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      Martin Brundle in awkward new-style interview on live TV with Lando Norris who complains ‘you’ve broken my ear drums’

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      MARTIN BRUNDLE and Lando Norris were involved in an awkward conversation as the driver complained “you’ve broken my ear drums”.Ahead of this afternoon’s Italian Grand Prix, Sky Sports tried a new-style interview while Norris was sat in his car.
      “I think you’ve broken both my ear drums but nice to talk to you as always” 😅Martin with a unique interview with Lando as he gets pushed into position on the grid! 🟠 pic.twitter.com/AgoyYE2H46— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) September 3, 2023

      Martin Brundle and Lando Norris had a tech nightmare as Sky Sports tried a new way of speaking to driversCredit: Sky Sports
      The McLaren team were wheeling the Brit to his spot on the grid with him starting in ninth place.
      On his way from the paddock to the track, Brundle was given the opportunity to speak to Norris but things did not go as planned.
      The broadcasting legend asked about the balance of the car only for the 23-year-old to admit he could not hear the question amid a technical fault.
      Norris improvised after an awkward delay, saying: “I am struggling to understand what you are saying so I am just going to come up with a random answer.”
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      He decided to give an insight into the strategy of the race, regarding the tyres and the pit stop instead.
      Brundle, who was walking alongside the McLaren then asked about steering after he joked: “I am trying to not get run over by your car actually.”
      Norris again could not hear him and replied: “I am still struggling to understand anything you are saying.
      “Maybe move the microphone a little bit further away from your mouth, it might be a little bit better, I don’t know.”
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      By that point Brundle’s time with Norris had expired and he wished him best of the lucky for the race.
      Norris responded in hilarious fashion, saying: “I think you’ve broken both my ear drums but nice to talk to you as always.”
      Despite the problems, fans still enjoyed the new way of interviews.
      One said: “Martin Brundle talking to Lando Norris whilst he’s getting pushed to his grid box. I must say, that’s pretty cool. Hopefully we see/hear more of this in the future.”
      Another added: “Okay that’s cool. Brundle directly interviewing Norris, who was already inside the McLaren.”
      Norris finished the race in eighth as Max Verstappen claimed victory again. More

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      Awkward moment Theo Walcott gets caught between Roy Keane and Micah Richards as pundits have heated argument

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      THEO WALCOTT was hilariously stuck in the middle of Micah Richards and Roy Keane’s heated debate as the pair argued over Arsenal’s goalkeeping situation.Walcott, 34, recently announced his retirement from football after an 18-year professional career.
      Micah Richards and Roy Keane got into a heated argument about Arsenal’s keepersCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL

      Theo Walcott was awkwardly stuck in between the pairCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      He hilariously pointed out that this was the reason he had been put in the middleCredit: Twitter @SkySportsPL
      And as he moves into the world of punditry, the ex-Arsenal forward lined up alongside Sky Sports’ Keane, 52, and Richards, 35, at the Emirates ahead of the Gunners’ blockbuster clash with Man Utd.
      One of the talking points on Sky Sports’ coverage was Arsenal’s decision to bring Spanish shot-stopper David Raya in as competition for No1 Aaron Ramsdale.
      Keane felt it was a good move, saying: “I find it strange with goalkeepers – and it seems to be a lot of ex-players, ex-goalkeepers particularly in the media – saying ‘It’s not right you’re undermining the goalkeeper’.
      “You need competition at your club. If every player had that mindset – ‘Oh if somebody’s going to come in to challenge me’ – that’s what you want at your club.
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      “So these goalkeepers that are upset about another good goalkeeper coming to your club, what are they talking about?”
      But Richards immediately countered that point as he doubted the idea of having two keepers vying for the starting spot.
      The ex-Man City defender replied: “But how are you suppose to keep the consistency if you’re a centre-back and your keeper keeps changing?”
      Keane responded: “You don’t have to keep changing but your competition comes from within. It’s like when I was a midfielder, did I not like Man Utd signing other midfielders? Veron?”
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      Before Richards added: “But you can play three in midfield. You can’t play three goalkeepers, can you?”
      As the pair bickered, Walcott then hilariously chimed in by asking host Dave Jones: “Is this why I’m stood in the middle in between these two, yeah?”
      Richards and Keane then continued their debate as Walcott smiled in amusement.
      The former England man announced his retirement last month after ending his second spell with boyhood club Southampton.
      He said: “I had some offers abroad, and at some very good Championship teams.
      “There’s been some Saudi offers, but that’s not where I want to see myself playing.
      “Nothing against the money or the league – I justfeel like right now if my heart’s not into playing football, then it’s not fair on the clubs and not fair on me.
      “I would like to [go into media], we’ll see. I do enjoy that side of it, I enjoy analysing the games, analysing the teams, and as well, I have a different insight into the generations, I’ve played inyour generation as well, which is slightly older than myself.” More

