**Alex Horne: ‘When Liverpool score, I nod. With Chesham, I punch the air’** Taskmaster star and director of Chesham United, Alex Horne, shares his enthusiasm for non-league football as his club gears up to face Lincoln in the FA Cup. Fans attending Alex Horne’s performance in Edinburgh on Monday night should be prepared for a potentially lengthy intermission. The comedian and leader of the Horne Section was unaware when he planned his tour that his beloved football team would be competing in a first-round FA Cup match broadcast on ITV. With Chesham United set to kick off against League One side Lincoln just half an hour before his show starts, Horne is contemplating how to stay updated on the score. “I heard that Elton John once watched Watford’s FA Cup final on an iPad while performing in Copenhagen,” he remarks. “But for me, it’s all about the experience, so it’s disappointing that I can’t be there in person.”

**Football Daily | Emiliano Martínez’s Ears Are Ringing, But Manchester United’s Are Burning** Aston Villa may have disappointed their fans with high ticket prices, but they excelled in other areas leading up to their impressive victory over Bayern Munich last night. Off the pitch, the club honored their legendary 1982 European Cup-winning team by hosting a special event to celebrate their remarkable achievement. Additionally, they paid tribute to the recently deceased Gary Shaw, featuring a heartfelt remembrance on the front of the matchday program. In a touching gesture, Shaw's name was also included on the team sheet, symbolizing the connection between past and present as the current squad aims to replicate the success of their predecessors. This is just a glimpse of our daily football newsletter, Football Daily. For the complete version, be sure to check out our subscription page for more insights and updates.