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      Former England star named as fans’ favourite to take over Match of the Day with pundit more popular than Gary Lineker

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      FANS want a former England international to become the next Match of the Day host.Gary Lineker confirmed earlier this month that he will step down as host of the BBC highlights programme at the end of the season after 25 years in the role.The BBC are yet to confirm who will replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day hostCredit: BBCA number of broadcasters have been linked with the role including the likes of Mark Chapman, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Kelly Somers.But a poll carried out from Ipsos of football fans between the ages of 18 and 75 has revealed a left-field name as the viewers’ choice for the position.That individual is Alan Shearer.A total of 71 per cent have a “favourable” view of him as a pundit, while 22 per cent would like to see him as the next host of Match of the Day.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat is a higher figure than any other candidate – with the next best being Chapman at 20 per cent, followed by Scott at 12 and Logan at ten per cent.Ian Wright has the next highest pundit favourability percentage at 65 per cent.Lineker is down in third at 57, narrowly ahead of Roy Keane [56], Gary Neville [55] and Micah Richards [54].Recent reports have claimed Shearer penned a new deal with the BBC in the wake of Lineker’s departure.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlan Shearer, right, is the fans’ favourite to take over from LinekerCredit: Kieran Clarke/BBCShearer has a 22 per cent approval rating, higher than any other candidateHe also joked he would not sign an extension on Match of the Day if pal Richards was named as Lineker’s successor.Speaking on The Rest Is Football, he said: “That is a f***ing massive concern by the way [Richards hosting Match of the Day].”I’m not signing my new contract if you’re a presenter by the way.”Gabby Logan backed to replace Gary Lineker on Match Of The Day by Lorraine Kelly saying she’d be ‘fantastic and amazing’The fans’ favourite pundit is also ShearerShearer’s former England team-mate Paul Gascoigne recently tipped the Newcastle legend to take the Match of the Day job because he “loves a bit of money”.Premier League record scorer Shearer has been a pundit on the BBC show for nearly two decades.He has also worked for Amazon Prime on their football coverage.Who could replace Gary Lineker as MOTD host?GARY LINEKER dropped the shock news that he is QUITTING Match of the Day.The popular presenter, 63, took over hosting duties on the flagship BBC programme from Des Lynam in 1999.But after more than 25 years in the studio hotseat, he has called time on his MOTD gig.But as part of a huge shake-up, the BBC is considering rotating the presenters on a weekly basis.So with Lineker vacating the chair, new names will step into his giant boots. But who could they be?MARK CHAPMANChapman, 51, is the obvious early favourite to follow on from Lineker as MOTD presenter.He already has the gig as MOTD2 host on a Sunday night plus landed the presenting job for the new BBC Champions League highlights show.ALEX SCOTTScott gets the nod from the Beeb bosses when Lineker is away.The former right-back, 40, is used to presenting the Saturday night show as well as live match coverage – plus ticks the box as a former England international.GABBY LOGANLike Scott, Logan, 51, is one of the understudies to step in when Lineker is not available.She has done most gigs since joining the BBC in 2007, including Olympics, Sports Personality of the Year and Final Score.MICAH RICHARDSLineker’s top pick to replace him is exuberant former Man City defender Richards.The departing host told his close pal, 36, on their Stick to Football podcast: “I’d love to see you take over Micah, I think you’d be brilliant in the chair.”JASON MOHAMMADMohammad could earn the “promotion” from Final Score to Match of the Day.The 51-year-old Welshman – who took over from Logan in 2013 – is one of the BBC’s top earners already and is more senior than fellow Final Score and BBC Sport broadcaster Kelly Somers, who could in theory become the main live host for the afternoon slot.JEFF STELLINGHe couldn’t, could he? While Lineker has been the face of Saturday night TV for football fans for years, the face of the afternoons was Stelling in his role as Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday presenter.He would bring plenty of on-screen charisma, wit and legendary TV expertise – but at nearly 70 and currently with talkSPORT, the Hartlepool fan would not be a cheap or long-term appointment. More

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      Barry and Eddie Hearn being followed by Netflix cameras for new ‘Succession-style’ documentary – with NOTHING off limits

