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SOCCER AM had to deal with technical issues which brought the show off air in it’s final ever outing.The iconic programme went off air for several moments as it dealt with badly-timed hiccup as it bid farewell to fans.
Soccer AM, led by hosts Jimmy Bullard (left) and John Fendley, had to deal with a couple of technical gremlins in their final showCredit: Sky Showcase
Rapper Stormzy was in attendance as he tried to help the iconic show come to a strong endingCredit: Sky Showcase
Stephen Graham was in top form throughout but had a slight mishap before the show which required an ice packCredit: Sky Showcase
Soccer AM is broadcasting its final ever instalment after nearly 30 years on Sky Sports.
And hosts Jimmy Bullard and John Fendley gave a warm goodbye to viewers as an eventful show reached its end.
Wrapping up the programme, Bullard warmly called Fendley ‘the boll****” in an x-rated exchange which followed theme of the entire show.
The final 90 minutes saw technical issues, profane language and even slight injuries to guests during it’s final farewell.
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Right from the off Fendley had to warn his star-studded guests not to swear just minutes into the show.
But the most awkward moment came during the ‘Shocker Saturday’ feature as a banner appeared on screen explaining the programme had to briefly go off air.
The sign appeared for less than a minute but was an unfortunate issue as the iconic show looked to go out on a high.
Fans did not mince their words with their verdict.
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One said: “The last Soccer AM is an absolute shambles. Sad end to what was once a great show.”
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Another tweeted added: “Soccer AM having a nightmare this morning! Good job it’s the last one.
While another observer said: “Soccer am losing the sound twice in the 5 minutes I have been watching it then literally crashing off air with a technical fault.”
And another unimpressed viewer said: “Not sure what’s happening but this last show is turning into a complete car crash!?
The technical hitch followed earlier problems for host Fendley, affectionately known as ‘Fenners’, as he took the programme to the car park.
As guest Stormzy faced Bullard to see who could hit the crossbar most, Fenners’ microphone went completely.
The host had been coordinating the event but was left silenced by the moment, causing some awkwardness.
Stormzy appeared alongside beloved English actor Stephen Graham and comedian Jack Whitehall as Soccer Am got in the big-hitters to end with a bang.
But Graham and Whitehall were left gripping ice packs at the start of the show after a mishap.
Bullard and Fendley said goodbye to fans with emotional, end of show monologuesCredit: Sky Showcase
The pair were rehearsing for the car park segment, where guests take shots at a giant goal, but overstretched during it and were left with muscle soreness.
The final episode featured many references to the show’s glorious past, shout-outs to those who worked behind the scenes and the final appearances for fan favourites like Tubes, the off-beat interviewer.
Soccer AM first appeared on screens in August 1994 and became a hit within a couple of years.
Popular presenters like Helen Chamberlain and Tim Lovejoy helped propel the magazine show into must-see Saturday morning TV before fans headed off to the football.
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The programme featured plenty of iconic features and segments which became popular with viewers.
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ACTOR Stephen Graham appeared on the final Soccer AM clutching an ice pack after a pre-show rehearsal went wrong.The Line of Duty star was a part of a star-studded line-up for the last instalment of the iconic Sky Sports Show.
Stephen Graham was among the final guests for Soccer AM
Comedian Jack Whitehall and rapper Stormzy were also guests, with the former also having an ice pack on his leg.
The pair revealed to hosts Jimmy Bullard and John Fendley that a pre-show rehearsal for Soccer AM’s beloved car park segment had left them overstretched.
Guests try and score goals in the most impressive way possible – but it ended up being too much for Graham and Whitehall.
Graham said: “We were doing a little rehearsal in the car park [before the show].
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“I done a couple of screamers, one in the top bin.
“And then I [felt some pain] and [Bullard] said I did my rotator or whatever…”
Bullard then quips: “Yeah, I think your hip went further than the ball by the looks of it.”
The guests all laugh as Graham, 49, continues to hold the ice pack against his thigh for the first segment of the show.
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Whitehall, 34, adds: “I’ve done my … is this a hamstring? I’ve tweaked it.”
Stormzy confirms he alone out of the guests managed to avoid any physical issues from the pre-show work out.
Soccer AM is bowing out after almost 30 years after today’s programme.
