0:00:24 > 0:00:25Good morning, footie fans!
0:00:25 > 0:00:28Tyler here with the best way to start your Saturday.
0:00:28 > 0:00:30And that's Kickabout, of course!
0:00:30 > 0:00:33The transfer window is drawing to a close very soon.
0:00:33 > 0:00:35And this week has already seen some massive deals.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38Plus, there's EFL Cup action to catch up on,
0:00:38 > 0:00:40and a look ahead to some mouthwatering ties in
0:00:40 > 0:00:42the FA Cup this weekend.
0:00:42 > 0:00:49All that, plus this lot coming up too on today's show.
0:00:50 > 0:00:52If you're thinking about joining in with the FA People's Cup,
0:00:52 > 0:00:56then Kickabout stars John Farnworth and Alex Scott will be
0:00:56 > 0:01:00sharing their top five tips for playing 5-a-side footie.
0:01:00 > 0:01:03The creator of one of CBBC's biggest shows, Horrible Histories,
0:01:03 > 0:01:08reveals some horrible footie facts from the past.
0:01:08 > 0:01:13And we reveal which Top Tekkers you chose to see on this week's show.
0:01:13 > 0:01:15Top tips, fascinating footie facts and great goals.
0:01:15 > 0:01:18What a line-up!
0:01:18 > 0:01:20Let's kick things off, though, as we always do,
0:01:20 > 0:01:23by checking out this week's Headline Hitters.
0:01:26 > 0:01:29Big news for the England women's team this week,
0:01:29 > 0:01:31as it was announced that Phil Neville has been
0:01:31 > 0:01:32appointed new head coach.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35The ex-England and Manchester United player takes over from Mo Marley,
0:01:35 > 0:01:38and his first big test will be this She Believes Cup,
0:01:38 > 0:01:39which starts in March.
0:01:39 > 0:01:46Good luck, Phil!
0:01:47 > 0:01:49Check this out for a hit!
0:01:49 > 0:01:52Lugo goalkeeper Juan Carlos Martin Corra scored a sensational goal
0:01:52 > 0:01:54from his own half this week, as his side beat Sporting Gijon 3-1
0:01:54 > 0:02:01in the Spanish league.
0:02:02 > 0:02:05And finally, Manchester City and Arsenal booked places at Wembley
0:02:05 > 0:02:09for the EFL Cup final this week.
0:02:09 > 0:02:11Pep's men beat battling Bristol City 5-3 on aggregate,
0:02:11 > 0:02:15with goals from Sane, Aguero and De Bruyne on Tuesday
0:02:15 > 0:02:17night at Ashton Gate.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19Whilst the Gunners came from behind to beat Chelsea.
0:02:19 > 0:02:22After a goalless first leg, Hazard put the Blues ahead,
0:02:22 > 0:02:28while an own goal levelled it, before Granit Xhaka sealed the win.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30Congratulations to Man City and Arsenal.
0:02:30 > 0:02:33The final takes place on Sunday the 25th of February.
0:02:33 > 0:02:35And what a cracking game it should be.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37Another big footie competition coming up soon
0:02:37 > 0:02:38is the FA People's Cup.
0:02:38 > 0:02:43Last year, more than 6000 teams and over 40,000 players took part
0:02:43 > 0:02:44in Round One across the country.
0:02:44 > 0:02:47And it's time to get involved again now if you want
0:02:47 > 0:02:49to enter a team this year.
0:02:49 > 0:02:52The ultimate prize is a chance to lift the trophy in your category
0:02:52 > 0:02:54at the FA Cup final in May.
0:02:54 > 0:02:58But the best thing is, you get to take part in a huge
0:02:58 > 0:02:59tournament with your mates.
0:02:59 > 0:03:01So, with that in mind, here are the top tips
0:03:01 > 0:03:03with Kickabout's on John Farnworth and Alex Scott to prepare
0:03:03 > 0:03:10you for the nation's biggest 5-a-side competition.
0:03:15 > 0:03:16I love 5-a-side!
0:03:16 > 0:03:18I think it's a great way of improving your technique
0:03:18 > 0:03:20to become a top footballer.
