ITV’s Big Match DVD – A Cracking Christmas Present for Dads

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ITV's Big Match DVD - A Cracking Christmas Present for Dads In an age when football fans regularly debate the merits of goal line technology, video referees, players wages, and European super leagues, modern football often seems a million miles away from the era in which ITV’s The Big Match screened live football to millions in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Now set for release on DVD, The Big Match: The Best From the Studio, compiles the highlights from the long running football magazine show fronted by Brian Moore.

Packed with big hair, big ‘tashes, but not so big shorts, The Big Match: The Best From the Studio, is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting an era in which families across the land would huddle around the TV every weekend to watch live football and banter beamed into their living rooms.

Pick a spot in front of the telly for an afternoon of entertainment delivered with the charm, wit and style oozed by Brian Moore and Jimmy Hill as they are joined by Jim Rosenthal and the straight talking Brian Clough. Fans will enjoy a nostalgic trip down memory lane, revisiting the best studio action and reliving the top goals from the era.

In a release packed with previously unreleased content, particular highlights include a beard sporting, pipe smoking Jimmy Hill airing his forthright views on the laws of the game, as well as a chance to see him on linesman duty when the first choice official was injured. Fans who grew up watching The Big Match will remember features such as Viewers Letters, Where are They Now, Jim Rosenthal’s News Desk, and with guest appearances from Eric Morecambe, Mohammed Ali and more, the DVD is a real treat for football fans in need of a break from the fast pace of the modern game.

The DVD is currently available at Amazon UK – click here or below for more details.

Elen Rivers still pines for Frank Lampard

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Despite the fact that footballer Frank Lampard is now heavily involved in a relationship with Christine Bleakley, his old girlfriend and the mother of his daughters, Elen Rivers, has stated that she is still in love with him.

Elen Rivers, a former model, was out of the county when news broke that Lampard was now involved with Bleakley, but Rivers took the time to mention in an interview that she was hoping the rumours would turn out to be false since she is not ‘over him’ yet.

Rivers went on to say that after seven years together and two children who remind her of him, it is impossible to get over him because she is reminded of his impact on her life every day.

Rivers currently lives with her and Lampard’s two daughters aged four and two in a large house overlooking Chelsea Harbour that was purchased for her by Lampard for a reported £2.85m.

She also admitted in the interview that she is struggling as a single mother and that her break up with him was devastating. The couple was engaged just eight months ago when they split and Rivers stated that since then she has been hoping that reconciliation might in their future.

Rivers put a halt on their wedding after Lampard was seen with two other women.

According to Rivers, when she found out about the other women she cried for days heartbroken over the fact and that the thought of beginning another relationship was the farthest thing from her mind.

Posh Spice no longer top earning WAG

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Posh Spice no longer top earning WAG Victoria Beckham is no longer the top earning WAG in Britain as Cheryl Cole the X Factor Judge has knocked the former Spice Girl off the spot by earning a reported £6.9m this year.

Cole has made her millions at the young age of 26 from her work with Girls Aloud, her own solo career, and from TV sponsorship deals.

Beckham on the other hand, was only able to raise £6.75 all of which came from the Spice Girls reunion and her fashion label.

An unnamed source commented that it was simply a waiting game to see who would finally take Beckham’s spot as the top WAG.  The source continued to say that Cole is the reasonable choice since she has a hand in every field from judging X-Factor to the band, to sponsorship by L’Oreal.

A large reason for Cole’s earning power to double in size is her place on the judging panel on X-Factor next to Simon Cowell.  She is estimated to be worth about £12m total and earned a solid £2.5m from her music career.

£500,000 of Cole’s earnings came from the L’oreal deal and another £1.25m came from wise property investments.

Despite the large earnings by Cole during the last calendar year, Beckham still owns the title for the wealthiest overall WAG as Coles £12m does little to touch Beckham’s personal fortune of about £45m due to the fact she is married to David Beckham who is easily the most recognizable footballer in the UK.