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LAURA WOODS was filmed working behind the scenes on TNT Sports during Newcastle’s 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.Woods, 36, presented live coverage from the French capital on Tuesday evening as Eddie Howe’s men were denied a famous win by a controversial stoppage-time penalty.
Laura Woods presented Newcastle’s draw with Paris Saint-Germain on TuesdayCredit: PA
Pitchside reporter Becky Ives shared a video of Woods working backstageCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Woods had a camera in front of her showing Newcastle’s Champions League groupCredit: TNT Sports
And pitchside reporter Becky Ives shared a video of Woods working away off camera as she prepared for a segment of the show.
Woods could be seen crouched down while talking into her microphone as she analysed the notes on her screen.
There was also a camera showing her Newcastle’s Champions League group.
And Ives added the caption: “Not as easy as it looks.”
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There was a touching moment earlier in the day when former talkSPORT colleagues Woods and Ally McCoist reunited backstage.
McCoist was one of three pundits who joined Woods for TNT Sports’ broadcast.
The others were Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand and ex-Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas.
But Ferdinand, 45, was not present for the post-match analysis after he was taken ill.
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During the live coverage, Woods said: “Rio would be here to chat about Manchester United now but we had to let him go [due to] unforeseen circumstances.
“He is OK, don’t worry.”
McCoist stepped in for the ex-England defender after commentating on the game.
Ferdinand is now understood to be feeling better and will return on Wednesday night to cover Man Utd’s match against Galatasaray. More

RIO FERDINAND was forced to pull out of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage on Tuesday after falling ill, according to reports.The Manchester United legend was part of the coverage alongside Laura Woods, Jermaine Jenas and Shay Given for Newcastle’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Rio Ferdinand was forced to leave the match earlyCredit: Alamy
However, having provided insight before the match and at half-time, he was absent after the game with TNT confirming he had left due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
The Daily Mail now claim that Ferdinand was taken ill during the match and subsequently returned to his hotel to rest.
He is now understood to be feeling better and will return to screens tonight to cover Man Utd’s match against Galatasaray from Rams Park in Istanbul.
Rangers legend Ally McCoist stepped in for Ferdinand at full-time after commentating on Newcastle’s visit to PSG.
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The match ended 1-1 following a controversial 98th-minute penalty.
Eddie Howe’s side were seconds away from clinching a monumental away win when Ousmane Dembele’s flick bounced off Tino Livramento’s chest and onto his elbow.
Polish referee Szymon Marciniak was unmoved and immediately waived play-on.
But play was halted by VAR and Marciniak was called over to his screen to watch slow-motion replays before pointing to the spot.
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Reacting to the incident, McCoist said: “That is absolutely never a penalty.
“If we’re giving penalty kicks for that in the biggest club competition on the planet, it’s a disgrace.” More

RIO FERDINAND was forced to leave TNT Sports’ studio during Newcastle’s Champions League draw against Paris Saint-Germain.TNT Sports host Laura Woods revealed Ferdinand was not present due to “unforeseen circumstances”.
Ferdinand was present before the game
But he was missing due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ after the game
Ferdinand had been present for the pre-game show and half-time coverage of PSG vs Newcastle.
However, with the Manchester United icon missing from the post-match lineup of pundits, Laura issued a statement on his whereabouts.
After speaking about TNT’s coverage of United vs Galatasaray on Wednesday, she said: “Rio would be here to chat about Manchester United now but we had to let him go [due to] unforeseen circumstances.
“He is OK, don’t worry.”
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Ally McCoist and Jermaine Jenas were on hand to provide game analysis alongside Woods.
Both were left in disbelief at a late penalty decision which was awarded to the Ligue 1 side against Tino Livramento for handball.
McCoist told Newcastle boss Eddie Howe that he felt his team was “robbed” of a win.
Alexander Isak had put the Magpies ahead in the opening stages by taking advantage of a poor save from Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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However, Newcastle were soon penned back into their own half and defended resolutely before seeing their hard work undone by Kylian Mbappe’s 98th-minute spot kick.
A 3-1 win for Borussia Dortmund at AC Milan means it is a one-game shootout for one of three teams to progress into the knockout stages of the Champions League.
PSG sit on seven points, while Newcastle and Milan both sit on five.
The Toon host Milan in their final group stage game, knowing they must win to stand a chance of progressing to the last 16.
A defeat will see them knocked out of European football entirely. More

