0:00:27 > 0:00:29Good morning, footie fans, and happy New Year
0:00:29 > 0:00:34from everyone here on Kickabout.
0:00:34 > 0:00:37It's our first show of 2018, and I must say,
0:00:37 > 0:00:38it's great to be back.
0:00:38 > 0:00:39I've missed you lot.
0:00:39 > 0:00:45It's been a busy time in the footie calendar while we've been away,
0:00:45 > 0:00:48so with loads to catch up on, we'd best get cracking.
0:00:48 > 0:00:50Here's what's coming up.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52We look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup fixtures, to find out
0:00:52 > 0:00:54who your favourite footie teams are facing.
0:00:54 > 0:01:01Kickabout meets FC United's fantastic young ball group.
0:01:01 > 0:01:03And the New Year brings a new challenge to the show.
0:01:03 > 0:01:05Keep watching to find out more about this,
0:01:05 > 0:01:07the Kickabout Hat-trick Challenge.
0:01:07 > 0:01:09I can't wait to see more of that later!
0:01:09 > 0:01:19Top stuff.
0:01:19 > 0:01:21Let's kick things off by checking out this week's Headline Hitters.
0:01:21 > 0:01:24Sick of chocolate by now after one too many
0:01:24 > 0:01:25selection boxes over Christmas?
0:01:25 > 0:01:26St Mirren full-back Stelios Demetriou clearly
0:01:26 > 0:01:31isn't, as he tucked
0:01:31 > 0:01:34into a bar mid-game after it was thrown at him from the stand.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37Talk about biting back.
0:01:37 > 0:01:40Check this out for a fantastic start to 2018 for Preston North End's
0:01:40 > 0:01:46Kevin O'Connor, who won the lottery this week.
0:01:46 > 0:01:48He was visiting family in Ireland when he found out
0:01:48 > 0:01:51he was a millionaire, after his uncle had bought him
0:01:51 > 0:01:58the ticket as a present.
0:01:58 > 0:02:00Keven's priority is still his footie, though, as he says his main
0:02:00 > 0:02:03focus is helping his team climb up the league.
0:02:03 > 0:02:06And a busy festive fixture period finally came to an end on Thursday
0:02:06 > 0:02:08night, as Spurs and West Ham scored two stunning long-range
0:02:08 > 0:02:16strikes to draw at Wembley.
0:02:16 > 0:02:20Elsewhere, Hector Bellerin's injury time goal earned Arsenal
0:02:20 > 0:02:22a point against Chelsea, runaway leaders Man City stormed
0:02:22 > 0:02:2415 points clear with victory over Watford,
0:02:24 > 0:02:26and second-place Man United picked up three points at Goodison Park.
0:02:26 > 0:02:36Stoke's troubles continued, however with a 1-0 loss to Newcastle,
0:02:37 > 0:02:41piling more pressure on manager Mark Hughes, as that
0:02:41 > 0:02:42as that is seven defeats
0:02:42 > 0:02:47in ten games now for the Potters.
0:02:47 > 0:02:49Oh, dear, bad times for Stoke, and what a whopping
0:02:49 > 0:02:51round of fixtures those games bring to a close.
0:02:51 > 0:02:54We've only been gone a couple of weeks but Premier League teams
0:02:54 > 0:02:57have played up to six times since then, and it's not just
0:02:57 > 0:03:00players that are kept busy with all the fixtures for teams up
0:03:00 > 0:03:01and down the country.
0:03:01 > 0:03:03Hundreds of thousands of fans volunteered their time every week
0:03:03 > 0:03:06for their favourite footie clubs, from welfare officers and club
0:03:06 > 0:03:07secretaries to coaches and programme sellers,
0:03:07 > 0:03:10volunteers well and truly keep the game running.
0:03:10 > 0:03:13And I'm not only talking about adults, as Ben
0:03:13 > 0:03:14found out when he went
0:03:14 > 0:03:16to visit the ball crew at FC United last month.
0:03:16 > 0:03:18Welcome to FC United in Manchester.
0:03:18 > 0:03:21This club has only been around for 12 years, but already it's
0:03:21 > 0:03:22a very special place.
0:03:22 > 0:03:23I've been told it's all about friendship.
0:03:23 > 0:03:25It's about community.
0:03:25 > 0:03:25And it's about passion.
0:03:25 > 0:03:27Especially the ball crew.
0:03:27 > 0:03:28So, let's go and meet them.
0:03:28 > 0:03:28Thank you very much.
0:03:33 > 0:03:34Thank you very much.
