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      Roy Keane all smiles as he tucks into fish and chips cooked by former Man Utd teammate Gary Neville at favourite chipper

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      FANS walking past Whitehead Park in Bury were surprised to see Roy Keane tucking into a fish and chips, cooked by Gary Neville no less.The former Man Utd teammates, as well as Liverpool great Jamie Carragher, were in area as part of a visit to the Stephen Street Chippery in Bury.
      Roy Keane, Gary Neville, and Jamie Carragher tucked into a fish and chips that was cooked by NevilleCredit: Facebook
      They were in Bury for a visit to the Stephen Street Chippery, Neville’s favourite pub growing upCredit: Facebook/Megan Postle
      The establishment is believed to have been Neville’s favourite chipper growing up in the local area.
      The 48-year-old brought his Sky Sports punditry colleagues Keane and Carragher around his local area as part of a new TV show.
      Part of this tour involved going to the Stephen Street Chippery, at which Neville was reportedly invited to try his hand at making fish and chips.
      Judging by photos of the three of them tucking into the food on a bench nearby, his attempt was not entirely unsuccessful.

      A photo of the three men outside the chipper was shared to Facebook by Megan Postle, who is employed there.
      And speaking to Manchester Evening News, James Kilgariff, who owns the chipper with his wife, Rebecca, explained the story behind the episode.
      He said: “We knew about the visit about a month ago but they asked us to keep it hush-hush because they didn’t want mobbing outside.
      “Apparently Gary used to come in here with his mum and grandmother and it was their favourite chippy.
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      “They were quite chatty and there was a bit of banter going. They were like every other customer that comes in.
      “There was no airs and graces with them, they were pretty down to earth.
      “They cajoled Gary into cooking fish and chips for all three of them. They were here for about 45 minutes in total.”
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      In a post on Instagram, Gary Neville revealed that their visit to the chipper – as well as his childhood home on Ainsworth Road – was for an upcoming episode of The Overlap.
      Alongside of his childhood home, he said: “So today I went back to my roots for the Overlap on Tour!
      “This is the house I grew up in for the first 11 years of my life.
      “To go inside it again was a great thing to do and meet Lorraine who lives there now.
      “The fireplace in the front room still the same. Oh if you could go back in time for a day to experience it again.
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      “My Nan and Bill living over the road.
      “Playing football and cricket with Philip , my cousin and friends opposite in the park. It would be so good. Memories” More

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      ‘I wanted to stay another year’ reveals Graeme Souness as he opens up on Sky Sports exit and hints at new job

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has opened up about his departure from Sky Sports and revealed he would have liked to stay for longer.The Liverpool and Scotland legend, 70, fought back tears during his final appearance on Sky back in April after 15 years on the platform.
      Graeme Souness left Sky Sports after 15 years working as a punditCredit: Alamy
      He has since confirmed he is swimming the English Channel for the charity DEBRA which supports people living with skin disorder Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – also known as “Butterfly Skin”.
      But now he has discussed his exit from Sky in more depth, admitting he would have enjoyed a bit more time with the broadcaster.
      Speaking to The Guardian, Souness was asked whether it was he or Sky’s decision to part ways, to which he said: “Mutual. I mean, I was keen to stay another year.
      “They thought it would be a good idea that we called it a day, gave their reasons and I accepted that and have zero complaints about Sky.
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      “I worked for them maybe 15 years solid – but it’s more like 20 years.
      “They’ve been great for me, gave me the weekends to look forward to, the buzz of live football.”
      Souness, who won five league titles and three European Cups as a Liverpool player, was then quizzed on whether he will miss the job.
      And he responded by hinting at his next career move.
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      Asked if he will miss Sky, he added: “Yes. But I’m talking to other people and we’ll go again. There’s life in the old dog yet.”
      Souness’ final appearance on Sky came in a breathtaking 4-3 win for his old club Liverpool over another of his former sides Tottenham.
      Giving his goodbye speech to colleagues and the viewers, he said: “I’m going to miss you guys, the guys behind the scenes, our makeup girl, I’ll miss you all.
      “You know, for me, I decided that football management wasn’t for me anymore. I had the wrong temperament for it, the wrong personality.
      “And then I was given the opportunity to do this and it’s been magnificent. It’s just been the most fantastic time for me, because I love football, I care about football and I worry about it going forward.
      “But in Sky’s hands, it’s in good hands, safe hands, and I think over the years we’ve created a Premier League with great detail and I think we look after football very well.”
      Souness is aiming to raise £1.1million for DEBRA, a nod to the number 11 he wore during his playing days. To sponsor him, visit: https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/fundraising/debraswim More