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      Sky Sports forced to apologise after Ferrari F1 chief’s X-rated rant live on air ahead of Italian GP qualifying at Monza

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      SKY SPORTS have been forced to apologise for Fred Vasseur’s X-rated rant live on air.The Ferrari chief gave a foul-mouthed interview ahead of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.
      Sky Sports apologised for Fred Vasseur’s X-rated rantCredit: Sky Sports
      Vasseur spoke to Sky Sports following the third and final practice session at Monza, which hosts Ferrari’s home race.
      However, he let his emotions get the most of him, prompting presenter Simon Lazenby to say sorry to viewers.
      “It’s quite emotional,” explained Vasseur. “I tried all week to calm everybody down and say, ‘Guys, you can’t score more points in Monza than somewhere else’.
      “But this is bulls***. When you arrive on Thursday morning at Monza with all the guys in red, you can feel it.
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      “You can feel the passion, the emotion. For us, we have to take it as a positive and get an extra push from this.”
      His outburst prompted a smirk from Lazenby before he said: “A quick apology for the language.”
      It has been a difficult season for Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc’s two third place finishes their only podiums in 2023.
      Leclerc is sixth in the Drivers’ Championship ahead of Sunday’s race, one place below team-mate Carlos Sainz.
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      Ferrari also find themselves behind Red Bull, Mercedes and Aston Martin in the Constructors’ Championship.
      However, Sainz was able to claim pole position in qualifying, with Leclerc to start in third on the grid.
      All eyes are set to be on Max Verstappen this weekend, though, as he looks for a record-breaking 10th consecutive race win. More

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      Stunning Sky Sports presenter left in ‘actual tears’ during awkward interview at Reading Festival

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      ANITA NNEKA JONES was left in “actual tears” during an awkward interview at Reading Festival.The stunning Sky Sports presenter spoke to rapper Tion Wayne at the festival last weekend.
      Anita Nneka Jones was left in ‘actual tears’ as she interviewed Tion WayneCredit: Instagram @anitannekajones
      Jones, who is an Arsenal fan, discussed predictions for the season with the London rapper and Chelsea supporter.
      However, she was left in awkward hysterics after Wayne labelled her beloved Arsenal “overrated” and tipped Chelsea to beat them to a top four spot.
      When asked for his unpopular prediction for the season, he said: “Chelsea are coming top four and we’re gonna finish above these clubs.”
      Jones was left shocked as she looked at the camera with a jaw dropped expression.
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      She also went on to joke that he had only said that as he knew she supported Arsenal.
      The presenter, who also works for the Premier League and CBS Sports, shared a series of clips of the interview to Instagram.
      In the caption, she wrote: “My laugh at the end are actually tears.”
      Her followers also saw the funny side, with one commenting: “Love this content.”
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      Arsenal already have a head start on their London rivals as they sit fifth after three matches.
      The Gunners remain unbeaten after last weekend’s draw with Fulham ahead of a clash with Manchester United on Sunday.
      Mikel Arteta’s side are also back in the Champions League after a six-year absence.
      As for Chelsea, who are not playing in Europe this term, they picked up their first win against Luton last time out.
      However, they remain five places adrift of Arsenal in 10th but could leapfrog them temporarily by beating Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
      The pair discussed Wayne’s Premier League predictions at Reading FestivalCredit: Instagram @anitannekajones More

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      Man Utd legend Gary Neville explains his bizarre ‘obsession’ with asking people where they’re going on holiday

