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      Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in warm-up before scoring penalty to stun Liverpool

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      RYAN Hardie was Plymouth Argyle’s hero by knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup.He could have been forgiven for feeling emotional after the game.Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in the warm-upCredit: ITVHardie revealed he was emotional seeing his son as a mascot before the gameCredit: GettyHowever, it was in the warm-up he got emotional instead.The Championship side defeated the Reds in a huge upset at Home Park.Hardie’s second half penalty sent the home support in ecstasy, following Harvey Elliot’s handball.After the game, Hardie was interviewed by ITV Sport’s Gabriel Clarke.Read more football newsAnd the Scottish forward, 27, revealed that he was moved to tears before the game because his son was a mascot.”I teared up in the warm-up a bit when I saw him on screen,” Hardie confessed.Hardie’s strike left Liverpool’s hopes of winning the quadruple in tatters.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBy scoring from 12-yards, he banished the ghost of four years ago when he missed a penalty that would have seen Argyle take Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge and sent Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way.Most read in FootballThe Premier League leaders made ten changes and loaded the bench with inexperienced youngsters in the clash against the Championship’s bottom club.ITV forced to apologise as Plymouth hero says ‘I f—ing love it’ TWICE live on air after shocking LiverpoolArgyle, while a League Two club, famously held Liverpool to a goalless draw in 2007But this time they went one better.When the final whistle blew, it confirmed only the fourth-ever occasion when the Premier League leaders have been knocked out by a side outside of the top flight, with the last coming in 2018.Liverpool also suffered an injury blow, when captain for the day, Joe Gomez, who recently recovered from a hamstring injury, hobbled off and was replaced by 20-year-old Isaac Mabaya. More

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      Fans say ‘straight to jail’ as supporter is spotted wearing half-and-half SHIRT for Plymouth vs Liverpool clash

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      A FAN sparked fury with a half-and-half shirt during the FA Cup clash between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle.Plymouth stunned the Premier League leaders and the entire competition as they eliminated Arne Slot’s men denying them an unprecedented quadruple.A fan sparked outrage with a half-and-half shirt during Plymouth vs LiverpoolPlymouth stunned Liverpool as they eliminated them from the FA CupCredit: AFPRyan Hardie scored the winner for the Pilgrims from the penalty spot on 53 minutes to seal a famous 1-0 win for the Championship’s bottom side.Liverpool fans were left shocked by that early elimination from the FA Cup.But one of them surely left smiling ear to ear as he was also a Plymouth supporter.The supporter in question made his controversial loyalty public as he attended Home Park with a shirt that donned both of the teams’ colours.Read More on FootballAnd that didn’t sit well at all with a raft of other fans watching from home as they stormed social media.One fan tweeted: “Absolutely disgusting scenes. No place in football for it.”Another commented: “Straight to jail.”A third wrote: “MY GOD. MY EYES.”Most read in FA CupCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThis fan said: “Reprehensible. Utterly reprehensible.”And that one stated: “Game’s gone.”Liverpool star Cody Gakpo incredibly reveals how close he came to joining Premier League strugglers but left transfer up to fate Liverpool are now gunning a treble as they sit top of the Premier League table, are set for a Carabao Cup final against Newcastle and finished first in the league phase of the Champions League. More

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      ITV forced to apologise as Plymouth hero says ‘I f***ing love it’ TWICE live on air after shocking Liverpool

