30/04/2016 MOTD Kickabout

Hello, Kickabout fans and good morning.

It is getting to that exciting time.

We are nearing the end of the season and there is

everything to play for.

Title challenges, relegation battles,

securing promotion.

Our show today is about as jam-packed as the footy

calendar itself.

Here is what is coming up.

BBC Sport's Conor McNamara gives you his top tips on

how to be a commentator.

Hacker T Dog takes us behind the scenes at his beloved hometown

club Wigan Athletic.

And the biggest film star in the world chats about Aston Villa.

You don't believe me about the Hollywood superstar?

Take a look at our headline hitters.

Tom Hanks loves the claret and blue and he has a message for the fans.

Hang on, don't give up, wear the scarfs and be proud.

A young Newcastle United fan who helped police after a match

recently was given a special reward for his efforts.

Seven-year-old Tyler was spotted clearing up litter outside

the ground and, after a police appeal to find him, he led his

favourite team out as a special guest in a game

against Manchester City.

And finally, Leicester City star Riyad Mahrez has been crowned

the PFA Player of the Year.

Other award winners include Tottenham midfielder

Dele Alli, who was quite rightly named Young Player of the Year.

Whilst in the women's game, Manchester City forward

Izzy Kristiansen won the Player of the Year trophy.

Beth Mead picked up the young player title.

Massive congratulations to all the guys there.

All worthy winners.

What a day rounded up for Riyad Mahrez as well

after Leicester thrashed Swansea 4-0

earlier in the afternoon.

He showcased some amazing skills this season, it has got to be

said, but that is not to say he cannot still be impressed himself

every now and then.

Take a look back at when John Farnworth stunned him

earlier this year.

Riyad Mahrez, Leicester City's superstar midfielder.

The Algerian has lit up this season's Premier League.

Today, he is at Wigston Academy in Leicester to meet some

of his fans.

Before matches, Mahrez loves to practice his skills

in the dressing room and his love for a trick to

seems to be inspiring these young girls.

We love Mahrez because...

He scores loads of goals.

He's a good Leicester player.

And he's the best player in the Premier League.

My name is John.

Nice to meet you.

I am a freestyler.

We are a fan of your skills.

We have been trying to practice your around the world trick.

So, girls, how are we getting on with it?

Good.

Can you show us and around the world?

Girls, come on.

So cool.

Can I maybe show you are a bit of my freestyle, is that OK?

Actually, I do apologise.

My laces are undone.

This is my around the world lace tie.

You see my laces?

Girls, you see my laces?

Watch the laces, OK.

Watch.

Good luck on Sunday.

Mahrez looked as shocked as all of us.

How does John do that?

Incredible.

Leicester could be crowned Premier League champions on

Sunday if they can beat Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Then Mahrez will definitely be shocked.

What a game that will be.

Title rivals Spurs travel across London to face Chelsea

whilst down at the bottom, Norwich face Arsenal

and Sunderland travel to Stoke.

The other big game in the relegation battle sees Alan Pardew return to

his former club as Crystal Palace head north to Newcastle.

I'm sure the Eagles will be hoping they can

continue their good form from last weekend at Wembley.

Let us take a look at their FA Cup semifinal

win against Watford.

And the other game between Everton and Manchester United.

On towards the far post and it is in!

Crystal Palace with the early lead.

Yannick Bolasie.

Who else but the talisman?

And it is game on now.

Ball into...

Connor Wickham.

Agonisingly out of reach for Costel Pantilimon and Connor Wickham

restores Crystal Palace's lead.

Fellaini.

Scores the opening goal of the semifinal against

his former club.

Marouane Fellaini for Manchester United.

Lennon here.

It is Barkley.

Penalty.

Penalty.

It could be salvation for Everton.

Look at this, first stab misses it.

And then he gets it.

This is huge.

Brilliant save!

Absolutely magnificent save from David de Gea.

It is a brilliant save.

What an unbelievable hand that is.

Own goal, Chris Smalling.

1-1 at Wembley.

It is a poor own goal from Chris Smalling.

Martial, chance to win it.

He has!

That will do it for Manchester United.

They are surely into the FA Cup final.

So it is Manchester United and Crystal Palace who will meet in the

FA Cup final in May.

The games at Wembley are coming thick and fast

next month as the stadium will also host the Football League play-offs.

Northampton of already been crowned winners of League 2 and it is tight

in the Championship title race between Burnley, Middlesbrough and

Brighton.

In League 1, Wigan Athletic top of the table with just

two games remaining.

Something this guy is very happy about.

Yes, in case you didn't know, CBBC's Hacker

T Dog is a very big fan of his hometown club and he was at their

last match at the weekend to give us the special

behind-the-scenes report.