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      MANCHESTER UNITED icon Gary Neville has revealed why he has an “obsession” with asking players where they go on holiday.The former defender was covering Luton’s Premier League clash with West Ham alongside Jamie Carragher and Kelly Cates when he asked Jarrod Bowen – who was not named in Gareth Southgate’s England squad this week – about his holiday plans for the international break.
      Neville revealed why he questions players about their down timeCredit: Reuters
      Cates joked that it was an ‘obsession’Credit: Sky Sports
      Bowen will now have a break after helping West Ham win 2-1 at Luton
      Speaking live on Sky Sports, he then revealed why he questions players about their free time.
      Neville said: “It’s a little bit weird but do you know something, I always think as a football player, the idea of going into an international break when you’ve lost, you carry it for two weeks sometimes.
      “Winning before an international break really makes a big difference at the club.
      “I always remember that going back to my United days, you’ll [turning to Carragher] remember it with Liverpool.
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      “So the idea now that they’ve got a few days off, they can enjoy the international break, they’ve had a great start to the season.
      “I’m just asking where he was going Kelly, I’m just trying to be nice! Just relaxing the atmosphere a bit!”
      Fans flocked to Twitter to react, with one person referencing Neville’s iconic “mini-retirement” anecdote.
      Back in May, fans were left in stitches after discovering that the ex-United star calls holidays “mini-retirements”.
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      Speaking on the the Diary of a CEO podcast, he said: “What you can have is a mini-retirement during the year, and that’s what I’ve tried to do.
      “I don’t do it very well, so for instance this weekend I’m going to Spain on Friday until Monday morning.
      “I call that a mini-retirement. It’s a weekend, it’s a mini-retirement.
      “It’s where I can basically say for three days I’m there and I’m basically taking it, I don’t think about work.
      “And I will, sometimes my best ideas come when I’m on these types of trips, but then in six weeks I’ll have another mini-retirement for five days or four days.”
      West Ham went back to the top of the Premier League table following a 2-1 win over Luton.
      Bowen – who was subjected to vile chants about his girlfriend Dani Dyer – opened the scoring before Kurt Zouma doubled the Hammers’ advantage.
      Mads Juel Andersen then got a late goal for the hosts, but it wasn’t enough to salvage any points. More

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      Neville and Carragher enter ‘most humble Premier League ground’ and even see neighbours’ washing on way through away end

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      GARY NEVILLE labelled Kenilworth Road the “most humble Premier League ground” as he and Jamie Carragher walked down from the top of the away end ahead of Luton’s clash with West Ham.Luton played their first top-flight home game in 31 years on Friday night as they hosted the high-flying Hammers.
      Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville began their walk at the bottom of the away standCredit: Sky Sports
      Carragher and Neville walked next to gardens as they made their way into Kenilworth RoadCredit: Sky Sports
      Neville pointed out he could see the neighbours’ washing next to the groundCredit: Sky Sports
      They then headed down the away stand through the West Ham supportersCredit: Sky Sports
      They eventually made their way down on to the pitchCredit: Sky Sports
      And Sky Sports kicked off their coverage from the 10,000-capacity stadium with Neville and Carragher walking the route the away fans will take to their seats.
      As they walked up the steps, Neville labelled it “old school”, before Carragher said: “Takes you back. You don’t see many like this.
      “We know it’s an older stadium, but to be in there now with the terraced houses, all the gardens we’re gonna see as we get up here, big part of the community.”
      After reaching a point where they could see the houses next to the ground, Neville added: “I don’t think many away fans in the Premier League will have seen this view on the way up.
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      “We’ve got the washing out and everything over there. But it’s absolutely brilliant, isn’t it?”
      They then entered the ground at the top of the away stand and made their way through the West Ham supporters.
      And Neville said: “This is definitely the most humble Premier League ground that I’ve been at in my time covering football with Sky.
      “But what a night this is tonight for Luton Town Football Club.”
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      Workers were putting the finishing touches to Kenilworth Road just hours before the West Ham clashCredit: AFP
      Carragher responded: “It’s a brilliant night for them [the Luton fans] but I think everybody’s excited to come here for the first time.
      “Friday night football under the lights. I think we’re expecting a huge atmosphere as well.
      “This club have been away for so long but they’re a huge part of our childhood as kids – you remember them in big semi-finals, winning a cup final against Arsenal.
      “So tonight, a lot of work has gone in, but a huge night for this football club and hopefully from their point of view it goes well.”
      Luton have suffered back-to-back defeats on their return to the Premier League.
      They were beaten 4-1 by Brighton on the opening weekend, before they lost 3-0 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
      Burnley were due to be the first Premier League team to visit Kenilworth Road this season.
      However, the game was postponed due to the ground not being ready.
      And there were even shots of club staff putting the final touches to Kenilworth Road just hours before kick-off against West Ham. More