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      ITV had to apologise after a Plymouth player swore TWICE during a live interview following Argyle’s famous 1-0 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.Argyle defender Nikola Katic let a few f-bombs slip during his post match interview as Liverpool’s quadruple hopes went up in smoke at Home Park.Nikola Katic swore during ITV’s live coverage of Plymouth’s shock 1-0 win over LiverpoolThe Plymouth hero said ‘I f***ing love it’ TWICE live on airCredit: ITVKatic – who lost a tooth in the opening stages following a collision with his own team-mate – couldn’t contain his emotion.When asked what’s like to beat Liverpool, he said: “I f****** love it”, before repeating, “I f****** love it” AGAIN immediately after.Katic – who only joined Plymouth on loan from FC Zurich last month- added: “That’s why I came here. It’s a beautiful day here.” Plymouth goalkeeper Conor Hazard – who was booked in the second half – could be seen laughing after Katic made his faux pas.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSRyan Hardie’s penalty clinched a historic victory over the Premier League leaders and fans inside Home Park had their hearts in their mouths when the fourth official put nine additional minutes up.The millions at home were waiting for Katic to apologise for his profanity, but he seemingly forgot too, instead adding: “We did what the coach asked from us. That is it.”But ITV host Mark Pougatch took charge of matters after the camera switched back to the studio.Pougatch said: “We’re very sorry for the industrial language.”Most read in FootballBlood was seen pouring from Katic’s mouth as he received medical treatment on the pitch in the opening minutes. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSFortunately, Katic was back on his feet and was able to resume the game shortly after.The Bosnian is on loan from the Swiss Super League and put in a Player of the Match performance, as he made 11 headed clearances.Plymouth hero Ryan Hardie reveals touching reason he ‘teared up’ in warm-up before scoring penalty to stun LiverpoolMark Pougatch was forced to apologise after Katic sworeCredit: GettyHe previously played for Rangers, where he was managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard.In fact, Katic was part of Gerrard’s title-winning side in the 2020-2021 season.Meanwhile, Slot made 10 changes to the team that beat Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.Ryan Hardie made no mistake from the penalty spot to give his side a deserved lead early in the second half.The ball had smacked off Harvey Elliott’s arms, which were raised well above his head, inside the area.Hazard produced a stunningly late match-winning save from Diogo Jota, adding: “That’s just my job, isn’t it? Keep the ball out the net the best I can. I’m delighted with it.”Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Alisson and Andy Robertson were among those given the afternoon off with Trent Alexander-Arnold unavailable through injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESPlymouth, meanwhile, sit 43 places below Liverpool at the bottom of the Championship.The FA Cup fifth-round draw takes place on Monday night.Plymouth pulled off one of the biggest shocks in recent FA Cup memoryCredit: RexHardie made no mistake from 12 yardsUnlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme – Sun Club. More

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      Plymouth 1 Liverpool 0: Prem leaders OUT of FA Cup as rock bottom club cause shock seen for just fourth time in history

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      RYAN HARDIE left Liverpool’s hopes of winning the Quad in tatters by firing home a 53rd-minute penalty as Plymouth fans went berserk at Home Park.The Premier League leaders will rue making TEN changes and loading their bench with inexperienced kids as they deservedly crashed out of the FA Cup against the Championship’s bottom club.Ryan Hardie scored for Plymouth to cause the FA Cup upset of the roundCredit: ReutersHarvey Elliott’s inexplicable hand ball gave Plymouth a helping handCredit: RexHardie made no mistake from 12 yardsCredit: GettyIt was only the fourth time in FA Cup history the top flight leaders have been knocked out by a team outside of the top divisionCredit: ReutersHarvey Elliott, 21, should have known better than to raise both his hands above head as the ball was played into the box and took a flick off Plymouth midfielder Darko Gyabi’s head.It struck one of his hands and ref Sam Barrott pointed to the spot.Hardie banished the ghost of four years ago when he missed a penalty that would have seen Argyle take Chelsea to penalties at Stamford Bridge four years ago by sending Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way.Arne Slot has had to manage the squad this week with three games in the space of six days so rung the changes.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOnly keeper Kelleher kept his place from the Liverpool team that thumped Tottenham 4-0 on Thursday.Seventeeen-year-old Treymaurice Nyoni made only the second start of his senior career while James McConnell, 20, also was in the XI for the second time, having played against PSV Eindhoven in the Champoions League.Harvey Elliott, 21, joked before kick-off that he even felt old with four teenagers on the bench — including 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha.There was almost a carnival atmosphere inside Home Park.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSArgyle, while a League Two club, famously held Liverpool to a goalless draw in 2007Ryan Hardie had an early chance to get the hosts off to flyer after being put in by Callum Wright but his effort was charged down.Pep Guardiola preview Man City’s tasty clash against Leyton OrientThen Hardie had the beating of Joe Gomez, who was struggling early on the right flank, but Kelleher quickly smothered his cross ahead of Wright who was ready to pounce.Liverpool were dealt an early blow when captain for the day, Gomez, who has recently recovered from a hamstring injury, hobbled off and was replaced by 20-year-old Isaac Mabaya.Dioga Jota took over the captain’s armband.Plymouth’s Nikola Katic had blood pouring out of his mouth and needed treatment after colliding with a team-mate.Tymoteusz Puchacz celebrated as though he had score after a crunching tackle took the ball off Luis Diaz as the Liverpool ace was about to strike.The Merseysiders were struggling to get into their stride early on as they moved the ball too slowly against an organised Argyle shape.Liverpool knocked on the door constantly in the dying stages to avoid defeatCredit: ReutersMustapha Bundu tried to weave through the Liverpool defence but Kostas Tsimikas managed to stop him in his tracks as he was set to shoot 12 yards out.It was not until the 35th minute that a keeper had to make a save.Argyle’s Conor Hazard had to be alert to get down low to push away a 20-yard McConnell effort that took a deflection off Darko Gyabi,Gyabi missed a glorious chance to fire Plymouth in front when he got on the end of a Nikola Katic flicked effort — but blazed over from 16 yards. He should have been at least hitting the target with no real pressure on him.Slot kept things as they were for the second half and Argyle again almost snatched the lead.Wright charged forward and his angled effort from the left edge of the box was deflected wide by Mabaya.Elliott, though, handed Plymouth a gift when he incredibly held both arms above his head as a x cross came in. The ball struck him and ref Sam Barrott pointed to the spot.Hardie stepped up to send Kelleher the wrong way by shooting into the bottom left corner.Incredibly, it should have been 2-0 when Nikola Katic flicked the ball on and Hardie struck the right post.Slot promptly brought on Nunez for Mabaya as Plymouth fans cheekily chanted “You’re going to be sacked in the morning” towards Liverpool’s Dutch boss.Defender Julio Pleguezuelo, who had ran himself in to the ground, was replaced by Victor Palsson, 33, who started his career at Liverpool without making a first-team appearance.The visitors started to ramp up the pressure.But Matt Sorinola brilliantly took the ball off Nunez’s feet as he looked to pull the trigger after he was played in. Darwin also hammered an effort wide.Slot decided not to throw on Curtis Jones and instead opted to bring on Doherty for NyoniIncredibly, McConnell missed a wonderful chance to earn Liverpool a lifeline.After Hazard off his line flapping at a long ball in, it fell to McConnell who volleyed wide of the open goal.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd McConnell was unlucky as he saw a late thumping effort kept out by Hazard.When the final whistle blew, it confirmed only the fourth-ever occasion when the Premier League leaders have been knocked out by a side outside of the top flight, with the last coming in 2018. 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      Devastated Liverpool star forced off injured after just eight minutes of FA Cup clash as league leaders suffer huge blow

