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BBC forced to apologise for technical issues for Scotland vs Greece clash as viewers are left without commentary


THE BBC was forced to apologise for technical issues after viewers watching Scotland vs Greece were left without commentary.

The Nations League battle saw both sides compete to remain in Group A.

The BBC apologised after fans were left without commentary for Scotland vs Greece

Hosts Scotland took a 1-0 league into the crunch clash as Sir Alex Ferguson led tributes to late Manchester United legend Denis Law.

But fans watching at home were immediately left scratching their heads at kick off.

As the two sides started playing, it became clear that there had been no commentary in the moments preceding kick-off.

The match then started, with still no sound heard from the commentary box.

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But the BBC appeared to be clearly aware of the issue.

And an apology was swiftly flashed across the bottom of the screen.

It read: “We apologise for lack of commentary.”

The match then saw panellists in the studio also issue a message.

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They said: “We apologise for the lack of commentary. We’re currently having technical difficulties.”

Fortunately for fans, the commentary eventually resumed.

BBC forced to apologise for technical issues as Scotland vs Greece clash as viewers are left without commentary

But this time, it was several seconds out of sync with the live action.

It saw fans flock to social media to complain about the situation.

One said: “BBC having a mare here.”

Another declared: “Outstanding coverage of the national team here.”

One noted: “Dear BBC, can you please sort the sound out.”

Another added: “Fix the sound, it’s like someone telling you what happens before you’ve watched something.”


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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