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      Micah Richards says ‘I don’t know how Harry Kane sleeps at night’ in passionate rant on Sky Sports

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      MICAH RICHARDS says he “doesn’t know how Harry Kane sleeps at night” in a passionate rant on Sky Sports.The striker overtook Wayne Rooney to become the second-highest Premier League goalscorer on Saturday.
      Micah Richards says he ‘doesn’t know how Harry Kane sleeps at night’Credit: Sky Sports
      The Tottenham star is now on 209 goals in the Premier LeagueCredit: Alamy
      “To not have won anything… I don’t know how he sleeps at night” 😰Micah Richards on Harry Kane ⚪ pic.twitter.com/9SOnM1wrvE— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 6, 2023

      Tottenham’s all-time top scorer, 29, headed in to earn a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.
      That was his 209th strike in the Premier League, moving him one clear of Rooney on 208.
      But Kane has done it in just 317 appearances – whereas Rooney played 491 times in England’s top flight.
      And the current Three Lions captain, who is also our country’s all-time top scorer, is now just 51 goals behind Alan Shearer’s all-time record of 260 goals.
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      Manchester United have made the star one of their top summer transfer targets as Kane’s future remains in the spotlight.
      It has been another year of disappointment for him at club level and he is still yet to win a trophy during his incredible career. 
      He only has a year left on his contract at Spurs as speculation continues to mount, but ex-Manchester City ace Richards believes it would be a tragedy if he ended his career without silverware.
      During a passionate rant on Sky Sports, he said: “Harry Kane has remained focused on what he’s needed to do and he does what he does best and is scoring goals.
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      “But there’s going to be a time, especially in the summer, when he is going to have to make a decision.
      “Who is the manager going to be and what are their plans going forward because a player with so much quality to have not won anything, I just don’t know how he sleeps at night.
      “He’s an unbelievable talent and he’s got nothing to show for it apart from just the goals.
      “Some people would just take the goals, he’s a Spurs legend already and what he has done has been absolutely incredible.
      “But, at the end of your career, you want a trophy.” More

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      Micah Richards wears ‘ridiculous’ bright yellow suit with mushrooms on waistcoat on Sky Sports.. as pundit reveals why

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      MICAH RICHARDS had viewers in stitches as he wore a bright yellow suit on Sky Sports.But the pundits explained he had a reason for wearing the “ridiculous” ensemble — even down the mushroom waistcoat.
      Micah Richards wore a daring yellow suit on live TV

      Former Manchester City star Richards has established himself as one of the most popular ex-pros on TV.
      His easy-going demeanour and infectious laugh has seen Richards become a staple on several shows.
      But he brought even more tears to eyes by wearing a bold yellow suit on Sky Sports.
      The ex-England star was joined by Jamie Redknapp as he gave his thoughts on Man City’s win over Leeds, and later Liverpool’s triumph against Brentford.
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      Yet it was his garish outfit that drew the most attention.
      Richards did explain there was a reason behind the garb though — namely that he had WON a bet while filming for TV show A League Of Their Own.
      Richards said: “So basically I won the bet on A League Of Their Own. We went to south east Asia.
      “And whoever won had to wear this ridiculous that Jamie has designed. How am I looking?”
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      Pal Redknapp answered: “I’m very proud, I love the brown trousers, I like the mushrooms on the waistcoat.
      “It’s beautifully made, Georgio Redknappio. I think you look… honestly, I’m very proud of my work.”
      Host Kelly Cates added: “I do like that when you’re designing a bad taste outfit, all the colours tone in.”
      Richards then asked: “Am I pulling it off then?”
      Cates hilariously answered: “I wouldn’t say that.”
      Fans were certainly tickled by Richards’ outfit, with one saying: “Fair play, came through on his bet.”
      Another laughed: “Not bad at all.”
      One added: “This would look good on my chefs for my restaurant.” More

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      Shock option to replace Jeff Stelling emerges alongside surprise favourite Adam Smith to front Soccer Saturday on Sky