Wigan, home of me, Hacker the Dog and top-notch football team Wigan

Athletic.

Flying high in League 1 and they are playing so then today.

Apparently.

I wouldn't know anything about football if it hits me in the

face, Cocker.

So I have come to the DW Stadium,

to have a nosy around.

Come on you footballs.

Rule number one of football, get yourself a kit.

That is not right, is it?

You're supposed to pay for that.

Certainly, cocker.

Look over there.

It is Wigan's leading goal-scorer, William Grigg.

Here we are in the dressing room.

This is where everyone gets dressed for the match.

Let's have a nosy about, cocker.

Boots, stink.

Showers, wet.

That is not mine, that's not wine, but wait.

That's mine.

Who are you?

Rhys Jones.

And what position do you play?

Left-back.

And what does that mean?

In the changing room.

He is a comedian.

Have you got any tips on becoming a top football player?

Train really hard.

Never give up.

Then if you believe that you can achieve it.

I've given up on this.

Off you go.

Who do you want to win today?

Wigan Athletic.

And why is that?

Because they are a good team and they are top of the league

and that is who I support.

Wigan.

And why do you think that?

Because they are awesome.

They are awful, you are right.

Because we have got Yannick.

You've got Yannick.

You can get cream for that.

How many thingies do you think we will score?

A million.

A million thingies.

Right, we are off to watch the game.

He must've been a good luck charm because Wigan 14-1.

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-- 4-1.

Hacker will be there cheering them on again is as short, no doubt.

Moving onto my favourite part of the show.

I love this bit.

It is your skills.

What a goal.

Unbelievable.

And it's not just on the field where you can show off your skills.

BBC Radio 5 Live are on the search for talent off the pitch as well.

If you're aged 11-15 and you find yourself as the

next Coner McNamara, head to the Kickabout

website to find out how to get involved.

Before you do, check out these top tips from the man himself.

My name is Conor McNamara and I am football commentator for BBC Radio 5

Live and Match of the Day.

These are my top tips for football commentary.

Number one is enthusiasm.

You are the eyes of the listener inside the

stadium and what you got to do is convey the excitement.

When you're at the game and in the stadium you

can buzz off the crowd, you could see the movement, the colour.

The person listening at home can't see those

things so the enthusiasm, the exhilaration of the pace,

all those things have got to come through your voice.

Here comes van Persie.

He is onside this time.

It is a brilliant header.

Number two is knowledge.

Nobody is expected to know everything and if you tried to learn

everything you will feel.

Where it is really important to have had your

homework done and to know your stats and facts is that that is one less

thing to worry about during the game.

So when the play is happening you are not looking down your notes

trying to remember what the statistic is.

That is with the knowledge comes in and answers are very

important part of football commentary.

Number three is picture painting.

Painting a broader canvas.

You sum up the difference between the interaction

of the crowd and the players and it is all just

painting the pitcher in the minds

of the listener so that they feel they are actually there

themselves.

It is Sergio Aguero.

Number four is delivery and this is very important.

You got to try and keep the attention of the listener

by keeping your sentences fluid.

That they can hear every word you're saying, you're still pronouncing

every syllable.

That is very important.

Even though you are getting excited and being

enthusiastic, don't get carried away.

What a shot.

What a goal!

My personal top tip for commentary is make sure you always

tell the listener where the ball is.

This is a common mistake and I did myself earlier in my career.

Where is the ball?

Did it go over the top?

Did the goalkeeper save it?

They will know by your voice it isn't a goal

but you got to say actually were the ball is and that is

something that you can forget because you can see it

in the stadium.

Don't forget your listener is only going by what you say.

Thanks a lot, Conor.

That is nearly it for this week.

Before we go, let us take a look at your pictures.

Here is Dylan with the trophy he won with his team.

The onen the cup after going the whole competition unbeaten.

Seth won Man of the Match were keeping a clean sheet in goal.

Great work.

Here is Nicky with his Man of the Match trophy for

brilliant effort, excellent tackling and listening to the coaches.

Well done to all of you.

Some lovely pictures there as well.

If you want to send in a picture and tell us

your achievements, just e-mail us.

Or upload a photo via our website.

There is also got a brand-new online quiz to find out which

Champions League semifinalist you are.

This week saw both first leg ties as Manchester City had a

goalless draw with Real Madrid, Wells Atletico Madrid beat Bayern

Munich 1-0.

Only one goal across both ties.

Much to play for in the second leg next week.

We picked out these guys is the key players to watch.

See you soon.

Really good run.

He has got his goal.

Kevin de Bruyne may still get on it.

1-0 Belgium.

It had to be him.