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      West Ham star gets away with ‘clearest red card ever’ as Sky Sports pundit fumes at ‘WWE stuff’

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      VLADIMIR COUFAL somehow escaped the “clearest red card ever” for his collision with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde. Coufal barged into Bellegarde and levelled an elbow into the Wolves midfielder’s face.
      Vladimir Coufal escaped the ‘clearest red card ever’ for his collision with Jean-Ricner BellegardeCredit: Sky Sports
      Vladimír Coufal escapes red card, ,Credit: Sky Sports
      But somehow the Hammers midfielder escaped even a yellow – leaving fans in shock.
      One said: “How did West Ham’s Coufal get away with that violent elbow on Bellegarde? One rule for one and one for another.”
      Another reacted: “How is Coufal not sent off there?! Never mind booked.”
      One fumed: “That’s the clearest red card from Coufal ever – how hasn’t that been given.”
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      Another raged: “How is that not a red for Coufal with VAR.”
      Even ex-Chelsea and Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge – working for Sky Sports – was stunned with the decision.
      He said: “I don’t know if this should be happening on a football pitch.
      “Come on, this is WWE stuff. This is rugby stuff. It’s an elbow to the jaw.” 
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      Manchester United legend Roy Keane added: “The way I look at it – lucky boy. Lucky boy.
      “We’ve seen players get a red for that but it’s just a bit, there’s no danger, high up the pitch, West Ham are doing well. There’s no need for it.” 
      West Ham were leading 2-0 at the time with Mohammed Kudus grabbing a double.
      Mohammed Kudus scored twice against WolvesCredit: PA More

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      Martin Tyler makes shock revelation about Sky Sports exit live on radio

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      MARTIN TYLER has revealed that he was “stepped down” by Sky Sports.The veteran commentator, 78, left the broadcaster after 33 years at the end of last season.
      Martin Tyler worked for Sky Sports for 33 yearsCredit: Getty
      He has not hung up his mic, however, and has continued working on games for overseas networks this season.
      Ahead of working on Arsenal’s clash with Brighton this afternoon, Tyler joined talkSPORT for a catch-up.
      Chatting to SunSport’s Shaun Custis, Tyler was at pains to make it clear that he had not left Sky of his own accord.
      He said: “I didn’t step down, I was stepped down.
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      “I haven’t retired. I’m very grateful to some channels who have decided that I’ve still got something to contribute.”
      Tyler then stressed: “Please don’t think there’s any bitterness about Sky at all, they gave me a wonderful run.
      “I’ve got many friends there, I’ll be watching in the press room at the Emirates after the Arsenal-Brighton game, the coverage of Liverpool vs Manchester United and it’ll bring back a lot of personal memories.
      “I wish everybody well.”
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      During his time with the broadcaster he provided commentary for some of the most iconic moments in Premier League history.
      From Sergio Aguero’s last-gasp title winner in 2012 to Stan Collymore “closing in” for Liverpool against Newcastle in 1996, Tyler’s best calls have gone down in Premier League folklore.
      Following Tyler’s departure, Sky moved to sign Peter Drury as his replacement.
      Drury, 56, has been commentating on one game a week for Sky, often the premium match of the weekend.
      He also covers the Premier League for NBC Sports, while he can be found on various feeds around the world.
      Tyler made his return to UK tellies earlier this week, commentating on Porto’s win over Shakhtar for Discovery Plus.
      In addition to his commentary work, Tyler coaches at non-league side Dartford.
      He previously worked with manager Alan Dowson at Woking and Kingstonian, and linked up again with him at Dartford last year.
      On his coaching, Tyler added: “I’ve done it for 20 years with Alan Dowson.
      “Dowse is my mate and he’s taken me along, I look after his back a little bit.
      “I make them run, that’s one of the things I learned from the Premier League training sessions I am privileged to visit and we work on the fitness side.
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      “It’s fun, but we lost 4-0 yesterday and it’s not fun.”
      He then added: “I might be an old git in terms of birth certificate but I’ve got a young heart.”
      Peter Drury replaced Tyler on Sky SportsCredit: Alamy More

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      Jamie Vardy set to miss ‘El Grassico’ and awkward Wayne Rooney reunion in huge blow to fans

