Latest news with #KellySomers
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Premier League: Build-up to Aston Villa v Newcastle before four other matches
Update: Date: 11:40 BST Title: New season = new shows Content: We've also brought in a true legend of the game, Wayne Rooney, to host a brand-new show diving into the football debates that are dominating your algorithm every week. Wayne will bring his authority, honesty and experience to cut through the noise and give you the game as it really is. The first episode is out now on iPlayer, Sounds, the BBC Sport app and website, YouTube and other social channels. You'll also get fresh new formats like The Football Interview with Kelly Somers – a new show that goes past the post-match platitudes and into the personal stories that define the beautiful game. And by the game we don't just mean the Premier League – we'll be telling stories from men and women across the world. Update: Date: 11:39 BST Title: What's new about our coverage this season? Content: So what does this all mean then? We'll also be showing you the key parts of Premier League games sooner. On Saturday and Sundays there will be highlights on iPlayer, our app and website available at 8pm. For weekday matches - like tonight - or late weekend kick-offs there will highlights more like half an hour after full-time. BBC Sport's flagship football show, Match of the Day, returns with a brand-new presenting trio ready to bring insight, energy and entertainment every week. Full-time reaction on the BBC Sport app, BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport's YouTube channel along with TV's excellent Final Score programme will ensure you're up to date (including how your fantasy team has done). Then tactical breakdowns and unpicking of the big talking points that go beyond the obvious will take you closer to the players, the managers and the moments that matter, on the main show later that night. And it's the same again for Champions League Wednesdays. Update: Date: 11:36 BST Title: A bold new era of Football on BBC Sport Content: Alex Kay-JelskiBBC Director of Sport Welcome to the new football season. You know the feeling. That buzz in your stomach. That hopeful voice in your head 'this could be our year.' The highs, the heartbreak, the glorious unpredictability of it all. From the first whistle to the last-minute drama, we're right there with you. On the edge of our seats, refreshing the live page, wincing at referees or VAR, shouting at the TV, arguing in the group chat. We are fans. Just like you. And that's what this new era of football on BBC Sport is all about… you. This season, we're not just covering the games. We're following the fans. Every goal, every story, every stat, every moment. Brought to you where you want it, when you want it, and how you love it. Whether you're shouting for Liverpool or loving Lionesses, whether you back Chelsea Women or Cheltenham Town, you're at the heart of everything we do. We're taking you inside the game more than ever before. That means new shows. New formats. New voices. New perspectives. More radio commentaries than we've ever had across the leagues. More updates on the club pages on our app and website up and down the pyramid. Update: Date: 11:33 BST Title: 'We want to continue what we're building' Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:00 BST) Aston Villa Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, speaking to TNT Sports: "It is always nice when you play at home for the first game - we knew how good we were last season at home, so we want to continue that. "Earlier on in the season last year we dropped some key points, but things happened. It is a new season, and we want to continue what we're building here and continue growing. "Same aim as last season: stay up there with the big buys. We want to get Champions League football again. "We will focus on today's game and take it game by game." Update: Date: 11:28 BST Title: Where will the goals come from for Newcastle? Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Ciaran KellyFootball reporter Opening day fixtures do not come much more difficult than a trip to Villa Park. This has not been a happy hunting ground for Newcastle United, who have lost on five of their last six visits here, and the visitors' task has been made that much harder without a recognised senior striker. It will fall to Anthony Gordon to lead the line in Alexander Isak's continued absence. Newcastle's front three are rapid, and will look to try and exploit Aston Villa's high line, but you just wonder where the goals are going to come from. For context, Isak was the only Newcastle player to hit double figures last season. There is also the small matter of keeping Ollie Watkins quiet. That was something Newcastle struggled with when these sides last met here a few months ago. Update: Date: 11:25 BST Title: 'We love Alex, every person in Newcastle loves Alex' Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Newcastle United Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, speaking to TNT Sports: "We are happy because the pre-season is sometimes boring, a long pre-season, but we are happy because this is a big game to start, and we need to push for our best." On Alexander Isak's transfer saga affecting the Newcastle players: "Not a lot because we are a great team. "We need to work on the pitch with our teammates. We love Alex, every player, every person in Newcastle loves Alex. This is football and it is normal. We need to work and work to win this game." Update: Date: 11:22 BST Title: Elanga makes Newcastle debut as Bizot starts in goal for Villa Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Nick MashiterBBC Sport football news reporter at Villa Park Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez is suspended after his red card in the final day defeat at Manchester United, which cost Villa a Champions League spot. It means Marco Bizot, a summer signing from Brest, makes his debut in goal but he is the only new signing to