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Eni Aluko sat down with the Chair of the ' Chelsea pride' supporters group to discuss the 'transphobic post' she retweeted from JK Rowling. The former footballer was criticised for sharing Rowling's tweet which appeared to speak about 'mediocre males' participating in 'women's sport'. Aluko apologised for re-sharing Rowling's tweet and labelled the incident as a 'misunderstanding', claiming she 'did not interpret it as transphobia'. Aluko insisted she and the Chelsea LGBTQ supporters group were 'aligned and together in the fight against any form of discrimination'.

Joey Barton has revealed he has been visited by police three times in the last four days and hit out at 'attempts to intimidate me and my family' - before comparing the UK to North Korea.  The former Manchester City and Newcastle footballer has come under fire this year for his vile tweets about women working in men's football, infamously claiming female pundits 'shouldn't be talking with any authority' in the sport. His tirades at women online have also seen him compare pundit Eni Aluko and broadcaster Lucy Ward to notorious serial killers Fred and Rose West, while he also claimed that he would score 100 out of 100 penalties against England goalkeeper Mary Earps. 

Chelsea's LGBTQ supporters group have hit out at Eni Aluko for 'sharing transphobic posts' after she retweeted a JK Rowling post about 'allowing mediocre males into women's sport'. Harry Potter author Rowling has been a vocal critic of the transgender movement and has clashed with activists online over her staunch views. Rowling's views recently led to an outcry for her to be investigated under Scotland's new hate crime rules. Rowling was referred to Scottish police for referring to a number of transgender women including campaigners, convicted prisoners and celebrities as 'men' in a range of tweets. 

Anthony Gordon of Newcastle was handed a red card at the same time as being named player of the match by his side's incredible 4-3 victory over West Ham at home. Gordon put on a good show at St James' Park, and TNT Sports co-commentator Lucy Ward selected him as the player of the match. However, Gordon was given a caution for his second bookable offence after throwing the ball away in the fourth minute of stoppage time, just as Ward was announcing her decision. Mohammed Kudus' first booking had been made in the second half due to a foul.

After a 'testing couple of months,' Alex Scott was honoured for her broadcasting work at the Royal Television Society Awards on Tuesday, she came dangerously close to quitting the television industry. At the dinner in London's Grosvenor House Hotel, the Football Focus host was rewarded with the Sports Presenter, Commentator, or Pundit prize. Alex, who won with partner Jess Glynne, gave an eloquent speech on her Instagram Stories addressing the challenges she encountered as a black woman in a male-dominated industry.

Since the former Premier League footballer triggered a series of vile sexist messages at the TV pundit online, Eni Aluko has accused Joey Barton of 'one of the worst cases of social media bullying I've ever encountered.' In recent months, Barton has consistently advised women not to be involved in men's football, and he has singled out Aluko in several tweets on his X account. Last month, he compared Aluko and female commentator Lucy Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West, before stating that the former was 'clearly in the Joseph Stalin category' for'murdering hundreds of thousands of fans' ears.'

Joey Barton has fired out at BBC journalist and 'chief fact checker' Marianna Spring, repeating his insult against football pundit Eni Aluko in reaction to a suspected 'hit piece' that the former Fleetwood Town manager claims to have 'ignored' his willingness to discuss. In a series of his misogynistic tirades, the ex Chelsea player has made Aluko the subject of several of his misogynistic rants, and he has compared the former Chelsea player to Fred and Rose West, the notorious serial killers. Aluko - alongside host Lucy Ward - was dubbed 'the Fred and Rose West of football commentary,' while Barton renamed BBC's Alex Scott as 'the Ted Bundy of presenting' last week.'

After being verbally attacked by Joey Barton, Eni Aluko has hit out at social media company X, claiming that the website'allows people to 'test their hatred unchecked.' In recent months, the TV football pundit has received a slew of sexist abuse from the former Manchester City actor, as he began his tirade against women working in the men's game. Barton has savaged Aluko alongside Lucy Ward, referring to the two infamous serial killers, in a tweeting a term to the two famous serial murderers, while Alex Scott and England keeper Mary Earps have both been attacked in his articles.

The new Vinterior advertisements at London Underground stations, which are said to be hinting at Ikea, have been hammered by commuters. The posters specifically mention 'Swedish meatballs,' which are one of the most popular cafe attractions at Ikea warehouse branches around the United Kingdom. One Vinterior ad boasting about the simplicity with which they can put together their furniture, informs visitors: 'No Swedish meatballs.' There are no instructions. There is no such thing as a divorce.' Yet the companies involved have denied any direct and deliberate 'trolling', though Ikea did aim a Swedish meatball-themed jab at their opponents

Joey Barton's ferocious tirade against female football pundits compared to a serial murderer. Alex Scott, the former midfielder who made a single appearance for England, has taken aim at Football Focus's Alex Scott. Scott was compared to well-known serial killer Ted Bundy, who had admitted to 30 murders but more were still unconfirmed in a social media post.

Mary Earps, England's goalkeeper, believes that Joey Barton's sexist views are unfortunately "reflective of culture." Barton has been strongly chastised, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, for his attack on female football pundits, which included comparing Eni and Lucy Ward on ITV to serial murderers Fred and Rose West. Since winning the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, the former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder has also targeted Earps.