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      FANS are devastated with the news that Jamie Vardy is set to miss Birmingham vs Leicester which has been dubbed “El Grassico”.The match would have seen striker Vardy, 36, coming up against Rooney, who manages Birmingham.
      Both Vardy and Rooney appeared in court with their spousesCredit: Splash
      And it was Coleen that came out on topCredit: Splash
      It would have been the first time the two have met in a football setting since their wives went to court over the “Wagatha Christie” affair.
      The trial was a libel case in which Coleen Rooney accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking posts from her private Instagram account.
      And that saw fans dub the clash “El Grassico”
      But Vardy is set to miss the game due to suffering with a knee injury.
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      He hasn’t played since starting against Sheffield Wednesday on November 29 – the team he grew up supporting.
      Fan curiosity surrounding the off-field derby saw Sky Sports pick the game for TV.
      The game was handed a prime slot for Sky Sports’ Monday evening slot.
      Rooney has struggled since becoming Birmingham manager in October.
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      He replaced John Eustace following Birmingham’s American takeover which features Tom Brady as a minority investor.
      Rooney has won just twice so far in his 10 Championship games as he tries to implement a more attacking form of football at the Blues.
      Birmingham were sixth when Rooney took over but are now a lowly 16th and will be desperate to pick up some points to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.
      Leicester, meanwhile, are flying high at the top of the Championship on 52 points, one ahead of Ipswich in second but 11 in front of third placed Leeds.
      Meanwhile Vardy has six goals and one assist in his 18 games for Leicester this season. More

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      Fans only just realising Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler has a new job with rivals as they say ‘as I live and breathe…’

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      FANS have only just realised Sky Sports legend Martin Tyler has a new job with their rivals.The beloved commentator left Sky Sports at the end of last season after over three decades with the broadcaster.
      Martin Tyler was part of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage on Wednesday nightCredit: Getty
      However, he has not retired, with fans spotting his voice during Wednesday’s Champions League coverage on TNT Sports.
      Tyler was on duty to commentate on the action from Portugal during Porto’s thrilling win over Shakhtar.
      After noticing his return to their screens, viewers took to social media to react.
      One fan wrote on X, formerly Twitter: “I though Martin Tyler had retired from football commentary.”

      Another added: “Am I having a fever dream or is Martin Tyler actually doing commentary on TNT Sports.”
      A third also wrote: “Martin Tyler, as I live and breathe.”
      Meanwhile, one more commented: “I thought Martin Tyler had retired. He pops back up to do the big match which is…erm…Porto v Shakhtar!”
      Despite his exit from Sky Sports, Tyler has continued to work as a commentator.
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      The 78-year-old has been a part of the Premier League productions team so far this term.
      In his role, he provides commentary for the worldwide feed of English top-flight games. More

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      TNT Sports forced to apologise as ‘fault’ causes live coverage of European group clash to go down

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      TNT SPORTS have been forced to apologise after coverage of a live European match went down.A fault emerged while Red Star Belgrade took on Manchester City in the Uefa Youth League.
      A message was displayed to viewersCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Manchester City were facing Red Star Belgrade in the Uefa Youth LeagueCredit: TNT SPORTS
      Footage from the match at the Stadion Shopping Centre dropped off, and a message was displayed to viewers.
      A statement from TNT Sports read: “We apologise for the loss of pictures and hope to correct the fault shortly.”
      Man City have already sealed the top spot in their group of the Uefa Youth League going into the match.
      The side have won 13 points from their five games, having not lost once.
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      In the reverse fixture, Man City ran out 5-2 winners after goals from Will Dickson, Kane Taylor and Emilio Lawrence, who grabbed two.
      The other goal was netted by Emilie Heskey’s son Jaden.
      City fell behind in the 20th minute before Ashton Muir fired home an equaliser.
      The hosts re-took the lead before half-time. Farid Alfa-Ruprecht then got City back level in the second half.
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      The match ended 2-2 as City finished the group stage unbeaten and into the knockout stages.
      Red Star however finished third in the group behind RB Leipzig’s U19s.
      The senior Man City side take on Red Star Belgrade in their final Champions League group-stage game tonight.
      Pep Guairdola’s side has already topped the group, having won five games out of five. More

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      Sky Sports legend reveals he was pulled apart from Fergie by Man Utd icon’s daughter after Cristiano Ronaldo question

