Heres everything you need to know about the coverage of the upcoming WSL campaign. Mark White has been a staff writer on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, writing pieces for both online and the magazine. Sue Smith was the first woman pundit to speak about the men's game on the BBC's Final Score and Sky's Soccer Saturday and she has seen dramatic changes since she began her media career over a. The five other matches will kick-off over the weekend with defending champions Chelsea opening their campaign against Arsenal on Sunday. Ariel Helwani. As Sky began their own drive to diversify, Scott was one of several women pundits that Natalie Sawyer would see milling about the studios. 3. The fact that Harry Kane is currently the tournament's top goal scorer isn't helping matters - take that, Ronaldo! The following ex-footballers have all appeared as Sky Sports pundits in recent years: (Image credit: Mike Egerton/Manchester City FC via Getty Images). It will be the 88th annual meeting of National Football League franchises to select newly eligible players and will be held in the plaza outside of Union Station All Images and videos are the property of their respective owners. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. (Image credit: Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images), (Image credit: Robin Jones/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)), (Image credit: Matt McNulty - Manchester City/Manchester City FC via Getty Images), (Image credit: LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images), Brighton v Wolves live stream, match preview, team news and kick-off time for this Premier League match. Scott has worked previously with the BBC and Sky as a pundit on both Premier League and domestic cup coverage, predominately as a pitchside analyst. Geoff Shreeves has been a pitchside reporter and interviewer at Sky Sports since 1992 the inaugural season of the Premier League. In the UK, more women watch football than EastEnders - even when there isn't a World Cup. Patrick Davison is a Touchline reporter for Sky Sports. They've got all the better players, I think they've got the players that can make a difference and in Kyogo they've got a . The title race in Europe's top five leagues, Alexia Putellas returns as Barcelona's women win fourth straight league title. Alex Scott rambling on, trying to be like a man. Former Tottenham captain Michael Dawson has appeared as both a pundit on live Premier League coverage and a pundit football saturday at Sky Sports since retiring in 2021. The 250,000 is up for grabs with Super 6, and as always it is completely free to play. In addition to his work as an appraiser, he has appeared on the sports game show Sky1 A league of its own as team captain. . Man United, Everton and Leicester could pose a threat and cause some upsets - but it would be a huge shock if one of the top three dont take the title. No other sport compares to the thrill of a football World Cup. (Credit: Jon Hobley/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images). The Sky Sports pundit famously had a public quarrel with the . Carney, who won over 100 caps for the Lionesses, joins as the lead pundit for the Barclays FA Women's Super League, which comes to Sky Sports for the first time this September. Smith is often used across various points of a weekend's coverage and doesn't have specific timeslots that he sticks to. Graeme Souness is stepping down as a pundit with Sky Sports. Former Manchester United and Ireland star Roy Keane will remain on Sky Sports for the new season. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Joining regulars Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Graeme Souness, the new Sky Sports Football line-up will cover 128 Premier League matches including the top pick fixture every weekend; 138 matches from the EFL; up to 48 matches from the SPFL and at least 35 matches with top picks from the Barclays FA Women's Super League. Discussing the idea, BBC broadcasters at the 2014 World Cup noted that they wanted pundits who had experience in the mens sport. England will face either Germany or France in a historic Wembley occasion on Sunday after reaching the Euro 2022 final. Despite criticism over Uefas choice of stadia, Euro 2022 is shaping up to be the biggest and most-watched womens tournament ever with a record-breaking 500,000 tickets already sold. In the 2006/07 season, Scott won the Premier League, the Premier League Cup, the FA Cup, and the Uefa Womens Champions League with Arsenal. Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chloe Morgan says she feels those who troll her online are trying to silence her, but adds that she is encouraged by the organisations that are taking a stance against this form of abuse. Scott became the first female pundit to feature for the BBC at a World Cup and in 2021 was named as the new host of Football . But as World Cup fever sweeps the nation, there's one group of people who can't help moaning and whingeing. However, we're now getting token women on every pundit panel and the vast majority talk pish. The broadcaster. The BBC have a number of former England international signed up for punditry and co-commentary, including Englands most-capped player Fara Williams. Newscast - BBC News Promo 2023 BBC News . In an exclusive interview, Leigh Nicol reveals the trauma caused when a phone hack resulted in private content being leaked. What does it take for a politician to resign. Although Shreeves is often used for the headline game of the weekend, Davison is relied on for big games, too. Roy Keane - An ex-Republic of Ireland firebrand who famously quit the team on the eve of the 2002 World Cup. Jamie Redknapp joined Sky Sports in 2011 with Gary Neville, having previously covered Euro 2004 as a pundit on the BBC. ITV had seven women on its team of 31 for the Euros, compared with two in 2016. Ally McCoist. Its sad that was the first time thats ever happened, but I thought Id tweet about it because it is a positive thing., Both Sanderson and Smith express frustration at the idea that women pundits are a tick box exercise for broadcasters, a criticism they both receive regularly. Occasionally for big matches, such as Manchester City vs Liverpool, both Neville and Carragher will both co-commentate alongside Martin Tyler. He once saw Tyrone Mings at a petrol station in Bournemouth but felt far too short to ask for a photo. Sky Sports . He is now mainly used as a co-commentator for Sky Sports in Premier League games but rarely in big games. Owen? Pundits On Sky Scores The best WSL title race ever: Man Utd in driving seat, City can close gap Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are competing in a tight Women's Super. WCL semis: Can Chelsea inspire second-leg comeback at Nou Camp? He joined Sky Sports upon his retirement from football in 2013 on Monday Night Football alongside Gary Neville. When I was younger I didnt see a Karen Carney on the TV or a Sue Smith. This. Carney will also be a part of the matchday team for the Premier League and makes her Sky Sports debut on this weekend's EFL double header. Super Sunday starts at 12.30pm, this Sunday on Sky. Lynsey Hooper joins as the Barclays FA WSL reporter and commentator Seb Hutchinson also join ahead of the new season. A lifelong supporter of St. Johnstone, Barbour has also presented coverage on Amazon Prime. Bill Leslie has been with Sky since 2003. Palace like to sit deep and attack on the break whereas Leicester like to keep possession. Dr Stacey Pope, an associate professor at the Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University, says the backlash to more women analysing football on screen can be linked to a revolution within football which occurred after tapes were leaked of Andy Gray and Richard Keys making sexist comments about assistant referee Sian Massey in2011. "The women's game has developed an enormous amount since I first started covering it in 2004 and I'm excited to be involved in this new chapter which will see the league and players elevated to greater prominence". Previously on Sky Views: Greg Milam - What does it take for a politician to resign? In the UK, more women watch football than EastEnders - even when there isn't a World Cup. The Tottenham Hotspur squad exodus: Every player leaving, staying or being released this summer, Ranked! Eidevall lauds Emirates sell-out as Arsenal prepare for 'historic' CL night, Slick Man City sweep past Reading to keep WSL title dreams alive, Leicester hammer Liverpool to boost WSL survival hopes. Sue Smith has revealed she is the victim of discriminatory messages on social media, and insists women in football "shouldn't have to have thick skin". (16) *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 August 2011. Random Posts. Micah Richards played for Manchester City for 10 years between 2005 and 2015, going on loan for the last of those seasons to Fiorentina in Serie A, before moving to Aston Villa. Very excited to be part of. England's footballers ended their 55-year wait for a . She is the eldest of four children of former Celtic and Liverpool player and manager Sir Kenny Dalglish. Laura Woods is a presenter on TalkSport radio and a reporter on Sky Sports who interviews pre- and post-match. Lee Dixon. 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Hes most often heard in the Premier League or EFL Championship but also comments on Scottish football for the network. A former left-back for Manchester City, Everton and Sheffield Wednesday, Andy Hinchcliffe provides co-commentary for both Premier League and Championship games, as well as some Manchester City games in theWomen's Super League. Dermot to give verdict on Klopp and Jota incidents, Transfer Centre LIVE! Turkey-Syria Earthquakes News Coverage . He is now a co-commentator in Premier League games for Sky Sports. I'm looking forward to it, going to games, getting into the tactics, the shape, the goals. Everyone, has to work really hard. Keane once claimed, "Never again" after do punditry, saying, "I'd rather go to the dentist. 