In a live reporting error on Sky Sports, Michael Beale, the former manager of the Rangers, was mistakenly called Ian Beale.
The longtime Coronation Street character Ian was mistakenly described to as the former Ibrox manager in the “Freudian slip of the day” on live television.
Journalist Keith Downie was talking about what was going on at Sunderland when Beale was fired by the team after just 12 games in charge.
Beale had only been in charge of the Stadium of Light for 50 days when he was relieved of his responsibilities. Beale was fired by Rangers executives in October.
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Sunderland is now in 10th place in the English Championship, and club executives felt that Beale’s appointment did not result in any progress, which led to his termination.
As an assistant coach at Sunderland until the end of the season, Mike Dodds has been a part of the Sunderland coaching staff since 2021.
“Mike Dodds, safe pair of hands and I think most supporters will be happy because he did well in those three matches in charge between Tony Mowbray and Ian Beale,” Downie observed as he covered the unfolding drama.
“Eh, Ian Beale, sorry Michael Beale back in December.”
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In jest, his studio colleague said, “That’s the Freudian slip of the day, possibly of the month so far.”
Skilled journalist Downie laughed after realizing his error and accepted the setback with excellent grace.
“We are disappointed that Michael is leaving Sunderland AFC,” stated Kristjaan Speakman, sporting director of Sunderland. Since it hasn’t been obvious that we want to improve, we accept full responsibility and believe that taking decisive action is in the best interests of the Club.
“We send our best wishes for Michael’s future as he departs after a trying few months. In order to guarantee that we finish as high in the league as possible, our attention is now on the players and helping Mike Dodds in the remaining games.
“We will provide our supporters with additional updates as and when noteworthy developments occur.”
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