Sky Sports was forced to issue an apology after a player’s bum was shown in the background of Ashley Young’s interview.
Young was being interviewed about his recent move to Ipswich Town when the camera caught more than anyone expected.
The former England international was discussing his fitness and training, as a player in the background was seen removing his shorts as he bent over, exposing his bum to the camera.
Moments later, the incident got stranger, as another player reached over and appeared to smack the bare skin of the player with his hand.
Ashley Young's interview was derailed by a teammates bum
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Eagle-eyed viewers were quick to spot the ordeal, forcing Sky Sports to issue an apology.
"Earlier this hour, we interviewed Ashley Young live on Sky Sports News.
"We'd just like to apologise if anything you saw within that segment caused offence during our live broadcast."
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While Sky Sports did not see the funny side of the incident, fans online saw the humour in it.
One fan said: “Haha Sky Sports forced to apologise after a player pulled his pants down. Hilarious!”
Another said: “What a legend Harry Clarke!”
Ashley Young endured a difficult spell at Everton
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With a third saying: “Good old Harry Clarke!”
Ipswich fans will be hopeful that the unusual bonding tactic will be able to get the team back into the Premier League next season.
During the interview, the 40-year-old opened up about the circumstances that resulted in him leaving Everton and making the switch to the Championship side.
"It was difficult, I was disappointed not to be offered a new contract [at Everton].
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“But that is behind me. I have got to come here now and produce the goods on the pitch.
"Age is nothing but a number, and I will keep going as long as my body can take."
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| ReutersYoung will be hoping to bring Ipswich back to the Premier League after a disappointing campaign last season.
The Tractor Boys will have an uphill battle to climb this season after they lost their star striker Liam Delap to Chelsea earlier in the transfer window.