0:03:20 > 0:03:24And, the FA People's Cup is all about the 5-a-side game.
0:03:24 > 0:03:27It's fun, it's free, it's 5-a-side.
0:03:27 > 0:03:29And they're looking for teams of boys and girls.
0:03:29 > 0:03:33So if you are under 14, this is the perfect tournament for you.
0:03:33 > 0:03:36So, we thought we would give you our top five to help you master
0:03:36 > 0:03:39becoming a good 5-a-side player.
0:03:42 > 0:03:44Master the short passing game.
0:03:44 > 0:03:47A 5-a-side court is a small, tight area, so short passing is key.
0:03:47 > 0:03:50In 5-a-side, most passes are played short.
0:03:50 > 0:03:53Very rarely you will see those long, sweeping passes.
0:03:53 > 0:03:56Because remember the no overhead height rule.
0:03:56 > 0:03:58Your passing has to be super-accurate.
0:03:58 > 0:04:01You can't always use tricks and flicks, and punting the ball up
0:04:01 > 0:04:03in the air just ain't going to work.
0:04:03 > 0:04:04Short passing might sound simple.
0:04:04 > 0:04:11But, because of the lack of space, those passes need to be right.
0:04:11 > 0:04:13Like your passing, good shooting sounds obvious.
0:04:13 > 0:04:16But in 5-a-side, it is a little different.
0:04:16 > 0:04:19Because the goals are low and wide, so you need to aim for the corners.
0:04:19 > 0:04:22Aim low and the goals will flow.
0:04:22 > 0:04:24And remember, the pitch is so small, you will get so many
0:04:24 > 0:04:27opportunities to shoot, so don't overplay it.
0:04:27 > 0:04:34Once you get your opportunity, head up and smash it in the corner.
0:04:34 > 0:04:37In 5-a-side, the goalie will probably face twice as many
0:04:37 > 0:04:39shots than in a normal game, which means the difference
0:04:39 > 0:04:42between winning and losing.
0:04:42 > 0:04:45But, what's really important is that goalie roll-out.
0:04:45 > 0:04:48Because too many times goals are scored when goalkeepers roll
0:04:48 > 0:04:51them out to people in bad positions.
0:04:51 > 0:04:53So, if it's not on, just be patient.
0:04:53 > 0:04:55And remember, the way you roll it out is underarm
0:04:55 > 0:04:57to the feet of your team-mate.
0:04:57 > 0:04:59If you just chuck it to your mates and it's
0:04:59 > 0:05:02bouncing all over the place, that is going to cause
0:05:02 > 0:05:05loads of problems.
0:05:05 > 0:05:06Defending - don't dive in.
0:05:06 > 0:05:09And when your opponents have the ball, force them wide.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11Block the shots, get goal-side of your attacker
0:05:11 > 0:05:13and stop them from shooting.
0:05:13 > 0:05:15And defenders are key.
0:05:15 > 0:05:21Don't be the one that goal hangs, get back and get out.
0:05:21 > 0:05:24Sole skills, this is essential in 5-a-side because there
0:05:24 > 0:05:26is no space on the pitch.
0:05:26 > 0:05:29So remember, use the sole of your foot to move the ball
0:05:29 > 0:05:32and get yourself out of any tight situations.
0:05:35 > 0:05:38OK, we have showed you our top skills for 5-a-side.
0:05:38 > 0:05:42So it's time for you to get out there and put them into action.
0:05:42 > 0:05:43Let's go!
0:05:43 > 0:05:45Left foot!
0:05:50 > 0:05:52Thanks, team.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55And the FA People's Cup sign-up is open now.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57Head to the Kickabout website for all the details.
0:05:57 > 0:06:00This year, there's 18 categories - including an under-14 male
0:06:00 > 0:06:02and under-14 female category.
0:06:02 > 0:06:05You do have to be 12 or over to take part.
0:06:05 > 0:06:07But don't worry if you're too young right now.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10You can still practice all those top tips to get training for the future.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13And there's certainly no doubt you've got the skills to rival Alex
0:06:13 > 0:06:17and John if the videos you send in week are anything to go by.
