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      Premier League legend unrecognisable in disguise as a bearded steward as he goes behind enemy lines at Anfield

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      A PREMIER LEAGUE legend has tried his hand at espionage after disguising himself as a steward at Liverpool. But can you figure out who the cheeky devil is?
      A former Premier League star in disguise at AnfieldCredit: YouTube/The Overlap
      The former star donned a red coat, a Liverpool woolly hat, some huge glasses and an excessive amount of fake beard hair for the disguise.
      They were an iconic one-club man, making 600 appearances for one of the biggest clubs in England.
      These appearances also came with mountains of success, including 12 Premier League titles, four FA Cups and two Champions League trophies.
      The 48-year-old also earned 85 caps for the England national team.
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      Still haven’t got it?
      Well, the mystery man can now be revealed as, drumroll please… Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville.
      The former Manchester United star went behind enemy lines for the broadcaster’s new show, The Overlap on Tour.
      He was joined in this activity by his main foil and Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who shared a teaser clip of the show on his Twitter page.
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      However, it remains to be seen what their full task at Liverpool’s home entailed.
      The clip showed a variety of activities, including an apparent officiating gig with Carragher and the usual panel show, which saw Roy Keane crack some jokes at Neville’s expense.
      The show is set to air on Sky on Wednesday, June 14.
      Neville and Carragher have struck an iconic partnership on Sky Sports with the pair’s constant shifts between fiery debates and wise-cracking jokes becoming a staple of the broadcaster’s coverage.

      The mystery star was Gary NevilleCredit: Getty
      He appeared in a teaser for The Overlap on Tour posted on Jamie Carragher’s TwitterCredit: PA More

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      Sky Sports and BT Sport presenters show off their glamorous side in elegant dresses at glitzy LMA awards

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      SKY SPORTS and BT Sport presenters ended the season by showing off their glamorous side.There were a number of high-profile attendees at last night’s League Managers Association awards, the 31st edition of the event.
      Hayley Mcqueen, left, Kelly Cates, middle, and Lynsey Hipgrave pictured at the League Managers Association awardsCredit: Instagram / @lynseyhipgrave
      Bianca Westwood also attended in a glitzy dressCredit: Instagram / @biancawestwood
      BT Sport’s Lynsey Hipgrave took Instagram to show off her outfit for the eveningCredit: Instagram / @lynseyhipgrave
      While there she met Melissa ChappellCredit: Instagram / @lynseyhipgrave
      Cates and McQueen hosted the awards ceremonyCredit: Instagram / @biancawestwood
      Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Year at the awardsCredit: PA
      While the likes of Pep Guardiola were picking up awards, with the Manchester City boss winning the LMA Manager of the Year, a host of Sky presenters gave it their best shot to steal some thunder.
      Sky Sports’ Kelly Cates and Hayley McQueen were both in attendance, along with Bianca Westwood.
      Cates donned a striking red dress with McQueen wearing a glamorous black dress for the evening as the pair hosted the awards show.
      Westwood, who has worked at Sky for over two decades, shared details of her trip to the ceremony on her Instagram page.
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      One post on her story saw her give a rationale for her outfit, revealing she was aiming for “comfort”.
      Not that she gave up any glam by doing so with her black-and-white dot-speckled look.
      BT Sport presenter Lynsey Hipgrave, who is becoming the lead host on the broadcaster after Jake Humphrey stepped down, took to her Instagram to share some pics from the evening.
      Hipgrave wore a black dress which went over the shoulder on one side.
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      She shared a picture alongside Cates and McQueen, while also meeting broadcast agent Melissa Chappell.
      In terms of the awards themselves, Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes won the Women’s Super League award after winning the double with Chelsea.
      Vincent Kompany echoed ex-boss Guardiola with an award of his own, picking up the Championship Manager of the Year award after amassing 101 points with Burnley.
      League One’s award went to Steven Schumacher after achieving the same feat with Plymouth.
      Leyton Orient’s Richie Wellens won the gong from League Two.
      The Women’s Championship award went to Lauren Smith after winning the league with Bristol City.
      Meanwhile, Manchester United icon Lou Macari won the inaugural John Duncan Award.
      The new award is to highlight outstanding achievement.
      Macari won the award for his efforts in running a homeless shelter in Stoke.
      Chelsea Women’s boss Emma Hayes won the Women’s Super League awardCredit: PA
      Vincent Kompany won the Championship Manager of the Year awardCredit: PA
      Bristol City’s Lauren Smith won the Women’s Championship awardCredit: PA
      Steven Schumacher picked up League One’s gong after guiding Plymouth to the titleCredit: PA
      Richie Wellens won the League Two award after a title-winning year at Leyton OrientCredit: PA
      Manchester United icon Lou Macari won the inaugural John Duncan AwardCredit: PA More