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      JOE GOMEZ looked devastated before he was forced off inside the first eight minutes of Liverpool’s fourth-round FA Cup humiliation.Gomez had just returned from a hamstring problem to start for Liverpool, who were dumped out of the cup by Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle.Joe Gomez looked distraught as he went down injuredCredit: GettyThe defender was consoled by his team-mates after falling to the turf in the opening eight minutesCredit: GettyInside the opening exchanges at Home Park, Gomez limped off and had to pass on the captain’s armband to Diogo Jota.The England international signalled the bench after appearing to suffer from a fresh muscle problem.The 27-year-old looked distraught as he put his head down while his team-mates consoled him.Gomez started alongside Jarell Quansah in the middle of the backline.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSYoung right-back Isaac Mabaya, who has had his own fair share of injuries in the last 12 months or so, came on to replace him.Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate did not travel with the Merseyside derby coming up this midweek.Gomez has not long come back from a muscle injury that he sustained in Liverpool’s 5-0 win at West Ham at the back end of 2024.But wile Gomez’s latest setback isn’t the best news for Liverpool, nobody expected the Prem leaders to lose 1-0 to Plymouth.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSRyan Hardie’s penalty – after a Harvey Elliott handball – sent Caoimhin Kelleher the wrong way in the 53rd minute.The Premier League leaders will rue making TEN changes and loading their bench with inexperienced kids as they deservedly crashed out of the FA Cup.The giant-killing sparked amazing scenes from fans and players.ITV had to apologise after a Plymouth player swore TWICE during a live interview.Argyle defender Nikola Katic let a few f-bombs slip during his post match interview as Liverpool crashed out of the competitionKatic – who lost a tooth in the opening stages following a collision with his own team-mate – couldn’t contain his emotion.When asked what’s like to beat Liverpool, he said: “I f****** love it”, before repeating, “I f****** love it” AGAIN immediately after.Ryan Hardie celebrates his match-winning goalCredit: Reuters More

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      Marcus Rashford set for first game in 60 DAYS after Man Utd exile but has to settle for place on Aston Villa bench

