Sky Sports / Aberdeen joint statement

Aberdeen FC chairman Dave Cormack and Sky Sports Director of Football Gary Hughes held an open, constructive, and positive Zoom conversation this evening [Monday 26 October] about yesterday’s tweet and the concerns raised by Aberdeen.

While the tweet was part of a number of features within an hour long build-up and not intended to be used in isolation,

Sky unreservedly apologised for any offence the tweet caused to Aberdeen and their fans.

The apology has been accepted by the club.

Sky Sports also outlined its plans and ambitions for the future of Scottish football and will work with Aberdeen to deliver these over the period of the exclusive contract with the SPFL.