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      Five men who streamed Premier League football games through £10-a-month subscriptions are JAILED

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      FIVE fraudsters who charged football fans £10-a-month for an illegal Premier League streaming service have been jailed.Flawless TV raked in £7.2million from over 50,000 subscribers, offering matches not available on UK TV.
      Ring leader Mark Gould – who netted a staggering £1.7million from the operation – was discovered among piles of Doritos packets when arrestedCredit: premier league
      Up to 30 set-top boxes running streams were found at Gould’s South London addressCredit: premier league
      Flawless TV intercepted football feeds from abroad and delivered them to paying subscribersCredit: News Group Nrewspapers Ltd
      It undercut the likes of Sky Sports by bypassing a Uefa-imposed “blackout” that stops the broadcast of most 3pm kick-offs on Saturdays, which encourages fans to go to games.
      Feeds were intercepted from broadcasters in Australia, the UK, US, Canada and Qatar and delivered a few seconds later to subscribers.
      The crooked service – which also offered film and tv – ran between 2016 and 2021 and even had its own streaming app.
      Flawless went to great lengths to avoid detection, even developing software to blur a unique code Sky adds to stop illegal streamers.
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      When Premier League investigators raided the homes Flawless’s masterminds, they seized computer equipment and documents detailing the operation.
      The group’s “prime mover” Mark Gould netted a staggering £1.7 million from the operation.
      He was found in pyjamas surrounded by piles of Doritos packets and Domino’s pizza dips when he was cuffed at his riverside flat in Greenwich, South London.
      Doug Love, a Trading-standards investigator who led the raid, said up to 30 set-top boxes running streams were found at the address.
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      At Derby Crown Court, Gould, 36, was sentenced to 11 years in prison following a rare private prosecution by the Premier League.
      Co-defendants Steven Gordon, Peter Jolley, William Brown and Christopher Felvus were all convicted of conspiracy to defraud, money laundering and contempt of court.
      Felvus, 36, was also found guilty of voyeurism and possessing indecent images of children.
      The four men were sentenced to between three and more than five years.
      A sixth gang member, Zak Smith, failed to appear at court for sentencing and a warrant has been issued for his arrest, the Premier League said.
      The Intellectual Property Office estimates nearly four million people in the UK used an illegal source to watch live sport last year. More

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      Sky Sports presenter Naomi Schiff joins no bra club and shows off amazing F1 necklace in glamorous outfit

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      NAOMI Schiff has become the latest star to join the no bra club.The 29 year old is a former racing driver, having begun her career at the age of 16, and has raced across multiple formats including the W Series.
      The Sky Sports presenter became the latest member of the no bra clubCredit: Instagram/@jayneejaynee
      The 29-year-old was looking glamorous on a night out in MonacoCredit: Instagram/@jayneejaynee
      Schiff is part of the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2023 seasonCredit: Instagram/@naomischiff
      Schiff was part of the Sky Sports team for the Monaco Grand Prix last weekend.
      And it appears she had extended her stay in the principality as she was pictured out with friends last night.
      The presenter stepped out with no bra in a glamorous outfit, showing off plenty of cleavage.
      She was also wearing an amazing F1 necklace which was glistening in the light.
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      Schiff has amassed 182,000 followers on Instagram and shares snaps of her away from the track alongside her presenting work.
      She admitted earlier this year that she was “surprised” about receiving an approach from her current employers having never driven a Formula One car.
      Speaking to Jodie Kidd on the Kidd in a Sweet Shop Podcast she said: “I was very surprised to have a call from Sky.
      “Weirdly, I didn’t ever think that they would consider me as a pundit because of the fact that I obviously, had never driven an F1 car.
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      “But I was so delighted when they suggested it because I was like, ‘this is going to fill the void in my life of not being a driver any more’.”
      Since retiring from racing she was appointed as the diversity and inclusion ambassador for the W Series and has become a Sky Sports presenter, regularly appearing in their Formula One coverage.
      She has 182,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @naomischiff
      She shares snaps of her in bikinis alongside her presenting workCredit: Instagram/@naomischiff More

