BUMBLING Business Secretary Alok Sharma scored an own goal as he made a series of gaffes while trying to talk to a punter about football.
Mr Sharma was asked about local team Reading and how their season was doing, replying: “We are currently in Division One – we’ll leave it at that.”
Alok Sharma was not sure what league local team Reading are in
Championship side Reading are currently second after winning four of their last five games, with the cabinet minister admitting: “I don’t know precisely where we are.”
The bumbling minister and Reading West MP was embarrassed while speaking on LBC radio this morning.
He discussed the state of football and finances which has taken a blow after the government banned fans from stadiums following the spike in covid cases.
When it was pointed out the club was in the Championship, Mr Sharma said: “No I apologise, yes indeed the Championship.
“I apologise for that, that’s what I, Championship.
“Sorry I apologise for that, that’s what I meant.”
He added: “I hope we will go up to the Premiership. I hope that Reading and in fact other clubs will make it through.
“I know there was some disappointment in terms of people not being allowed back into stadiums.
Reading are second in the Championship after five games Credit: Rex Features
“Ultimately this is about ensuring that we keep people safe.”
Mr Sharma explained that fans were still banned as even though there may be social distancing inside grounds, there would be pinch points in the local area which could help spread the deadly bug.
He said: “So if you are looking at football for instance, in a normal weekend you will have people, many tens of thousands of people going across the country to stadiums.
“So it’s not just in the stadium but there are lots of other areas where you will have contact points with individuals.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