start. New striker Evann Guessand, a £26m signing from Rennes, starts on the bench. Aston Villa XI: Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Onana, McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Watkins. Subs: Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Buendia, Malen, Jimoh-Alboba, Iling-Junior, Guessand, Wright Newcastle start the season without star man Alexander Isak as his transfer saga continues with the striker still trying to force a move to Liverpool. Anthony Elanga makes his debut after a £55m move from Nottingham Forest while new arrivals Malik Thiaw and Aaron Ramsdale are on the bench. Anthony Gordon will lead the line in Isak's absence. Newcastle XI: Pope, Trippier, Schar, Burn, Livramento, Tonali, Joelinton, Guimaraes, Barnes, Gordon, Elanga. Subs: Hall, Botman, Thiaw, Krafth, Osula, Murphy, Seung-soo, Miley, Ramsdale Update: Date: 11:18 BST Title: Bizot starts for Villa, Elanga debut for Newcastle Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Marco Bizot starts in goal for Aston Villa but fellow new signing Evann Guessand is on the bench. Anthony Elanga starts for Newcastle but as expected there is no Alexander Isak in the squad. Full team news to follow. Update: Date: 11:15 BST Title: Isak saga 'huge blow' to Newcastle Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Wayne RooneyFormer Man Utd striker speaking to BBC Sport On the Alexander Isak transfer saga: I think it is a huge blow. Over the last few years Newcastle have done everything right, they have not gone over PSR rules, they have done everything within the rules, but for Isak to leave, if that happens it would be a massive setback. They are trying to build a squad that is ready to compete for the Premier League and in the Champions League as well and if Isak leaves players will look at that and think. 'If the best players are leaving, is that somewhere I want to go?' Update: Date: 11:14 BST Title: Post Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Newcastle fans might just be glad to focus on football after a summer where the future of Alexander Isak has dominated. The striker has been linked with a move to Liverpool and has been training away from the team. He will miss today's game against Aston Villa. Team news for that game will drop imminently. Update: Date: 11:09 BST Title: 'Villa to pile on the misery for Newcastle' Content: Aston Villa v Newcastle (12:30 BST) Newcastle's big problem is Alexander Isak, who surely won't be involved while his future is being resolved. That means they are without one of the Premier League's best strikers, and Anthony Gordon will probably play as a false nine, which is not ideal. Villa have their own issues and they must be struggling to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR) because there has been a lot of talk of Ollie Watkins leaving this summer - they have signed another striker, Evann Guessand, but they definitely need to keep hold of Watkins too. This is a hard one to call because, despite all the doom and gloom surrounding Newcastle, they are still a strong and exciting side. But Villa are at home and we know how dangerous they are under Unai Emery, so I am going to back them to edge this and pile on the misery for Newcastle. Sutton's prediction: 2-1 Update: Date: 11:05 BST Title: Coming up Content: This video can not be played Liverpool score twice late on to win after Bournemouth fightback Hello! Missed last night's action? Then you can watch the highlights above. This is what we've got coming up today, and you can watch highlights of all these games on BBC iPlayer and via this page at 20:00 BST. Update: Date: 11:00 BST Title: Back with a bang Content: The Premier League returned last night with a six-goal thriller as defending champions Liverpool beat Bournemouth 4-2. The first Saturday of the season sees five games taking place, all kicking off with Aston Villa against Newcastle at lunchtime.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Football Daily Wayne Rooney
England and Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney in conversation with Kelly Somers. Wayne tells his story of becoming one of England's greatest ever footballers. He shares what home life was like growing up and the single biggest turning point for his career, which came aged 14. Wayne goes on to talk about life post-football and the challenges he's faced as a manager, most recently at Birmingham City and Plymouth Argyle. And with having four children, will we see another Rooney play in the red of Manchester United? Plus, what's the significance of Sister Act? Or The Dubliners? And what has Wayne spent time educating himself on? Hear how he switches off from the unrelenting world of football and how life might have looked different without a career in the Premier League. Timecodes: 0:23 What does football mean to Wayne? 2:35 Wayne's first experience of football 3:55 The biggest turning point in Wayne's career 6:35 What football match would Rooney re-live? 7:28 Life after football, as a manager and pundit 13:55 Growing up in the Rooney household 14:52 The significance of family 18:04 Speaking on his son, Kai's footballing prospects 21:36 All four Rooney boys 23:07 Favourite sport other than football? 24:31 Wayne's favourite music 25'22 Favourite film? 26'30 Why does Wayne describe himself as 'soft'? 26:55 What do people get wrong about Wayne? 28'00 What would Wayne be, if not a footballer? Football commentaries this week: Saturday 16th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Sunderland v West Ham 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Spurs v Burnley 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Wolves v Man City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live. Sunday 17th August PREMIER LEAGUE: Chelsea v Crystal Palace 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Nottingham Forest v Brentford 1400 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra. PREMIER LEAGUE: Manchester United v Arsenal 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.
BBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Family, memories and childhood - getting to know Wayne Rooney
The Football Interview is a new series in which the biggest names in sport and entertainment join host Kelly Somers for bold and in-depth conversations about the nation's favourite sport. We'll explore mindset and motivation, and talk about defining moments, career highs and personal reflections. The Football Interview brings you the person behind the will drop on Saturdays across BBC iPlayer, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website. They will also run on BBC One on a Saturday after Match of the Day. Wayne Rooney will always be regarded as one of England's best scored 53 goals in 120 appearances for his country and won the Premier League five times with Manchester United, as well as lifting the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup during a glittering will be one of the pundits on the BBC's Match of the Day throughout the season, giving his views on all the latest Premier League that, he sat down with Kelly Somers in the first of a weekly BBC feature called The Football Interview to discuss his career, his life away from football and his family. Watch the full Football Interview with Rooney on BBC iPlayer Kelly Somers: What does football mean to you? Wayne Rooney: As a young boy, it's all I ever wanted to do - to play football, at school, in the house, on the streets. The emotion of the game, of trying to win, the excitement. It was a massive adrenaline rush. Then I was fortunate enough to go on and play professionally and have a good, long career. Now I'm living in a different way as a parent, with my children involved in football. It's something that will always be with me. KS: Can you remember your first team? WR: Yes, it was the Copplehouse Colts - an under-nines team. I think I was about seven. I scored a lot of goals and used to keep the games on the fridge in the house. My mum would do it with me. We would write the game down, what the score was and if I scored. We did that every season. When you're young, there are a lot of goals scored. It was really special. KS: Was there one moment - maybe a turning point - that enabled you to go on and do what you do? WR: Yes, I always remember when I was about 14 - I was doing things you shouldn't be doing. Colin Harvey was the under-19s manager at the time. He saw me crossing the road with a bag of cider, which of course was wrong. He pulled me in and said: 'If you keep doing this, you are going to throw everything - your talent, your ability - away. You need to focus yourself because you have the ability to go on and play for not just Everton - but England.'From then was when I thought, 'I need to stop doing it'. I stopped going out with my mates quite a lot and purely focused on football. I think that conversation with Colin Harvey was definitely the turning point. KS: Is there one person who has had the biggest impact on your career? WR: I couldn't say one. My mum and dad equally. I see it now when I'm taking my kids to football. My mum didn't drive and my dad worked, so I used to have to take three buses with my mum at my mum and dad had huge roles to play and, as a kid, you probably don't appreciate it. You take it for granted - the stress, the work they put in. I have two brothers and they had to do it for them as well. It's only when you have kids you see it and understand the sacrifices they had to have four boys and they are all in different places, so me and Coleen are often in different places. The kids always want me to be there, so I have to mix up what I go and watch. It's non-stop really, every day of the week. KS: You played in some huge matches. If there was one match you could go back and relive and you can change the outcome - which would it be? WR: If I had to choose one, I'd say the Arsenal FA Cup final in 2005. The performance, how we played against a very good Arsenal team... and then we lost on penalties. I would say that is the one I would change, because it was one we probably deserved to the Croatia game, which I didn't play in, for England. We needed to draw or win the game to qualify for Euro 2008. That was horrible - being there behind the players on the bench, sitting there and watching them. Then seeing what happened with Steve McClaren on the touchline. Rain was pouring down - losing the game and not going to Euro 2008... that was one time I felt embarrassed about being a player. KS: When you finished playing, did you always know you wanted to try management. Did you know you wanted to try the media? What was that decision like? WR: With management, it was something I always wanted to go into. I saw it as a challenge. I always want in life to be challenged and take things head on, but also understood that there's a chance it might go wrong as well. But I don't mind taking that risk and challenge. Some former players might wait for the perfect opportunity. The Derby County one... I was playing there and Phillip Cocu got sacked. We went into administration. It was a really tough start to management but I felt we did a really good DC United, when we went