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    Fans urge TNT Sports to ‘fix it now’ after discovering ‘incredibly annoying’ technical blunder during Aston Villa game

    FOOTBALL fans blasted TNT Sports coverage of Aston Villa’s Europa Conference League clash against Legia Warsaw after a bizarre technical blunder.Unai Emery’s Villa made their long-awaited return to the European stage after a 13-year absence.

    TNT Sports had a huge technical blunder in their Europa Conference League coverageCredit: Getty
    Fans fumed at TNT Sports commentary of Aston Villa’s clash with Legia WarsawCredit: Reuters
    But fans were left fuming after realising the commentary of the game was ahead of the match footage.
    Taking to Twitter to share their complaints, one fan asked: “Anyone’s commentary AHEAD on TNT ?!😂”
    A second said: “Commentary ahead of the game on TNT Sports 2, please fix, it’s incredibly annoying.”
    “The commentary on this Villa game is so far ahead of the play. Sort it out,” demanded a third.
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    A fourth said: “Fancy sorting out the commentary (which is well ahead of your pictures) on the Legia vs Aston Villa match @tntsports?”
    A fifth wrote: “Get the Legia Warsaw vs Aston Villa commentary sorted please – it’s over two seconds out of sync, and that’s hopeless. (When Villa hit the bar, we were already told they’d scored from the rebound).”
    A sixth complained: “Only thing worse than Villa’s defending is the TNT Sport commentary feed.”
    While another added: “The commentary on this Villa game is miles ahead 😂.”
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    Villa pulled a tough Conference League group out of the draw.
    They face Legia Warsaw, AZ Alkmaar and Zrinjski Mostar and will need to qualify in first or second to progress into the knockout stages.
    They thrashed Hibernian 8-0 in the Play-offs to make it to the group stage proper, while their domestic start has also been solid.
    They have claimed high-scoring wins over Everton, Burnley and Crystal Palace but been thumped by Newcastle and Liverpool by four and three-goal margins respectively.
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    Fans call Laura Woods the ‘sexiest woman on the planet’ as she wows in bold outfit for Champions League coverage

    LAURA WOODS has been dubbed the “sexiest woman on the planet” as she stunned in a bold outfit.The presenter was leading coverage of Manchester United’s Champions League opener away at Bayern Munich.
    Laura Woods stunned at the Allianz Arena
    Her stylish suit left fans in awe
    Laura Woods is in charge of Champions League coverage this yearCredit: Getty
    She was joined by a punditry team of Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes, but Woods stole the show.
    The TNT Sports host wowed in a stunning suit jacket and trousers.
    Her smart look was completed with an unbuttoned white shirt.
    Woods’ latest look left fans in awe, one said: “What a sight.”
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    Another added: “She is probably the sexiest woman on the planet.”
    A third commented: “Honestly, I’m besotted.”
    Woods is no stranger to leaving her adoring fans in awe, recently catching the eye while presenting boxing on TNT Sports.
    And the ex-talkSPORT host also dazzled over the summer during the Women’s World Cup on ITV.
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    The beauty now works for TNT SportsCredit: TNT Sports
    Tonight is Woods’ second evening hosting Champions League football after she was at Manchester City’s win over Red Star Belgrade yesterday.
    The 36-year-old was left red faced after Rio Ferdinand pranked her at the Etihad Stadium.
    And she left pal Ally McCoist squirming live on TV after cracking a rude joke following their emotional reunion.
    Laura Woods used to work for talkSPORTCredit: Getty
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    Laura Woods’ rude joke leaves Ally McCoist awkwardly squirming on her TNT Sports Champions League debut

    LAURA WOODS left Ally McCoist in stitches as she made a hilarious joke live on TNT during the Champions League coverage. Woods was hosting TNT’s coverage of Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade last night.
    Laura Woods made a rude and hilarious joke live on TNT Sports’ Champions League coverage last nightCredit: Getty
    It left Ally McCoist in fits of laughterCredit: Getty
    And the treble winners’ second half comeback wasn’t the most entertaining part of the evening with Woods leaving McCoist unable to stop laughing.
    The former TalkSPORT presenter asked McCoist about City’s first goal which came from Julian Alvarez.
    But despite looking for a discussion around the World Cup Winner’s calm and collected finish, she was distracted by a pack of sweets behind McCoist in the gantry.
    Woods asked if they belonged to the former Scotland international, but he denied he had been snacking on the treats and suggested they belonged to his co-commentator Darren Fletcher instead.
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    In fact McCoist even said he had been having some healthy snacks and said if the camera was to pan to his side then those watching from home would see some nuts and a banana that he had finished earlier in the evening.
    Woods didn’t skip a beat before jumping at the opportunity to make a crude joke at her colleague’s expense.
    She said: “It would be a dangerous camera angle if that’s what we were seeing.”
    McCoist couldn’t catch his breath after Woods made the joke with the ex-Rangers striker laughing uncontrollably after briefly squirming.
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    The pair are good pals from their time presenting the talkSPORT breakfast show together.
    And they shared a wholesome moment together earlier in the broadcast when they reunited for the first time since Laura left the radio show to join TNT Sport.
    Woods recently left the talkSPORT breakfast show to join the team at TNT SportCredit: Getty More