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      Neville, Keane & Carragher’s embarrassing Premier League predictions re-emerge from flop title pick to Ronaldo advice

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      GARY NEVILLE, ROY KEANE and Jamie Carragher’s Premier League predictions have re-emerged following the climax of the campaign.A dramatic final day of the season saw Leicester City and Leeds United relegated on Sunday with Everton surviving with a 1-0 win over Bournemouth.
      Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher’s pre-season predictions have re-emergedCredit: Getty
      Roy Keane was also left red-faced with some of his predictionsCredit: Sportsfile
      Manchester City had already been crowned champions after Arsenal’s title collapse over the last month.
      The Gunners did qualify for next season’s Champions League, with both Manchester United, in third, and fourth-place Newcastle joining them.
      Liverpool endured a miserable season but their late upturn in form led them to ending it in fifth.
      And that ensures that they and Brighton, who finished sixth, will be in the Europa League.
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      Meanwhile, Man Utd’s Carabao Cup success in February could be followed by FA Cup joy this weekend when they face neighbours Man City in the final at Wembley.
      The above has freed up an extra place in Europe, and it was Aston Villa who capped a remarkable turnaround under Unai Emery by finishing seventh in the top-flight to make it to next season’s Europa Conference League.

      At the start of the season, Sky Sports asked their pundits to make their predictions for the campaign.
      Both United legends Keane and Neville were in agreement that Man City, who are also aiming to complete an historic treble with Champions League success against Inter Milan next month, and Liverpool would be battling it out for the title.
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      And they both correctly guessed that it would be the Cityzens celebrating – although Neville was way off when saying: “Tottenham are the only team I can see that can get close to them [City and Liverpool].”
      Although Keane also backed them to challenge the top two, only for their season to end in disaster after Antonio Conte’s exit.
      Liverpool legend Carragher was also left red-faced after he incorrectly backed his old club to win the title “because of Virgil van Dijk”.
      He also tipped Spurs to finish third and Chelsea, who finished in the bottom half, to make fourth.
      United’s success has all come despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s explosive transfer exit before Christmas following his criticism of Erik ten Hag and the club’s hierarchy.
      But that was not what both Keane and Neville were feeling at the start of the season despite him reporting back for pre-season late
      Keane said: “You have to try and keep Ronaldo because he’s a brilliant player.
      “I don’t think it’s as big of a deal as everyone’s making out.
      “When you’re a manager, trouble comes your way, he has to deal with it.
      “I think it can work out well for United.”
      Meanwhile, Neville said: “Ronaldo has the power, the strength, the status to influence.”
      Although Carragher did say: “I’d move Ronaldo on, it’d be the first thing I’d do if I was Ten Hag coming in.
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      “He’s almost bigger than the club and we are talking about one of the biggest clubs in the world, and Ronaldo is one of the few players who could be classed like that alongside Lionel Messi.
      “You can put up with that if he’s one of the best players in the world – I don’t think he is right now.” More

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      Sheffield Wednesday 1 Barnsley 0 – League One play-off final LIVE RESULT: Windass wins promotion for Owls at Wembley

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY have been promoted back to the Championship after Josh Windass’ winner at the death.The tie required extra time at Wembley and the Owls forward hit the back of the net with an excellent header in the 123rd minute.
      Barnsley were down to ten men for a large majority of the game after Adam Phillips was dismissed for a challenge on Lee Gregory.

      RESULT: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley (AET)
      Sheffield Wednesday XI: Dawson, Ihiekwe, James, Palmer, Paterson, Bannan, Johnson, Windass, Gregory, Smith.
      Barnsley XI: Isted, Williams, Kitching, Andersen, Cadden, Kane, B Thomas, Phillips, Tedic, Cole, Connell.

