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Awkward moment Laura Woods is ‘PIED’ by Man Utd boss Ten Hag live on TV leaving TNT Sports host ‘double embarrassed’

Erik ten Hag did eventually make up for accidentally ignoring Laura Woods' gesture

LAURA WOODS was left hanging by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag after he ignored her attempts at a handshake live on TNT Sports.

The Red Devils edged a 1-0 win over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night as Andre Onana saved a stoppage-time penalty.

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Laura Woods went to shake Erik ten Hag's hand
Woods styled out the awkward moment before eventually shaking Ten Hag's hand

It kept alive Man Utd's hopes of qualification out of their group following back-to-back defeats to Bayern Munich and Galatasaray at the beginning of their campaign.

And Ten Hag joined the TNT Sports crew after the crucial win.

At the end of the interview, he shook the hands of ex-Man Utd stars Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes.

But in doing so, presenter Woods was ignored by the Dutchman.

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It led to an awkward moment as Woods comically held out her hand while Ten Hag faced Ferdinand and Scholes.

He then made up for it by shaking Woods' hand before he walked off.

But Woods then said she was 'double embarrassed' after the Man United gaffer stole her microphone to interview HIMSELF during the post-match analysis.

Earlier in the evening, Woods saved pundit Scholes after his microphone broke live on air.

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Meanwhile, it was an emotional night at OId Trafford, with a wreath laid on the pitch in honour of Sir Bobby Charlton.

The Man Utd and England legend passed away aged 86 on Saturday, with the news made public just hours before his former team kicked off at Sheffield United.

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Ahead of the game, Ten Hag said: "Sir Bobby Charlton was a legend and giant, not only for Man Utd, but for football.

"His legacy and the high standards, we have to live that every day."

Match-winning hero Onana posted a tribute on social media after Man Utd's win over Copenhagen.

He said: "For all Mancunians, for us, for Sir Bobby Charlton ❤️ We are UNITED."

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