0:06:17 > 0:06:20Check this lot out.
0:06:26 > 0:06:33Massive Newcastle fan Gavin here showing how
0:06:33 > 0:06:34to master the kick-ups.
0:06:34 > 0:06:40Sign him up, Rafa!
0:06:40 > 0:06:44He is Liam scoring a fantastic free kick to lead his team to a 3-2 win
0:06:44 > 0:06:52against Ashington recently.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59And finally, here's Finlay scoring for his team, the under-7s,
0:06:59 > 0:07:02the only goal of the match, and it won them the tournament.
0:07:02 > 0:07:03Look at that!
0:07:03 > 0:07:11Brilliant stuff!
0:07:13 > 0:07:16And check out the cup they won that day thanks to Finlay's goal.
0:07:16 > 0:07:17Well done again, guys.
0:07:17 > 0:07:20Looking ahead to this weekend now, it's the return of the FA Cup,
0:07:20 > 0:07:22and Premier League leaders Man City travel to Cardiff.
0:07:22 > 0:07:24Well, they'll be hoping to continue their pursuit
0:07:24 > 0:07:28of all four trophies in one season.
0:07:28 > 0:07:32Tottenham are at Newport County, one of the lowest-ranked sides left
0:07:32 > 0:07:35left in the competition, after they caused an upset
0:07:35 > 0:07:37in the last round by beating Championship side Leeds.
0:07:37 > 0:07:39Whilst Nottingham Forest, who knocked out holders Arsenal,
0:07:39 > 0:07:40are at the Championship rivals Hull.
0:07:40 > 0:07:43The Tigers will be hoping to bounce back after defeat to Sunderland
0:07:43 > 0:07:44in the Championship last weekend.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46The Black Cats won 1-0, only their second win
0:07:46 > 0:07:49at the Stadium Of Light this season, would you believe it?!
0:07:49 > 0:07:51But a move in the right direction, our next Sunderland
0:07:51 > 0:07:52superfan will be hoping.
0:07:52 > 0:07:55I'm talking about Terry Deary, author of the hugely successful
0:07:55 > 0:07:56Horrible Histories series.
0:07:56 > 0:07:59You'll know him better for his books than the Black Cats,
0:07:59 > 0:08:01but he's also a massive football fan, as we found out recently
0:08:01 > 0:08:07when we caught up with him to chat footie facts from years gone by.
0:08:07 > 0:08:10Hello, I'm Terry Deary.
0:08:10 > 0:08:14And as well as being a lifelong supporter of the wonderful
0:08:14 > 0:08:22Sunderland Football Club, some of you might know me better
0:08:23 > 0:08:26as the author of the book series Horrible Histories.
0:08:26 > 0:08:28I was born in Sunderland 72 years ago.
0:08:28 > 0:08:33And me dad took me to me first match when I was nine years old.
0:08:33 > 0:08:36I remember one of the great players of those days was a player
0:08:36 > 0:08:38called Len Shackleton, who used to do incredible
0:08:38 > 0:08:39tricks with the ball.
0:08:39 > 0:08:41And ever since then, my favourite players have always
0:08:41 > 0:08:45been the entertainers.
0:08:45 > 0:08:48COMMENTATOR:Here's one more, has to go alone here, and scores!
0:08:48 > 0:08:50And you won't see a more popular goal-scorer anywhere
0:08:50 > 0:08:58in the country today!
0:08:58 > 0:09:01And down the years, I've seen Sunderland go up and come down.
0:09:01 > 0:09:04But it doesn't matter how good or bad they are,
0:09:04 > 0:09:10I'll always support them.
0:09:10 > 0:09:13I've got a season ticket for Sunderland Football Club,
0:09:13 > 0:09:15and hardly a home game goes by without me going downstairs
0:09:15 > 0:09:23for a Bovril and somebody will come up to me and say,
0:09:24 > 0:09:27"when are you going to write a Horrible History of this lot?!"
0:09:27 > 0:09:29Because Horrible Histories are 25 years old now,
0:09:29 > 0:09:32and this wonderful new stadium is only 20 years old.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34So the Horrible Histories books are older than the stadium.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36I've been a season ticket-holder here for all that time.
