![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/sky-sports-forced-to-apologise-for-insensitive-and-regrettable-comments/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sky-sports-branded-microphones-pictured-832563178-1.jpg&description=Breaking POOR TASTE Published : 19:55, 21 Aug 2023 Updated : 19:59, 21 Aug 2023 SKY SPORTS have been apologised for an "insensitive" comment made about Sean Dyche during live coverage of Aston Villa's win over Everton. Toffees boss Dyche, 52, was wearing a black armband in memory of supporter Michael Jones - who recently passed away at the age of 26 while working on the construction of Everton's new stadium. 1 Sky Sports have issued an apology for the 'insensitive' comment Credit: AFP But commentary duo Bill Leslie and Andy Hinchcliffe have forced Sky Sports to apologise after they said he looked like a "croupier" - a casino worker. A statement sent to The Athletic read: "Comments made during the Aston Villa v Everton game were insensitive and regrettable. "We have spoken to everyone involved in the coverage including both the commentators and have reminded them of their responsibilities and the need for care and sensitivity. "We apologise for any upset or distress caused by these comments." Both commentators are also understood to have expressed "regret" at their actions. Along with Dyche, the rest of his backroom staff and the Everton players all wore black armbands in honour of Jones. A minute's applause was also observed by both Aston Villa and Everton fans in the 26th minute at Villa Park. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball .){kind=link}
SKY SPORTS have apologised for an “insensitive” comment made about Sean Dyche during live coverage of Aston Villa’s win over Everton.
Toffees boss Dyche, 52, was wearing a black armband in memory of supporter Michael Jones – who recently passed away at the age of 26 while working on the construction of Everton’s new stadium.
But commentary duo Bill Leslie and Andy Hinchcliffe have forced Sky Sports to apologise after they said he looked like a “croupier” – a casino worker.
A statement sent to The Athletic read: “Comments made during the Aston Villa v Everton game were insensitive and regrettable.
“We have spoken to everyone involved in the coverage including both the commentators and have reminded them of their responsibilities and the need for care and sensitivity.