0:00:24 > 0:00:26Hello, Kickabout fans and good morning.
0:00:26 > 0:00:29It is getting to that exciting time.
0:00:29 > 0:00:33We are nearing the end of the season and there is
0:00:33 > 0:00:34everything to play for.
0:00:34 > 0:00:36Title challenges, relegation battles,
0:00:36 > 0:00:38securing promotion.
0:00:38 > 0:00:40Our show today is about as jam-packed as the footy
0:00:40 > 0:00:41calendar itself.
0:00:41 > 0:00:47Here is what is coming up.
0:00:47 > 0:00:51BBC Sport's Conor McNamara gives you his top tips on
0:00:51 > 0:00:53how to be a commentator.
0:00:53 > 0:00:56Hacker T Dog takes us behind the scenes at his beloved hometown
0:00:56 > 0:00:58club Wigan Athletic.
0:00:58 > 0:01:03And the biggest film star in the world chats about Aston Villa.
0:01:03 > 0:01:06You don't believe me about the Hollywood superstar?
0:01:06 > 0:01:12Take a look at our headline hitters.
0:01:13 > 0:01:17Tom Hanks loves the claret and blue and he has a message for the fans.
0:01:17 > 0:01:27Hang on, don't give up, wear the scarfs and be proud.
0:01:27 > 0:01:31A young Newcastle United fan who helped police after a match
0:01:31 > 0:01:33recently was given a special reward for his efforts.
0:01:33 > 0:01:37Seven-year-old Tyler was spotted clearing up litter outside
0:01:37 > 0:01:41the ground and, after a police appeal to find him, he led his
0:01:41 > 0:01:43favourite team out as a special guest in a game
0:01:43 > 0:01:48against Manchester City.
0:01:48 > 0:01:50And finally, Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez has been crowned
0:01:50 > 0:01:53the PFA Player of the Year.
0:01:53 > 0:01:54Other award winners include Tottenham midfielder
0:01:54 > 0:01:58Dele Alli, who was quite rightly named Young Player of the Year.
0:01:58 > 0:02:01Whilst in the women's game, Manchester City forward
0:02:01 > 0:02:04Izzy Kristiansen won the Player of the Year trophy.
0:02:04 > 0:02:08Beth Mead picked up the young player title.
0:02:08 > 0:02:10Massive congratulations to all the guys there.
0:02:10 > 0:02:14All worthy winners.
0:02:14 > 0:02:16What a day rounded up for Riyad Mahrez as well
0:02:16 > 0:02:17after Leicester thrashed Swansea 4-0
0:02:17 > 0:02:25earlier in the afternoon.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28He showcased some amazing skills this season, it has got to be
0:02:28 > 0:02:31said, but that is not to say he cannot still be impressed himself
0:02:31 > 0:02:32every now and then.
0:02:32 > 0:02:34Take a look back at when John Farnworth stunned him
0:02:34 > 0:02:36earlier this year.
0:02:36 > 0:02:41Riyad Mahrez, Leicester City's superstar midfielder.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45The Algerian has lit up this season's Premier League.
0:02:45 > 0:02:55Today, he is at Wigston Academy in Leicester to meet some
0:02:55 > 0:03:01of his fans.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03Before matches, Mahrez loves to practice his skills
0:03:03 > 0:03:06in the dressing room and his love for a trick to
0:03:06 > 0:03:07seems to be inspiring these young girls.
0:03:07 > 0:03:12We love Mahrez because...
0:03:12 > 0:03:16He scores loads of goals.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18He's a good Leicester player.
0:03:18 > 0:03:20And he's the best player in the Premier League.
0:03:20 > 0:03:21My name is John.
0:03:21 > 0:03:22Nice to meet you.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25I am a freestyler.
0:03:25 > 0:03:30We are a fan of your skills.
0:03:30 > 0:03:33We have been trying to practice your around the world trick.
0:03:33 > 0:03:35So, girls, how are we getting on with it?
0:03:35 > 0:03:36Good.
0:03:36 > 0:03:38Can you show us and around the world?
0:03:38 > 0:03:41Girls, come on.
0:03:41 > 0:03:51So cool.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55Can I maybe show you are a bit of my freestyle, is that OK?
0:03:55 > 0:03:56Actually, I do apologise.
0:03:56 > 0:04:01My laces are undone.
0:04:01 > 0:04:03This is my around the world lace tie.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04You see my laces?
