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Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SKY SPORTS reporter Alan Irwin found himself drenched after being blasted by sprinklers ahead of a Nottingham Forest 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. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Alan Irwin was waiting to go live ahead of a pre-season friendly at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 A sudden jet of water from a pitchside sprinkler caught the reporter in the chest, sending him running off camera Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 The spray continued as the camera team struggled to react to the sprinkler's shock spray Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 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. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'REALLY BIG CLUB' Son of Chelsea hero signs for Arsenal in latest raid on London rivals 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!" 5 Irwin appeared soaked and shocked as he took cover from the jet of water Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 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 Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest. Crystal Palace RELEGATED from Europa League with Nottingham Forest set to be promoted amid multi-club ownership row Forest are kicking off their pre-season friendlies amid confusion and controversy on multiple fronts ahead of next campaign. Morgan Gibbs-White's transfer to Spurs is on hold as the club consider legal action related to accusations of an "illegal approach" to the player. And the attacking star was left out of the squad for the clash today. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's ejection from the Europa League has raised questions as to whether Forest will now be promoted to the competition. Forest had initially qualified for the Conference League via a seventh place league finish, but are hoping to capitalise on the Eagles' removal to jump up a level.
The Irish Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
SKY SPORTS reporter Alan Irwin found himself drenched after being blasted by sprinklers ahead of a Nottingham Forest 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. Advertisement 5 Alan Irwin was waiting to go live ahead of a pre-season friendly at Chesterfield's SMH Group Stadium Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 A sudden jet of water from a pitchside sprinkler caught the reporter in the chest, sending him running off camera Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 The spray continued as the camera team struggled to react to the sprinkler's shock spray Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 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. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 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!" Advertisement Most read in Football Breaking 5 Irwin appeared soaked and shocked as he took cover from the jet of water Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports 5 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 Credit: X formerly Twitter / @SkySports CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and Advertisement Crystal Palace RELEGATED from Europa League with Nottingham Forest set to be promoted amid multi-club ownership row Forest are kicking off their pre-season friendlies amid confusion and controversy on multiple fronts ahead of next campaign. And the attacking star was left out of the squad for the clash today. Meanwhile, Advertisement Forest had initially qualified for the Conference League via a seventh place league finish, but are hoping to capitalise on the Eagles' removal to jump up a level.
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sky Sports reporter soaked on live TV by sprinkler ahead of pre-season friendly
SKY SPORTS reporter Alan Irwin found himself drenched after being blasted by sprinklers ahead of a Nottingham Forest 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. 5 5 5 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. 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. 5 5 Alan was preparing to cover a pre-season friendly between League Two side Chesterfield and Nottingham Forest. Crystal Palace RELEGATED from Europa League with Nottingham Forest set to be promoted amid multi-club ownership row Forest are kicking off their pre-season friendlies amid confusion and controversy on multiple fronts ahead of next campaign. Morgan Gibbs-White's transfer to Spurs is on hold as the club consider legal action related to accusations of an "illegal approach" to the player. And the attacking star was left out of the squad for the clash today. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace's ejection from the Europa League has raised questions as to whether Forest will now be promoted to the competition. Forest had initially qualified for the Conference League via a seventh place league finish, but are hoping to capitalise on the Eagles' removal to jump up a level.