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      BARRY and Eddie Hearn are being followed around by Netflix cameras for a new documentary – and they claim nothing is off limits.The production brains behind the worldwide success Drive to Survive – which covers Formula One shenanigans – are shadowing the UK’s leading sports promoters.Netflix are making a documentary on Barry and Eddie HearnCredit: GettyNothing will be off the table for sport’s biggest father-and-son duoCredit: Action Images – ReutersThe show will be aired globally in June 2025 and focuses on the fortunes of the Essex-based empire that has fingers in different sporting, commercial and broadcasting pies.Barry, 76, set up Matchroom Sport in 1982, the year after he celebrated protege Steve Davis winning the first of six world snooker championships at the Crucible.Since then, he has made millions in boxing, pool and darts, the latter of which he has transformed into the second most-watched sport on Sky after football.Eddie, 45, has since taken over the reins of the company and put aside a longstanding family grudge with boxing guru Frank Warren to hook up with oil-rich Saudi officials.READ MORE IN SPORTSpeaking to SunSport after he completed the latest episode of The Barry Hearn Show podcast, Barry said: “Everything is a completely open book. It’s going to be fun.“But I’m frightened to have a bath, mate! Because I get up and go, ‘f***ing, who put this microphone on me?’“The title is ‘Matchroom: The Greatest Showmen’. It’s going to go out to 500 million homes. They are spending millions and millions.“The team that are doing it are the ones who did Drive to Survive, so they have a hard act to follow. But they are very excited about it.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“You try to distance yourself from it. It’s a good story. We had Succession, which was almost a take-off of the Murdoch empire.“Well, we are not at that level but it is a similar theme of an old geezer that starts off something, brings up kids in a different world to what he came from.Eddie Hearn reacts wildy in the ring as Katie Taylor beats Amanda SerranoThe Hearns made stars out of boxers such as Anthony Joshua through MatchroomCredit: GettyEddie’s biggest rival in the boxing game is Frank Warren, but the pair are now also working together on some projects alongside the SaudisCredit: Getty“It’s not a power struggle but there are definitely different influences throughout.“But the company has grown bigger and bigger, it’s a global one rather than a British one. There are a lot of good stories.”Barry added: “We asked ourselves: ‘Are we ready for this type of intrusion?“We’ve never allowed anyone behind the scenes access at Matchroom. But we’re very proud to be a successful British company that has added to the sports world.Barry’s snooker empire saw players including Steve Davis become superstarsCredit: RexHis world of darts is growing even more popular thanks to Luke LittlerCredit: Getty“We took the view that if it’s gonna be treated seriously enough and done properly, then now was the time.“They are everywhere. Quite honestly, I’m seeing more of them than I’m seeing my wife and children lately.“They followed me to Atlantic City for my entry at the US Open 9-Ball Pool.“They’re attending board meetings and we are giving them unlimited access because we don’t want any excuses.“We won’t be doing this with anyone else probably in our lifetime and we’re going to make sure it’s a series that is memorable and tells the truth at every level.READ MORE SUN STORIES“We’re gonna give them a good story. There’ll be things in there that’ll shock and entertain people.”The Barry Hearn Show is available on all podcast platforms – with exclusive video episodes on Spotify. More

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      A-list celebrities exploring takeover of EFL clubs after watching Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Wrexham success