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      MARCUS RASHFORD is set to make his first appearance in 60 days after his Manchester United exile.But he has had to settle for a place on Aston Villa’s bench for today’s FA Cup clash with Tottenham.Marcus Rashford has been named on the bench for Aston Villa’s FA Cup tie with SpursCredit: GettyThe forward joined Villa late in the winter window after being frozen out at United by boss Ruben Amorim.Rashford had previously declared he was ready for a new challenge following criticism over his training efforts.And following interest from clubs including AC Milan and Barcelona, he ended up completing a shock move to United’s Premier League rivals.However, Villa boss Unai Emery has kept Rashford waiting for his debut.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Spaniard named a strong starting XI to face Spurs at Villa Park on Sunday.But Rashford was not among those who made the cut.His ability means he can play either up top or out wide in Emery’s 4-4-2 system.But Villa’s boss instead plumped for Jacob Ramsey and John McGinn on the wings.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWhile fellow January arrival Donyell Malen was paired in attack with Morgan Rogers.The Dutchman was left out of Aston Villa’s Champions League squad after a £20million move from Borussia Dortmund.Aston Villa boss Unai Emery opens up on how Marcus Rashford has trained after shock loan transfer from Man Utd But both he and new right-back Andres Garcia, also omitted from Europe, were both handed starts today against Tottenham.Joining Rashford on the bench was deadline day arrival Marco Asensio, who joined on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.And both attacking talents will be likely to make their bows later on in the game. More

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      Aston Villa vs Tottenham live stream FREE: How to watch FA Cup clash today

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      ASTON VILLA meet Tottenham in a HUGE clash at Villa Park, with a place in the FA Cup fifth round at stake.Ange Postecoglou and Spurs are enduring a tough season in the Premier League.Ange Postecoglou is struggling with injuries this seasonCredit: PACurrently in 14th place in the Premier League and under a lot of pressure, Postecoglou needs some big cup results to secure his job.Villa Park is not the place to go to pick up form, as a Morgan Rogers hat trick fired Aston Villa into the top eight of the Champions League. Six points off the top four, Unai Emery’s side is carrying on the scintillating form that saw them qualify for Europe’s elite competition ahead of Spurs last season.How to watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham for FREEAs the game is in the FA Cup, it will be available free to air on BBC One. Fans will also be able to stream the game for free on BBC iPlayer.Alternatively, SunSport will be covering action as it happens in a comprehensive live blogKick-off for this fixture is 5:35pm GMT on Sunday, February 9.What other FA Cup fourth round ties are still to play?There are two games remaining in the week this round, following Aston Villa vs Spurs.On Monday night, League Two second placed side Doncaster host struggling Crystal Palace at 7:45pm GMT.On Tuesday night, League One Exeter will host in-form Nottingham Forest at St James Park at 8pm GMT. More

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      BBC make embarrassing line-up gaffe on live TV as injured Wolves star starts in very bizarre position

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      FANS have been left baffled by a BBC line-up error prior to Wolves’ FA Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers. Wolves travelled north to face the Championship high-fliers in a fourth-round clash on Sunday afternoon. Jorgen Strand Larsen missed Wolves’ win over Blackburn in the FA Cup – but nobody told the BBCCredit: GettyThe Beeb made a huge error with their Wolves teamsheet before the game, with the injured No. 9 at wing-backCredit: BBCVitor Peirera made five changes as he rotated his team for the contest. The BBC covered the game live from Ewood Park, showing viewers Wolves’ formation prior to kick-off.But fans were surprised to see a major error on the Beeb’s team sheet. Striker Jorgen Strand Larsen was listed miles out of position at left wing-back.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd to make matters even worse, he wasn’t actually included in the matchday squad due to injury. One fan wrote on X: “Strand Larsen at LB fair, play BBC.”Another laughed: “I thought I was going mad.”While a third added: “BBC had our line up on the screen and strand Larsen was playing LWB. He’s not even in the squad.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd a fourth wrote: “BBC got Strand Larsen in line up, clueless.”Wolves’ standout players of the season so far combined to send them safely into the fifth round. Premier League clash descends into farce as VAR counts number of playersJoao Gomes and Matheus Cunha both netted before the break as the Prem side avoided a potential upset.But some fans were convinced Blackburn should have had an early goal before going on to lose 2-0.Rovers’ Dominic Hyam headed home at the back post from a free-kick with the scores level after 18 minutes.The goal was immediately ruled out for offside by the linesman.Replays showed that Wolves’ Hwang Hee-chan looked to have played Hyam onside.With no VAR in operation during the fourth round, Wolves were let off the hook.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt led to Blackburn fans joining in the fury, with one saying: “No VAR makes you realise just how bad the referees are.”Another added: “Robbed, should be one up, poor decision.” More