Sky Sports apologise over reporter's language in Andre Onana discussion

14 August 2023 , 18:07

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Melissa Reddy made the comments on Sky Sports News (Image: Sky Sports)

Sky Sports were forced to issue an on-air apology over bad language used by one of their reporters ahead of Manchester United's clash with Wolves.

United begin their Premier League campaign against Wolves at Old Trafford as they bid to close the gap on rivals and Treble winners Manchester City.

Ahead of kick-off, reporter Melissa Reddy discussed the clash on Sky Sports News and addressed what new goalkeeper Andre Onana will bring to United ahead of his competitive debut.

Onana has replaced long-time No.1 David de Gea at Old Trafford after arriving from Inter Milan, having worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax.

Reddy said: "He feels that in Onana, he has signed a big personality. We've already seen glimpses of that. Him b******ing his defenders when they've made a mistake. He is calm and assured that both players will drive United to the next level."

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Presenter Vicky Gommersall was quick to interject though, replying: "Just going to apologise to anyone if they were offended by the use of your language there."

South African reporter Reddy joined Sky Sports in 2022 having previously worked at the Independent.

Onana also spoke to Sky Sports ahead of his debut and insisted he was confident his new teammates could begin the new season with a win. Ten Hag's tenure got off to a nightmare start a year ago with defeats to Brighton and Brentford.

"I am excited, I am really happy to be here. It is important to have a good start and I am confident we are ready to do that. We have so many qualities, we are really good in transition and I am confident we can do well," he said.

"I am here to do what the team needs. The most important thing is that the team is winning."

Liam Prenderville