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      SKY SPORTS legend Geoff Shreeves revealed he had a bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson and needed Denis Law’s daughter to pull them apart. Shreeves was with the broadcaster for over three decades before leaving them this year.
      Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in 2008Credit: Getty
      Sky Sports legend Geoff Shreeves was involved in a bust-up with Fergie over RonaldoCredit: Getty
      He has since joined CBS Sports in America on their Golazo show.
      During his time in England, Shreeves interviewed some of the biggest names in footballing history.
      But it was not always plain sailing, especially with United icon Fergie.
      He told BettingSites: “They were such huge characters.
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      “Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger and Mourinho, along with Pep and Jurgen, they’re the five grand dukes I loved dueling with the most.
      “When you’re going in there to interview them, you’re trying to get an answer for your viewers, so it’s how far you are willing to push them; a lot of that depends on your relationship with them. 
      “I never fell out with Mourinho. Pep I’ve had a few frosty exchanges with, and Arsene Wenger didn’t take it too well when I asked him if he thought he might be relieved of his duties after they just lost 8-2 at Old Trafford. That didn’t go so well.
      “One time I did an interview with Cristiano Ronaldo which Sir Alex took exception to and he had a pop at me.
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      “I had a pop back and then he physically jumped towards me, and a press officer – Dennis Law’s daughter – jumped in between us and said, ‘Stop this, stop this’.”
      Shreeves was best known for his pitchside reporting and post-match interviews.
      He even featured on EA Sports’ popular FIFA gaming franchises and admitted his departure from Sky was partially down to money.
      Shreeves revealed: “There was a reduction in money, but the offer they made me was good.
      “I could have easily taken it, but it didn’t leave me much room to do anything else.
      “I was interested in documentaries, in film, in podcasts and production in general as well.
      “So I had to make a decision. Do I stay here now, and realistically see out my career here?
      “It was a hard decision because one of the most difficult things in life, I always say, is knowing when to leave a really good party.
      “Stay too late, everybody’s drunk and you wish you’d gone earlier. Go too early, you’ve missed all the fun.
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      “I just thought, you know what, now it’s a good time to go, so I’ll go. I wouldn’t rule out working with Sky in the future at some point.
      “They might have ruled me out, but I wouldn’t rule out working with them again.”
      Shreeves left Sky after 31 years with the broadcasterCredit: Getty More

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      Man Utd legend Roy Keane says Christmas is for children and refuses to buy anyone anything

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      MANCHESTER UNITED legend Roy Keane has channelled his inner Ebenezer Scrooge ahead of Christmas.However, Keane is in no mood to be part of any sort of Christmas Carroll this year.
      Manchester United legend Roy Keane refuses to buy Christmas giftsCredit: Youtube @TheOverlap
      Keane insists Christmas gifts is only ‘for children’Credit: Youtube @TheOverlap
      That is because the Sky Sports pundit refuses to buy anyone a present as he insists this tradition is “for children”.
      The legendary midfielder admitted his family does come together for some turkey on December 25.
      But the Republic of Ireland great is adamant gifts are out of the question as they are nothing but “stress”.
      The 52-year-old joined fellow pundits Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher as well as Ian Wright and left them in stitches as he let his inner Grinch come out.
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      Keane said on Stick to Football: “No, no I won’t be buying anyone anything.
      “I just think it’s for children. Of course I do [eat turkey on Christmas Day].
      “We celebrate it, of course. But we don’t go stressing each other out buying each other presents. It’s stress.”
      Neville, Wright and Carragher tried to spread some Christmas cheers but famous hardman Keane would have none of it.
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      Fans then took to social media as they laughed their socks off and joined in on all the banter – some of them even backed the United great.
      One fan commented: “If this man said the earth was flat then flat the earth is. No more to say. F*****g love Roy.”
      Another wrote: “Can we get t-shirts that say “Roy is my spirit animal’?”
      A third said: “Roy Keane is the Grinch.”
      This one said: “Irish Larry David.”
      And that one stated: “The realest.” More

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      Neil Warnock stars in hilarious Sky Sports Christmas advert with former players as fans brand him a ‘national treasure’

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      NEIL WARNOCK has been hailed as a “national treasure” after his Christmas advert for Sky Sports.Warnock most recently managed at Huddersfield but left in September by mutual consent.
      Warnock is seen snuggling next to Clinton Morrison in the advertCredit: Sky Sports
      Before he gets a call at the door…Credit: Sky Sports
      … From David PruttonCredit: Sky Sports
      The advert sees Warnock snuggled up on the sofa next to ex-player Clinton Morrison as they watch Sky’s Championship fixtures.
      In a brilliant parody of Love Actually, David Prutton comes to Warnock’s door with a series of signs to declare his love of the manager.
      Morrison is unaware of Prutton’s morally dubious declaration of love thanks to the first sign which reads “say it’s carol singers.”
      A charmed Warnock then reads the signs that see him being linked with new managerial jobs including the likes of Manchester United, England and Spurs – though how much of a Christmas present it would be to manage any of those teams is debatable.
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      Warnock then delivers a line filled with Christmas joy, and tells viewers: “Everyone enjoy the football over Christmas, but enjoy it by being disciplined.”
      The line is of course a nod to his furious rant as part of the 2000s Sheffield United documentary which followed his travails as Blades manager.
      Fans were delighted with Warnock’s presence as part of their festive viewing.
      One fan wrote: “Neil Warnock is a national treasure.”
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      Another added: “Neil Warnock is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving.”
      A third wrote: “If David Prutton doesn’t win an Oscar for this then the game’s gone.”
      Fans will be hoping to see Warnock back in the dugout too with several job vacancies popping up over Christmas – including at Sunderland. More