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Ally McCoist issues ITV on-air apology during Germany win vs Denmark at Euro 2024

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Published 22:19 29 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Ally McCoist issues ITV on-air apology during Germany win vs Denmark at Euro 2024

The ITV commentator held his hands up

Marcus Banks

Marcus Banks

ITV commentator Ally McCoist held his hands up live on air during Germany's win against Denmark at Euro 2024.

The hosts booked their place in the last eight of the European Championship during a chaotic night in Dortmund.

Denmark seemed to have gained a foothold in the first-half before the game was suspended in unprecedented circumstances due to adverse weather.

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Lighting strikes lit up the German sky as both teams were ordered off the field and into the dressing rooms. After a short delay, play resumed and Germany ran out 2-0 winners thanks to goals from Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala in the second 45 minutes.

Earlier in the game, Germany thought they had taken the lead through Nico Schlotterbeck but referee Michael Oliver ruled the goal out as Joshua Kimmich was penalised for a foul when the corner was whipped in.

McCoist was incensed the goal was ruled out but after further reviewing the footage during the break in-play, he admitted he was wrong the question the English referee.

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Speaking on the ITV broadcast when the game resumed, McCoist said: "The first thing I have got to do is probably apologise to Michael Oliver.

"It was a block and it was a free kick and I got carried away.

"I wanted a goal, but he got it right."

It was the last time McCoist shared the commentary box with legendary partner Clive Tyldesley after it was confirmed ITV had axed the 69-year-old after 28 years of service which has left football fans furious.

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Ally McCoist apologised to Michael Oliver (Getty)
Ally McCoist apologised to Michael Oliver (Getty)

Tyldesley admitted the decision to leave ITV was not his decision and believes he is still at a level to perform on the highest stage.

He told The Daily Mail: "It’s a strange situation because I am not retiring and have no intention of doing so. This is not my decision – it’s theirs. If they want to highlight the fact that I have been with them a long time that’s also their decision.

"I'm not going to object to it but at same time it’s a little unusual when it’s their decision to move me on.

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"I don’t want to sound sanctimonious because we don’t save lives, we just shout names out. But this is the only job I ever wanted to do and so I take it very seriously. Part of that is to review and ensure I’m maintaining the standards set by my late mentor Reg Gutteridge.

"I think I am still at a level where I can commentate as well as I ever did. I am conscious that that won’t last forever. For personal pride and vanity I don’t want my levels to slip. If and when that happens I hope I’ll be first to see it and react accordingly but I think I can still do it.

"I don’t wasn’t to use the word frustration, because I’m not particularly frustrated but this was not my decision."

Featured Image Credit: ITV/Getty

Topics: Euro 2024, Germany, Denmark, Michael Oliver, VAR

Marcus Banks
Marcus Banks

Marcus Banks is a social media editor for SPORTbible. He previously worked for publications such as the Liverpool Echo, Daily Mirror, Manchester Evening News and Dexerto. Specialises in football and MMA.

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