![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/sky-sports-issue-apology-to-everton-after-insensitive-and-regrettable-comments/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Norwich-City-v-Millwall-EFL-Sky-Bet-Championship-Football-Carrow-Road-Norwich-UK-20-Aug-2023.jpg&description=Aston Villa's Premier League victory over Everton was one of two top-flight games broadcast by Sky Sports on Sunday, with the broadcaster responding after complaints from supporters Sky Sports has issued a statement after viewers took issue to comments made during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton, saying they have reminded commentators of their "responsibilities". Everton's players and staff were wearing black armbands for the fixture to honour the memory of Toffees fan Michael Jones. Jones, 26, died following an incident which occurred while he was working on the club's new stadium site. Bill Leslie and former Everton defender Andy Hinchcliffe were on commentary duty at Villa Park on Sunday. During the broadcast, the pair joked about visiting manager Sean Dyche looking like "a croupier" while wearing a shirt, tie and black armband. A number of fans complained on social media during the game. Following those responses, Sky Sports have issued a statement to the Echo, with reports suggesting Leslie and Hinchcliffe have both privately expressed remorse. "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," the statement reads. "We apologise for any upset or distress caused by these comments." On the pitch, Everton were beaten 4-0 by Villa. Dyche's team dropped to the bottom of the Premier League table with the defeat, which followed a 1-0 loss to Fulham on opening weekend. Villa were two goals to the good inside half an hour, with John McGinn opening the scoring and Douglas Luiz making it two from the penalty spot. Leon Bailey made it three early in the second half, with substitute Jhon Duran rounding off the scoring for Unai Emery's side. The away shirt is a unique design that showcases the lions that have represented Aston Villa throughout its existence. The away shirt is a visual timeline print that tells the story of the cl){kind=link}
Aston Villa’s Premier League victory over Everton was one of two top-flight games broadcast by Sky Sports on Sunday, with the broadcaster responding after complaints from supporters
Sky Sports has issued a statement after viewers took issue to comments made during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton, saying they have reminded commentators of their “responsibilities”.
Everton’s players and staff were wearing black armbands for the fixture to honour the memory of Toffees fan Michael Jones. Jones, 26, died following an incident which occurred while he was working on the club’s new stadium site.
Bill Leslie and former Everton defender Andy Hinchcliffe were on commentary duty at Villa Park on Sunday. During the broadcast, the pair joked about visiting manager Sean Dyche looking like “a croupier” while wearing a shirt, tie and black armband.
A number of fans complained on social media during the game. Following those responses, Sky Sports have issued a statement to the Echo, with reports suggesting Leslie and Hinchcliffe have both privately expressed remorse.