0:04:04 > 0:04:05Girls, you see my laces?
0:04:05 > 0:04:06Watch the laces, OK.
0:04:06 > 0:04:10Watch.
0:04:19 > 0:04:26Good luck on Sunday.
0:04:27 > 0:04:30Mahrez looked as shocked as all of us.
0:04:30 > 0:04:31How does John do that?
0:04:31 > 0:04:32Incredible.
0:04:32 > 0:04:35Leicester could be crowned Premier League champions on
0:04:35 > 0:04:37Sunday if they can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford.
0:04:37 > 0:04:39Then Mahrez will definitely be shocked.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43What a game that will be.
0:04:43 > 0:04:53Title rivals Spurs travel across London to face Chelsea
0:04:55 > 0:04:57whilst down at the bottom, Norwich face Arsenal
0:04:57 > 0:04:58and Sunderland travel to Stoke.
0:04:58 > 0:05:02The other big game in the relegation battle sees Alan Pardew return to
0:05:02 > 0:05:04his former club as Crystal Palace head north to Newcastle.
0:05:04 > 0:05:06I'm sure the Eagles will be hoping they can
0:05:06 > 0:05:11continue their good form from last weekend at Wembley.
0:05:11 > 0:05:13Let us take a look at their FA Cup semifinal
0:05:13 > 0:05:14win against Watford.
0:05:14 > 0:05:17And the other game between Everton and Manchester United.
0:05:17 > 0:05:19On towards the far post and it is in!
0:05:21 > 0:05:23Crystal Palace with the early lead.
0:05:23 > 0:05:28Yannick Bolasie.
0:05:28 > 0:05:35Who else but the talisman?
0:05:35 > 0:05:38And it is game on now.
0:05:38 > 0:05:39Ball into...
0:05:39 > 0:05:42Connor Wickham.
0:05:42 > 0:05:46Agonisingly out of reach for Costel Pantilimon and Connor Wickham
0:05:46 > 0:05:56restores Crystal Palace's lead.
0:06:06 > 0:06:10Fellaini.
0:06:10 > 0:06:12Scores the opening goal of the semifinal against
0:06:12 > 0:06:13his former club.
0:06:13 > 0:06:14Marouane Fellaini for Manchester United.
0:06:14 > 0:06:18Lennon here.
0:06:18 > 0:06:19It is Barkley.
0:06:19 > 0:06:20Penalty.
0:06:20 > 0:06:21Penalty.
0:06:21 > 0:06:22It could be salvation for Everton.
0:06:22 > 0:06:24Look at this, first stab misses it.
0:06:24 > 0:06:27And then he gets it.
0:06:27 > 0:06:30This is huge.
0:06:30 > 0:06:32Brilliant save!
0:06:32 > 0:06:36Absolutely magnificent save from David de Gea.
0:06:36 > 0:06:38It is a brilliant save.
0:06:38 > 0:06:45What an unbelievable hand that is.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48Own goal, Chris Smalling.
0:06:48 > 0:06:501-1 at Wembley.
0:06:50 > 0:06:56It is a poor own goal from Chris Smalling.
0:06:57 > 0:06:59Martial, chance to win it.
0:07:03 > 0:07:08He has!
0:07:08 > 0:07:11That will do it for Manchester United.
0:07:11 > 0:07:19They are surely into the FA Cup final.
0:07:19 > 0:07:23So it is Manchester United and Crystal Palace who will meet in the
0:07:23 > 0:07:24FA Cup final in May.
0:07:24 > 0:07:26The games at Wembley are coming thick and fast
0:07:26 > 0:07:29next month as the stadium will also host the Football League play-offs.
0:07:29 > 0:07:39Northampton of already been crowned winners of League 2 and it is tight
0:07:43 > 0:07:46in the Championship title race between Burnley, Middlesbrough and
0:07:46 > 0:07:46Brighton.
0:07:46 > 0:07:49In League 1, Wigan Athletic top of the table with just
0:07:49 > 0:07:50two games remaining.
0:07:50 > 0:07:52Something this guy is very happy about.
0:07:52 > 0:07:54Yes, in case you didn't know, CBBC's Hacker
0:07:54 > 0:07:58T Dog is a very big fan of his hometown club and he was at their
0:07:58 > 0:08:00last match at the weekend to give us the special
0:08:00 > 0:08:03behind-the-scenes report.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05Wigan, home of me, Hacker the Dog and top-notch football team Wigan
0:08:05 > 0:08:07Athletic.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09Flying high in League 1 and they are playing so then today.
