SKY were forced to apologise after their announcement of Antonio Conte taking over at Tottenham was hijacked by ‘offensive language’.
Conte was appointed as Tottenham’s new manager at lunchtime on Tuesday on an 18-month deal.
Sky Sports News were quick to announce the former Chelsea boss’ arrival in north London.
But ‘offensive’ remarks were heard in the background of Paul Gilmour’s live report from outside the training ground.
Studio reporters then stepped in to apologise for any bad language heard during the announcement.
Presenter Hayley McQueen said: “If anybody heard any offensive language in the background, there are people passing and it’s out of our control.
“Paul is trying to do his job. If anybody heard anything of offence, apologies from us here.”
Conte will earn £15m-a-year at Tottenham after signing his deal until the summer of 2023 with an option to extend for a year.
The 52-year-old flew into London for talks on Monday, where he thrashed out a deal with Spurs chief Daniel Levy.
SunSport understands he will be backed in the January transfer market, and given a £150million war chest to bring in his own players.
Upon joining Spurs, Conte said: “I am extremely happy to return to coaching, and to do so at a Premier League club that has the ambition to be a protagonist again.
“Tottenham Hotspur has state-of-the-art facilities and one of the best stadiums in the world.
“I can’t wait to start working to convey to the team and the fans the passion, mentality and determination that have always distinguished me, as a player and as a coach.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