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      A-LIST celebrities are set to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney after their success with Wrexham.The Hollywood actors secured back-to-back promotions with the Red Dragons to return the club to the third tier for the first time in 15 years, and are on the right track to repeat that feat this season.Celebrities are looking to follow in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenneyCredit: AFPTom Brady invested in Birmingham last yearCredit: GettyA figure like Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson could have a big impact on an English clubCredit: The Mega AgencyThe pair have acted as a catalyst for celebrity investment in English football, with the likes of Tom Brady, JJ Watt, Will Ferrell and golfers Jordan Spieth and Jordan Thomas all involved at various EFL clubs.Many more high-profile celebrities are set to follow suit according to football investment specialist Adam Sommerfeld, whose work involves connecting clubs with prospective celebrity investors.He told SunSport: “There are some incredibly high profile celebrities that are looking, some of the time it’s with their agent, some of the time it’s with the direct celebrity, but there are certainly some incredibly high profile ones looking at the moment.”Whether they find what they are looking for is another question. Celebrities certainly from the sporting world want to be seen to back a winner.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If you back a team in the Premier League that then gets relegated three times in a row, you don’t want to be connected to that.”It’s finding a club that could go on a journey but isn’t likely to plummet and negatively impact your brand.”Reynolds and McElhenney are quite unique as they are majority owners of Wrexham, whereas the likes of Brady and Watt only have minor shares in Birmingham and Burnley respectively.But they have already seen a return on their investment in terms of exposure, with League One Blues a regular pick for Sky Sports coverage – David Beckham even attended their match against Wrexham and sat alongside NFL legend Brady.Most read in EFLBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd it appears the trend of celeb and US involvement in English clubs is only set to rise, with rapper A$AP Rocky tipped to invest in Tranmere.Sommerfeld continued: “Every team has at some point spoken in recent months to US investors. Most teams will listen and listen very seriously, as will most companies. Tom Brady in hilarious reaction after getting X-rated welcome from Wrexham fans for Birmingham clash”For a celebrity it’s a win-win. Ultimately you want to make sure you’re not backing the wrong horse that could have multiple relegations, goes out of business, but that’s very rare.”Otherwise it’s win-win for the celeb because they get to promote their personal brand to that team, they will gain Instagram followers, social media followers, which can be directly related to revenue for them.”There is the fun element, there is the partnership element of other doors that will open up in terms of co-valuing opportunities for both sides.”It’s sort of like how can The Rock’s followers go and follow Watford for example, and now that celebrity is being followed by Watford fans and now they might go and watch his latest film because of the affinity to Watford.”And rarely do celebrities put big capital in, most of it will be brand equity they will be putting in. “So their name is their investment, it’s not like they have to put in a huge amount of capital.” More

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      Inside Valtteri Bottas’ wild three weeks after being dumped by F1 team from back garden Ironman to mad side quests

