HAMILTON have said they will never use a club commentator again – following a “poor attempt at humour” during the club channel’s coverage of their defeat to Ross County.
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Reports claim the summariser, Bobby Bullock, was late for the second half because he “went for a jobby”.
Fans were left frustrated at the unprofessional nature of Bullock and took to social media to vent.
One said: “I went for a jobby at half time – Bobby Bullock IS THIS SOME SORT OF JOKE?"
Another added: “The Hamilton commentator apologising for not being back in time because he was doing a jobby and had to squeeze a good bit.”
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A contractor used by the club on summarising / co-commentary duties overstepped the mark this evening with a very poor attempt at humour. The club didn’t find this funny, and the person will not be used again. Our apologies for this.
— Hamilton Accies FC (@acciesfc) February 3, 2021
A statement from the club read: “A contractor used by the club on summarising / co-commentary duties overstepped the mark this evening with a very poor attempt at humour.
“The club didn’t find this funny, and the person will not be used again. Our apologies for this.
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