Picture Essay: Soccer AM

Former Celtic and Northern Ireland player Neil Lennon gets some make-up applied before the show Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Presenters Helen Chamberlain and Andy Goldstein have fake snow dropped on them at the start of the show Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Directing the show from the gallery Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The crew look on as the presenters interview Neil Lennon on the sofa Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Presenters and crew play keepy uppy during a break in recording Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The red carpet is unfurled for the Hollywood game Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Ryan Wilson, guitarist for The Pigeon Detectives, celebrates scoring in the Hollywood game Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

Floor manager counts down presenters Andy Goldstein and Helen Chamberlain for their next piece to camera Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The desk packed with festive goodies; mince pies, sherry, and walnuts Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian

The Pigeon detectives playing live in the studio, a first for the show Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Guardian