After recalling an incident during their playing career's on a recent podcast, Nedum Onuoha has dubbed former colleague Joey Barton a 'bully.' Barton has launched a string of sexist rants against several female former actors, pundits, and commentators who have played a role in the coverage and analysis of men's football in recent months. Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, both former Chelsea and England players, were wounded in their coverage of an FA Cup third-round match between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.

Eni Aluko has said she has not left the country and has flown to the Africa Cup of Nations after expressing concern online via Joey Barton earlier this week. In recent months, Barton, 41, had a sexist protest against several prominent female players and analysts in connection with their reporting and analysis of men's football matches. During their coverage of Crystal Palace's 0-0 FA Cup third-round match against Everton, the former Bristol Rovers boss fired an assault on Aluko and Lucy Ward. Barton said that ITV had hit a "new low" and compared Aluko and Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West.

Since he revealed that his original sexist tirade led to her leaving the country, Joey Barton has continued his relentless assault on football pundit Eniola Aluko. The former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder compared Aluko and fellow ITV broadcaster Lucy Ward to serial murderers Fred and Rose West. Following Barton's words and being abroad, former England international Aluko said this week that she was 'actually afraid' to leave her house and was now abroad.

Following Joey Barton's latest online threats, Eni Aluko has revealed that she was'scared' enough to leave the country. Barton has launched a number of sexist rants against several female former players, pundits, and commentators who have played a role in the coverage and analysis of men's football in recent months. Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward, both from Chelsea and England, were criticized during their coverage of an FA Cup third-round match between Crystal Palace and Everton for ITV.

According to reports, Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward, two ITV pundits, are taking legal action against Joey Barton as a result of the former footballer's controversial social media messages. Barton intuited outrage earlier this month by comparing Aluko and Ward to serial killers Fred and Rose West. After covering Crystal Palace's FA Cup draw with Everton, he made the comparison as a pundit.

SIMON JORDAN: It's ironic that in the same breath we're hearing how much money is being spent and by whom, as well as the expected, nay expectation profligacy, as we land in the ghastly January window. Nottingham Forest, as we are led to believe, is potentially the newest Premier League club to break Financial Fair Play legislation. If or not they are disciplined, they are deemedable, and I don't think they will be punished - the possibility of another club facing potential fines for breaching FFP is met with the usual groans about the unfairness of the rules.

Following Joey Barton's "dangerous and disgusting remarks," Britain sports minister Stuart Andrew Andrew has promised to put pressure on social media firms. In recent weeks, the former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder has been chastised for a string of misogynious remarks against women, who has said he is 'not qualified' to talk about men's football. Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward, an ex-footballer and commentator, were criticized during Chelsea and England's coverage of Crystal Palace's FA Cup third-round match against Everton for ITV last Thursday.

As the former footballer launched another social media attack on the broadcaster, Joey Barton accused ITV of 'covering up' the Phillip Schofield affair. After ITV Football mocked Barton's sickening 'Fred and Rose West' jibe at female pundits Eniola Aluko and Lucy Ward, the former Manchester City and Newcastle player went on strike again. Is this the same @itvfootball who tried to cover up Phillip Schofield?' Barton wrote on his X account, asking for a friend.

Barton sparked controversy on Friday morning after comparing Aluko and Lucy Ward, an ex-footballer and analyst, to the West and questioning their legitimacy as pundits. In the third round of the FA Cup, Aluko and Ward had covered Crystal Palace's 0-0 draw with Everton. In what became known as the Moors Murders, the Wests murdered 12 women and young girls over the course of 20 years. Fred took his own life before being convicted of ten life terms, although Rose was sentenced to ten life terms. She is currently in jail at the age of 70.

After covering Crystal Palace's FA Cup draw with Everton, the 41-year-old caused outrage on Friday morning when he compared Eni Aluko and Lucy Ward to the Fred and Rose West. In what became known as the Moors Murders, Fred and Rose West murdered 12 women and young girls over the course of 20 years.

Eni Aluko, a former Chelsea and England forward, has taken the moral high ground after Joey Barton's latest foul-mouthed tirade against her. On Friday morning, Barton inflamed controversy after comparing Aluko and Lucy Ward, an ex-footballer and commentator, to Fred and Rose West over their coverage of Crystal Palace's FA Cup third-round match against Everton for ITV. In what became known as the Moors Murders, the Wests murdered 12 women and young girls over the course of 20 years. Fred committed suicide before going to trial, while Rose was sentenced to ten life terms. She is still in prison at the age of 70.

Joey Barton continued his taunting of female pundits by criticizing ITV's punditry staff in Crystal Palace's FA Cup third round match against Everton, as he shared a vile letter about Eni Aluko and commentator Lucy Ward. In recent weeks, the former Manchester and Newcastle midfielder has been strongly scrutinized for his controversial views on women's football, including female pundits, who claim that female pundits'shouldn't be speaking with any authority' in the sport. In social media tirades over the past month, the outspoken 41-year-old, who is best known for stubbing out a cigar in the eye of a young teammate at a Christmas party, has savaged female pundits like Alex Scott and Bianca Westwood.

For the first time this evening, TNT will have live coverage of the Champions League group stage. TNT Sports is now the new BT Sport brand, having appeared in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland in July. The creation of a new brand follows Warner Brothers Discovery, who also owns Eurosport,'s acquisition of BT Sport last year in a deal worth up to £650 million.