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      I thought my Premier League dream was over when contract offer was ripped up – I started the season working for Sky!

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      ANDROS TOWNSEND thought his Premier League career was all but over when he began this season working for Sky Sports.The former England winger, 32, was devastated when a mooted summer free transfer to Burnley fell through.
      Andros Townsend thought his Premier league career was over and began working at Sky SportsCredit: X/SkySportsPL
      Townsend had agreed terms with the Clarets after completing a trial at Turf Moor, only for Vincent Kompany’s side to pull the plug.
      The ex-Tottenham ace believed that his career at the top level was hanging by a thread, having also seen a Deadline Day move to Turkey fail to materialise.
      Eventually he was given an opportunity by Luton, completing a switch to Kenilworth Road in October.
      “The longer it went on I questioned whether I would play again,” Townsend told the Hatters’ matchday programme ahead of their clash with Manchester United.
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      “At the start of the summer I thought maybe my Premier League career would be over but I might be able to go overseas and build a career there, but as the months went on and rejections came thick and fast I started to realise maybe this is me now, maybe it’s over.”
      Having left Crystal Palace in the summer of 2021, Townsend was snapped up by his former Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez at Everton.
      During a largely productive first campaign that saw him score seven goals in 27 appearances, Townsend suffered a devastating ACL injury in March 2022.
      During his 18-month lay-off Townsend explored the world of punditry, working for ITV during the World Cup in Qatar and even appearing on Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage earlier this season.
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      Having now found joy again on the pitch with Luton, Townsend is relishing the challenge of keeping Rob Edwards’ side in the Premier League.
      “The dressing room is definitely up there in terms of the best I’ve been in with the team spirit and cohesion,” he said.
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      “It is a special, special atmosphere and one of the main reasons why this club has come from the Conference to the Premier League in a short space of time.
      “There is 100 per cent belief we can stay up.
      “When I walked in the door we weren’t getting the points we deserved and needed to but there was always belief that we were good enough but now we are showing the Premier League and the outside world and those who doubted us that we’re good enough to be in this league.”
      Townsend went into Sunday’s game having scored once and laid on two assists in 14 Prem outings this season.
      Having earned a deal with Luton until the summer of 2026, Townsend will be hoping for many more chances to shine on the biggest stage, with Luton having given themselves a fighting chance of survival. More

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      Fans baffled as Harry Styles spotted in Sky Sports studio before Luton vs Man Utd clash

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      BAFFLED football fans could not believe Harry Styles turned up in the Sky Sports studio at Luton Town.The pop star, 30, made a shock appearance at Kenilworth Road as the Hatters hosted Manchester United on Super Sunday.
      Harry Styles popped by the Sky Sports studioCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      Jamie Redknapp gave Dave Jones banter about his reactionCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      And Sky Sports revealed the former One Director singer even popped in to say hello to Gary Neville and Co.
      Classy Styles, who grew up in Cheshire, was clearly keen to Treat People With Kindness with his random arrival.
      During half-time of Brighton’s thumping win at Sheffield United, they played a short clip showing the surprise visitor.
      Styles is shown chatting to pundit Jamie Redknapp, posing for a selfie with Curtis Davies and Tom Lockyer watches on, sharing a joke with Dave Jones and posing for a group photo with the crew.
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      It prompted some brilliant on-air banter between Redknapp and presenter Jones.
      Jones said: “This is the hottest ticket in town in Luton today. Look who’s here, Harry Styles, pop superstar.
      “I’ve never seen Jamie Redknapp move so fast out of his chair to get his selfie. How’s your hamstring?”
      Redknapp replied: “Oh really. Watch you here now… look how thirsty you get when he walks past you.
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      “‘Oh can I have some tickets please!’ ‘Yeah do one mate!'”
      It is a remarkable Sign Of The Times for Luton to welcome the global A-list celebrity to their 11,500-seater stadium which fans famously must go between houses to enter.
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      And fans watching the Satellite television were utterly bemused.
      One said: “This is the most random thing I’ve ever seen. Harry Styles… at Kenilworth Road??”
      Another wrote: “Luton fan: falls into coma after losing 5-1 to Gateshead in 2013. Wakes up in 2024 to see Harry Styles on Sky Sports getting ready to watch Luton vs Man Utd.”
      A third added: “Harry Styles is currently in LUTON???
      A fourth commented: “Feels like this could be the Premier League’s Taylor Swift moment and I’m here for it.”
      And a final user joked: “And yet still Rob Edwards is the best looking guy at The Kenny.”
      Luton are hoping to write History with a first win over the Red Devils since a 2-1 win at Kenilworth Road way back in March 1987.
      And victory would be the Perfect gift for skipper Lockyer on punditry duties as he continues his recovery from the cardiac arrest suffered at Bournemouth in December.
      The Welshman said: “I’m doing well, I really am. Obviously, I’m incredibly lucky to be stood here and be in such good spirits but I am really well.
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      “I was a bit disorientated. I couldn’t speak, I couldn’t move, and I was just trying to take in what was happening.
      “While that was going on I remember thinking ‘I could be dying here’. It’s quite a surreal thought to have.”
      Tom Lockyer was on punditry duty for SkyCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
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      I didn’t think he was very good’, says Agbonlahor as he ramps up heated feud with Man Utd legend Gary Neville