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    Laura Woods left ‘embarrassed’ live on TV as Rio Ferdinand cheekily shows her up on her TNT Sports debut

    LAURA WOODS was hilariously pranked by Rio Ferdinand during her TNT Sports debut as the Manchester United legend nutmegged her on the Etihad pitch.Woods, 36, was hosting her first Champions League game for the broadcaster on Tuesday evening as Manchester City came from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Red Star Belgrade.
    Rio Ferdinand brought up his nutmeg on Laura Woods live on airCredit: Twitter @footballontnt

    Ferdinand nutmegged Woods as they made their way off the pitchCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
    Woods gave Ferdinand a jokey backslap after the incidentCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
    The ex-talkSPORT host was joined by pundits Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott for the match.
    And it was the former Man Utd defender who brilliantly popped the ball through Woods’ legs as they moved from the pitch to the touchline.
    When the presenter was attempting to move onto another segment, Ferdinand interrupted by saying: “How dare you try and get away with it. Don’t even try to go to any link.
    “There’s been a nutmeg live on air on her debut. Laura Woods has been megged.”
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    The TNT Sports broadcast then showed the moment from a couple of different angles.
    Ferdinand added: “Just popped it through quickly, beautiful.”
    Woods responded by pretending to hit the former England international.
    And she said: “I think that was probably better, the backslap.”
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    TNT Sports tweeted the video out on social media as Ferdinand replied with four laughing emojis.
    Reacting to the clip, one person said: “No way lool what a debut @laura_woodsy 😩🤣🤣.”
    Another added: “Ferdinand gives no chill 😂😂😂😂.”
    While a third replied: “Rio bad guy 😂😂😂.” More

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    Fans praise ‘stunning’ Laura Woods as she returns to screens in elegant outfit and say ‘TNT is already better than BT’

    FOOTBALL fans hailed TNT Sports presenter Laura Woods as she hosted coverage of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade.The 2023/24 edition of Europe’s elite competition got underway on Tuesday evening as TNT Sports broadcast their first Champions League games since changing their name from BT Sport.
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    Laura Woods shared a video on social media ahead of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Twitter @footballontnt
    She was recently announced as the new face of TNT’s Champions League broadcastCredit: Getty
    Woods is widely known as one of the best broadcasters in footballCredit: Getty
    And Woods shared a teaser video from Man City’s dressing room ahead of the show getting underway.
    She said: “Hello, good evening. We’re at the Etihad, we’re in the Man City dressing room right now. Kick-off is at eight o’clock.
    “We’re on air at seven o’clock tonight because they’re hosting Red Star Belgrade. Do come and join us. We’ve got an hour build-up.
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    “It’s going to be really, really very exciting. TNT Sports 2, Discover Plus, those are the ways you can watch us.
    “See you then.”
    Woods then appeared on the broadcast, hosting alongside pundits Rio Ferdinand and Joleon Lescott.
    And the ex-talkSPORT sportscaster was praised by those on social media.
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    She replace Jake Humphrey as lead of the company’s European coverageCredit: C1 Media
    Woods has more than 700,000 followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    One person said: “Champions League with Laura Woods 😍 TNT’s coverage is already better than BT’s was.”
    Another added: “Oh my god Laura Woods is stunning.”
    A third replied: “Getting Laura Woods to do a promo will most definitely make me watch Man City vs Red Star Belgrade.”
    While a fourth responded: “Oh Laura Woods back on the screen, thanking you.”
    Meanwhile, one other fan was gutted about Woods not hosting AC Milan’s goalless draw with Newcastle earlier on in the evening.
    They said: “Switch on Newcastle coverage. No Laura Woods. Night ruined.”
    Woods has a lot of fans in the UKCredit: Getty
    Woods has presented ITV’s coverage of several major men’s and women’s international tournamentsCredit: Getty More

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    Laura Woods looks gorgeous going make-up free in crop top as TNT Sports presenter enjoys her weekend

    LAURA WOODS delighted fans with her lovely Saturday morning selfie.The TNT Sports presenter is enjoying a weekend off ahead of a big week for the huge Arsenal fan.
    Laura Woods delighted fans with her make-up-free selfie on a dog walkCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Woods enjoyed a Saturday morning cuddle with her pugCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    The star rocked a black bodysuit for her night outCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Before that, though, she made the most of the weather by heading out for a dog walk with her adorable pug.
    And she treated her 718,000 Instagram followers to a make-up-free snap.
    Woods, 36, posed for the photo in a black crop top and a jumper wrapped around her waist with her pooch following close behind on the footpath trail.
    The glamorous star – dubbed the “complete package” – also added a pic of her in a white top and grey joggers snuggling up to the pet.
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    And the popular TV presenter later added a mirror selfie in a black bodysuit as well as footage from her Friday night out.
    Woods is preparing to make her debut presenting Champions League football for TNT Sports this week after her roaring success during the Women’s World Cup for ITV.
    The former talkSPORT radio host fronts the coverage for the rebranded TV channel.
    Tuesday’s games see Newcastle head to AC Milan and champions Manchester City host Red Star Belgrade.
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    Then on Wednesday, her beloved Gunners return to Europe’s top table as they travel to PSV and Manchester United face Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich.
    Woods stepped in front of the camera for the first time with her new employers at the end of August to host Oleksandr Usyk’s controversial win over Daniel Dubois.
    However, she was forced to apologise when Frank Warren swore live on air.
    She posted photos from her Friday night outCredit: Instagram @laurawoodsy
    Woods is the new face of TNT Sports’ Champions League coverageCredit: Instagram
    The glamorous star is hugely popularCredit: Instagram
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    Peter Crouch in awkward moment as England legend slips over live on TNT while doing crossbar challenge

