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
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Experienced full-back Ashley young was doing an interview for Sky following his move from Everton to Ipswich Town
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Eagle-eyed viewers noticed the rude act occurring in the background of Young's interview with Sky Sports
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Sky Sports were forced to apologise for any offence caused by the gesture
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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.
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"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
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"It was difficult, I was disappointed not to be offered a new contract [at Everton].
"But that is behind me.
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"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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