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      GABBY AGBONLAHOR has ramped up the heated feud with Gary Neville claiming the ex-Manchester United captain “wasn’t very good”.The Sky Sports presenter recently fired aim after Agbonlahor said Neville’s ex-teammate Nemanja Vidic was the most overrated defender in Premier League history.
      Gabby Agbonlahor has hit back at Gary Neville’s comments about himCredit: talkSPORT
      Neville fired aim at the ex-Aston Villa’s strikers comments about Nemanja Vidic
      Agbonlahor, 37, rivalry with Neville can be traced back to the pundit’s ruthless critique of the former Aston Villa forward’s performance against Tottenham in a Premier League game in 2015.
      And ever since the pair have bit back at each other with Agbonlahor’s outing of Vidic being the most recent cause of drama.
      Neville played with Vidic from 2006 when the centre-half joined from Spartak Moscow, until his retirement in 2011.
      Agbonlahor said he was easy to play against back in the day which did not sit right with Neville.
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      So in the recent Stick to Football podcast, the former Red Devils defender hit back at the ex-striker.
      He said: “A guy who’s played against Man United 21 times and won once and f****** shouts his mouth off in an interview.”
      Agbonlahor then took a jibe on Neville’s career claiming the 48-year-old was slow and easy to play against.
      He said on talkSPORT: “It might have upset Gary Neville but I did get the winner at Old Trafford in a 1-0 win.
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      “He can say 21 games and won once but it’s more about your personal experience like playing against Gary Neville – I didn’t think he was very good.
      “But that was the latter part of his career. Maybe when he was younger he was better but the Gary Neville I played against, it was easy.
      “We targeted his side because he was slow on the ball and slow getting back in.”
      After hitting back at Neville’s outburst Agbonlahor went over his assessment of Vidic.
      He continued: “When I said about Vidic, that’s my opinion.
      “Nemanja Vidic was a top defender but not when I played against him. There’ll be clips where Fernando Torres, Didier Drogba and I had him on a bagel.
      “Certain defenders you didn’t find it tough against. I said in my opinion, I didn’t find it tough playing against him.
      “He was very aggressive, so I’d spin him in behind. He wasn’t quick so I’d be able to turn him.
      “You saw the penalty in the 2010 League Cup final he gave away as well.

      “There’s a clip someone sent me where I spun him and he took me out and got booked.
      “I found it tough against John Terry, Vincent Kompany, Rio Ferdinand and Ledley King but Vidic, I didn’t.”
      Gary Neville and Gabby Agbonlahor Feud
      The feud began in 2015 with Neville outing Agbonlahor’s performance against Tottenham.
      Neville said: “Gabriel Agbonlahor as a centre forward… I had to check because this doesn’t look right. Eight touches in the first half… and 2 of them are kick-offs!”
      In 2021 Agbonlahor praised Wayne Rooney by digging at Neville.
      He said: “That’s what you want isn’t it, you don’t want like you see Gary Neville defending the manager, defending players – you want legends like Rooney for Manchester United coming out and saying that criticism.”
      Then in March 2023, Neville had enough of Agbonlahor’s digs on The Overlap live episode in Dublin.
      He said: “He slags me off every week on that radio show. They tag me on Twitter and it really f**** me off, honestly.”
      Agbonlahor then tweeted about the time he scored the winner against United in 2009 and said about Neville: “What he was slow I was quick easy day at the office.”
      He then added in an Instagram post: “Well that’s a massive nibble…Truth hurts gaaarrryyyy! Freedom of speech and all that.” More

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      Sky Sports presenter Melissa Reddy branded ‘flawless’ as she shares workout snap in leggings and sports top

