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      ‘I always worry when people say that,’ says Roy Keane after Gary Neville’s observation about Man Utd stars

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      ROY Keane was quick to shoot down Gary Neville’s suggestion that Manchester United looked ‘lively’ in the warm-up before their game against Arsenal.Keane and Neville were appearing on Sky Sports for Super Sunday at Old Trafford.Roy Keane revealed his worry with watching Man Utd’s warm-upGary Neville said he thought Man Utd looked ‘lively’ before the matchCameras panned to Erik Ten Hag’s side limbering up on the pitch before the game as the pundits spoke.That prompted Neville to say: “They look quite lively in this warm-up, I hope they’re as lively in the game”.But hard to please Keane wasn’t having his former teammate’s comments.The Irishman replied: “I always worry when people say that”.Read more football newsNeville and Keane often get heated when it comes to discussing the beautiful game.The pair appear on The Overlap on YouTube, where they often clash.Most recently, they clashed after Keane called West Ham stars “idiots” following the news David Moyes will be leaving the club in the summer.Predicting the scores of this weekend’s fixtures on The Overlap’s Stick to Football show Neville felt Moyes would say goodbye with a win.Most read in FootballThe Manchester United legend said: “I think they will give him an amazing reception and I think the players will be up for it.”But due to them suffering an embarrassing 5-0 loss to Chelsea last Sunday, Keane interjected: “Why didn’t they thank him last week?’Idiots,’ fumes Roy Keane as he slams Premier League club in disagreement with Gary NevilleWe’ll be up for it this week, forget last week by the way. Idiots.”Neville hit back: “I’m not defending West Ham’s players, I’m just saying there will be a thank you type environment.”Keane predicted that Luton would win 2-1 as his old team-mate joked he was only saying that because “he’s had a falling out with the West Ham players.”But the no-nonsense Irishman continued as he ranted: “Yeah, they are officially a joke.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS More

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      Ex-Arsenal ace & Sky Sports pundit Paul Merson banned from driving after being caught speeding three times in one month

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      EX-ENGLAND and Arsenal ace Paul Merson has been banned from driving after being convicted of speeding THREE times within a month.The Sky Sports pundit did 47mph in a 40mph limit on the A316 Great Chertsey Road in Feltham, south west London, on September 9.Paul Merson has been banned from drivingCredit: Ian WhittakerMerson, 56, was caught again doing the same speed on the same road just two days later in his silver Volkswagen Touareg.The retired midfielder was later caught speeding at 57mph in a 50mph stretch of the A316 Country Way in Sunbury on October 1.The trio of offences within a month came after he was caught driving 60mph in a 50mph limit on the M3 at Thorpe, Surrey, on February 27 last year.Merse, who also played for Aston Villa, Portsmouth and Middlesbrough, appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court today for a disqualification hearing.Read more newsHe pleaded guilty to all four charges and was banned from driving for six months after receiving 12 penalty points.The footy playmaker was also fined £2,640, must pay a victim surcharge of £1,056 and prosecution costs of £110 within 28 days.Chief Magistrate Joan Lindsay admitted his previous driving record was “not great” and warned: “You mustn’t drive on any UK road once you leave court.”The court heard he already had nine points on his driving licence for speeding twice in 2021 and once in 2022.Most read in FootballNicholas Maggs, defending, claimed the four new convictions were for “relatively modest” speeds in variable limits.He claimed disqualification will have a “substantial effect” on his wife, who doesn’t drive, and his family – as Merse does the school run.Where the Soccer Saturday stars are nowThe oldest of their three kids, aged three, six and nine, has to travel 45 minutes around four times a week for training and matches at Chelsea’s academy.He said: “On his behalf, I wish to put forward his remorse for these offences. He accepts it’s not acceptable.“Through me he apologises to the court for finding himself before the court and finding himself disqualified for driving. It’s going to make things substantially more difficult.“I’m sure the court will appreciate Mr Merson experienced a number of difficulties in his younger life and has now chosen to use these positively through unpaid speaking events to help younger people from suffering mental health problems.”The FA Cup winner, of Teddington, south west London, was driven to court in the passenger seat of his four-year-old VW.Asked if he wanted to comment after the conclusion of the case, Merson, wearing a maroon long-sleeved polo shirt and grey suit trousers, told The Sun: “Absolutely not.”It comes after the dad-of-eight received a 14-month ban for falling asleep behind the wheel and crashing his Mercedes into a lorry while drink driving on the M40 near Warwick in October 2011.READ MORE SUN STORIESMerson, praised for going public over his battle with alcohol, drugs and gambling addictions, earned 21 Three Lions caps and went to Euro ‘92 and World Cup ‘98.He won the old First Division title with the Gooners in 1989 and 1991, before securing an FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993.Merson appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court todayCredit: Ian WhittakerEx-Arsenal star Merson was fined £2,640Credit: RexThe Sky Sports pundit admitted the driving offencesCredit: Getty More

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      Gary Neville demands APOLOGY from Jamie Carragher for showing up nearly an HOUR late as Jill Scott asks ‘are you rough?’

