Sky Sports forced to apologise as Ashley Young's Ipswich team-mate is caught in rude act in background of interview
Young was being interviewed about his recent move to Ipswich Town by Sky Sports when the camera caught more than anybody expected.
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As the former England international discussed his fitness, a player in the background, donning the number two shirt, appeared to lower his shorts and expose his bum in the direction of the camera.
Things only got stranger, as another player reached over and appeared to spank the bare skin that had been exposed with his hand.
Sky Sports did not see the funny side of the matter, and issued an apology on air after spotting the rude gesture.
"Earlier this hour, we interviewed Ashley Young live on Sky Sports News.
"We'd just like to apologise if anything you saw within that segment caused offence during our live broadcast."
Ipswich fans will hope the unusual team bonding methods will help them bounce back to the Premier League after their relegation last season
In the interview, =40-year-old Young opened up about the circumstances that saw him leave the Toffees and make the switch to the Championship club.
"But that is behind me.
"I have got to come here now and produce the goods on the pitch.
"Age is nothing but a number, and I will keep going as long as my body can take."
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