0:03:34 > 0:03:36Thank you.
0:03:36 > 0:03:36Thanks a lot.
0:03:36 > 0:03:47Hi, I'm Rebecca, and I'm 12.
0:03:47 > 0:03:49I'm Jacob, I'm 11.
0:03:49 > 0:03:59I'm Amy, and I'm ten.
0:04:00 > 0:04:03I'm Will, I'm 11 years old, I've been ball crew for 4 seasons.
0:04:03 > 0:04:05I'm with my new friend William, or as I like to
0:04:05 > 0:04:06call him, snake hips.
0:04:06 > 0:04:08Because William has some serious dance moves.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11What's the best thing about being part of the ball crew?
0:04:11 > 0:04:13I think it's just the club in general.
0:04:13 > 0:04:15The backroom staff, the players and the manager.
0:04:15 > 0:04:16And you have the fans.
0:04:16 > 0:04:17It's like another family to me.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20Everyone is just nice, and you make new friends when you join,
0:04:20 > 0:04:23and all the players take pictures with you, they are really nice
0:04:23 > 0:04:25and friendly and you get high fives and stuff.
0:04:25 > 0:04:28Everyone in there, I didn't know before I was a ball boy,
0:04:28 > 0:04:31and now we're all friends.
0:04:31 > 0:04:33This season, it's my fourth season.
0:04:33 > 0:04:35So you must love it, then?
0:04:35 > 0:04:36Yes.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38What's the best part of doing it?
0:04:38 > 0:04:40Well, you get to know the players well, and you've
0:04:40 > 0:04:43got loads of friends.
0:04:43 > 0:04:45FC United!
0:04:45 > 0:04:48FC United!
0:04:48 > 0:04:52If I wanted to be part of the ball crew, what would I need to do?
0:04:52 > 0:04:53What are the main skills?
0:04:53 > 0:04:56You have to keep concentrating because if you're looking around
0:04:56 > 0:04:59and stuff, you might get whacked in the face with the ball.
0:04:59 > 0:05:01Make sure you don't go on the pitch.
0:05:01 > 0:05:02Wear layers.
0:05:02 > 0:05:03Lots of layers.
0:05:03 > 0:05:04Should I have worn gloves today?
0:05:04 > 0:05:06Yes.
0:05:06 > 0:05:07Always be ready.
0:05:07 > 0:05:09OK.
0:05:09 > 0:05:10You never know what's going to happen.
0:05:10 > 0:05:20I'm going to cheer for you today.
0:05:20 > 0:05:23Every time you get the ball, I'm going to be like yes!
0:05:23 > 0:05:24Yes!
0:05:24 > 0:05:25William, it's 2:35pm.
0:05:25 > 0:05:2625 minutes before kick-off.
0:05:26 > 0:05:28What do you do to get ready?
0:05:28 > 0:05:31A quick laugh and a giggle and a chat and things like that,
0:05:31 > 0:05:33but overall just chill out, make sure we are calm, get
0:05:33 > 0:05:35on the pitch, and then go to work.
0:05:35 > 0:05:41Two minutes in, and Will has already been called into action.
0:05:41 > 0:05:43Corner, brings in the ball, job done.
0:05:43 > 0:05:50Not great news for FC United, because Harrogate have just scored.
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Right, guys, half-time, it's 1-0.
0:05:52 > 0:05:58How was that for you?
0:05:58 > 0:06:04Well, playing is OK, but I think we can do better.
0:06:04 > 0:06:09I am with Adrian, who is Amy's dad.
0:06:09 > 0:06:11Adrian, can you tell me about this football club,
0:06:11 > 0:06:15what's it all about?
0:06:15 > 0:06:20Every supporter has an equal share in the club, so everyone wants
0:06:20 > 0:06:22this club to do well because they own it.
0:06:22 > 0:06:25It must be amazing for you that Amy is involved and clearly loves it.
0:06:25 > 0:06:28She went to her first game when she was two months old,
0:06:28 > 0:06:34and she's been coming here since.
0:06:34 > 0:06:37And she could see the ball crew
0:06:37 > 0:06:40and she was like, daddy, when can I be on the ball crew?
0:06:40 > 0:06:42They've got the best seat of the house.
0:06:42 > 0:06:43This is what this club is about.
0:06:43 > 0:06:46It's a first step for those kids and they enjoy it,
0:06:46 > 0:06:48we're looking at being in the club.
0:06:48 > 0:06:50Brilliant news for FC United because it is 1-1.