93. A quick search on social media reveals more examples. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. From online sexist comments to even clubs calling out individual female pundits for their analysis, the path to equality has taken its toll on some of its history-makers. A lifelong supporter of St. Johnstone, Barbour has also presented coverage on Amazon Prime. Could Max Meyer, once hailed as the German Messi, have a breakout season with Crystal Palace? That's because, in his argument, women's football and men's football are different sports - which sounds a load of old balls to me. Karen Carney operates both as a pundit and an occasional co-commentator on Sky Sports for both Premier League and Women's Super League. 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"There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. The 10 best football pundits on TV right now By Mark White published 9 November 2021 Ranking the Rios, Wrightys and Roys as we compile the gold standard of British football pundits (Image. At long last, Womens Euro 2022 is upon us, with England and Northern Ireland both taking part in this years highly anticipated tournament. The women's game has changed a lot. Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson . The former defender won two titles, was capped 15 times for England and played for Great Britain at the 2012 Olympic Games. ", If you see a reply to Sky Sports posts and/or content with an expression of hate on the basis of race, colour, gender, nationality, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexuality, age or class, please copy the URL to the hateful post or screengrab it and email againstonlinehate@skysports.com, Sue Smith on online abuse: Women in football 'shouldn't have to have a thick skin', Former England international Sue Smith says online hate is an ongoing problem and she worries for those who don't have a support network to help them cope, This is the message from Sky Sports presenters and reporters, who have united in supporting a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of online hate and abuse on social media, Ref Watch LIVE! 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. "This is what they're trying to do: to silence you, to stop you speaking out, to stop you feeling confident in your opinions. (Credit: Matthew Ashton AMA/Getty Images). "It's quite right that . In nearly 600 Football League games, Don Goodman scored 162 goals and retired in 2003. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? And now you see so many women there, its brilliant. Andy May. "I'm lucky that I've got a support group. It's fantastic that more organisations are taking a big stance - that's going to be key. NFL Draft 2023 - Live TV Coverage on Sky Sports (ABC, ESPN, NFL Network) The 2023 NFL Draft will take place this week from 27-29th April. Her move to the studio for Super Sunday particularly treads new path, having received acclaim for her astute analysis in the BBCs studio during this summers World Cup. Another Sky Sports presenter is sacked: Scott Minto is the latest 'middle aged white guy' big name to be fired after Soccer Saturday hosts. However, in 2021 the cast of talent discussing the mens game is markedly more diverse. Shreeves has also featured in the FIFA series as a reporter giving injury updates. The sports star, 44, currently coaches Chelsea F.C. 2. Jamie Redknapp joined Sky Sports in 2011 alongside Gary Neville, having previously covered Euro 2004 as the BBCs pundit. I'm sorry lads, but football is our national sport and as a result, women are entitled to enjoy it too. Patrick Davison is a touchline reporter for Sky Sports. The right-back started her career with the Gunners, breaking into the first team in 2002 and spent most of her career in North London, other than for brief spells with Birmingham City (2004) and in the United States with the Boston Breakers (2009-11). . An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge both past and present Mark has also been to the FA Cup and League Cup finals for FFT and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. David Jones is the presenter for Sky's Super Sunday and Monday Night Football programmes. All my promises that I would not get carried away this time have gone out of the window. On April 13th, 2021, Alex Scott was announced as the new Football Focus host following Dan Walker's decision to leave the role after 12 years. He is best known for his comments on the Agueroooo goal that gave Manchester City the title in 2012. Karen Carney to be lead Women's Super League pundit as Michael Dawson joins Soccer Saturday; Both also part of Premier League and EFL coverage; Michelle Owen to present EFL on Sky Sports;. 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