0:09:36 > 0:09:40And, of course, in the recent years, the big heroes are the goal-scorers.
0:09:40 > 0:09:43People like Kevin Phillips, who scored 30 goals in one season.
0:09:43 > 0:09:44He was a hero.
0:09:44 > 0:09:46We've never done that well since he left.
0:09:46 > 0:09:47COMMENTATOR:Jermain Defoe!
0:09:47 > 0:09:49Oh my goodness me, what a goal!
0:09:49 > 0:09:512018 sees the 25th anniversary of the Horrible Histories books.
0:09:51 > 0:09:54So how about we celebrate by me giving you some
0:09:54 > 0:10:02horrible football facts, especially for you lot at much
0:10:02 > 0:10:04horrible football facts, especially for you lot at Match
0:10:04 > 0:10:11of the Day Kickabout?
0:10:11 > 0:10:13Football's always had a very colourful past.
0:10:13 > 0:10:18In 1531, a Puritan preacher called Thomas Elliott said,
0:10:18 > 0:10:20"football creates beastly fury and extreme violence!"
0:10:20 > 0:10:24Not a lot changes, then!
0:10:24 > 0:10:28In 1589, a vicar was giving a sermon in church when he heard a noise
0:10:28 > 0:10:30outside, and he found two men were playing
0:10:30 > 0:10:33football in his churchyard!
0:10:33 > 0:10:35They were fined two shillings for this grave crime.
0:10:35 > 0:10:37Grave crime, get it?!
0:10:37 > 0:10:44Never mind...
0:10:47 > 0:10:52In 1863, Ebenezer Cobb Morley's rules of the game
0:10:52 > 0:10:53said it was OK to hack
0:10:53 > 0:10:57at the front of an opponent's leg.
0:10:57 > 0:11:00In fact, barging, hacking and tripping were all part of the game.
0:11:00 > 0:11:06One of the supporters of hacking even went as far as to say,
0:11:06 > 0:11:08"if you ban hacking, then you take out all the plot and
0:11:08 > 0:11:11courage from the game.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16And within a week, a team of Frenchmen will come
0:11:16 > 0:11:18across, and after a little practice they will beat us!"
0:11:18 > 0:11:20That's never going to happen!
0:11:20 > 0:11:21Top staff!
0:11:21 > 0:11:22And the superfans don't stop with Terry!
0:11:22 > 0:11:25You lot at home have been sending in some fantastic footie photos,
0:11:25 > 0:11:27showing your support for your favourite teams, too.
0:11:27 > 0:11:30As well as some amazing achievements on the pitch.
0:11:30 > 0:11:32He is Isaac outside Wembley, about to enjoy his first
0:11:32 > 0:11:39ever footie match.
0:11:39 > 0:11:41Spurs were taking on Everton, and Isaac loved seeing his idols
0:11:41 > 0:11:42Harry Kane and Wayne Rooney.
0:11:42 > 0:11:45Jack is a big Newcastle fan, and recently enjoyed
0:11:45 > 0:11:50a tour of St James's Park.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52It was his first time visiting a football ground,
0:11:52 > 0:11:54and he loved seeing the changing rooms and pitch.
0:11:54 > 0:11:56Sophie plays for three teams, including Jarrow
0:11:56 > 0:12:00FC and Boldin Girls.
0:12:00 > 0:12:05She trains three times a week, with matches every weekend.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08And the hard work is clearly paying off, as Boldin Girls have
0:12:08 > 0:12:09just won their league!
0:12:09 > 0:12:15Well done, Sophie.
0:12:15 > 0:12:17Aston Villa fan Samir met their mascot at Villa Park
0:12:17 > 0:12:21during the game against Sunderland.
0:12:21 > 0:12:24Villa won 2-1, and Samir even got to say hello to assistant
0:12:24 > 0:12:32manager Colin Calderwood.
0:12:32 > 0:12:39And finally, here's Jack in action for Walsall under-8s.
0:12:39 > 0:12:42And with his Outstanding Player Trophy that he won last year.
