A SKY SPORTS reporter has been slammed for asking a “horrid” question to Middlesbrough star Josh Coburn.
The striker got on the scoresheet as his side dumped Leeds out of the Carabao Cup with a 3-0 win.
But amid transfer speculation with Coburn possibly on his way out, the interviewer decided to ask him if it was his last goal for the club.
Coburn replied saying: “It’s obviously special, it’s my home club.
“I love Middlesbrough, I just wanted to show the gaffer and the Boro fans what I can do, and hopefully I did that.
“As soon as I put the Boro shirt on I try and commit as much as possible.”
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Fans felt the reporter was out of order for asking Coburn about his future, amid links to Millwall and Plymouth.
One supporter reacted saying: “Sky interviewer asking Coburn if it’s his last goal is bang out of order like.”
Another added: “Why has she just asked Coburn that question?? 😭”
And a third wrote: “Stupid questioning to Coburn man.”
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Another commented: “Disgrace of a question asking if a playing is going to leave.”
Coburn, 21, came through the academy at Middlesbrough and has scored 12 goals in 54 games for the club.
Boss Michael Carrick spoke highly of the youngster ahead of the season and warned he needs more time to develop.
He said: “For Josh, and for any player, next season is the big season. Sometimes you’re coming off the back of a season when everything has come easy and you’re flying.
“Other times things haven’t gone so well and that might not be totally in your control. But for Josh, he’s a young player, he’s still developing physically.
“He’s an incredible athlete in what he’s capable of doing, but he’s still kind of finding his body and getting rid of the niggles.
“He’s got plenty of time on his side, so there is no rush for that.
“He just needs to keep doing things right to give himself the best chance, which I can’t fault him for.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