there, I felt we did a good job even though it doesn't get portrayed that way. They had finished bottom the three seasons before we went there and we got them to within a point of the play-offs. The Birmingham one, everything was wrong - the timing of it, the fans didn't really give me an opportunity, we lost games. It felt right at the time but looking back at it, it wasn' at Plymouth, we were doing OK for what we had and then the decision was made. After that I thought, 'I don't know why I am putting myself in these positions'. I looked into doing punditry, did bits and enjoyed it and felt the time was right. So here I am! KS: What type of pundit is Wayne Rooney going to be? WR: I think I'm quite fair and honest really - that is the only way to be. I say this as a player, a manager, and now as a pundit - it's the same values. The fans aren't stupid. If you expect me to sit there and try and sugar-coat things which fans can see, I don't think I should be doing are some pundits out there who try and go over the top as well. All I can do is try and be fair with what I'm seeing and give my honest opinion. I am sure some players or managers might get annoyed with that but you have to be honest. Wayne Rooney the player probably wouldn't like Wayne Rooney the pundit, and I get used to think 'why would pundits say that?' but when you finish playing you realise why pundits say things. I've been criticised by many pundits as a player and I was never one to phone them up and complain - it actually drove me a bit more to think, 'next time you are speaking, you are saying good things'. I want to see Man Utd do well, of course I do, but I'm very good mates with Jonny Evans and I criticised him last season. If you're speaking truthfully on what you feel then it makes it very difficult for a player to come to you and question why you're saying things. KS: How do you switch off and relax? WR: I always try to have some time just to sit there and if watching a TV series I just chill with a glass of wine and just switch off from important just to switch your mind off from everything really. I used to do this as a player and leave anything football-wise at the gate. I would come in and wouldn't even talk about football. KS: It must be hard to switch off from football with your boys - Kai is in Manchester United's academy and seems to be doing well WR: Yes, he's doing really well. I was at my cousin's wedding at the weekend. They were doing the speeches and I had my phone and was watching Kai playing in Croatia. I jumped up - he scored in the last minute - but he was offside!He loves it. He wants to be a football player, that's the most important thing. He wants to do it and he is working hard to try to do it. KS: Describe what he is like WR: He plays as a striker, plays off the right. He's strong, not the tallest, but he will be taller than me. He understands the game fantastically and he thinks about it. He comes home, cooks for himself, he speaks fluent Spanish, so he is doing everything he can to try to live his the last few months it has been the first time I've been able to go on a consistent basis. KS: Do you coach him from the sidelines? WR: No. I think it's important he listens to his coaches. I can give my thoughts afterwards, which a lot of the time is the same as the coaches. There are a lot of other parents that are doing the shouting on the touchline so I stay quiet! I have a conversation with him on the way home and ask him what happened, what he could do better, how he feels about the game and that way suits him. KS: What is your favourite film? WR: It was The Shawshank Redemption but I think over the last few years I'm going to have to say The Wolf of Wall Street.I also love Sister Act - I love musicals! KS: Before what important game did you watch Sister Act? WR: It was before the Champions League final! It was just the longest afternoon. I always tried to watch a movie before an evening game. KS: Tell me something about you that will surprise me WR: The one thing I can think of is I cry at everything on TV - X-Factor when people go through, I start crying. As a player I was quite aggressive, but I'm actually quite soft really. KS: What do people get wrong about you the most? WR: It's no secret that I didn't even take GCSEs but I think people assume because of that that I'm not educated, which is really wrong.I made a conscious effort when I was at Everton and Manchester United to educate myself in a lot of different things, such as black history and religion. The reason I did that was because I wanted to hold conversations with my team-mates who are from different was something I did to help me with my team-mates and help understand how they have been brought up. That's probably something people don't understand about me. KS: What are you most proud of? WR: With family, that's the main thing. That's why you do things. Being a bit older and seeing my kids grow into teenagers, I'm helping them grow up in life. That's what I'm proud of - that's what I do everything for. KS: If you could only achieve or do one thing in the rest of your life what would it be? WR: Maybe become the next James Bond!
