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    Jeff Stelling’s Christmas dinner ‘blows fans’ minds’ as Sky Sports legend reveals he can’t stand key ingredient

    JEFF STELLING has once again sparked Christmas outrage after dismissing the idea of putting gravy on his turkey.The talkSPORT presenter caused debate last week by revealing he “hates gravy”.
    Jeff Stelling blew fans’ minds with his distaste for gravyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    Stelling doubled down his gravy-hating agenda on social media, writing ‘keep it away from my turkey!’Credit: X @JeffStelling
    He then posted a picture of his controversial gravy-free dinnerCredit: X @JeffStelling
    And today Stelling once again had fans in a frenzy after he doubled down on his gravy-hating agenda.
    Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, he shared a photo of a gravy boat.
    He captioned the image: “Aargh no. Keep it away from me and my turkey!!”
    Gravy lovers rushed to the comments to defend the sauce.
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    One perplexed fan said: “A northeast lad who doesn’t like gravy, still blows my mind, all the best Jeff.”
    A second said: “Got to have gravy!!! Just not right!!”
    A third said: “You’ve been in the South far too long Jeff. Got to have something moist.”
    Another said: “Go on Jeff, do it. My pal reckons you’re not northern if you don’t like gravy.”
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    Speaking on talkSPORT last week, Stelling had told Ally McCoist: “I hate gravy Ally. If the turkey’s dry I’m in trouble because I cannot have gravy on turkey.
    “Yeah (cranberry sauce) or horseradish, something like that. No gravy. This year it’s going to be a tense morning in the Stelling household.
    “We have a new oven, and it’s smaller than the previous one. Mrs Stelling is not certain that the turkey, which is one of the biggest in the history of the world, will fit!
    “I love bread sauce on my Turkey but no gravy. How do you taste the meat if you have swamped it in either a sauce or gravy? I just love to have the taste.”
    Stelling left his role on Sky Sports at the end of the last season before joining talkSPORT to replace Laura Woods after her move to TNT Sports. More

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    Premier League manager slams mole leaking team news before matches on WhatsApp ahead of Boxing Day clash

    SHEFFIELD UNITED boss Chris Wilder slammed the mole who has been leaking team news on WhatsApp.The Blades manager has overseen a win, a draw and two losses since returning to Bramall Lane.
    Chris Wilder slammed the Sheffield United mole who has been leaking team newsCredit: Reuters
    But he has been undermined by a mole who has been releasing team news ahead of matches in recent weeks.
    Wilder slammed the person responsible and branded the situation a “joke”.
    He said: “Everybody will know the team (for Boxing Day) anyway because it will come out on Twitter at about half ten in the morning.
    “I will comment on it. It’s quite difficult to keep the team quiet but I’m not happy about that situation.
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    “Whoever did it, I appreciate that. Thanks very much. I’m going to have to tighten everything up around the training ground. It’s a lesson learnt for me as well.
    “That person who did it. Call yourself a Sheffield United fan? I don’t think they are. It’s an absolute joke.
    “I think it’s a joke. Whoever did it, they’ve got another thing coming because they’re harming the football club.”
    Sheffield United’s starting XI for recent games has been forwarded around on WhatsApp and other social media platforms on the morning of games, according to the Daily Mail.
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    The Blades take on Luton on Boxing Day in a Premier League relegation six-pointer. More

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    William Saliba’s brutally honest interview after Liverpool clash goes viral and leaves Jamie Carragher fuming