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      Sheffield Wednesday made it to the Championship after a dramatic 1-0 victory over Barnsley at extra-time in the League One play off final at Wembley.
      The Tykes put together a defiant performance after controversially losing Adam Phillips in the 49th minute following a two-lrgged tackle on Lee Gregory.
      Wednesday thought they sealed the win during extra-time when Will Vaulks scored a wonderful long-range shot in the 16th minute of extra-time.
      But the linesman deemed there was an offisde in the build-up and devastated the Owls’ hopes.
      But just when it looked like the game was heading to penalties, Josh Windass caught a stunning cross from Gregory down the left and finally beat Harry Isted with a diving header in the third minute of stoppage time.
      That’s all from us at SunSport, have a lovely evening!
      Credit: PA
      Sheffield Wednesday have done it
      It took two hours of football, but Sheffield Wednesday have done it.
      Just when it looked like the game was heading to a penalty shoot-out, Wednesday won it at the death to deny a defiant Barnsley.
      Josh Windass’ winner has officially sent them back to the Championship.
      Celebrations are in full gear at Wembley!
      Credit: Rex
      Credit: Rex
      Dramatic Wembley Finale
      The League One play off final between Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley was riddled in drama.
      A red card in the second half, a winner that was chalked off for offside and a late goal just before penalties.
      There weren’t many goals, but this goes down as a Wembley classic.
      Here are some key moments:
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      Sheffield Wednesday vs Barnsley stats
      Sheffield Wednesday dominated 54 per cent of possession in their dramatic League One play off final.
      Wednesday produced 22 shots, eight of which were on target.
      Barnsley, on the other hand, registered nine shots, two of which were on target.
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      FT: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley
      Sheffield Wednesday have made it to the Championship after a dramatic victory over Barnsley at extra-time in the League One play off final at Wembley.
      The Tykes put together a defiant performance after losing Adam Phillips in the 49th minute following a two-lrgged tackle on Lee Gregory.
      Wednesday thought they sealed the win during extra-time when Will Vaulks scored a wonderful long-range shot in the 16th minute of extra-time, but the linesman deemed there was an offisde in the build-up.
      Just when it looked like the game was heading to penalties, Josh Windass caught a stunning cross from Gregory down the left and finally beat Harry Isted in the third minute of stoppage time.
      Credit: Getty
      Credit: Getty
      FT: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley
      Peep!
      All over at Wembley!!!
      123 Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley
      They’ve done it!
      Just when it looked we’re going to penalties, Gregory delivered a stunning cross from the left and found Windass completely unmarked.
      The forward then produced a marvellous diving header to beat the incredible Isted!
      Absolute scenes on the Wednesday end, Barnsley are absolutely heartbroken…
      123 Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley
      Goal!
      Windass has done it for Sheffield Wednesday!!!

      120 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Barsnley ace Norwood appears to have picked up an injury.
      He almost comes off to be replaced by Cundy, but he will stay and take on a penalty!
      Three more minutes of stoppage time to go!
      117 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance!
      Barnsley captain Andersen produces a captain’s block as he denies Gregory’s shot from a very close and promising position!
      116 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Substitution
      Bannan’s evening is over, as he is replaced by Dele-Bashiru.
      A standing ovation for the Sheffield Wednesday captain as he exits the pitch.
      115 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Sheffield Wednesday Bannan is back on the pitch, but he is really struggling.
      And he ultimately goes back down to the ground and concedes he can’t continue…
      113 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Sheffield Wednesday ace Palmer is lucky to avoid a yellow card after pushing Norwood to the ground.
      Meanwhile, captain Bannan is receiving treatment, he would be so gutted if he couldn’t continue…
      110 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      The game has paused as the referee is readjusting the linesman’s communication equipment.
      Sheffield Wednesday are looking to fight back after the earlier heartbreak.
      106 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      No goal!
      Sheffield Wednesday ace Vaulks scores with a stunning shot a few yards off the area.
      He then celebrates by doing a cartwheel but the linesman deemed there was an offside in the build-up.
      106 Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Barnsley
      Goal!
      But the flag is up!!!
      106 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Substitution
      Barnsley boss Duff brings on Watters who replaces Cadden.
      Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Peep!
      Off we go again at Wembley!!!
      HT: Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Peep!
      That’s half-time at extra-time!!!
      105 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance
      Sheffield Wednesday ace Smith tries a backward header but sends it over the bar.
      One more minute of stoppage time to go.
      105 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Substitution
      Sheffield Wednesday boss Moore introduces Hunt, who replaces James.
      103 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      What a chance!
      Barnsley break perfectly and Thomas sets Connell up perfectly with the goal wide open.
      But he delivers a terrible shot that leads to a free-kick! How did he miss that…?!
      102 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      What a chance!
      Sheffield Wednesday captain Bannan tries a stunning shot from the edge of the box but catches a deflection and just misses Isted’s bottom right corner.
      100 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Barsnley have been remarkable at Wembley as they play with a man down.
      But they still have a lot to thank Isted for, stunning performance!
      99 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      What a chance!
      Sheffield Wednesday come a whisker away from breaking the deadlock as Smith gets a foot in front of Isted who shows incredible reflexes and palms it away.
      Isted has been sensational today!
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      Sheffield Wednesday 0 Barnsley 0 – League One playoff final LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as extra time underway