LAURA WOODS appears to not be a fan of one French delicacy.It comes after TNT Sports flew their Champions League panellists out to France ahead of Newcastle’s clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
Laura Woods did not take well to eating snailsCredit: TNT Sports
She could be seen struggling to down the French delicacyCredit: TNT Sports
Laura visibly gagged on her second runCredit: TNT Sports
Woods then reached for a cup of coffeeCredit: TNT Sports
Laura then joked she would ‘recommend’ the snailsCredit: TNT Sports
TNT posted a video of Woods tucking into some snails.
However, immediately after taking her first bite Woods can be seen struggling, putting her hand to her mouth as crew behind the camera burst out laughing.
After regaining her composure, she said sarcastically: “It’s fabulous.”
The award-winning sports presenter then had another go but fared no better as she could be seen gagging and placing her cutlery down on the table.
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Rio Ferdinand, Jermaine Jenas and Ally McCoist quizzed her about it before Woods picked up a cup of coffee.
This led to Manchester United legend Ferdinand saying: “If you’re going to wash it down with coffee that’s a bad sign.”
Woods then put her coffee back down before saying: “I promise you that was great. I recommend that.”
Jenas then suggested she should have another one, with Woods bursting out into laughter.
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Laura could be seen wearing a stylish French beret with a Toon-style black and white top.
And she admitted she’d be supporting Newcastle on Tuesday night – because she’s a secret fan!
Woods left talkSPORT this summer after presenting the much-loved breakfast show for three years alongside McCoist.
But she returned alongside her old co-host this morning at 9am this morning as they chatted to Andy Townsend.
It was revealed that she was actually meant to join McCoist much earlier but a boozy night out in Paris put a stop to that plan.
The fun continued all the way to kick-off as a brutal comment by her led Jenas threatening to walk off screens.
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Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
Laura regularly hosts DAZN’s boxing coverage as wellCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Laura presented coverage of Anthony Joshua’s bout with Jermaine FranklinCredit: Rex
She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
The presenter is ITV’s host for Lionesses coverageCredit: Getty
She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
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JERMAINE JENAS jokingly threatened to walk away after a brutal jibe from Laura Woods.The TNT Sports team were broadcasting live from the Parc des Princes prior to Newcastle’s controversial 1-1 Champions League draw with PSG.
Laura Woods was left in stitches after her jokeCredit: TNT SPORTS
Jermaine Jenas hilariously threatened to walk awayCredit: TNT SPORTS
Shay Given joined the TNT Sports teamCredit: TNT SPORTS
And they were joined by Rio Ferdinand and Shay Given pitchside.
The former Toon goalkeeper arrived late and Woods couldn’t resist the chance to poke fun at Jenas, who also used to play for the club.
Woods quipped: “We have a proper Newcastle legend alongside us now… Shay Given.”
Jenas reacted “wow” and he walked off camera.
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Woods burst into laughter and Ferdinand laughed “get your coat”.
Fans found it hilarious, one said: “Woodsy’s just killed Jenas there… lovely stuff.”
Another added: “Jenas actually looked offended.”
Given is a hero at St James’ Park after he played 462 times for the club across 12 seasons.
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Jenas featured in 152 matches for the Magpies from 2002 to 2005.
The retired midfielder eventually left for Tottenham.
Woods is no stranger to having a laugh on Champions League nights, previously leaving Ally McCoist in stitches after a rude gag. More

LAURA WOODS has revealed she is “half” a Newcastle fan ahead of the Toon’s crunch Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.And the TNT Sports presenter even wore a black and white top while discussing The Magpies’ European hopes.
Laura Woods asked Rio Ferdinand and Co if they will be supporting NewcastleCredit: TNT
Ferdinand told Woods she was wearing a Newcastle top with her black and white striped jumperCredit: TNT
Woods laughed it off and then claimed she is ‘half’ a Newcastle fanCredit: TNT
Eddie Howe’s men made a superb start to their first Champions League campaign in 20 years when they followed up a draw against AC Milan with a breathtaking 4-1 win over PSG at St James’ Park.
But back-to-back defeats to Borussia Dortmund have left them in need of results away at PSG and at home to AC Milan to avoid a group-stage exit.
Ahead of Newcastle’s trip to Paris, a TNT Sports segment saw Woods, Rio Ferdinand, Ally McCoist and Jermaine Jenas discuss their chances against the Ligue 1 champions.
Woods began the debate, asking: “Are we all Geordies tomorrow?”
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McCoist confirmed he will be, before Ferdinand pointed at Woods’ black and white striped top and added: “You’re one today.”
Woods, who is now dating Geordie Love Island star Adam Collard, laughed and replied: “I mean, I am always half of one.”
The former talkSPORT host is an Arsenal supporter, but her dad is from Newcastle – meaning the Toon hold a special place in her heart.
They then turned their attention to what they expect to happen in Paris on Tuesday evening.
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Newcastle thrashed PSG at St James’ Park in OctoberCredit: Reuters
Woods said: “There was something about that performance at St James’ Park against PSG where it felt like every single one of the Newcastle players was at a different level.”
Ferdinand then replied: “Will they ever get to that feeling again? I think it’s going to be difficult.”
McCoist said: “Newcastle are just now on a crest of a wave, they’re really enjoying it. They’re enjoying the ride, and so they should.
“But I just think you look back to that PSG game, that was absolutely special.”
Before Jenas concluded the clip by adding: “Every time I’ve doubted Newcastle this year, they’ve delivered.
“I don’t see any reason to doubt them.”
The duo later shared a joke pitchside that led to Jenas hilariously threatening to walk off screens.
Inside Laura Woods’ glamorous life as football, boxing and NFL presenter…
Laura is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage
She has gathered a huge social media following in recent yearsCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
She has become TNT Sports’ main Champions League anchor this seasonCredit: Getty
Laura also likes to let her hair down when not workingCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
Laura went Instagram official with her romance with Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
Laura is dating former Love Island star Adam CollardCredit: Instagram
She also works for ITV on their coverage of the NFLCredit: Instagram
Woods previously hosted the talkSPORT Breakfast alongside great pal Ally McCoistCredit: Instagram
She loves a day at the races during the summerCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy More