Sky Sports forced to delete Alexander Isak post after furious Newcastle backlash

Alexander Isak came in for criticism from sections of the Newcastle United travelling support on Saturday but fans were upset with certain coverage from Villa Park

Sky Sports took a clip down from their social media accounts after Newcastle fans hit out at the broadcaster. The offending footage related to supporters singing a song believed to be directed at Alexander Isak, who continues to push for a move away.

Isak is understood to have indicated to Newcastle higher-ups that he feels he has played his final game for the club. He remains on the Magpies’ books for now, with a bid from Liverpool having already been rejected, but remains a target for the Premier League holders.

“There’s only one greedy b******,” sung members of the away crowd after Eddie Howe’s side drew at Aston Villa on Saturday. However, fans were unhappy with Sky Sports showing the chants against the backdrop of Newcastle players leaving the pitch, claiming the singing only began after those who played had left the field.

“Utter disgrace,” one fan wrote on social media. “Editing this to make it look like that was being sung in front of the players. Why do that?”

The same fan linked to a Sky Sports post on Instagram, which has since been removed. “That’s my Sky subscription cancelled tomorrow,” a second fan wrote in response to the clip, while a third said: “That singing was done way after the players had gone” and others wondered aloud about contacting the watchdog Ofcom.

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After the game, Newcastle manager Howe was asked about the chants in addition to the future of striker Isak. “I’m not going to have a big opinion on [the chants],” he said, per the Shields Gazette.

“The supporters supported the team which is my big ask, which they have done unbelievably well. If they want to say something afterwards, they are free to do that.”

Anthony Gordon started as a false nine in Isak’s absence, with Newcastle drawing a blank despite their opponents ending the game with 10 men after Ezri Konsa’s red card. Attacking reinforcements could arrive before deadline day, with Yoane WIssa and Goncalo Ramos both linked, but Howe was happy with Gordon’s display.

“I can’t criticise anyone who played today. I thought Anthony Gordon was very good in that position,” Howe told TNT Sports. “I couldn’t fault his performance. I think we have to focus at how the team functioned rather than any individual.

“If you’re not totally together in the Premier League, you’re going to find it very difficult. I think we answered a few questions today in terms of our spirit. We have to do that on a regular basis, not just today.”

“From my perspective, you want a resolution quickly,” he added when asked about Isak. “It’s taking away the focus of the players, of the supporters. We want to be united together. We’d like a resolution, but we’re not in control of that.”

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