating stalemate, fans jumped in with more fashion observations.One posted: “Funny dude, nice game yeah, no doubt” then a second viewer simply said: “Haha Sturridge”.And a few asked mischievous questions like: “Why did the cameraman zoom in on his blazer?” More

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      Fans convinced Gary Neville is secret Liverpool fan after weirdly comparing Man City goal to totally different incident

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      FANS accused Gary Neville of being a secret Liverpool fan – as he made a shock comparison over Manchester City’s opener at Anfield.The Manchester United legend contrasted John Stones’ goal with an effort from Virgil van Dijk controversially ruled out in last month’s Carabao Cup final.Viewers were stunned by Gary Neville’s assessment of Man City’s openerCredit: Sky SportsWataru Endo was judged to be offside in the build-up to Virgil van Dijk heading home in Liverpool’s 1-0 Carabao Cup final win last monthCredit: Sky SportsBut many viewers claimed the incidents were completely different.Stones nipped in at the near post to flash home a clever corner from quick-thinking Kevin de Bruyne in Sunday’s Premier League blockbuster.But Sky Sports pundit Neville homed in on Nathan Ake tangling with Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister in the middle of the box.And he compared it to the most contentious talking point from the Wembley showpiece in February.Most read in FootballThat was when Van Dijk saw a goal erased after Wataru Endo was judged to be offside and interfering with play.Endo was assessed to be impeding the movement of Chelsea’s Levi Colwill.And fans were baffled when Neville compared the two moments.One said: “Gary Neville is a full on Liverpool fan these days! How’s he calling for a foul by Ake?”Most read in FootballAlexis Mac Allister went on to level for Liverpool from the spotCredit: ReutersCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Another asked why he was “bringing up the cup final”.That viewer added: “Endo’s blocking was never a foul, but he did interfere, hence offside. Ake on Mac Allister is absolutely standard for everything single set piece, not remotely close to a foul.”Jamie Carragher reveals absolutely savage X-rated text Gary Neville sent over Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool exitA third observer posted: “Gary Neville’s all over the place here, comparing the block on Mac Allister to the one in the cup final, completely forgetting the cup final one was disallowed because he was offside.”A fourth wrote: “Why is Neville trying to create an ‘incident’ when all that Ake and Mac Allister were doing was lean into each other?”And a fifth said: “Neville really wanting a foul by Ake when it was Ake’s arm being held.”But a few fans disagreed – one insisting Stones’ breakthrough goal “should have been given offside”.Ironically, however, it was Mac Allister who levelled for Liverpool with a penalty on 51 minutes. More

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      Roy Keane tells Micah Richards to calm down on live TV after furious rant about Man City and Pep Guardiola

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      ROY KEANE was forced to pull rank on live TV after Micah Richards launched into a passionate rant about Manchester City’s rivalry with Liverpool.Ahead of Liverpool’s crunch title showdown with Man City at Anfield, former City star Richards was appearing on Sky Sports alongside Daniel Sturridge and Roy Keane.Roy Keane had to calm down Micah Richards on live TVCredit: X@SkySportsPLPresenter Dave Jones asked Richards for his opinion on comments made by Trent Alexander-Arnold in the build-up to the game that suggested trophies meant more to the Reds than City.The England international had said: “Looking back on this era, although they’ve won more titles than us and have probably been more successful, our trophies will mean more to us and our fanbase because of the situations at both clubs, financially.”How both clubs have built their teams and the manner in which we’ve done it, probably means more to our fans.”Richards, 35, said he enjoyed seeing the players give some bite, before arguing the case in his old teams favour.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGetting more animated as he spoke, he said: “I loved it. How many times do we see people talk about ‘they’ve got no personality, they’re just like robots’.”Obviously I don’t agree with that (Alexander-Arnold’s title claim) but it’s his opinion. There’s nothing wrong with his opinion.”People always go on like Man City were created in 2008 when they got the investment. But Man City were getting 20-30,000 in the lower leagues.”They come from good stock and now they’ve started to win things everyone wants to lump in.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “Yes they have spent a lot of money but they’ve got a great manager, great players, they’ve won the Treble, they’ve won the league multiple times.”Keane and Sturridge then intervened, with former Manchester United captain Keane waving him arm in a calm down gesture.Stunned Roy Keane checks Solskjaer’s drink after he claims former Man Utd star ‘gave 8-10 every time’Richards then continued: “Alisson was £75million and so was [Virgil] Van Dijk. Look at the starting point where Liverpool was to where Man City were starting.”Liverpool had been winning European Cups for years and years and years. Anfield, we talk about it so much because of their pedigree.”I have no problem with what Trent said. But obviously from [Phil] Foden’s point of view of coming through the academy, winning the Treble, winning the league, he will have his view.”[Erling] Haaland will have his view as well. I don’t mind it. I think it’s good for the league.”Following Alexander-Arnold’s comments, Haaland had hit back saying: “If he wants to say that, okay. I’ve been here one year and I’ve won the Treble.”It was quite a nice feeling. I don’t think he knows exactly this feeling. That’s what I felt last season and it was quite nice.” More

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      Kai Havertz appears to snap at Jamie Redknapp after being left annoyed at question he’s ‘answered many times’

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      KAI Havertz appeared to be annoyed when he was asked what his best position is.The German international has been in fine form for Arsenal in recent weeks.Kai Havertz appeared annoyed by Jamie Redknapp’s questionSky Sports pundit Redknapp asked Havertz what position he felt was his bestEx-Chelsea star Havertz netted the late winner that downed Brentford on Saturday evening.While he has also been on the scoresheet in recent games against Sheffield United, Newcastle and Burnley.The midfielder, who has been playing as a false nine under Mikel Arteta, has seemingly found a new lease of life at the Emirates.And his eight Premier League goals is more than he mustered last season for the Blues.Read more Arsenal newsHowever, Havertz had his critics at the beginning of the season.Some questioned why Mikel Arteta paid £65million to sign him, while others wondered what position was his best.It was the latter that was posed to Havertz in his post-match interview on Sky Sports by pundit Jamie Redknapp.And, he seemed miffed to having to answer it AGAIN.Most read in FootballCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “I don’t know how many times I answered this question already,” he said.”I’m just happy to be on the pitch. I’m not a player who only plays in one position.’Can you deal with that’ asks Thierry Henry as he pinpoints six fixtures that could derail Arsenal’s title hopes”Sometimes it’s good, sometimes its bad, but it suits me quite well.”I just love it in this team. I love to play as the false nine, the eight, as the No10, wherever you want me to go.”In Germany. I played as a left-back as well, so it’s all good.”Havertz’s 86th minute winner against Brentford lifted his side above Liverpool and Man City.Their title rivals play each other in a mouth-watering clash at Anfield on Sunday. More