The Sun
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Who are the Channel 5 presenters and pundits for Club World Cup 2025?
CHANNEL 5's presenting team for the Fifa Club World Cup 2025 has been announced. Featuring a blend of experienced broadcasters with strong footballing credentials, here's everything you need to know. Ade Oladipo At the forefront of the C5 presenting team is Ade Oladipo — a versatile host known for his extensive work across multiple sports, particularly football and boxing. His career in sport started at a young age — Ade represented Essex in both football and athletics, as well as training at the Tottenham Hotspur Academy as a youngster. He began his career in sports broadcasting as an analyst on Arise News in 2015. In 2017, Ade founded his eponymously named YouTube channel, Ade Olapido, where he discusses boxing news and has amassed nearly 80k subscribers and 20million views as of June 2025. Ade's gone on to work with major broadcasters including DAZN, talkSPORT, Amazon Prime, Sky Sports, ESPN and Fox Sports. His natural charisma and ability to connect with audiences is sure to make C5's Club World Cup coverage of the highest quality. Kelly Somers 4 Kelly Somers is another prominent presenter on C5's roster for the tournament. She has built a solid reputation through her work with BBC Sport, particularly during the 2024 World Cup, as well as on Football Focus and Match of the Day. She has also worked with other major broadcasters including talkSPORT, Premier League Productions and Optus Sport. Her deep understanding of the game and clear, articulate analysis are sure to enrich C5's coverage of the Club World Cup. James Richardson 4 Veteran football presenter James Richardson is also part of the team. He built up a cult following while hosting Football Italia on Channel 4 for decade, starting from 1992. James' passion for the beautiful game and engaging presenting style have earned him widespread acclaim. He currently hosts the Uefa Champions League Goals Show for TNT Sports. His Club World Cup presenting stint will be welcomed by fans who appreciate an insightful and witty approach to broadcasting. James brings his wealth of knowledge about international football and unique ability to blend humour with expert analysis to C5's tournament coverage. Olivia Buzaglo Olivia Buzaglo will also be contributing to C5's coverage. She always dreamed of going into sports journalism and is a die-hard Chelsea fan. Olivia began blogging for now-defunct magazine Shoot, before scoring a job at Premier League Productions. In 2016, she started working with the non-affiliated Chelsea FC Fan TV on YouTube — recording live segments at Stamford Bridge or videos discussing main talking points. It got her noticed by Chelsea TV, who soon welcomed her to their Stamford Bridge studio and had her co-hosting a matchday show. Premier League Productions also promoted her to hosting duties alongside Clinton Morrison and Robbie Savage, where she worked on The Weekend Review. She has gone on to work with other major broadcasters including Teqball, DAZN and Sky Sports. Olivia's brings her professionalism and clear communication skills to C5's Club World Cup coverage. When is the Club World Cup 2025 and how can I watch it? The Club World Cup 2025 will begin on Sunday, June 15, in the UK. The tournament will run until Sunday, July 13. It is being held across 12 different cities and stadiums in the United States. The whole tournament will be broadcast and streamed by DAZN for FREE in the UK. Matches can be watched on DAZN TV or via the website/app - users will need to register for a free account via email. Channel 5 will also air select games on terrestrial TV in the UK and have rights to a total of 23 matches. Alternatively, SunSport will live blog certain matches throughout the tournament - that includes Chelsea and Man City games as well as the latter stages.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
How will next season's European places be allocated?
The race to qualify for Europe next season is reaching its climax and there is a scenario in which as many as 11 Premier League clubs could be playing European football in will England's European spots for next season be allocated? Kelly Somers explains in the video below...