    PETER CROUCH was left red-faced after hilariously slipping live on TV while attempting the crossbar challenge at Molineux.The much-loved former Liverpool striker is working as a pundit for his old club’s clash at Wolves this lunchtime.
    Peter Crouch went flying as he attempted the crossbar challengeCredit: TNT Sports
    The former England striker stacked it live on TNT Sports at MolineuxCredit: TNT Sports
    Fellow pundit Joe Cole was in hysterics at seeing the giant striker’s stumbleCredit: TNT Sports
    The 6ft 7in Crouch tried to laugh it off but he was soon viral on social mediaCredit: TNT Sports
    Crouch, 42, was joined on the TNT Sports panel by his ex-England team Joe Cole and the pair got the opportunity pre-match to show that they still possessed some of their magic.
    Chelsea and West Ham legend Cole, 41, stepped up first to attempt the crossbar challenge out on the Molineux pitch, with his effort too low for the woodwork.

    However, Crouch strode forward and proceeded to SLIP on his backside as his effort meakly went wide of the target.
    The sight of the 6ft 7in star on the ground caused hysterics amongst his co-workers and the crowd behind the goal.
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    And the flustered Crouch then asked: “Who has made me do this for god’s sake?”
    Cole replied: “Exactly what TNT Sport wanted.”
    “You know what,” responded Crouch. “This is why you make me do these things. I’m going to be a meme forever now! Absolute disgrace.”
    Brutally, TNT Sports shared the footage on X, formerly known as Twitter, shortly afterwards.
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    And footie fans were quick to rub further salt in the wounds of the ex-Tottenham, Portsmouth and Stoke City icon.
    “Magnificent. Love it,” responded one fan, with another adding: “Seems as though Peter Crouch hasn’t kicked a football for a while.”
    “Peter Crouch is absolute box office,” declared a fellow viewer.
    Another tweeted: “A mighty fine John Terry impression from Peter Crouch in the pre-match crossbar challenge.”
    And another joked: “Peter Crouch stacking it taking a shot. That’s a long fall.”
    Crouch appeared to see the funny side himself once he had gained his composure.
    He tweeted: “Check your footwear today lads. It’s slippy.” More

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    Nice stun sloppy PSG despite Kylian Mbappe’s double but fans fume as TNT Sports outage means they missed key goal

    VIEWERS were left furious after missing a goal as TNT Sports went down during Paris Saint-Germain’s defeat to Nice.Around 20 minutes into the game, broadcast on TNT Sports 1 this evening, the feed abruptly cut.
    Fans were initially greeted by this blank screen
    An apology then flashed up to disgruntled fans
    Fans missed Terem Moffi’s opener for NiceCredit: Reuters
    Initially the screen went black, featuring nothing but TNT Sports’ logo.
    An apology then flashed up on screen.
    It read: “We apologise for the break in transmission and hope to correct the fault shortly.”
    As the feed returned around a minute later, Nice had scored.
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    Terem Moffi gave the visitors a surprise lead, leaving fans furious that they didn’t get to see it.
    One tweeted: “TNT Sports you are disgrace to the game and I will be there when you go into liquidation.”
    While a second fumed: “TNT has literally just went down before the goal went in wtf man.”
    A third moaned: “tf happened to tnt sports?”
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    Another added: “TNT sports currently having terrible connection.”
    Fans did get to see PSG’s equaliser just eight minutes later, however.
    Kylian Mbappe levelled for Luis Enrique’s side just shy of the half hour.
    The two sides went in at the break level, but it was Nice who would reclaim the advantage just eight minutes into the second half when Gaetan Laborde finished after brilliant work by Moffi.
    The brilliant Nigerian then grabbed his second and Nice’s third as he shimmied inside from the right flank before beating Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low drive from the edge of the box.
    Mbappe got PSG back in it on 87 minutes when his volley bounced off the turf and beyond former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka.
    But Nice managed to hold on for a brilliant 3-2 win at Parc des Princes… even if fans watching on TNT Sports only got to see two of their goals.
    Moffi was in sensational form for Nice at Parc des PrincesCredit: Reuters
    Kylian Mbappe scored twice in PSG’s defeatCredit: Reuters
    A thrilled Nice toasted their shock winCredit: AFP More