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shot. The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-day, including interviews and visits to the gym.
      Melissa Reddy won praise from her followers after sharing a workout shotCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      The reporter shared a behind-the-scenes look at her day-to-dayCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Erik ten Hag sits down with the Sky Sports reporterCredit: Instagram / @melissa_reddy
      Melissa nearly 230k followers on Instagram
      Melissa posed in a black Adidas top and leggings and had a smile on her face, as one follower said: “So beautiful.”
      Another added: “Absolutely stunning.”
      One hailed: “Melissa your beauty is FLAWLESS.”
      Melissa’s series of snaps revealed she sat down with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and defender Harry Maguire.
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      And Maguire hailed striker Rasmus Hojlund having found form with five goals before United’s trip to Luton on Sunday.
      He said: “We’ve seen the talent he has and now it is really clicking for him in front of goal.
      “We always knew that was going to come because he’s an exceptional talent.
      “He’s going to be a big player for this club. I’m sure he’ll keep scoring goals and there are many more to come.
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      “As senior players you see a young player coming through – and he holds himself so well and so mature people don’t realise his age – but he’s come in with a big weight on his shoulders to be the main striker for Man United.
      “He’s had to play every game because of injuries but you see in training the work he puts in, the talent he has, the physical capability to play in this league, we knew he’d be successful for this club.”
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      I got Gary Neville a job at Sky Sports, now he texts me at 4am – I don’t know anybody like him

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      GEOFF SHREEVES has taken credit for bringing Gary Neville to Sky Sports.The Manchester United legend, 48, hung up his boots in February 2011 after 602 appearances for his boyhood club.
      Geoff Shreeves takes credit for bringing Gary Neville to Sky SportsCredit: PA:Empics Sport
      The 48-year-old has become one of Sky’s leading punditsCredit: PA
      He joined Sky Sports ahead of the following season, replacing Andy Gray as their top analyst.
      Neville has gone on to become one of the most influential voices in British punditry and regularly co-commentates on Sky’s biggest Premier League matches.
      His former colleague Shreeves claims to have brought the former right-back to the broadcaster.
      Speaking to Lucky Block, Shreeves said: “Gary always credits me for taking him to Sky.
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      “It was part of my role in the old days because I wasn’t just a reporter. So the public can either thank me or blame me. Some people will be on either side of the fence there.
      “Honestly, he’s a force of nature. I don’t know anybody like him.”
      Neville engages in plenty of ventures outside of his Sky Sports punditry.
      He launched GG Hospitality alongside Ryan Giggs in 2013.
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      The former England star also launched his “The Overlap” YouTube channel, posting a series of exclusive interviews with top footballers including Harry Kane and Virgil van Dijk.
      While he also takes part in his weekly “Stick to Football” show alongside Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher, Ian Wright and Jill Scott.
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      Neville has coached with England and Valencia, while earlier this year he joined Dragons Den.
      On his former colleague’s work ethic, Shreeves added: “I honestly don’t think he actually goes to sleep at night. He reboots like a computer.
      “He doesn’t understand holidays, does he? Or weekends, he’s just constantly on it.
      “He is relentless and I often get a text or an email from him at four in the morning.”
      Shreeves joined Sky Sports upon its launch in 1992 but left last year after more than 30 years of service amid the broadcaster’s cost-cutting efforts.
      He was reportedly offered a new contract on reduced terms, but opted to leave the company last June.
      In October he joined CBS Sports, who provide football coverage in the US.
      Geoff Shreeves left Sky Sports after more than 30 years last yearCredit: Getty More

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      CBS Sports presenter branded ‘supermodel’ as she stuns on live TV for return of Champions League

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      CBS SPORTS presenter Poppy Miller wowed footie fans this week during her Champions League broadcasting duties.The former college soccer star joined the network in 2020 and has become an integral part of the American broadcaster’s coverage of European football.
      Brit Poppy Miller heads up CBS Sports’ European footie coverageCredit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      The former college footie star joined CBS in 2020Credit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      Poppy regularly stuns during Champions League broadcastsCredit: INSTAGRAM@POPPYMILLER3
      Miller was back on our screens on Tuesday and Wednesday due to the return of Europe’s elite club competition.
      And she blew viewers and her social media followers away with her latest get-up.
      Miller shared a series of photos – including one of her posing in from of the Champions League logo in a black dress – from her latest broadcast with her near 16,000 followers on Wednesday night.
      Her accompanying caption read: “Oh hi @championsleague. So happy you’re back.”
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      Miller’s followers were quick to comment, with one saying: “You’re too beautiful!”
      Another said: “Welcome back.”
      And another said: “Beauty.”
      One remarked: “Beautiful queen.”
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      Poppy Miller regularly updates her followers with the ongoings in her lifeCredit: Instagram / poppymiller3
      Another chimed in: “Supermodel.”
      Miller hails from Nottingham but found herself stateside in 2013 when she began studying at the University of South Carolina-Beaufort.
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      She graduated with a communications degree in 2017, which paved the way for her to join the media team at USLC’s Charleston Battery.
      In 2019, Miller joined Major League Soccer’s reporting team before upping sticks to ESPN to work as an SEC Network host and commentator. More

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      Gary Lineker’s ultimate pundit 5-a-side team revealed with legends from BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports

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      GARY LINEKER has picked a host of legendary names after being tasked with choosing his ultimate five-a-side team of pundits.The former Leicester and Everton star was one of the best strikers on the planet during the 1980s.
      Gary Lineker has named his ultimate 5-a-side team of the pundits he has worked withCredit: The Rest is Football
      His Golden Boot exploits at the 1986 World Cup for England earned him a dream move to Barcelona, where he achieved cult hero status with an El Clasico hat-trick against bitter rivals Real Madrid.
      Lineker, who helped the Three Lions to reach the semi-final of Italia ‘90, returned to Tottenham in 1989 and won the FA Cup.
      He finished his playing days with a two-year spell in Japan at Grampus Eight before returning to these shores and working as a pundit.
      And after impressing on Match of the Day, Lineker was made host of the long-running hit BBC show in 1999 as he replaced Des Lynham, and he’s had the job ever since.
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      During an appearance on The Rest is Football podcast alongside Alan Shearer, they were asked to name a five-a-side team out of the pundits they have or currently work with.
      And Lineker opted for a brilliant side of legendary names who now start on BBC Sport, Sky Sports and TNT Sports when naming his.
      Speaking to Newcastle’s all-time top scorer Shearer, he began with: “You’d definitely be in my five-a-side, Alan.
      “I’d have Thierry Henry, who we’ve worked with many times of course in World Cups and hopefully the Euros.”
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      After naming Arsenal’s record goalscorer, he then opted for another ex-Gunner.
      “How about Cesc Fabregas,” before both he and Shearer agreed that Roy Keane would be in there.
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      But Lineker then seemingly opted for a defender instead of the now Sky Sports pundit Keane – and Shearer was quick to state that he would not argue with his choice.
      “Rio Ferdinand – defender,” he said.
      And then after Manchester United icon Peter Schmeichel and ex-Newcastle stopper Shay Given were both touted to be keepers, it was the Great Dane that Lineker picked as he said he had “just edged it”. More

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      Conor Gallagher apologises live on Sky Sports in interview after Chelsea’s win over Crystal Palace

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      CHELSEA star Conor Gallagher apologised on Sky Sports after his double sunk Crystal Palace.The Blues came from behind to win 3-1 as the midfielder scored the equaliser and a 91st minute winner.
      Conor Gallagher apologised for again scoring against Crystal PalaceCredit: Sky Sports
      Gallagehr put in a man of the match performance last nightCredit: Alamy
      Enzo Fernandez then wrapped up the three points with the last kick of the game – but it was his team-mate who stole the show in a more advanced role in the Chelsea side.
      Gallagher spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Crystal Palace and since leaving the club, he has come back to haunt his former employers.
      The 24-year-old has won all of his four games against the Eagles and scored three goals against them.
      On his record against Palace, Gallagher said on Sky Sports: “I do love them that’s the thing, it’s sad, but you can’t beat that feeling [of scoring].
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      “So I’m sorry Palace fans.”
      On his versatility, Gallagher said: “I have played in a number of positions this season.
      “Holding midfield, box-to-box, No10 and even up front – but I’m happy to play anywhere for the manager.”
      And he is greatly appreciated by Mauricio Pochettino, who referred to him as “priceless”.
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      But uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge continues amid concerns over Financial Fair Play.
      Selling Gallagher would count as 100 per cent profit as he is a homegrown player and the matter could be taken out of Pochettino’s hands.
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      London rivals Tottenham are interested in a £40million deal.
      Asked about his contract situation while on England duty in November, Gallagher said: “I’m sure that will get sorted out.

      “Everyone knows Chelsea is my club and I love playing for them.
      “The fans are brilliant and I’m loving right now and I’m sure it will get itself sorted out.
      “A lot was going on in the summer, a big transition in the club, a lot of players coming in, a lot of players leaving.
      “I was lucky enough to stay and be a part of the manager’s plans.
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      “Whatever he wants me to do I have been doing and I will keep working as hard as possible for him.
      “It was a crazy period in terms of ins and outs at Chelsea and I had conversations with the manager and he expressed that he liked me as a player and I was in his plans and I was really happy with that.” More