0:06:50 > 0:06:52We've got about 15 minutes left, and I tell you something,
0:06:52 > 0:06:55the atmosphere is amazing and the ball crew are loving it.
0:06:55 > 0:06:57Is there going to be a winner?
0:06:57 > 0:07:07FC United!
0:07:10 > 0:07:11Bye, guys.
0:07:11 > 0:07:12That's it.
0:07:12 > 0:07:16Top stuff.
0:07:16 > 0:07:19Big thanks to snake hips Will and all the team at FC United.
0:07:19 > 0:07:22Let's look at how you guys at home have been keeping busy over
0:07:22 > 0:07:29Christmas and New Year break.
0:07:29 > 0:07:32I tell you what, is mainly meeting top players, you lucky lot.
0:07:32 > 0:07:34Here is Charlie with some of his favourite Bristol Rovers players.
0:07:34 > 0:07:43Henry was mascot for Burnley against Watford last month
0:07:43 > 0:07:46and met his favourite footballer, Scott Arfield.
0:07:46 > 0:07:50Hugo has just started playing for his local team,
0:07:50 > 0:07:52and he was introduced to Blackpool by his great grandpa, Dave.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55They love going together to watch them play.
0:07:55 > 0:07:57Finally, Theo met Leicester City star Daniel Amartey,
0:07:57 > 0:08:00who even signed his water bottle for him.
0:08:00 > 0:08:09Nice one!
0:08:09 > 0:08:12And Theo will be hoping they can beat Fleetwood Town in the early
0:08:12 > 0:08:15kick-off in the early kick-off this weekend.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20And there's plenty to look forward to in the league
0:08:20 > 0:08:21and championship clubs, but do not
0:08:21 > 0:08:27expect any non-league giant-killing this time,
0:08:27 > 0:08:29because it is the first time in 57 years that it's just
0:08:29 > 0:08:39football league teams left.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48We've had a little break from the vote over Christmas.
0:08:48 > 0:08:50But we're back next week and with Chelsea taking
0:08:50 > 0:08:52on Leicester next Saturday, we need you to get online
0:08:52 > 0:08:59and vote for your favourite between these two.
0:08:59 > 0:09:03Willian and Jamie Vardy.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05Head to the Kickabout website to cast your vote.
0:09:05 > 0:09:08You've got until 9am on Wednesday the 10th of January,
0:09:08 > 0:09:10and we will reveal the winner next Saturday.
0:09:10 > 0:09:12While you're online, do not forget to check out
0:09:12 > 0:09:14all the ways you can get involved.
0:09:14 > 0:09:17We love hearing from you, whether it is voting
0:09:17 > 0:09:19for your favourite player, sending us a photo or showing
0:09:19 > 0:09:21off your skills, just like this lot have done.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23A lovely solo goal at his seventh birthday party!
0:09:23 > 0:09:24What a way to round it off.
0:09:24 > 0:09:33What a way to round it off.
0:09:33 > 0:09:36A Man United fan showing us a great technique for a free kick,
0:09:36 > 0:09:38right in the top corner.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40In the top bins!
0:09:40 > 0:09:47Nice one, Lucas.
0:09:47 > 0:09:49And he gets to play football indoors, no
0:09:49 > 0:09:50wonder he is celebrating.
0:09:50 > 0:09:53Finally this is how to nail a top corner free kick followed
0:09:53 > 0:09:54by an outrageous celebration.
0:09:54 > 0:09:57Super skills as always, and sticking with top bins,
0:09:57 > 0:10:00like we just saw, that leads me nicely onto the new Kickabout
0:10:00 > 0:10:01challenge I promised you at the start.
0:10:01 > 0:10:02Here it is, folks.
0:10:02 > 0:10:05Look at this.
0:10:05 > 0:10:11This is the Hat-trick Challenge.
0:10:11 > 0:10:13We've got five balls, three bins and one challenge,
0:10:13 > 0:10:15to land a ball in each of them.
0:10:15 > 0:10:21Sounds simple?
0:10:21 > 0:10:27It's a lot trickier than you might think when you're under pressure.
0:10:27 > 0:10:34We're asking our favourite stars to give it a go each week,
0:10:34 > 0:10:36starting today with Question of Sport captains Matt
0:10:36 > 0:10:37Dawson and Phil Tufnell.
0:10:37 > 0:10:41Let us see how they got on.
0:10:41 > 0:10:42Hi, Kickabout.
0:10:42 > 0:10:43I am Matt Dawson.
0:10:43 > 0:10:52And I'm Phil Tufnell.