0:12:42 > 0:12:45He loves playing in the team with his best friend, Liam.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47Keep up the good work, you two.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49Jack and Liam, I bet you're a dynamic duo out
0:12:49 > 0:12:50there on that pitch.
0:12:50 > 0:12:51Nice one!
0:12:51 > 0:12:54Keep sending in your fantastic photos, and of course your
0:12:54 > 0:12:55brilliant skills videos.
0:12:55 > 0:12:57We love featuring you on the show each week.
0:12:57 > 0:12:58It's really simple to get involved.
0:12:58 > 0:13:01Just head to the Kickabout website for all the details.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03And speaking of joining in, loads of you went online to vote
0:13:03 > 0:13:05for this week's Top Tekkers.
0:13:05 > 0:13:07We asked you to choose between two Spanish superstars -
0:13:07 > 0:13:09Pedro or Perez.
0:13:09 > 0:13:14So, let's find out if you wanted to see goals from the Blues
0:13:14 > 0:13:18or goals from the Toon.
0:13:18 > 0:13:21COMMENTATOR: Pedro in a good position, a little bit of room.
0:13:21 > 0:13:22Too much room!
0:13:22 > 0:13:24A brilliant goal.
0:13:24 > 0:13:30Pedro curls his side level.
0:13:30 > 0:13:32COMMENTATOR: Febregas finds him beautifully, now Pedro!
0:13:32 > 0:13:35Pedro, the crowd absolutely loving that.
0:13:35 > 0:13:36Pedro is away...
0:13:36 > 0:13:38Pedro makes it 2-0.
0:13:38 > 0:13:40It's 1-0 to Chelsea!
0:13:40 > 0:13:48Pedro guiding it into the far corner...
0:13:48 > 0:13:49It's gone through to Pedro, and it's 2-0!
0:13:49 > 0:13:53Pedro could strike...
0:13:53 > 0:13:55Oh, what a fantastic goal by Pedro!
0:13:55 > 0:13:57From the top draw into the top corner!
0:13:57 > 0:14:00What a player!
0:14:00 > 0:14:04Nice one, you lot.
0:14:04 > 0:14:07Looking ahead to next weekend, we are focusing on the big game
0:14:07 > 0:14:09between Liverpool and bars.
0:14:09 > 0:14:11-- and Spurs.
0:14:11 > 0:14:13Which of these two superstar strikers do
0:14:13 > 0:14:21you want to see goals from?
0:14:21 > 0:14:23COMMENTATOR: Mane brushes Chambers aside...
0:14:23 > 0:14:24Sadio Mane...
0:14:24 > 0:14:25COMMENTATOR: Great turn by Kane, brilliant goal!
0:14:25 > 0:14:29Or Harry Kane?
0:14:29 > 0:14:31Head to the Kickabout website to cast your vote.
0:14:31 > 0:14:34You've got until 9am on Wednesday the 31st of January.
0:14:34 > 0:14:36And we'll reveal the winner, as usual, next Saturday.
0:14:36 > 0:14:37Right, that's it for this week.
0:14:37 > 0:14:40But before we go, we couldn't leave without talking about one
0:14:40 > 0:14:42of the biggest signings of the January transfer
0:14:42 > 0:14:45of the biggest signings of the January transfer window so far.
0:14:45 > 0:14:49And that's this guy moving to Manchester United.
0:14:49 > 0:14:53Alexis Sanchez signed from Arsenal at the start of this week in a swap
0:14:53 > 0:14:54deal with midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
0:14:54 > 0:14:56Let's finish with a look at what the Reds can expect
0:14:56 > 0:14:58from the Chilean superstar.
0:14:58 > 0:14:59See ya!
0:14:59 > 0:15:00COMMENTATOR: Alexis Sanchez, great footwork!
0:15:00 > 0:15:013-0!
0:15:01 > 0:15:03Sanchez might fancy this, he does!
0:15:03 > 0:15:04Welbeck missed it...
0:15:04 > 0:15:10Sanchez hasn't, Sanchez has scored!
0:15:10 > 0:15:17Listen to the roar around Wembley now!