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      SKY SPORTS presenter Julian Warren has emerged as one of the potential candidates to replace Jeff Stelling on Soccer Saturday, according to reports.Beloved frontman Stelling, who has been the face of Soccer Saturday for over 25 years, announced his departure from the programme last weekend.
      Stelling is set to leave Soccer Saturday at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Smith is currently the frontrunner for the jobCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      Warren is also in the runningCredit: Instagram / @julianwarren
      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.
      “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!”
      Stelling’s last show as host will be on May 28 – the final day of the 2022/23 Premier League season.
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      But talks over his potential replacement are already underway.
      SunSport reported earlier this week that Adam Smith – also known as ‘Smithy’ – is frontrunner for the role.
      The Saturday Social presenter recently took part in a screen test that “went down a storm” with Sky bosses.
      And many people behind the scenes are now eager for him to get the job.
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      However, according to The Daily Mail, Warren is also competing for the job.
      Warren is already experienced in the role, having been Stelling’s stand-in for years.
      So he would likely take no time to settle into the role on a full-time basis.
      Sky are attempting to cut costs after losing nine per cent of their UK subscribers.
      Several football reporters are facing redundancy as a result, so a big-money recruit from outside the organisation is seen as inappropriate in the circumstances. More

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      EFL clubs agree £1BILLION TV deal with Sky Sports.. but fans will be devastated by key part of mega-money agreement

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      EFL clubs voted for a record new five-year live TV deal with Sky Sports worth almost a BILLION POUNDS.The £935million agreement will see more than 1,000 matches broadcast, starting in 2024-25.
      Fans will see a hefty increase in live EFL games from 2024-25Credit: Rex
      Club chiefs unanimously approved the new deal —  a 50 per cent increase on the current terms in place since 2018 — after being informed of Sky’s offer on Friday morning.
      The EFL were willing to consider ending the Saturday 3pm TV blackout but it WILL remain as part of the new  deal.
      In total, 1,059 league, EFL Cup — including all 93 ties — and EFL Trophy matches will be shown live on Sky or a streaming platform, replacing the iFollow service.
      Currently, Sky televises 138 EFL league games each season.
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      The league entered into an exclusive  negotiating period with Sky  in April.
      The deal is made up of guaranteed payments of £895m — plus £40m in marketing benefits.
      EFL chief exec Trevor Birch called it a “landmark  deal for EFL clubs”.
      He said: “This  will showcase much more of our compelling match action to fans while delivering record rights values as we seek to make our clubs sustainable at all levels.”
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      Birch added: “With some 20 million attending Sky Bet EFL matches each season and significant interest in the League at home and abroad, we look forward to growing our collective fanbase further.”
      Sky Sports Managing Director Jonathan Licht said: “This is a ground-breaking deal for Sky and our long-standing partners, the EFL.
      “This is the biggest deal in football, in terms of the number of matches being broadcast.”
      Licht also promised: “Between Sky and the league, we’re pleased to be able to make a commitment to fans that will ensure greater notice periods around the movement of matches for broadcast.
      “There’ll also be greater parity in the number of times clubs are selected to be live on Sky Sports.” More

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      Graeme Souness takes brutal swipe at Gary Neville for ‘overstepping mark’ with ‘crusades nobody’s interested in’