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      Sky Sports suspend two F1 commentators after sexism storm which saw female reporter fume at colleague on live TV

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      SKY SPORTS have suspended two Formula One commentators after sexist remarks made live on air.Matteo Bobbi, who spent three years as a Minardi test driver in F1, and Davide Valsecchi, an Italian former racing driver and the 2012 GP2 Series champion, have been temporarily stood down from their Italian channel by the broadcaster.
      Sky Sport Italy have suspended F1 commentators Matteo Bobbi and Davide Valsecchi for sexist remarks on airCredit: Sky Sport Italy
      From the studio Bobbi pointed to a woman behind Valsecchi, in the paddock, and called her an ‘upgrade package’Credit: Sky Sport Italy
      Co-host Federica Masolin was standing alongside Valsecchi and looked fumingCredit: Sky Sport Italy
      She then read out a viewer’s comment that led to more jokingCredit: Sky Sport Italy
      It comes after comments they made during the post-race analysis of Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix.
      The former drivers were talking about the race when Bobbi, 45, began a sexist joke with his colleague.
      He was in the studio speaking to 36-year-old Valsecchi, who was in the paddock at trackside, when he pointed to a woman in the background and referred to her as an “upgrade package”.
      That led to Valsecchi responding: “I already know them but they told me I can’t test them. So I raise my hands.”
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      But their exchange on Sky Sport Italia went down like a lead balloon with the other broadcasters they were working with.
      Federica Masolin was standing alongside Valsecchi and instantly produced a stern stare towards him before telling the pair to “be careful”.
      As the joke continued, she grew more furious, and that led to her adding: “Can we watch some interviews instead of these two?
      “Let’s hear from Carlos Sainz, please. I’m going to censure you two.”
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      Masolin continued to read a viewer’s comment after the interview clip that said: “Fabio is concerned for your physical safety, Matteo and Davide.
      “Will they be safe and sound, after this gag, at the next Grand Prix. Appreciated by all their wives?”
      Bobbi responded with: “Well when I get home I’ll get a beating, probably. Sorry, Davide.”
      Valsecchi continued to joke, adding: “Well you know I’ve had eye surgery twice because I’ve been losing sight since I was a child, looking at those things.”
      Both individuals have now apologised over their comments with Valsecchi writing on Instagram: “I’m so sorry, because on Sunday in the post-race I fell into an exchange of bad-tasteful jokes and used unsuitable and disrespectful words. And I’m not.
      “This is why I would like to apologise to those who felt offended, to women and to Sky. Really.”
      Bobbi also said: “After the race I was the protagonist of a joke that came out in a completely unhappy way, although it was not in my intentions I generated an unpleasant moment that made the sensitivity of some people suffer. I ended up in gravel.
      “Being anything but a disrespectful person I sincerely apologise to those who felt offended by reiterating my total and deep respect for everyone and towards women, particularly starting with the beautiful woman next to me.
      “For 10 years I have been commenting on F1 with the friends of Sky, a family now and in 10 years I had never found myself in such an unpleasant situation.

      “I’ve always thought that from mistakes you understand, learn and start again. What happened will lead me to try to improve further as a man and as a professional.”
      Now both men will be absent from the coverage for the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. More

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      Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold give their Champions League final predictions at Spanish GP

