“WONDERFUL” presenter Laura Woods dazzled viewers during ITV’s FA Cup coverage – except for Arsenal fans.
The armchair audience for Tottenham’s home clash with Burnley was split between swooners and Gooners – with most observers admiring stylish Laura but others complaining Arsenal were being trolled.
ITV SportLaura Woods was ‘trying hard not to laugh’ when discussing Spurs, according to one viewer of ITV’s FA Cup coverage[/caption]
AFPTottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso reacts as Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen challenges during Friday night’s FA Cup match[/caption]
ITV’s Friday night panel included Gunners’ fan Woods – plus legendary ex-Arsenal footballers Ian Wright and Karen Carney – as their club’s fiercest London rivals battled away in the third round.
One fan posted: “Literally put ITV on and Laura Woods is on there trying her hardest not to laugh when asking Ian Wright about Spurs. Why do they do this knowing full well she f***ing hates Spurs.
Another wrote: “Spurs vs Burnley in the FA Cup, ‘who shall we get in the studio for balance? Shall we go for Arsenal fan Laura Woods, ex Arsenal Karen Carney and ex Arsenal Ian Wright?’ Yep, sounds good.”
A third commented: “So let me get this right. Spurs on tele and ITV have Laura Woods, renowned Arsenal fan, Ian Wright, Arsenal legend and Karen Carney, Arsenal legend. I’m surprised they didn’t include Ty from AFTV.”
And a fourth warmed to the theme: “Ian Wright- Gooner. Lee Dixon – Gooner. Nice impartial punditry tonight then.”
But some apparently neutral observers were amused by the situation.
One said:” Omg ITV really giving it to the Spurs fans by having a panel full of Arsenal players and supporter Laura Woods. More than a coincidence? Spurs fans are fuming lol.”
But many supporters have claimed they “just tuned in for her” – with praise for former talkSPORT star Laura soaring in recent months.
ITV SportLaura saw her beloved Arsenal’s biggest rivals take on Burnley[/caption]
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Her latest black outfit impressed viewers.
And one viewer dismissed any accusations of bias by saying: “The plus side – having Laura Woods, best football presenter on TV at the mo”.
In fact, for the previous night’s FA Cup tie, loads of fans at home seemed to prefer watching Laura in the studio to the 0-0 draw between Crystal Palace and Everton on the pitch.
She was labelled an “excellent broadcaster” – for starters.
“Laura Woods can do what she wants,” according to one fan.
And “Thank God for Laura Woods,” wrote another.
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