Sky Sports has been forced to apologise after accidentally broadcasting an unedited interview containing the F-word from former Everton star Peter Reid.
The incident occurred during a "Goodbye Goodison Park" segment that aired on Sky Sports News at 11:30am.
Reid, who played for Everton in the 1980s, was discussing February's dramatic 2-2 derby draw with Liverpool when he used the expletive.
The broadcaster was left red-faced after failing to censor the Premier League legend's colourful language during the morning broadcast.
Sky Sports has been forced to apologise after accidentally broadcasting an unedited interview containing the F-word from former Everton star Peter Reid
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The interview was part of a farewell feature for Goodison Park, Everton's historic home ground.
During the interview, Reid was asked about James Tarkowski's dramatic 98th-minute equaliser against Liverpool earlier this season.
The former midfielder specifically mentioned the lengthy VAR review that followed the goal.
"Someone said to me, you had two celebrations," Reid explained.
"You had one celebration [after the goal] and four minutes later another celebration."
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Peter Reid swore during his interview with Sky Sports on Tuesday
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He then added: "I said yeah, but what about the three f***ing heart attacks I had in between?"
The expletive went out completely uncensored during the morning broadcast.
Sky had failed to add the customary bleep that would normally cover such language during daytime television.
The error was particularly noticeable given the morning timeslot of the programme.
Shortly after the broadcast, Sky Sports displayed a ticker along the screen that read: "We apologise for any bad language broadcast."
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Fans quickly noticed the slip-up on social media.
One viewer wrote on X: "Watching this Goodbye Goodison on SSN, they really left in Peter Reid swearing!!!"
Another laughed: "Peter Reid dropping the F bomb on Sky Sports News and it being left in!"
A third joked: "I think somebody forgot to edit the Goodbye Goodison programme airing now nice to see Peter Reid effing and blinding at 1120am."
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While a fourth commented: "Did Peter Reid just say f*** before midday on tv?!"
Reid was a Liverpool supporter growing up before switching his allegiance to Everton.
The 68-year-old began his playing career with Bolton before moving to Goodison Park in 1982.
He played seven seasons for the Toffees, scoring 13 goals across 234 games.
Peter Reid pictured at Everton earlier this season
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During his time at Everton, Reid won two league titles and the FA Cup in 1984.
After retiring as a player in 1995, Reid moved into management.
He spent seven years as Sunderland boss, twice leading them to Premier League promotion.
Reid also managed Leeds, Coventry and Plymouth during his coaching career. His last managerial role was with Mumbai City in India in 2014.
