FOOTBALL fans were left in stiches after BT Sport commentator Martin Keown described Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk as ‘a powerhorse in the air’.
The former Arsenal and England star had clearly decided to combine ‘powerhouse’ and workhorse’ to describe the centre-half during the 2-2 draw at Everton.
Virgil van Dijk was subbed off injured – just after Keown’s funny description of himCredit: Times Newspapers Ltd
Martin Keown got his famous phrases muddled upCredit: Getty – Contributor
Then as luck would have it, Van Dijk ended up hobbling off the field with injury.
Football fans were quick to point out Keown’s error on Twitter.
Jack Lord posted: “Keown, I think it’s powerhouse not powerhorse mate.”
Thomas McGeee quipped: “Martin keown really just said powerhorse instead of powerhouse I’m finished.”
And Tom Walker was left confused, writing: “Keown just combined workhorse and powerhouse to describe Van Dijk as a ‘Powerhorse in the air’”.
Even TV host and quizmaster Richard Osman got in on the act poking fun at Keown on social media.
It isn’t the first time Keown has raised eyebrows for his on-screen presence.
In December Jake Humphrey’s teasing led to Keown to reluctantly reveal he was late for his BT Sport punditry gig because someone jumped onto a train line.
Virgil van Dijk was on the end of this crude challenge from Jordan PickfordCredit: AP:Associated Press
When he did arrive at BT Sport’s studios at Stratford in East London, the 53-year-old got on with questions and answers as usual.
But he was not in the mood to joke about the reasons for his tardiness.
Keown bluntly replied: “Someone jumped in front of a train. What was I to do?
“I didn’t want to have to say that.”
Realising the insensitivity of his joke, host Humphrey said: “That is horrible and we feel for them and their family.”
Martin Keown shuts down taunting Jake Humphrey as he explains he was late for BT Sport duties due to tragic suicide
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