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has taken a brutal swipe at fellow pundit Gary Neville.The veteran analyst announced his Sky Sports retirement after Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Tottenham last Sunday.
      Graeme Souness worked as a pundit on Sky Sports for 15 yearsCredit: Sky Sports
      Gary Neville appeared on Souness’ final Sky broadcast on SundayCredit: PA
      Souness, 69, has subsequently appeared on a podcast with radio personality Simon Jordan.
      When asked about which pundits he enjoys, the fiery Scot told Up Front with Simon Jordan: “Punditry is like every other thing on TV, sometimes you want to watch it, sometimes you don’t.
      “I like listening to Roy Keane. The chuckle brothers [Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher] can be quite entertaining.
      “I think Gary fights every cause going and I think he oversteps the mark with some of his crusades that he goes on, because in certain subjects no one really wants to listen to Gary Neville.”
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      The former Manchester United star is never afraid to air his opinions, and announced last year that he had joined the Labour Party.
      After appearing on Souness’ final Sky Sports broadcast, Neville was surprised to hear his latest comments.
      Even referencing former PM Boris Johnson, the 48-year-old tweeted: “Are there two Graeme Souness’s? That isn’t the one I spoke to on Sunday!
      “Jordan is like Boris. Will take everyone down with him.”
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      Former Crystal Palace owner Jordan then hit back: “Oh dear … looks who’s popped up, the old champagne socialist.
      “I said to Graeme , careful the old de facto munchkin mayor of Manchester, with his memo from sky saying he’s always right will get cross!
      “Listen don’t worry your podcast will be no1 again I’m sure.”
      Simon Jordan is a regular on talkSPORTCredit: https://twitter.com/talkSPORT/status/1625822228511330304 More

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      Fans say the same thing after Sky Sports cameras show Brighton’s dressing room celebrations following Man Utd win

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      BRIGHTON boss Roberto De Zerbi led the dressing room celebrations after leading his side to victory over Manchester United on Thursday.The Seagulls successfully avenged the FA Cup semi-final defeat to the Red Devils from two weeks ago, and in doing so completed a league double over United for the first time in their history.
      Roberto De Zerbi led the dressing room celebrations after Brighton’s win over Manchester UnitedCredit: Sky Sports
      The Seagulls sealed a dramatic late win over the Red DevilsCredit: Sky Sports
      Sky Sports cameras captured the dressing room celebrationsCredit: Sky Sports

      Alexis Mac Allister’s dramatic 99th minute penalty to seal a 1-0 win was also a huge step towards European qualification for Brighton.
      And Italian boss De Zerbi, who was initially a doubt for the game due to illness, made sure his side celebrated in the dressing room after the game.
      He clapped along and waved his hand in the air while a member of his backroom staff danced away.
      However, some United fans poked fun at the Seagulls after seeing Sky Sports air the celebrations.
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      Supporters pointed out that Erik ten Hag’s side had come out on top when the two sides faced off at Wembley just days ago – in what most would argue was the bigger game.
      One joked in response to the dressing room scenes: “Celebrating like they’ve made it to the FA cup final.”
      Another said: “It’s like they won a semi final or something!!!”
      A third added: “We’re their cup final shame they couldn’t do it when it really mattered at Wembley.”
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      And a fourth quipped: “Every teams cup final when United comes to town.”
      The game at the Amex seemed to destined to end 0-0 until a late Luke Shaw handball gifted Brighton a penalty.
      Referee Andre Marriner initially waved away the home side’s claims but changed his decision after consulting the pitchside VAR monitor.
      Mac Allister stepped up and coolly slotted the from the spot.
      Shaw admitted to making a “silly mistake” after the match, telling Sky Sports: “It hurts a lot, last minute, last action.
      “I got a little nudge but my hand shouldn’t be there and I own up to it.
      “Take it on the chin, cost us the game, it’s tough I can’t even explain why my hand’s up there, I got a nudge, maybe that helps but still it shouldn’t be there.
      “Even before the corner the free-kick that was given away was never a foul. I’m not looking for excuses for what I did but there’s no way that should have been given a foul.
      “For me that corner shouldn’t have happened, I can’t change that, not accusing the ref of anything but for me it wasn’t a foul but hands up, silly mistake. But it cost us a point at the end.” More

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      Fans baffled as Ten Hag hands Sky Sports pundit Ince wine before Man Utd game but there’s a simple explanation

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      ERIK TEN HAG stunned Paul Ince and baffled many viewers by handing the pundit a bottle of wine live on Sky Sports.The Manchester United chief acted after Ince claimed the Red Devils showed him a “lack of respect” by not inviting him for a drink when he bossed Reading at Old Trafford in the FA Cup three months ago.
      Erik ten Hag was not quite so relaxed after the wine hand-over as United took on Brighton in a Prem clash vital to both sides’ European chancesCredit: Rex
      “I owe him one” 😅Things we didn’t expect to see this evening – Erik ten Hag giving Paul Ince a bottle of wine before his pre-match interview 🍷 pic.twitter.com/ZtmS0wGUzD— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 4, 2023