0:08:09 > 0:08:10Apparently.
0:08:10 > 0:08:13I wouldn't know anything about football if it hits me in the
0:08:13 > 0:08:17face, Cocker.
0:08:17 > 0:08:22So I have come to the DW Stadium,
0:08:22 > 0:08:24to have a nosy around.
0:08:24 > 0:08:27Come on you footballs.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29Rule number one of football, get yourself a kit.
0:08:29 > 0:08:33That is not right, is it?
0:08:33 > 0:08:36You're supposed to pay for that.
0:08:36 > 0:08:37Certainly, cocker.
0:08:37 > 0:08:44Look over there.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46It is Wigan's leading goal-scorer, William Grigg.
0:08:46 > 0:08:49Here we are in the dressing room.
0:08:49 > 0:08:52This is where everyone gets dressed for the match.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54Let's have a nosy about, cocker.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59Boots, stink.
0:08:59 > 0:09:07Showers, wet.
0:09:07 > 0:09:09That is not mine, that's not wine, but wait.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11That's mine.
0:09:14 > 0:09:15Who are you?
0:09:15 > 0:09:16Rhys Jones.
0:09:16 > 0:09:18And what position do you play?
0:09:18 > 0:09:19Left-back.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21And what does that mean?
0:09:21 > 0:09:24In the changing room.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28He is a comedian.
0:09:28 > 0:09:32Have you got any tips on becoming a top football player?
0:09:32 > 0:09:33Train really hard.
0:09:33 > 0:09:38Never give up.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40Then if you believe that you can achieve it.
0:09:40 > 0:09:41I've given up on this.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43Off you go.
0:09:43 > 0:09:45Who do you want to win today?
0:09:45 > 0:09:46Wigan Athletic.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47And why is that?
0:09:47 > 0:09:55Because they are a good team and they are top of the league
0:09:55 > 0:09:57and that is who I support.
0:09:57 > 0:09:57Wigan.
0:09:57 > 0:09:59And why do you think that?
0:09:59 > 0:10:00Because they are awesome.
0:10:00 > 0:10:01They are awful, you are right.
0:10:01 > 0:10:03Because we have got Yannick.
0:10:03 > 0:10:04You've got Yannick.
0:10:04 > 0:10:05You can get cream for that.
0:10:05 > 0:10:07How many thingies do you think we will score?
0:10:07 > 0:10:08A million.
0:10:08 > 0:10:10A million thingies.
0:10:10 > 0:10:15Right, we are off to watch the game.
0:10:17 > 0:10:26He must've been a good luck charm because Wigan 14-1.
0:10:26 > 0:10:26--
0:10:26 > 0:10:32-- 4-1.
0:10:32 > 0:10:35Hacker will be there cheering them on again is as short, no doubt.
0:10:35 > 0:10:38Moving onto my favourite part of the show.
0:10:38 > 0:10:39I love this bit.
0:10:39 > 0:10:42It is your skills.
0:11:03 > 0:11:04What a goal.
0:11:04 > 0:11:14Unbelievable.
0:11:16 > 0:11:20And it's not just on the field where you can show off your skills.
0:11:20 > 0:11:28BBC Radio 5 Live are on the search for talent off the pitch as well.
0:11:28 > 0:11:38If you're aged 11-15 and you find yourself as the
0:11:40 > 0:11:42next Coner McNamara, head to the Kickabout
0:11:42 > 0:11:45website to find out how to get involved.
0:11:45 > 0:11:49Before you do, check out these top tips from the man himself.
0:11:49 > 0:11:52My name is Conor McNamara and I am football commentator for BBC Radio 5
0:11:52 > 0:11:55Live and Match of the Day.
0:11:55 > 0:11:57These are my top tips for football commentary.
0:11:57 > 0:11:58Number one is enthusiasm.
0:11:58 > 0:12:00You are the eyes of the listener inside the
0:12:00 > 0:12:03stadium and what you got to do is convey the excitement.
0:12:03 > 0:12:08When you're at the game and in the stadium you
0:12:08 > 0:12:13can buzz off the crowd, you could see the movement, the colour.