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      SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY take on Yorkshire rivals Barnsley in the Sky Bet League One play-off final at Wembley – and the tie is into extra time.The Tykes are down to ten men after Adam Phillips was dismissed for a challenge on Lee Gregory.

      TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Sky Sports Football
      Live stream: NOW
      Sheffield Wednesday XI: Dawson, Ihiekwe, James, Palmer, Paterson, Bannan, Johnson, Windass, Gregory, Smith.
      Barnsley XI: Isted, Williams, Kitching, Andersen, Cadden, Kane, B Thomas, Phillips, Tedic, Cole, Connell.

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      95 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Yellow card
      Barnsley’s Thomas becomes the first player to be booked with a yellow card after a rough tackle on Bannan.
      95 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Sheffield Wednesday have been enjoying a better start giving Isted reason to be on his toes.
      You can cut the tension with a knife at Wembley….
      92 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance!
      Sheffield Wednesday ace Ihiekwe catches a header that’s goalbound but Barsley captain Andersen clears it!
      91 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      This is the first time ever all three play-off finals go to extra-time.
      But will the League One final go to penalties, not unlikely based on what we’ve seen…
      Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Peep!
      Extra-time at Wembley!!!
      FT: Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley are still goalless at Wembley.
      Michael Duff’s men have been playing with 10 men ever since the 49th minute.
      Adam Phillips was sent off after a dangerous two-legged challenge on Lee Gregory.
      But Barnsley have been showing tremendous defiance and held up well.
      Credit: Rex
      FT: Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Peep!
      That’s full-time, extra-time coming up!!!
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      Chance
      Sheffield Wednesday star Bannan tries a long-range shot but sends it wide.
      Not the Hollywood ending for Wednesday…
      90+3 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Just like in the first half, the two teams look happy enough to let time go by.
      No wonder both managers held back on substitutions.
      90 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Substitution
      Barnsley manager Duff brings on Russell, who replaces Benson after an injury cuts his day short.
      Five more minutes of stoppage time to go.
      88 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Heading to extra-time it seems…
      Both teams lacking that final touch and shot, just like they did in the first half.
      85 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Norwood has been sensational since coming on for Barsley.
      He has truly created a lot of problems down the right for Sheffield Wednesday.
      83 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Phillips’ red card hasn’t made things much easier for Sheffield Wednesday as Barnsley are still showing so much defiance.
      This is till anyone’s game!
      80 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Just 10 more minutes to go at Wembley!
      The game is stretched, but action is slowing down…
      79 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance!
      Barnsley sub Norwood tries a powerful shot from a tight angle down the right but Dawson palms it away.
      79 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Substitution
      Sheffield Wednesday boss Moore makes his first change as Vaulks replaces Paterson.
      77 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Seems we missed Barnsley’s double change as Benson and Thomas came on for Cole and Kane.
      75 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      This has been an entertaining first half.
      But actions is slowly dwindling down and extra-time is not looking unlikely.
      72 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance
      Sheffield Wednesday ace Ihiekwe catches a header after a corner-kick but sends the ball over the bar.
      70 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Both teams looks completely different in the second half.
      In the first half they were nervy and avoided taking risks, whereas now the game is absolutely open.
      67 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Another cooling break at Wembley with the sun shining bright in London.
      Duff and Moore are handing out some more instructions with both teams now pushing hard for an opener.
      65 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Wembley has come alive with the game now looking more like a basketball match.
      Both teams are finding space to move the ball forward.
      64 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance
      Sheffield Wednesday’s Windass tries a low shot from the edge of the box but sends it wide.
      60 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      The red card has truly opened up the game, and it’s not just Sheffield Wednesday pushing forward.
      Barnsley are displaying some incredible defiance when they attack.
      58 Sheffield Wednesday 0-0 Barnsley
      Chance!
      Isted saves Barnsley from an own-goal after Thomas accidentally drives a cross from the left twoards his own net.
      But the goalie shows tremendous reflexes and palms it away.
      Smith tries to get the rebound but the ball goes back to Isted.
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      Jeff Stelling hides emotions behind mask as he’s given standing ovation during touching tribute on last Soccer Saturday