0:10:52 > 0:10:55We are question of sport captains, I am a former England rugby
0:10:55 > 0:10:56player, and he is a former England cricketer.
0:10:56 > 0:10:58OK.
0:10:58 > 0:11:06Right.
0:11:06 > 0:11:07Unlucky.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09Really good, nice touch.
0:11:09 > 0:11:10Hard lines.
0:11:10 > 0:11:11Could be here a while.
0:11:11 > 0:11:13You're going for the little one.
0:11:13 > 0:11:17Come on!
0:11:17 > 0:11:18Try this one here, it's bigger!
0:11:18 > 0:11:24OK, OK, OK.
0:11:24 > 0:11:25Which one?
0:11:25 > 0:11:26Anyone you fancy.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29Yes!
0:11:29 > 0:11:30Yes, let's do it.
0:11:30 > 0:11:37Ready?
0:11:37 > 0:11:42Again!
0:11:42 > 0:11:44I'm just going a little bit right.
0:11:44 > 0:11:47Come on, Phil, come on.
0:11:47 > 0:11:54So close.
0:11:54 > 0:12:01Hit the bar, double!
0:12:01 > 0:12:06Nice try, you two.
0:12:06 > 0:12:16Phil, unlucky, but Matt, well done on the last bucket.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25That officially puts you top of the Hat-trick Challenge leaderboard.
0:12:25 > 0:12:28Although it is only week one, so maybe enjoy it while you can!
0:12:28 > 0:12:31Keep watching for more stars taking on the hat-trick challenge over
0:12:31 > 0:12:33the coming few weeks.
0:12:33 > 0:12:40I'm not going to lie, I'm quite nervous about my attempts.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43And we want you at home to send videos showing us your take
0:12:43 > 0:12:45on the challenge, too.
0:12:45 > 0:12:46You do not need our bins.
0:12:46 > 0:12:51Any will do.
0:12:51 > 0:12:54It could be a trick shot, or three bins lined up with five balls,
0:12:54 > 0:12:59like we are attempting here on the show.
0:12:59 > 0:13:01Whatever that is, be creative and get involved,
0:13:01 > 0:13:02and you could be appearing alongside your favourite
0:13:02 > 0:13:04stars on the hat-trick challenge very soon.
0:13:04 > 0:13:07See if you can do better and actually land on!
0:13:07 > 0:13:10Right, that's all we've got time for this week, but before we go,
0:13:10 > 0:13:13looking ahead to the FA Cup this weekend we thought we would prepare
0:13:13 > 0:13:17you for the action with a look back at some of the best goals from this
0:13:17 > 0:13:18round last year.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21And if we get any like this lot again, we are in for a treat.
0:13:21 > 0:13:22See you.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24Accrington break now down the left-hand side.
0:13:24 > 0:13:26Up towards the edge of the penalty area.
0:13:26 > 0:13:29Long-range effort, and into the far corner of the net, Accrington take
0:13:29 > 0:13:30the lead with a minute gone.
0:13:30 > 0:13:31Sean McConville with the goal.
0:13:31 > 0:13:33Dougherty up to the corner of the box.
0:13:33 > 0:13:37Dougherty off to the corner of the box, he sees cost a free
0:13:37 > 0:13:41a free on the right, and floats the ball over to him.
0:13:41 > 0:13:47Costa looking for a delivery into the box.
0:13:47 > 0:13:49Shoots, scores.
0:13:49 > 0:13:50On the breakaway.
0:13:50 > 0:13:51He can make it three.
0:13:51 > 0:13:52It is curled in.
0:13:52 > 0:13:53Brentford make it 3-0.
0:13:53 > 0:13:55It is the perfect start for Arsenal!
0:13:55 > 0:14:04What a fantastic strike from Aaron Ramsey.
0:14:04 > 0:14:08Here comes Sinclair.
0:14:08 > 0:14:10He takes great pace onto his right foot.
0:14:10 > 0:14:11Sinclair!
0:14:11 > 0:14:15He makes it two!
0:14:15 > 0:14:24Terrific finish from Jerome Sinclair.
0:14:24 > 0:14:25Costa is there, Doherty.
0:14:25 > 0:14:352-0!
0:14:35 > 0:14:40They could be going through to the fourth round!
0:14:40 > 0:14:42Matt Doherty has scored wonderful free kick.
0:14:42 > 0:14:43Sawyer shoots with his right foot.
0:14:43 > 0:14:48Brentford have scored again.
0:14:48 > 0:14:51Kamara in possession.
0:14:51 > 0:15:01Finds Bett.