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      Former Premier League star turned Sky Sports pundit looks unrecognisable after ‘morphing into Rylan’

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      A FORMER Premier League star and Sky Sports pundit looks completely unrecognisable in his latest interview. The former Leeds United and Southampton player was once famed for his long locks, but looks totally different now.
      A former Premier League star looked unrecognisable on Sky Sports NewsCredit: Sky Sports
      The 41-year-old finished his career in 2014 with Coventry City after having stints with Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester United, Nottingham Forest and Swindon Town.
      And during his retirement he joined Sky Sports’ punditry line-up as a Championship expert.
      The Hull-born ace became a regular on football fans’ television screens, but few would recognise him with his changed looks.
      Fans even took to social media to suggest he looks just like TV personality Rylan Clark with the ex-pro sporting a tan alongside a similar beard and haircut.
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      His new appearance has had viewers of Sky Sports confused, but they can rest assured the mystery footballer on their screens is still… David Prutton.
      The mystery footballer is David PruttonCredit: Getty
      He looks completely different from back in his playing daysCredit: PA:Press Association
      He’s even changed in recent times with his new beard making him look unrecognisableCredit: Getty
      Loads of fans took to social media to express their surprise at Prutton’s new look and so many could see the resembelnce to Rylan.
      One said: “David Prutton is morphing into Rylan.”
      Another added: “I thought this was Rylan Clark for a second. Not how I remember David Prutton.”
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      A third added: “Just watching Sky Sports News and David Prutton just appeared as Rylan.”
      The former central-midfielder made 62 Premier League appearances during his career, scoring two goals and providing four assists.
      But he thrived during his time in League One where he featured 183 times, netting 14 goals and registering a further 11 assists.
      Prutton also represented England at U21s level where he featured 25 times between 2000 and 2003.
      Prutton getting into a bust-up back in 2005 with Southampton after he was sent off against ArsenalCredit: Getty
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      Sean Dyche calls out Sky Sports over gaffe live on TV leaving pundits in stitches before Everton’s clash with Doncaster

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      SEAN DYCHE left the Sky Sports panel in stitches after pointing out the graphic of his starting line-up was “wrong” ahead of Everton’s 2-1 win over Doncaster in the the Carabao Cup.The former Burnley boss, 52, has not had the ideal start to the season with his side losing their opening three Premier League games without scoring a goal.
      Sean Dyche joined the Sky Sports panel ahead of Doncaster vs Everton
      Dyche felt this Sky Sports graphic of his team was ‘wrong’
      And he was evidently not in the mood for mistakes when he joined Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman for a chat ahead of the Doncaster game on Wednesday evening.
      As Dyche’s XI came up on the screen – which depicted a 4-4-2 – Chapman said: “When we put Grant’s up [Doncaster manager Grant McCann], it was in the wrong formation.
      “So hopefully we’ve got this in the right formation.”
      He then asked about new signing Beto – who was on the bench – before Dyche said: “I’d like to [give him 20, 25 minutes].
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      “We only [just] got clearance of his visa, that’s what we were waiting on. We’d set the team up, worked on it.”
      He then hilariously added: “That’s wrong by the way, but anyway.”
      The comment left Chapman and the pundits – which included ex-Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore – in stitches, with Chappers suggesting the line-up was “tactically fluid”, much to Dyche’s amusement.
      The mistake would appear to have been that Dyche played a 4-1-3-2 with Amadou Onana sitting behind Abdoulaye Doucoure on the left, Lewis Dobbin on the right and James Garner through the middle.
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      But Dyche was certainly not laughing once the game kicked off as his Everton team went into half-time 1-0 down against their fourth-tier opponents – who sit bottom of League Two.
      Joe Ironside gave the hosts the lead just before the break at the Eco-Power Stadium.
      But Everton new boy Beto came off the bench to equalise in the 73rd minute.
      And another new signing, Arnaut Danjuma, on loan from Villarreal, turned things around with less than two minutes of normal time remaining as Everton edged their way into the third round. More