0:12:13 > 0:12:18The person listening at home can't see those
0:12:18 > 0:12:22things so the enthusiasm, the exhilaration of the pace,
0:12:22 > 0:12:24all those things have got to come through your voice.
0:12:24 > 0:12:25Here comes van Persie.
0:12:25 > 0:12:26He is onside this time.
0:12:26 > 0:12:28It is a brilliant header.
0:12:28 > 0:12:29Number two is knowledge.
0:12:29 > 0:12:31Nobody is expected to know everything and if you tried to learn
0:12:31 > 0:12:32everything you will feel.
0:12:32 > 0:12:35Where it is really important to have had your
0:12:35 > 0:12:38homework done and to know your stats and facts is that that is one less
0:12:38 > 0:12:40thing to worry about during the game.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43So when the play is happening you are not looking down your notes
0:12:43 > 0:12:45trying to remember what the statistic is.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47That is with the knowledge comes in and answers are very
0:12:47 > 0:12:49important part of football commentary.
0:12:49 > 0:12:57Number three is picture painting.
0:12:57 > 0:12:58Painting a broader canvas.
0:12:58 > 0:13:00You sum up the difference between the interaction
0:13:00 > 0:13:08of the crowd and the players and it is all just
0:13:08 > 0:13:09painting the pitcher in the minds
0:13:09 > 0:13:12of the listener so that they feel they are actually there
0:13:12 > 0:13:13themselves.
0:13:13 > 0:13:14It is Sergio Aguero.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16Number four is delivery and this is very important.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19You got to try and keep the attention of the listener
0:13:19 > 0:13:21by keeping your sentences fluid.
0:13:21 > 0:13:23That they can hear every word you're saying, you're still pronouncing
0:13:23 > 0:13:24every syllable.
0:13:24 > 0:13:25That is very important.
0:13:25 > 0:13:27Even though you are getting excited and being
0:13:27 > 0:13:30enthusiastic, don't get carried away.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31What a shot.
0:13:31 > 0:13:39What a goal!
0:13:39 > 0:13:45My personal top tip for commentary is make sure you always
0:13:45 > 0:13:48tell the listener where the ball is.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51This is a common mistake and I did myself earlier in my career.
0:13:51 > 0:13:52Where is the ball?
0:13:52 > 0:13:53Did it go over the top?
0:13:53 > 0:13:57Did the goalkeeper save it?
0:13:57 > 0:13:59They will know by your voice it isn't a goal
0:13:59 > 0:14:02but you got to say actually were the ball is and that is
0:14:02 > 0:14:05something that you can forget because you can see it
0:14:05 > 0:14:06in the stadium.
0:14:06 > 0:14:08Don't forget your listener is only going by what you say.
0:14:08 > 0:14:11Thanks a lot, Conor.
0:14:11 > 0:14:15That is nearly it for this week.
0:14:15 > 0:14:19Before we go, let us take a look at your pictures.
0:14:19 > 0:14:28Here is Dylan with the trophy he won with his team.
0:14:28 > 0:14:34The onen the cup after going the whole competition unbeaten.
0:14:34 > 0:14:38Seth won Man of the Match were keeping a clean sheet in goal.
0:14:38 > 0:14:43Great work.
0:14:43 > 0:14:45Here is Nicky with his Man of the Match trophy for
0:14:45 > 0:14:48brilliant effort, excellent tackling and listening to the coaches.
0:14:48 > 0:14:49Well done to all of you.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51Some lovely pictures there as well.
0:14:51 > 0:14:53If you want to send in a picture and tell us
0:14:53 > 0:14:54your achievements, just e-mail us.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56Or upload a photo via our website.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59There is also got a brand-new online quiz to find out which
0:14:59 > 0:15:03Champions League semifinalist you are.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06This week saw both first leg ties as Manchester City had a
0:15:06 > 0:15:08goalless draw with Real Madrid, Wells Atletico Madrid beat Bayern
0:15:08 > 0:15:09Munich 1-0.
0:15:09 > 0:15:11Only one goal across both ties.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13Much to play for in the second leg next week.
0:15:13 > 0:15:16We picked out these guys is the key players to watch.
0:15:16 > 0:15:17See you soon.
0:15:18 > 0:15:19Really good run.
0:15:19 > 0:15:22He has got his goal.
0:15:22 > 0:15:27Kevin de Bruyne may still get on it.
0:15:27 > 0:15:331-0 Belgium.
0:15:33 > 0:15:43It had to be him.