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      VALTTERI BOTTAS has not blown his engine out over the news he would not be racing in Formula One next season.It was announced days after the Brazil Grand Prix that the Finn would not retain his seat with Sauber for 2025, with it instead going to 20-year-old F2 star Gabriel Bortoleto.Valtteri Bottas has had wild three weeks since his F1 exit was announcedAfter getting a ‘What’s next?’ tattoo on his leg Bottas was seen sharing a coffee with Sir Mark CavendishCredit: InstagramBottas was seen gravel riding to kick off a series of stunning eventsCredit: InstagramThis was followed by Bottas playing Ultimate Frisbee with Australia’s national teamCredit: InstagramNext up was a more low-key Sunday night Pool gameCredit: InstagramBottas swapped warm weather for hiking before finding some ‘fresh bear poo’Credit: InstagramBottas’ latest wild excursion saw him cycling in the infamous Death ValleyCredit: InstagramAnd days after the news, Bottas shared a video of him doing a staggering Ironman triathlon challenge in his own back garden.However, it proved to be the tip of the iceberg for the 35-year-old as it gave way to a mad three-week break involving some crazy side quests.Bottas documented his break on his Instagram page with a suitably titled series called “What’s next?”Following the Ironman challenge, Bottas was seen grimacing in pain while getting a tattoo on his left thigh of the text “What’s next?”READ MORE IN F1After getting his tattoo, Bottas was seen in a video sharing a coffee with Tour de France winner Sir Mark Cavendish as both asked one another “What’s next?”The next video in the series saw Bottas kitted out in cycling gear as he went “gravel riding in the wild west”, accompanied by Valkirias de Cine’s Wild West song in the background.This was followed by a stunning switch to a sandy beach setting where Bottas then revealed he would be playing ultimate frisbee with Australia’s national team.The video showed Bottas in action jumping and diving about as he tried to catch the frisbee.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUp next was a more low-key event by the former Mercedes driver’s standards, as he was seen in a cowboy hat drinking a beer before saying he was participating in a Sunday night pool tournament.Another 180-degree twist to the series saw Bottas now wearing a thick coat as he got ready to go hiking.F1 star Valtteri Bottas completes Ironman triathlon in his own back garden just days after being axed by SauberWhile on the hike, Bottas came across a fresh batch of bear poo, before he ended the video by bursting into a run.The latest video in the series saw Bottas back in cycling gear.But rather than cold weather or gravel riding, Bottas was now cycling in Death Valley.Located in eastern California in the Mojave Desert, it is thought to be the hottest place in the world in the summer with the record temperature reaching a scorching 57°C.Bottas has since arrived in the Las Vegas F1 paddock with his tattoo on show for all to see.He has also been seen wearing a cyan-coloured top with black text on it reading “What’s next?”F1 2025 gridHere are the confirmed driver line ups for the F1 2025 season so far:Red Bull: Max Verstappen and Sergio PerezFerrari: Charles Leclerc and Lewis HamiltonMercedes: George Russell and Kimi AntonelliMcLaren: Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriAston Martin: Fernando Alonso and Lance StrollWilliams: Alex Albon and Carlos SainzSauber: Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel BortoletoAlpine: Pierre Gasly and Jack DoohanRB: Yuki Tsunoda and TBCHaas: Ollie Bearman and Esteban OconIn terms of what’s next for his motorsport career, reports suggest Bottas is being considered as a Mercedes reserve driver for next season.Speaking about his F1 exit, Bottas said: “Life goes on. There’s lots of exciting things ahead. And yeah, I’m fine with it.“It’s a tricky sport. You know, I think I got into a bit of an unlucky situation, in terms of hanging on to the last seat on the grid. And when that doesn’t happen, then obviously you’re out for now.“The closer we’re getting to that date, I did definitely figure out that there was other drivers as candidates as well. And of course, you start to hear rumours. “So then in the end, I still thought it’s maybe 50-50 chance. And yeah, I got the call on the Monday. But yeah, at least I know now. I just need to figure out what’s next…”The way my active F1 driving career ended for now, it wasn’t the best way that you can’t really decide yourself.🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁“I feel like still I have lots to give for the sport and I still love it. I love the racing against the best drivers in the world, in the best cars in the world. That’s what I love.“So I’m just trying to figure out now what is the next move. So yeah, I don’t really have that much more. I’m taking it day by day. There’s some interesting stuff on the table and then we’ll see.”However, he did not seem overly keen on the idea of switching to another motorsport, but said he was always up for a new challenge, as he did with the Ironman.He added: “For me, at the moment, I feel like jumping into a new category comes quite quick.”You know, we’re almost in December. So yeah, I think that would be more realistic that if I didn’t find a seat in F1 during ‘25 or for ‘26, then probably would be from ‘26.“But it’s all these things that I need to kind of try and plan. But the picture is starting to form in my head what is the ideal situation. I’ve raced all my life, you know, since I was six, five, six years old and I still love it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So I’ll be always driving something. I just sometimes like to challenge myself. I just decided on the evening before that tomorrow I want to be an Ironman. “And I just did it in a small pool and indoor bike and treadmill. I’d actually never done a marathon before, so now that’s done as well. So, yeah, things sometimes just happen.”Bottas has turned ‘What’s next?’ into his catchphraseCredit: GettyBottas has his ‘What’s next?’ tattoo on full displayCredit: Getty More

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      Inside Newcastle’s plans for stunning new stadium near city centre as club eye ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity

