Last weekend ITV Local launched its live and interactive soccer show across all the regions. It was an exciting time for us as never before have we broadcast a programme live on our channel.
We wanted to give football fans a platform for lively debate, and lively debate is what we got!
Bristol Rovers beat Southampton to secure themselves a place in the FA Cup quarter finals for the first time in 50 years and Chelsea beat Huddersfield in a tense and thrilling match. But it was Barnsley's win against Liverpool that set the ball rolling as a delighted Barnsley fan was the first to call in to express his joy at their defeat of FA Cup giants Liverpool. His opinion kick-started the show as Reading, Norwich, Derby and Leicester fans all contacted the studio to give their own shout-outs.
Soccer Night's Kevin Piper and sports reporter Linda O'Brien headed the 90-minute long show with commentry from ex Arsenal player Perry Groves. With interviews from new Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell and ex-Coventry and Wolves player Willie Carr, the show offered a diverse range of content and debate which wouldn't have been possible without the people who really make the show; you.
Tune in to next week's programme live at 5.30pm on Saturday and let Extra-Time know what you think of Barnsley facing Chelsea in the FA Cup , Bristol taking on West Brom and Man Utd meeting Portsmouth in the FA Cup quarter finals.
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