Alan Brazil revealed the explanations behind his talkSPORT no-show on the ultimate day of the Cheltenham Festival.
The radio presenter did not present up for the Friday (March 15) morning present the place he was meant to current the build-up to Cheltenham’s Gold Cup day from 6am to 10am.
The former Manchester United striker attended the races the day earlier than and was noticed at a Prestbury Park bar as followers started theorising his no-show was as a consequence of consuming bender – a concept the 64-year-old rapidly put to mattress.
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Speaking to the Daily Mail, Brazil listed 4 excuses as to why he missed work which included him being too drained after an extended week, having each a nasty knee and a nasty chest, and catching a bug from assembly an entire host of those that left him feeling poorly.
The Scotsman added that he’d already finished an additional shift this week anyway earlier than explaining the whole state of affairs in full as he mentioned: “There was no massive drinks bender. I was just tired after coming down here on Sunday. It’s been a long week. Also my knee is playing up after a lot of walking about. There’s a lot of walking about needs done here with so many people to meet.”
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He known as the conjecture about consuming an excessive amount of at Cheltenham “nonsense” as he added: “All this drinking too much is a load of nonsense. I mean that, it’s nonsense. It’s got nothing to do with booze. I just had a few pints of Guinness yesterday with some great company. I’m fine, apart from this limp”.
In his absence, Chris Evans hosted the breakfast present with Shebahn Aherne who Brazil mentioned did nicely on the present: “They were fine on the show this morning. Shebahn (Aherne) is good. She got her big chance (taking over) so that was good. So respect. I love all that”.
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Despite the controversy brought about, the ex-Scotland worldwide mentioned an apology to his bosses shouldn’t be wanted as he continued: “It’s not bad publicity. I missed a day and it is my fault. I don’t have to say sorry to the bosses. I’m not saying I’m too big for that (saying sorry). I’m not too big to say sorry to the bosses”.