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      NEWCASTLE are making plans for a stunning new stadium near the city centre.Toon are “seriously” eyeing the “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity, according to COO Brad Miller.Newcastle could leave St James’ Park for a luxury new stadiumCredit: GettyCOO Brad Miller has called it a ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’Credit: Newcastle UnitedAnd it could see Newcastle depart St James’ Park after 132 years at the iconic arena.Toon have been playing at their home stadium since 1892, with the 52,000-seater located at the heart of town.But with Newcastle’s success on the pitch following their Saudi takeover in 2021, plans are now in the works to build a new state-of-the-art stadium close by.COO Miller revealed at a fan event on Wednesday that the club are nearing a decision after investigating relocation options last year.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOne option is for Newcastle to expand St James’ Park, which would be a lengthy and expensive operation.But another could see them move to a new stadium close by, with Leazes Park under consideration.Miller admits the decision will play a pivotal part in Newcastle’s future, describing it as a “once in a lifetime” rebuild.And should it prove to be the right one, Toon could soon be rolling in cash and trophies.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe told fans: “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Do we invest and transform St James’ as we see it today on the site where we are?“Or do we take that bold move and think about moving? We want to make sure it’s a very robust process.Newcastle workers take blowtorch to Alan Shearer’s statue as it’s given facelift AI has predicted what Newcastle’s new stadium could look likeCredit: .“So regardless of the outcome, I want to stand up in front of everybody throughout the process and say, ‘This is why it is a logical decision, with long-term competitiveness in mind’.“Because as you have heard a lot, it is all about revenue and PSR. We have to work hard to make sure we give as much as money to Paul Mitchell and the football side in order to remain competitive on the field.“In terms of the next steps, we are coming towards the end of the next stage, the briefing stage. There are lot of risks and opportunities at St James’ Park.“We have to take time to dig into those and make sure we’ve got the devil in the detail — in terms of the programme, how long it will take and what it will do for us in terms of revenue.“We have also taken the opportunity to look at what a new stadium will look like. It’s not comparing apples with apples, they are not like for like. It’s comparing apples with pears.“The brilliant thing about St James’ is it is in an iconic location, the atmosphere and competitive edge it gives the team on the pitch, and it has 52,000 seats already.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But a new stadium doesn’t have that and we’d have to pay for all those seats again. A new stadium has the potential to earn a lot more, both on matchdays and non-matchdays, a bit like STACK (fan zone).“It is giving us an indication we can actually contribute even more to the football club and football side if we had a new stadium.”How ‘big angel’ Joelinton rescued boss after he fainted in SubwayNEWCASTLE cult hero Joelinton rescued his old boss after he fainted in Subway.And coach Pellegrino Matarazzo still calls the Brazilian his ‘angel’.Matarazzo was Joelinton assistant manager during the midfielder’s spell in Germany with Hoffenheim.Recalling the scary incident, the Matarazzo revealed: “I was standing in the queue and I wasn’t feeling well.“I tried to go over to the Coca-Cola machine to quickly get a drink.”I realised I was about to faint, and I did faint.“When I opened my eyes I saw Joelinton! ‘Rino, Rino, are you okay?'”He was like a small, no a big, angel – Joelinton, what are you doing here?”Read the full story… More

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      Watch moment BBC reporter walks out of interview after Logan Paul lookalike arrives instead of YouTuber

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      A BBC reporter walked out of an interview after Logan Paul sent a lookalike in his place amid allegations of fraud.Paul faces accusations of misleading followers over crypto investments by promoting coins without disclosing his own financial interests.A BBC reporter walked out of an interview after Logan Paul sent a lookalike in his placeCredit: BBCRodney Petersen is othewise known as Not Logan PaulCredit: BBCRodney Petersen with the real Logan PaulCredit: @LoganPaulAccording to the BBC, the YouTuber promoted crypto investments to his followers without disclosing his own financial interests in them.This could allegedly cause prices in the investments to soar – but Paul has denied any wrongdoing.The BBC also claimed that after Paul posted about crypto coin in 2021, an anonymous crypto wallet – which stores keys for cryptocurrency transactions and allow its owners to manage their funds – connected to his public wallet traded and went on to make a profit of $120,000 (£95,000).A BBC documentary, titled Logan Paul: Bad Influence, saw journalist Matt Shea travel to Puerto Rico to try and interview Paul over the allegations.READ MORE IN SPORTShea flys to Puerto Rico to visit the gym owned by both Logan and his brother Jake Paul – who recently beat Mike Tyson in a controversial boxing bout.The reporter noted a “suspicious” number of cameras in the room before realising why.Because Paul had instead sent Rodney Petersen – otherwise known as his stage name Not Logan Paul – in his place. The social media personality has made a career of imitating the WWE, boxing and social media star.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShea says: “You look different.”Petersen responded: “I’m locked in, ready for this interview, do you have any questions?”Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson With a smile, Shea responds: “I have to say, the real Logan Paul looks very different… Is Logan coming?”Shea then walks away after saying: “Let’s just get out of here, I’m not doing this.”Before he leaves, a group arrives in the room holding placards of Shea’s face while seemingly chanting anti-BBC messages.Shea continues via voiceover: “So rather than defend himself against the allegations we’ve been investigating, Logan decided to troll us.”Minutes after leaving the gym, we receive a letter from lawyers on behalf of Logan Paul, warning us against publishing our allegations.’I lost half a million dollars'”But these allegations against him aren’t going away, in fact, they’ve been building since 2021.”Paul currently faces a multi-million-dollar lawsuit over failed crypto project CryptoZoo amid accusations of fraud.The crypto game did not work as intended and resulted in the class-action lawsuit.Paul – who denies defrauding anyone – has pointed the finger at the games makers.But despite denying wrongdoing, he has offered a $2.3million (£1.8m) buyback program aimed at settling the issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESPaul, 28, said: “I’m going to take care of the people who made me look like this was a scam perpetrated by me. “I didn’t make any f***ing money, bro. I lost half a million dollars on this.” More