    ARSENAL star William Saliba went viral after admitting Liverpool deserved a penalty on Saturday.The Gunners and the Reds drew 1-1 at Anfield in an intense Premier League encounter.
    Arsenal star William Saliba admitted Liverpool deserved a penalty
    Saliba admitted Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard handled the ball inside the boxCredit: Alamy
    Liverpool hero Jamie Carragher praised Saliba and slammed VAR after the draw with ArsenalCredit: Rex
    The North Londoners opened the scoring with Gabriel Magalhaes after just four minutes and the Merseysiders equalised with Mohamed Salah 25 minutes later.
    But Liverpool felt they deserved the three points as they insist they were denied a clear penalty in the first half before Salah’s equaliser.
    The Egypt international tried to dribble past Martin Odegaard, who lost his balance and touched the ball with his left hand inside the Arsenal area.
    However, the referee waved play on and VAR didn’t get involved which angered the host.
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    Saliba, who put together yet another man-of-the-match performance was asked about the incident involving Odegaard.
    And the centre-back admitted outright that his Arsenal captain handled the ball and Liverpool should have been awarded a spot-kick.
    Saliba said: “Yeah, of course it was a penalty but I’m not the ref.”
    The France international’s comments went viral as that was a rare case of admission from an opposing player.
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    Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher praised the 22-year-old’s honesty and slammed VAR.
    Carragher tweeted: “It was a penalty & the man of the match knows it!
    “Two blatant penalties for handball in the last two nights & VAR don’t get involved.” More

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    Glam TV star Maya Jama gets excited in stands and waves scarf above her head as she cheers West Ham to Man Utd triumph

    LOVE ISLAND host and West Ham superfan Maya Jama attended her favourite team’s big 2-0 win over Manchester United at the London Stadium.Maya watched from the stands as former contestant Dani Dyer’s boyfriend Jarrod Bowen broke the deadlock with a late opener on 72 minutes.

    Maya Jama cheered West Ham to victory against Manchester UnitedCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
    Maya watched from the stands as West Ham defeated Manchester UnitedCredit: Dan Weir / MatchDay Images Limited
    Mohammed Kudus sealed the three points for the East Londoners just six minutes later.
    The 29-year-old was on her feet as she cheered David Moyes’ men to victory.
    Maya waived her West Ham scarf as she was joined by her friend and TV assistant producer Victoria Buzzington.
    The TV personality donned a black bodysuit and leather trousers, which she combined with a brown coat.
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    The Bristol native also issued a short celebratory message to the fans after full-time.
    The clip was then shared by West Ham’s official Twitter account with the following caption: “Hammers, you’ve got a text from @MayaJama.”
    Maya said: “West Ham fans, what a game today, absolutely chef’s kiss.
    “I can’t wait to come back again, come on you Irons.”
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    Maya is a famous West Ham fan and has shown her support throughout her social media channels.
    Last year she saw the Hammers win the Europa Conference League by beating Fiorentina 2-1 in the final.
    This season Moyes’ men are pushing for some more European success after making it to the Last 16 of the Europa League.
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    Maya is the host of Love IslandCredit: @ mayajama
    Maya is a massive West Ham fanCredit: instagram
    Maya attends a series of glam eventsCredit: Getty
    Maya is one of the biggest TV starsCredit: Getty
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    Eagle-eyed fans spot glaring error in Day of Reckoning ringside seating plan as Ronaldo between Saudi royalty & UFC icon

    EAGLE-EYED fans haves spotted a glaring error in the seating plan ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Otto Wallin.The British boxer is headlining the ‘Day of Reckoning’ fight card in Saudi Arabia.

    McGregor will be in attendance to watch Anthony Joshua face Otto WallinCredit: Getty
    McGregor’s first name was spelt wrongCredit: TNT SPORTS
    Fans spotted that his name was wrong on social mediaCredit: Getty
    Celebrities from all walks of life are expected to attend the bout with other high-profile fighters on show such as Deontay Wilder and Joseph Parker.
    The likes of football star Cristiano Ronaldo and boxing promoters Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have been reserved seats.
    Ronaldo has been seated next to UFC star Conor McGregor.
    However, fans have spotted an error in the Irishman’s seat name.
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    McGregor’s first name has been misspelt and reads “Conner” with an extra “n” added in.
    One fan posted: “They have spelt Conor wrong.”
    A second wrote: “If they don’t get Conor McGregor‘s name right what chance do us other Conors have.”
    A third commented: “They didn’t even spell his name right.”
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    McGregor himself shared a video of the seats on his social media accounts.
    However, he appeared to miss the mistake as he wrote: “Out with the crocodile shoes, stay tuned.”
    Ronaldo will also be sat next to a ‘HE’ which has left fans stumped as to who it could be.
    However, HE stands for His Excellency and will be occupied by the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman.

