Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
The reporter was preparing to go live at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium when he was caught out by a sprinkler at his feet.
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Alan Irwin was waiting to go live ahead of a pre-season friendly at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium
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A sudden jet of water from a pitchside sprinkler caught the reporter in the chest, sending him running off camera
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The spray continued as the camera team struggled to react to the sprinkler's shock spray
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The broadcaster was on camera in the corner of the pitch ready to go live with his pre-match coverage.
Suddenly, a jet of water caught him square in the chest, sending him fleeing off screen.
Even the camera person was caught off guard, with the frame briefly showing the gushing sprinkler before shakily panning to focus on a soaking wet Irwin.
Luckily, he saw the funny side of the situation.
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He said afterwards: "The life of a Sky Sports News reporter is not always as simplistic as it seems.
"Do NOT stand on top of a sprinkler because this can be the result - an absolute drenched Alan Irwin."
Irwin was able to take the accident in good spirits, not least because it provided a reprieve for the 26C weather.
He quipped: "It is a very very warm day, but I wasn't expecting quite such a cool shower!"
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Irwin appeared soaked and shocked as he took cover from the jet of water
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Ever the professional, he quickly returned to his duties, quipping about the incident on camera while a patch of water on his soaked shirt was still clearly visible
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Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and
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