John Inverdale ’ s latest on-air gaffe - inadvertently blurting out the c-word - has come at the worst possible time for his career . The host of Radio 5 Live ’ s Cheltenham coverage was in conversation with jockey Lizzie Kelly and former champion John Francome . They were chatting about Francome ’ s early days in racing when Inverdale said : ‘ This is looking at it with rose-c***** — rose-tinted glasses from the past ... I apologise there for a slip of the tongue , but Lizzie your love of the sport just shines through. ’ John Inverdale inadvertently said 'rose-c***** glasses ' live on air during Radio 5 Live 's Cheltenham coverage . The blunder comes just over a fortnight before ITV are due to announce their Rugby World Cup line-up . Inverdale was in pole position to be lead presenter after a sure-footed anchoring of the RBS 6 Nations helped restore his reputation following his crass remarks at Wimbledon 2013 , when he said women ’ s champion Marion Bartoli was ‘ never going to be a looker ’ . That incident caused Secretary of State Maria Miller to complain to BBC director-general Tony Hall , who wrote back saying Inverdale had been told ‘ an incident of this nature must never happen again ’ . The BBC apologised but Inverdale could pay the price when ITV name their Rugby World Cup line-up . Paul Downton , managing director of England Cricket , must realise his job would be untenable if Peter Moores , whom he appointed as coach , is axed after the World Cup debacle . Downton naively rounded on a group of cricket reporters in Wellington during his stay at the tournament to ask them to lay off the beleaguered Moores and get behind him instead . If any move galvanises journalists to do the opposite to what they ’ re told , it ’ s a crass move like that . ECB managing director Paul Downton ( left ) asked reporters to get behind coach Peter Moores ( right ) Olympic gold medal cyclist Victoria Pendleton , who is taking a year to learn how to ride well enough to complete in next year ’ s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup , will be at Cheltenham on Wednesday to gain more knowledge of racing . Pendleton will be a guest of her sponsors Betfair , who have PR company Pitch and racing strategist John Maxse to plot her course . This looks like a fanciful promotional ploy but everyone involved insists it is a serious venture . The proof will be seeing Pendleton in the saddle next March . Victoria Pendleton will be at Cheltenham on Wednesday as she bids to learn more about racing . The Olympic gold medal cyclist aims to complete as a jockey in next year ’ s Foxhunter Chase Challenge Cup . Sky pundit Sir Ian Botham was not only allowed to miss England ’ s World Cup loss to Bangladesh in Adelaide so he could prepare for a golf pro-am at the New Zealand Open in Queenstown . It has also emerged that he persuaded Sky and host broadcasters Star to let him be based in New Zealand because he loves the outdoor life over there . Cricket World Cup broadcasters Sky Sports and Star allowed Sir Ian Botham be based in New Zealand because he likes the outdoors there - even if it meant he missed England 's humiliating exit . Have 4,335 for the road ! Paddy Power , who specialise in causing mischief at Cheltenham , were tame by their standards on Tuesday , handing out a proposed 4,335 pints from a pop-up pub on the way to the course to recognise Tony McCoy ’ s career winning rides . McCoy ’ s representatives complained about the stunt , which the bookmakers are not repeating . Meanwhile , the name of Cheltenham ’ s new £40million grandstand is to be decided by racecourse management and Jockey Club owners . But as the royal box is situated in the building , and given the make-up of the selection committee , a royal name is odds-on favourite . West Ham , who have many racing enthusiasts in their squad , will be envious of Cardiff City and Aston Villa being Cheltenham guests of Betway - the Hammers ’ new kit sponsors . But West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has taken the players training in Dubai this week , meaning they will miss the Festival and Betway ’ s notable hospitality . West Ham 's Enner Valencia , Adrian and Cheikhou Kouyate at Dubai Mall during a break from training . The FA ’ s strong opposition to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar hasn ’ t stopped them hosting their national team over here . The Qataris will be training at St George ’ s Park in May before a friendly against Northern Ireland to be played in the Midlands . This is despite FA chairman Greg Dyke saying of the most controversial tournament in football history : ‘ The best option would be to not hold it in Qatar , but we are now beyond that so November-December would seem to be the best of the bad options. ’ The FA say Qatar using SGP is purely a commercial matter , aimed at making sure the facility is used as much as possible . Wayne Rooney trains at St George 's Park with the England squad , where the FA will welcome the Qatar national team in May despite outspoken opposition to the country hosting the 2022 World Cup .
mark Inverdale said rose - * * * * * * when he meant rose - coloured glasses . Gaffe came during an interview for Radio ##sport Live ’ s Cheltenham coverage . It comes just as ITV prepare to announce their Rugby World Cup line - up . Paul Downton sends crass request to reporters to support Peter Moores . Future jumps jockey Victoria Pendleton at Cheltenham on Wednesday . Sky Sports and Star bow to Sir Ian Botham 's New Zealand requests .