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      KYLIAN MBAPPE and Trent Alexander-Arnold have revealed their predictions for next week’s Champions League final.The two footballers were included in the star-studded line-up of special guests at the Spanish Grand Prix.
      Mbappe thinks Man City will win the Champions LeagueCredit: Getty
      Alexander-Arnold also believes City will win the trebleCredit: Getty
      And Sky Sports presenter Craig Slater used the opportunity to question them both about next week’s match between Manchester City and Inter Milan.
      When asked who he thinks will lift the Champions League trophy, PSG striker Mbappe said: “Champions League final, it’s going to be a great game.
      “I think Manchester City are going to win.”
      Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold appeared to agree.
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      He told Sky Sports: “I think Man City are always the favourites for everything!”
      Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount was also in attendance at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya over the weekend.
      But rather than asking him about the Champions League, Sky Sports’ Martin Brundle was quick to question the 24-year-old about a potential move to Manchester United.
      After Brundle had spoken to Mount’s Blues team-mate Ben Chilwell, the attacking midfielder asked: “What’s he saying?”
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      To which the reporter responded: “He says you’re going to Manchester United.”
      Mount dismissed the question and laughed before replying: “I’m here to just enjoy the race today.
      “Amazing day, I can’t wait to watch it.”
      Mount has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in recent weeks and Man Utd are understood to be interested in signing him. More

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      Ex-Premier League referee ‘does a Steve McClaren’ as fans point out his new accent in TV interview

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      FANS are claiming that ex-Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher changed his accent during an interview. The 66-year-old was a top-flight official for 12 years between 1992 and 2007.
      Dermot Gallagher changed his voice in an interviewCredit: Sky Sports via Twitter
      He now regularly appears on Sky Sports to discuss refereeing decisions.
      But viewers were left surprised by his latest interview.
      Gallagher normally talks with far less of an Irish accent than when he spoke about the abuse from Jose Mourinho and fans that Anthony Taylor suffered after the Europa league final.
      It left many believing when he returns to his homeland he acts more Irish.
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      One fan said: “It is mad how he drops it for Sky.”
      Another added: “This has my mind blown”
      A third reacted, citing what Gallagher was wearing: “Amazing what a hat with a shamrock on can do to you.”
      Many compared his accent twist to when Steve McClaren hilariously spoke English with a Dutch accent soon after taking the FC Twente job.
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      More referenced in a similar incident when David Moyes was at Real Sociedad.
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      Roy Keane has stars in hysterics saying ‘you still call him Sir?’ after Neville reveals brutal Alex Ferguson punishment

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      ROY KEANE had his fellow co-presenters in stitches as he put down Gary Neville in response to Sir Alex Ferguson’s brutal punishment for the former right back.Neville was recounting the only time he’d lost to City on Sky Sports’ The Overlap.
      Roy Keane saw the funny side of Neville’s brutal treatmentCredit: The Overlap
      Jill Scott and Micah Richards saw the funny sideCredit: The Overlap
      Neville endured a torrid afternoon as United slumped to a 3-1 defeat against City at Maine Road in 2002.
      He recounted how in the build-up to the game he had boasted to the press that he had never lost a derby.
      He was also captaining the side because of a Roy Keane injury.
      But he made a costly mistake with the score level at 1-1 which allowed City forward Shaun Goater to score the first of two goals that afternoon.
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      City would go on to win the derby 3-1.
      It was the last Manchester derby at Maine Road before City moved to the Commonwealth Stadium, which is now named The Etihad.
      Neville recounted the brutal punishment handed down to him by Fergie, saying: “He was quite vicious at times, the boss.
      “So he sent me out for the second half and suddenly, I think after three or four minutes he subbed me off after half time.
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      “So I had to walk off with obviously all the crowd… Oh my God.”
      To which Keane interrupted: “And you still call him sir?” and shook his head.
      The other members of the Overlap episode, Micah Richards and Jill Scott erupted into laughter at Keane’s quip.
      Neville said that the moment was so brutal that he went home and drank to forget the incident.
      Neville said: “I got bottles of beer and sat at home on my own in Bolton and just drank.”
      The former right back said he was frozen out for 10 days after the Goater incident which included being left out of a Champions League clash with Bayer Leverkusen.
      The overlap team also discussed tomorrow’s FA Cup final.
      For United fans, their motivation to stop City from emulating their 1999 treble success is almost stronger than their motivation to actually lift the cup.
      In their two meetings this season, both sides won their home matches.
      City thrashed United 6-3 at home in a game that included an Erling Haaland hat-trick.
      But United got the better of City in January in a 2-1 win through goals courtesy of star men Marcus Rashford and Bruno Fernandes.
      Roy Keane said: “Yeah, I am worried for United in a sense again with the squad and type of players they’ve got.”
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      But he offered some hope for United fans in saying: “But United in Rashford and Bruno Fernandes do have players that can hurt City if City are just off or let them off the hook.”
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      Meet F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham, who has worked for Sky Sports for 10 years and Chelsea FC