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      JEFF STELLING bid an emotional farewell to Soccer Saturday after more than 25 years of service – but managed to hold off the tears.The presenter revealed in April he was retiring from his role on the popular football show.
      Jeff Stelling bid farewell in his final appearance on Soccer Saturday
      Sky Sports paid tribute with some of Stelling’s best moments
      Stelling built a reputation for his passionate support of Hartlepool
      The presenter had a silly side which viewers adored
      Several former colleagues including Chris Kamara paid tribute
      Current pundit Paul Merson also shared his love for his pal
      And as the Premier League came to a close on the final day, so did Stelling’s time at the helm on Soccer Saturday.
      He revealed how proud he was to work on Soccer Saturday over the years and thanked his former colleagues, as well as the fans for watching over the years.
      The legendary presenter also paid tribute to his current colleagues Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd and Michael Dawson after they gave him a standing ovation.
      Stelling joked “Thanks for the applause. But this is tricky because I’ve changed my mind.”
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      He went on: “It’s fantastic to see the people we’ve all worked with over the years. The likes of Alan Mullery and Clive Allen as well as all of the old gang.
      “I’ve had some fantastic messages – Gordon Strachan texted me this morning, Neil Warnock, Kammy [Chris Kamara] of course.
      “Elton John rang me this week. I was starstruck when Elton John rang me at home to say thank you so much for all you’ve done.
      “And he said: ‘Every week you tell me Watford are losing, and every week you tell me Hartlepool are losing so I feel like we’re kindred spirits’.
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      “It’s a team game, right from the people in the call centres who take your calls to the runners, the production team, the people behind the cameras.
      “Everyone I’ve worked with over the past 30 years I’d like to thank you for that.
      “It’s not just on this show, I just want to mention the people on the winning post, the horse racing paper I worked on for many years.
      “Times of Our Lives which I adored doing. The live snooker, darts, greyhound racing, pool. It’s been absolutely wonderful. It’s been the best job anyone could wish for.
      “The principal success is you lot at home. Soccer Saturday will be back and I’ll be watching – when Hartlepool are not playing.”
      Stelling managed to avoid the tears after breaking down during his penultimate appearance on the show last week while discussing the dangers of eating disorders.
      The 68-year-old has been a fan favourite thanks to his incredible knowledge, witty banter and passionate support of Hartlepool United.
      But he has also not been afraid to tackle difficult subject matter and has raised a lot of awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.
      Sky Sports played a compilation of Stelling’s best moments over the years, from celebrating in a Hartlepool shirt to his iconic rant about the brilliance of Middlesbrough, and of course his famous exchange with Kamara after the reporter missed a red card in a match between Portsmouth and Blackburn.
      Many of his current and former colleagues, including Merson,Kammy and Charlie Nicholas, sent in video messages sharing their love for the presenter.
      Nicholas said: “I’m often asked the question – if you were stuck on a desert island who would you take with you out of all the lads? And my answer is, without doubt, Thommo! [Phil Thompson]. All the best mate!”
      Kammy said: “Simply the best broadcaster ever! I love you like a brother. The only last thing to say is – you are unbelievable Jeff!”
      Sun columnist Piers Morgan also paid tribute saying: “Very few people get to leave a long-running job in TV whilst still at the absolute peak of their powers – but Jeff Stelling just did it.
      “Thanks for all the fun, excitement, entertainment & incredible professionalism, Jeff – you’ll be greatly missed. 👏👏👏👏”
      His son Robbie tweeted: “Well done Dad, so proud of you.
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      “You’ve put your heart and soul into the show and have no doubt left a mark on more than just the world of football.
      “As a father and broadcaster, you have taught me so much about football and life. You are the best there has ever been.” More