The legendary magazine shows was a regular fixture for many football fans before heading out to the afternoon’s games.
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JEFF STELLING tweeted a heartwarming response after Chris Kamara called him the “best broadcaster” he’s ever met.The veteran Soccer Saturday host is hanging up his mic this weekend after 25 years in the job.
Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling are a much beloved TV pairCredit: Sportsfile
Stelling, 68, has worked with Kamara for many of those years – with the pair adored for their “unbelievable” exchanges.
Ahead of Stelling’s final show tomorrow, Kammy wrote: “This Sunday sees the last day at Sky for the best broadcaster I have ever met @JeffStelling.
“I am getting my tribute in early because Jeff has been a massive part of my life and I love him to bits.
“One of the things I do miss is working with the maestro.”
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After seeing Kamara’s heartfelt message, Stelling replied: “We did ok Kammy didn’t we for two scruffy kids from either side of the River Tees.
“All those feelings are mutual btw. Thanks Pal. Take care !”
Stelling revealed in an emotional on-air speech last month that he would be stepping down from his dream job at the end of the season.
He said: “I’ve been at Sky for more than 30 years and loved every moment of my time as part of the Soccer Saturday team.
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“It is now the right time to move on and give Sky Sports viewers a break from my relentless rants, bad gags and over-the-top celebrations of Hartlepool United goals.
“It’s been a lot of fun – for me at least!”
Kamara, meanwhile, left Sky 12 months ago after revealing his battle with speech apraxia.
Sky bosses are yet to confirm Stelling’s replacement.
Adam Smith has emerged as a serious contender to land the Soccer Saturday gig for next season.
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SKY SPORTS commentator Martin Tyler missed a Premier League title lift for the first time in 20 years due to a sore throat.The broadcaster was scheduled to work Manchester City’s 1-0 win over Chelsea and the trophy lift that followed the game.
Martin Tyler has worked at Sky for 30 yearsCredit: Getty
He missed a Premier League title lift for the first time in 20 yearsCredit: PA
However, Tyler had to call in sick because he was feeling unwell.
Rob Hawthorne stepped up to take over from him.
Tyler had a sore throat the previous weekend when commentating on Arsenal’s 3-0 loss to Brighton.
The veteran soldiered on but could not do so to see City lift the title as his symptoms got worse.
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Tyler, 77, has a voice synonymous with Premier League football and has been part of Sky’s coverage for over 30 years.
He began work as a commentator at ITV, first picking up the microphone in 1975.
TV chiefs loved him and he soon made his way up the ranks before joining Sky.
He has since been part of iconic moments, such as Sergio Aguero’s last-gasp title winner for City in 2012.
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The season may be coming to a close, but Tyler reportedly has no plans to retire.
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JAMIE REDKNAPP took the brunt of the chants from Manchester United fans while covering the game as a pundit.The retired midfielder, 49, was on duty with Sky Sports for the coverage of the Red Devils’ victory over Chelsea in the Premier League.
Jamie Redknapp was the target of an X-rated chant from Manchester United fansCredit: SKY SPORTS
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink also found the chant funny, along with RedknappCredit: SKY SPORTS
However, being a former Liverpool star, Redknapp became the target of the fans at half-time.
The Old Trafford faithful started an X-rated chant directed at him, singing: “Jamie Redknapp you’re a w****r, you’re a w****r.”
Redknapp was left chuckling at the chant as was his co-pundit and former Chelsea star Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink who could be seen laughing.
At full-time, while commenting on a no-look pass from United star Casemiro, Redknapp got his own back as he referred to it as a “Roberto Firmino pass” in reference to the Liverpool favourite.
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Sky Sports host Kelly Cates then replied saying: “They won’t like that here.”
To which Redknapp said: “I don’t care, I’ve taken enough stick tonight.”
A clip of the moment went viral on Twitter, with many applauding Redknapp for taking it on the chin.
One commented: “He’s fully embracing the hate 😂😂 warra bloke.”
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A second wrote: “Took it like a champ 👏👊.”
A third tweeted: “He took the bants to be fair to him 🤣.”
While a fourth added: “He took it well to be fair to him 🤣.”
The win for United sealed their spot in the Champions League for next season, leaving Liverpool to settle for a spot in the Europa League. More