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      NATALIE Pinkham has been a stalwart of Sky Sports’ F1 coverage for over 10 years.Here, we take a look at her career, and how she got into working on F1.
      Natalie Pinkham has been part of Sky Sports F1 coverage for over 10 years
      Who is Sky Sports F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham?
      Natalie Pinkham is a television presenter, originally from Buckinghamshire, England.
      She was born on September 20, 1977, and is a pit lane reporter at grand prix races for Sky Sports F1.
      As well as this, Pinkham has presented coverage on a number of different sports.
      This includes The Isle of Man TT and the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
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      She also presented the segment Blues News for Chelsea FC, and has hosted over 200 episodes of her podcast titled In The Pink.
      In the podcast, she interviews a range of different people, looking at their lives and careers, including Damon Hill and Sir Chris Hoy.
      Pinkham studied politics at the University of Nottingham before moving into television.
      Is Natalie Pinkham married and does she have any children?
      Pinkham is married to Owain Walbyoff, who is Managing Director at Endemol Games.
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      The pair were engaged in November 2010, and married in July 2012.
      Together, they have two children, a son named Otto, born in January 2015, and a daughter named Willow, born in June 2016.
      How did Natalie Pinkham get into F1?
      In December 2011, it was confirmed that Pinkham would begin working with Sky Sports for the 2012 F1 season.
      She had previously covered the sport for BBC Radio 5 Live’s commentary team as a pit lane reporter for the 2011 season.
      In 2013, she replaced close friend Georgie Thompson as host of The F1 Show, and in the following years has established herself as a vital part of their coverage.
      In 2021, Pinkham became the first woman to commentate on a Formula One session on British television when she led Sky’s commentary of first practice at the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix, working alongside Karun Chandhok and Jenson Button.
      She also conducts interviews in the pit lane with drivers and others involved in the teams.
      What is Natalie Pinkham’s net worth?
      While it cannot be confirmed exactly, Pinkham’s net worth is estimated to be over £1million.
      Pinkham is believed to have a salary of over £100,000 a year. More

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      Fans joke Martin Brundle ‘gets all the ladies’ as Sky Sports F1 presenter celebrates his birthday in style

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      F1 LEGEND Martin Brundle lapped up his birthday celebrations as fans joke he “gets all the ladies”.The popular Sky Sports presenter posed with four female colleagues dubbed “Martin’s Angels” by delighted observers.
      Fellow F1 presenter Natalie Pinkham urged fans to join the birthday wishes for driver turned presenter Martin BrundleCredit: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_pinkham/
      Fans’ favourite Brundle welcomed the greetings with open armsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_pinkham/
      Sky’s pit-lane reporter Natalie Pinkham posted the snaps with the words: “Please join us in wishing @martinbrundlef1 a ridiculously Happy Birthday.”
      Brundle, who was 63 on Thursday, is revving up for Sunday’s Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona.
      And just last week he delighted TV viewers by “pulling” an 89-year-old” when he met her on his trademark  pre-race grid at the Monaco GP.
      Fans were amused at how well the pundit and his admirer clicked.
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      He was fascinated by her work as a photography and she responded: “I admire you and everything you’re doing.”
      After they shook hands she pulled him near and said: “I need your card.”
      And for his birthday the ex-Benetton F1 race ace received even closer close attention from a quartet of pals.
      Awed observers posted their appreciation of the pics.
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      One said: Martin Brundle is THE GOAT! No questions asked.”
      Another wrote: “Happy birthday to the legend.”
      Rwandan and Belgian driver Naomi Schiff was also singled out as she had her hand round colleagues – helping to make it look like man-in-the-middle Brundle had extremely long arms.
      One Instagram poster commented: “Wow lucky guy, Happy Birthday @martinbrundlef1 hope your having a great day. But look at naughty @naomischiff she has a bit of a handful 😂”
      Naomi herself wrote: “@martinbrundlef1 and his angels 😇Happy happy ✨.”
      Other comments for beaming Brundle included “Man, Martin” and “I need your card!” plus “Stunning” – although that last one might not strictly have been for him.

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