Sky Sports Forced to Change Scoreboard Graphic Amidst Embarrassing Gaffe
In a comical turn of events, Sky Sports was left with no choice but to switch up their scoreboard graphic to avoid an awkward situation on Thursday night. The network was broadcasting live coverage of Harrogate Town’s matchup against Doncaster Rovers in League Two when fan @joshpearson180 spotted a rather unusual change.
As the action unfolded on the pitch, the scoreboard graphic in the corner of the screen flashed "DR" instead of the usual "DON," raising eyebrows among viewers. The change was made, according to @joshpearson180, to prevent the scoreboard from unintentionally spelling out a different word, which we shall not mention here.
Despite the awkwardness, one user jokingly commented on Twitter, "So funny. I wondered why DR." Another fan chimed in, "Is there nothing sacred any more?"
It’s worth noting that in Canada, the broadcast did indeed spell out "HAR-DON" for those who wanted to relive their mischievous high school days. Meanwhile, Sky Sports won’t be forgetting this quick-thinking move anytime soon – especially after the transfer deadline day shenanigans.
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