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    Fans rage ‘are you having a laugh?!’ as Sky Sports cuts to a commercial break DURING penalty shoot-out in Carabao Cup

    VIEWERS blasted Sky Sports as “shambolic” for cutting to a commercial break deep into Fulham’s historic 7-6 penalty shootout triumph against Everton.With spot-kicks for the Carabao Cup quarter-final level and into sudden death, the broadcaster swapped penalties for adverts to leave fans asking “Are you having a laugh?!”
    Tosin Adarabioyo tucks home the winning spot-kick for FulhamCredit: Reuters
    The cottagers celebrate reaching the Carabao Cup semi-finalsCredit: PA
    One fan said: “Go to ad break with pens at 6-6 !!!! What a p***take.”
    Tosin Adarabioyo eventually slotted in the decisive penalty to put the Cottagers into the last four for the first time ever.
    That followed Everton’s Idrissa Gueye hitting the post with his own nervy spot-kick.
    The drama came after a 1-1 draw where Toffees’ sub Beto pounced late on to cancel out an own-goal opener from Michael Keane.
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    But viewers were seething at Sky’s shootout shut-out just as the penalties were reaching their climax.
    Footage of the nervy penalties were being shown on Sky Sports News – with the featured match being Chelsea’s win over Newcastle.
    Despite not showing the game, Sky were able to show the key part of the match – at least until they cut to the adverts instead.
    One posted: “Surely they could wait a few minutes.”
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    Another raged: “You guys should be ashamed. We just want to watch pens… It’s just not on.”
    And a third said: “I can’t believe Sky Sports News decided to cut off penalties for adverts meaning we missed Everton getting knocked out!!!”
    Another argued: “Sky Sports News going to an ad break during the Everton v Fulham penalties sums up perfectly that it’s… Money > Fans.”
    The shoot-out was certainly full of tension too.
    Everton keeper Jordan Pickford kept out Bobby De Cordova-Reid’s spot-kick and Amadou Onana’s tame attempt was thwarted by Bernd Leno.
    Into sudden death it went, with Cottagers’ centre-back Tosin finally emerging as the surprise hero.
    Fulham and Everton drew 1-1 ahead of a shootout win for the CottagersCredit: PA More

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    Alan Shearer writes touching message to Ian Wright over MOTD exit and reveals how Saturdays will now be very different