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      GARY NEVILLE demanded an apology from Jamie Carragher after the Liverpool legend arrived almost an hour late for the latest episode of the Overlap.Today’s Stick to Football show saw Neville, Roy Keane, Jill Scott and Ian Wright as part of the panel.The crew laughed as Carragher skulked in an hour late into the showCredit: YouTube / The OverlapHe joined Neville, Scott, Keane and WrightCredit: YouTube / The OverlapNeville jokingly asked if he had been out the night beforeCredit: YouTube / The OverlapBut there was no sign of Carragher on the show until nearly an hour into the podcast.When he eventually turned up, Jill Scott asked: “Oh my god! Are you rough?” As she looked for an explanation for his lateness.Carragher immediately apologised to his co-hosts before Neville grabbed a bottle from the set and joked: “Let’s get some whiskey for him! [To] Sort him out!”Carragher quipped back: “I needed some whiskey after seeing that advert!” Referring to Neville’s venture into modelling for British brand Hawes & Curtis.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLCarragher explained that he had slept through his alarm after hosting Monday Night Football the night before and jokingly asked Neville: “Do I still get full pay?”The five hosts then went back to discuss the managerial situation at West Ham.Carragher’s lateness was discussed again later on in the show as Neville looked at his cue cards to look for questions from subscribers.After rifling through his cards, he realised he hadn’t been given the correct ones and took his frustration out on Carragher.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe asked: “Can we have an apology from you for being late?”Carragher held his hands up as he said: “Yeah I do apologise.”Gary Neville reveals what Man Utd legend Roy Keane did to ‘strutting’ Mark Clattenburg during incredibly frosty exchangeNeville then jokingly asked his team if anyone would like to ask a question as he had none written down.That led to Carragher quipping: “Yeah, how much did you get paid for that advert?” Referring again to Neville’s foray into modelling.The Overlap will soon be adding another member to its roster, with it being announced that Wayne Rooney will join the panel full-time next season.It comes after he last appeared on the podcast back in February. More

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      Former Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler apologises to Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes for deliberate mistake

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      MARTIN TYLER has apologised to Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes for deliberately saying his name wrong.The iconic commentator was the voice of the Premier League before leaving Sky Sports at the end of last season. Martin Tyler has revealed he deliberately pronounced some players’ names incorrectlyCredit: GettyThe broadcasting legend apologised to Bruno FernandesCredit: PATyler spent 33 years at the broadcasters and has now opened up on his career on The Joy of Football podcast.With the 78-year-old veteran revealing that he deliberately pronounced Fernandes’ name wrong as the correct way of saying it was too harsh on English listeners’ ears.Tyler said: “Portuguese is really difficult. The Manchester United number eight is ‘Bruno Fer-nanj’. “And if I said that, I’d be laughed out of the commentary box, wouldn’t I? But that’s what it is.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”We get sent, it’s very good of the Premier League, they get the players who must get fed up with doing it every year they say their name to the camera so that the world broadcasters can get it.”And Bruno comes up and goes ‘Bruno Fer-nanj’ and we all call him ‘Bruno Fer-nan-des’. Bruno, my apologies.On certain commentators all pronouncing players’ names differently, Tyler added: “Some are very linguistically good, some find it really difficult and want to anglicise everything. “But if you can get access to the player, ask the player.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”The viewers need consistency, when you’ve spoken to a player and he’s made it quite clear that that’s how he wants his name said, you can’t really be responsible for the other commentators if they choose to do it a different way.”At least now we’ve got the names on the back of the shirts haven’t we.”Roy Keane gets into blazing row with Ian Wright over Man United captain Bruno Fernandes’ leadershipTyler is most associated with the Prem – but he has also covered the World Cup and Champions League during his lengthy career.He is additionally a qualified coach and has been an assistant for brief spells at Hemel Hempstead Town and Dartford in the sixth tier. More

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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