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      ‘Step too far’: Roy Keane reduces Ian Wright and Gary Neville to tears with crude comments about Premier League icon

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      ROY KEANE left Gary Neville and Ian Wright in hysterics with a risque comment to Jill Scott about a former Premier League star.Manchester United legend Keane, 53, took up his regular seat on Stick to Football alongside Neville, Wright, Scott and Paul Scholes.Roy Keane made a hilarious but crude comment to Jill Scott about a former Premier League playerCredit: The OverlapThe comment left the Stick to Football panel in hystericsCredit: The OverlapIt even led to Gary Neville spitting water from his mouthCredit: The OverlapAnd it was when England legend Scott revealed she had played in a charity match against ex-West Ham striker Marlon Harewood that the hilarious remark came out.Speaking on Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Scott said: “I was playing at a charity game at the weekend and Marlon Harewood absolutely smashed us.”After Scholes and Wright both commented on him being a “big lad”, Keane joked: “And what was the game like?”The entire panel burst into fits of laughter as Keane playfully smirked at Scott.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWright shrieked: “Roy, you can’t say that,” before Scott pointed to the camera and demanded: “Please keep that in.”Scholes added: “That’s a step too far,” while Keane attempted to defend himself by saying: “What was the score, I mean, in the game?”They seemed to be settling down, before Wright shouted: “It’s such a powerful image.”That led Neville to spit his water out as he was reduced to hysterics once more.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKeane’s remark was about ex-West Ham and Aston Villa striker Marlon HarewoodCredit: Getty Images – GettyArsenal legend Wright pointed to the sky in desperation and said: “I can’t unsee it.”While Scott told viewers: “I think this is our last show. Thanks for tuning in.”‘It felt like the beginning of the end for Harry Kane’ says Man Utd legend as he admits fears for England captain Harewood spent five seasons playing in the Premier League for West Ham, Aston Villa and Blackpool.He earned Championship promotion with The Hammers, as well as Wolves and Newcastle. More

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      Who is Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim’s assistant Carlos Fernandes?

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      RUBEN Amorim will be hoping he and his team can lead Manchester United back to greatness.The highly-rated Portugese coach officially joined the Red Devils on November 11, 2024.Carlos Fernandes is assistant head coach to Ruben Amorim at Manchester UnitedCredit: RexAmorim is the sixth permanent Man Utd boss since club legend Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.He follows the likes of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Erik ten Hag in the Old Trafford hot seat.Amorim has brought SIX members of his backroom staff that he worked with at Sporting during his hugely successful four-year spell at the Lisbon club.That includes his right-hand man Carlos Fernandes – and SunSport has the lowdown on Man Utd’s new assistant head coach.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWho is Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim’s assistant Carlos Fernandes?Carlos Fernandes is assistant head coach to Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim.During his early days in the sport, Fernandes played for amateur side Canecas, but his playing career never reached the professional stage, leading him to start coaching at the remarkable age of 14.As a teenager, he was coaching Benfica’s youth development teams, which was where Amorim was a first-team player at the time.He linked up with Amorim in a coaching capacity for the first time at Casa Pia in 2018, beginning life at the third-tier side as an unpaid intern, but he rose through the ranks to earn his chance as an assistant.Most read in FootballSince then, he has been assistant to Amorim at Braga and then Sporting before joining footballing giants Man Utd.Fernandes is known for his modern approach to training and deep tactical understanding – he is expected to play a huge role in the Red Devils’ on-pitch preparations.The 30-year-old is the same age as his namesake and Man Utd skipper Bruno Fernandes.Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd backroom staffIn addition to Fernandes, Adelio Candido and Emanuel Ferro join Darren Fletcher and Andreas Georgson as Man Utd first-team coaches.Jorge Vital takes up the role of first-team goalkeeper coach – and will be assisted by Craig Mawson – while Paulo Barreira arrives as physical performance coach.Amorim has also brought 39-year-old analyst Eduardo Rosalino with him from Sporting. More