    ALAN SHEARER issued a heartfelt message to fellow football legend Ian Wright after the Arsenal great announced he will be stepping down from Match of the Day.Wright announced on Sunday that he will be quitting the BBC show at the end of the season.
    Alan Shearer issued a heartfelt message to legendary Match of the Day co-host Ian WrightCredit: Getty
    Arsenal legend Wright announced he will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
    Shearer praised his longtime partner on the hit football show, where they formed a stunning team alongside host Gary Lineker for many years.
    And the Newcastle legend insists Saturdays will no longer be the same without the 60-year-old.
    That is because they will be “much, much quieter” without the ex-England international’s lively character and signature laugh.
    Shearer wrote on The Athletic: “[Wednesday] I picked him up from the airport, we had breakfast at his hotel and then I met him again in the pub a few hours later.
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    “It was only afterwards that I appreciated how much I’d been looking forward to it and perhaps this, ultimately, is the best compliment I can pay my longstanding colleague on Match of the Day.
    “Wrighty, if you’re reading this, you make life a joy. It was over the course of his trip that he told me he’d be stepping back from Match of the Day come the end of the season.
    “We’ll still work together on the Premier League, but my Saturdays certainly won’t be the same. For a start, they will be much, much quieter.”
    Wright first appeared on the show while still a player at Arsenal in 1997, later returning for further stints between 2002-2008 and 2015 to the present.
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    Shearer wasn’t the only one who paid tribute to the legendary striker’s contribution on Match of the Day.
    Lineker tweeted: “It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work alongside you, Ian. One of my favourite people on the planet. Farewell my friend.”
    Wright stated he is leaving the flagship show after making “great friends and many great memories”.
    The ex-Crystal Palace star suggested he is departing the programme to pursue different projects.
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    Shearer revealed his Saturdays will be ‘much, much quieter’ without WrightCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    Wright announced: “I’m stepping back having made great friends and many great memories.
    “This decision has been coming for a while, maybe my birthday earlier this year fast tracked it a little, but ultimately it’s time to do a few more different things with my Saturdays.”
    “I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world.
    “Anyone that knows my story knows how much the show has meant to me since I was young boy. MOTD is my Holy Grail.
    “On my first ever show, I told Des Lynam, ‘This is my Graceland’. It will always be my Graceland and I will always be watching.” More

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    Meet Arnie the parrot, the West Ham-loving bird that sings X-rated song about Jarrod Bowen and Dani Dyer

    A PARROT has learned the words to West Ham’s famous song about Jarrod Bowen.However, the bird stopped short of uttering an offending word as those on social media were left in hysterics.
    West Ham fans regularly sing an X-rated song in support of star man Jarrod BowenCredit: PA
    Arnie the parrot was filmed singing the Bowen songCredit: TikTok / arniethebird
    But the bird refused to say one word which appears in the songCredit: TikTok / arniethebird
    Arnie the parrot has accumulated more than 1,000 followers on TikTok thanks to the owner filming their pet singing various songs.
    They include the Domino’s advert, as well as other football tunes such as “Come on England” and “Three Lions”.
    But the one about Bowen, 26, has gone viral, with more than 300,000 viewing the clip in just over a day.
    It shows the parrot sing the line “Bowen’s on fire” to the tune of the West Ham song.
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    But he then mumbles past the next line before he finishes by repeating “Nanananananana”.
    Reacting to the video, one person said: “This is not a drill – Someone has taught their parrot to sing Bowen’s on fire. Year made. ICONIC 😂⚒️😍 x.”
    While another added: “Absolute quality 😂😂⚒⚒⚒.”
    And a third replied: “LOL, I love how he stops mid-song.”
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    Bowen and Dani Dyer have been dating since 2021Credit: Getty
    The couple welcomed twin daughters into the world back in MayCredit: Instagram
    To which someone else hilariously responded: “Like he was worried about being sued or something.”
    The West Ham team were filmed singing the same song in their dressing room on their way to winning the Europa Conference League last season.
    Bowen and Love Island star Dyer, 27, have been in a relationship since 2021 and welcomed twin daughters Star and Summer back in May.
    Dyer’s dad, Danny Dyer, who is a famous actor and TV personality, is a die-hard West Ham fan.
    Bowen has been in scintillating form for David Moyes’ men so far this season.
    He has scored 11 goals and provided four assists in 21 games for the East London outfit.
    His impressive performances at the start of the campaign earned him a call-up to the England squad in October.
    And he played the full 90 minutes in the Three Lions’ 1-0 win over Australia.
    Gareth Southgate selected him again for the November internationals against Malta and North Macedonia, but he withdrew before the second game after suffering an injury in training.
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    “Bowen’s on FireFull lyrics to the song:
    Bowen’s on fire,
    Your defence is terrified,
    Bowen’s on fire,
    Your defence is terrified,
    Bowen’s on fire,
    Your defence is terrified,
    Bowen’s on fire, Ooh
    Nanananananana, Nanananananana, Nanananananana, Nanananananana, Nanananananana… More