Sky Sports apologise to Scottish FA over Andy Walker VAR comments
The broadcast has issued an apology after remarks made by the pundit
Last updated 6th Apr 2023
Sky Sports have issued an apology to the Scottish FA over comments made by Andy Walker about VAR.
Walker said he was concerned about the way the technology was being used in Scotland after claiming he had overheard an official telling a referee "the easiest way out" of a decision was "if it was offside".
The broadcaster is given a feed of communication from the VAR room at Clydesdale House during live matches.
However, they cannot hear responses from the referee to the video assistant referee.
Walker refused to name what officials or teams were involved in the game he was referring to.
A Sky Sports spokesperson said: "Sky Sports has discussed the matter internally and provided the Scottish FA assurances with regard to permitted use of the VAR audio.
"Andy Walker has also admitted his regret over his comments and how they have been reported by the podcast company who invited him to their show.
“We apologise to our colleagues at the Scottish FA with whom we have a strong relationship, and look forward to continuing to provide exclusive live coverage of the Scottish Premiership.”