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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

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      Meet Adam Smith, Jeff Stelling’s likely Soccer Saturday replacement who opened Spurs stadium and hosted Logan Paul fight

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      JEFF STELLING is leaving Soccer Saturday at the end of the season.And Adam Smith is the shock candidate to replace him on the iconic Sky Sports programme.
      Adam Smith, right, could be the next host of Soccer SaturdayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      Legendary Jeff Stelling is stepping away from his roleCredit: Rex
      Smith took part in the opening ceremony of the Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      As exclusively revealed by SunSport, Smith is in pole position.
      And he was even interviewed for the gig last year alongside Mark Chapman and Julian Warren.
      But the popular Saturday Social host wowed bosses with his performance in the screen test.
      And he is expected to take over in the Sky hotseat for the 2023-24 football season.
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      But what do we know about the possible new face of Soccer Saturday?
      Smith left college in Guildford in 2002 with three As at A-level then earned a 2:1 in Sports Science and Management at Loughborough University.
      He graduated in 2006 and immediately joined Sky Sports, joining the team at Soccer AM – where he was best known for his ‘Away Days’ with character Franky Fryer.
      Smith – who speaks some German – has been a mainstay at the broadcaster ever since, taking on various presenting roles with Goals on Sunday and The Debate – as well as with friend Laura Woods.
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      Elsewhere, he works with Tottenham and the England national team as well as a stint with talkSPORT.
      The presenter also helped the coverage of the opening ceremony of Spurs’ new stadium and the KSI vs Logan Paul fight.
      Away from sport, he was at Windsor Castle as part of the Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations and, as a Type 1 Diabetic, is a celebrity ambassador and honorary patron of charity JDRF.
      Smith has been public with his own mental health struggles and recently attained a mental health first aid certificate.
      He married his wife Alexandra in 2018 and they welcomed their son Oscar in February 2021.
      Smith interviewed Logan Paul when he fought KSICredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      The YouTuber boxing fight was shown on Sky Sports Box OfficeCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      Smith is a big boxing fan – and i now ready for a huge jobCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
      He regularly hosts shows for Tottenham and England’s digital channelsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/adamjsmithy/
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      Souness reveals favourite pundits after Sky Sports retirement and lifts lid on Keane’s reaction to Liverpool 7-0 Man Utd

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      GRAEME SOUNESS has revealed his favourite pundits following his Sky Sports retirement.The Scot announced after Liverpool’s 4-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday that it would be his last live broadcast.
      Graeme Souness announced his Sky Sports retirement last weekendCredit: Getty
      Upon hanging up the mic, Souness chatted with Simon Jordan to lift the lid on his punditry secrets.
      Asked to name the pundits he likes while chatting to William Hill show Up Front, Souness said: “I like Roy (Keane). I like listening to Roy.”
      When Jordan pressed him for who else he likes, Souness revealed his nickname for Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher.
      He added: “The Chuckle Brothers can be entertaining.”
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      The 69-year-old then continued: “I think Gary Neville and Carragher can be entertaining. It makes me chuckle anyway.”
      Souness was then asked what Keane was like during Man United’s 7-0 humiliation at Anfield earlier this season.
      He responded: “I think Roy was boiling inside but took it gracefully.
      “He knew his team hadn’t turned up, they’d been miserable.”
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      Souness enjoys Roy Keane’s punditryCredit: https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1595010705593634818
      Provocatively asked about Neville’s political statements, with the ex-full-back having joined the Labour Party last year, Souness was initially coy.
      He then admitted: “I think he does overstep the mark with some of these crusades that he goes on.”
      Souness fought back tears as he announced his retirement from Sky Sports after 15 years last Sunday.
      Speaking about his decision, 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.
      “But for me personally, I’ve got the buzz of live football coming to some fantastic games and some fantastic stadiums and some great events.
      “I think I owe 100 apologies to people, but we haven’t got time for that.”
      Souness lifted the lid on Roy Keane’s reaction to Liverpool’s 7-0 win over Man UnitedCredit: Sky Sports More

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      Jamie Carragher hilariously calls out Kasper Schmeichel on Sky Sports MNF and warns: ‘You can’t say that as a pundit’

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      JAMIE CARRAGHER hilariously called out Kasper Schmeichel during his maiden appearance on Monday Night Football.Schmeichel, who left Leicester last summer after 11 years at the King Power, was on Sky Sports as a pundit to run the rule over his old side as they took on Everton.

      Kasper Schmeichel appeared as a pundit on Sky SportsCredit: Twitter@SkySportsPL
      Jamie Carragher pointed out Schmeichel’s gaffeCredit: Twitter@SkySportsPL
      Ahead of the 2-2 draw, Carragher asked Schmeichel who the leaders in their dressing room would be amid the Foxes’ struggles.
      After reeling off names including James Maddison, Jonny Evans and Youri Tielemans, the 36-year-old referred to Leicester as “we”.
      Presenter Dave Jones pointed out what Schmeichel had said.
      And Carragher laughed as he wagged his finger at the Dane and said: “You can’t say that as a pundit, you can’t say we.”
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      Schmeichel smiled as he sheepishly responded: “I’m not a pundit yet.”
      The goalkeeper quit Leicester for Nice, owned by Manchester United hopefuls INEOS, last year.

      On what Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Co are like as owners, Schmeichel explained: “One of the biggest reasons that I joined Nice was because of INEOS and because of Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, their vision and how they want to evolve their sports.
      “Because they’ve been successful, not just in business, but in every other sporting venture they’ve thrown their investment at. I think with Manchester United particularly, Jim [Ratcliffe] is a big fan of the club and that speaks a lot to fans.
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      “He’s someone coming in who cares deeply about the club. From my own experience at Nice, he’s a man who is present, he comes to games, a guy that’s knowledgeable about football and who has a vast knowledge about performance in general.
      “He has people like Dave Brailsford working for him, who again, are present and I think that’s the main thing with any club I’ve played at, look at Leicester, for example, the owners are present and there is not a divide.
      “So I think – and I’m biased hoping INEOS are the preferred bidders – let’s wait and see.”
      Schmeichel also offered his take on where things went wrong for Brendan Rodgers at Leicester this term.
      He said: “Brendan is one of the best managers I’ve ever seen up close. I only have good things to say about him.
      “When you hear the same message over and over again sometimes the message might not have the same impact even if it’s the right message. That happens sometimes in managerial cycles.
      “Only time will tell. Particularly the first two years of Brendan being there it’s the best football as a club Leicester’s ever played.”
      Schmeichel plays for Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Nice in Ligue 1Credit: Getty More