      Winger Antony fires close for Man Utd on Thursday nightCredit: Getty
      The former United and Liverpool midfielder looked “embarrassed” as a smiling Ten Hag made the gesture in a pre-match interview for Thursday night’s Premier League clash at Brighton.
      “I owe him one,” said a beaming Ten Hag as Ince put his arm round the Dutchman and replied: “That’s so kind.”
      The ex-England star suggested the pair should share it after United win the FA Cup – with only the final to come against neighbours City on June 3.
      Some curious fans were keen to know why Ten Hag had made the gift to Ince.
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      “Any context?” was a popular response.
      But all observers seemed to agree that Ten Hag was a “class act”.
      One said: “Literally have no choice but to Love ETH.”
      And another, noticing the former Blackburn chief’s bashful reactions, posted: “Ahhh, Ince is so embarrassed, he doesn’t know where to look does he.”
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      Ince had hit out following Reading’s 3-1 third-round loss on January 28.
      He claimed he was “disappointed” he and his family were not asked in for a glass of wine or even a cuppa, whereas legendary ex-manager Alex Ferguson invited him to meet  
      He said: “Whoever it is, win, lose or draw, you say pop in for a drink.
      “Whether it’s wine or tea it doesn’t really matter.
      “None of their staff did that so that was disappointing.
      “I couldn’t give a monkey’s but I just pride it on myself, as a manager, whether or not you get beaten, you say come in for a glass of wine.”
      At the time Ten Hag was furious with Reading’s physical approach – especially a challenge from Andy Carroll that sidelined Christian Eriksen for three months.
      He said:  “This is a tackle – and the two tackles after it – that don’t belong on a pitch. Because there is a high risk of injuring your colleague.
      “So, it’s worse and I’m left wondering about that.”
      Erik Ten Hag gives Paul Ince a bottle of wineCredit: Sky Sports More

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      Fans left stunned after Micah Richards has unfortunate accident during live coverage of Man City vs West Ham

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      A NUMBER of football fans were left stunned after Gary Neville shared footage of an embarrassment mishap suffered by Micah Richards.The two ex-Premier League stars, who played for Manchester United and City respectively, were on duty for Sky Sports this evening.
      Gary Neville captured the moment Micah Richards was left covered in coffeeCredit: Twitter / @GNev2
      A lady was spotted trying to clean up the ex-Man City star during the clipCredit: Twitter / @GNev2
      The pair were both pundits from the broadcaster’s coverage of the Cityzens’ home clash with West Ham.
      However, Richards accidentally spilt coffee all down his expensive jacket, an unfortunate accident that Neville absolutely revelled in and shared footage of his pal being wiped down on Twitter.
      As Richards groaned in dismay, Neville asked: “What’s happened? What’s happened?
      “He’s got his coffee on his jacket.”
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      As someone attempted to clean him up, Richards replied: “You undid my lid there didn’t you?”
      “Feel the material,” continued Richards as he held his arm out to his fellow pundit, who asked if it was cashmere.
      He then asked the brand, to which Richards revealed it was Thom Sweeney.
      As the pair continued to be in hysterics, Neville then revealed: “I went there once… they weren’t Manchester prices.”
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      However, after watching the clip, most of the Twitter users that replied were more concerned with why the 34-year-old former England defender was not tidying up the mess himself.
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      One asked: “Why can’t he clean himself?”
      Another wrote: “Can he not clean his own jacket.”
      A fellow fan continued that trend by writing: “I’m more curious about why somebody else is cleaning it for him.”
      As another commented: “Would he not clean it him self…… baby.”
      Although one female follower did state regarding the lady on cleaning duty: “She has the best Job in the world.
      “I’m always available if there is a position going to wipe down Micah.” More