BT SPORT were forced to apologise as fans could be heard chanting “Robbie Savage is a w*****”.
The Welshman, 45, was targeted by nearby supporters as he commentated on Rochdale’s clash against Newcastle at Spotland Stadium.
Fans watching the FA Cup tie live on BTSport 1 were able to clearly hear the explicit chants from the fans.
Peter Drury, who was alongside Savage in the commentary box, apologised to the listeners moments after.
The 53-year-old said: “If you’re hearing bad language from the supporters we apologise.
“We are right in amongst them as you can gather.”
But the pair were unable to escape the chants as they were sitting so close to the riled up fans.
One fan on Twitter said: “Robbie Savage is a w***** chant is probably the clearest chant I’ve ever heard and BT can’t do anything about it!”
Alongside some laughing emojis, one supporter said: “Newcastle fans are singing ‘Robbie Savage is a w*****’ whilst he’s in the commentary box just above them.”
Another added: “Robbie Savage is a w*****, is a w***** loud and clear on BT Sport.”
The Newcastle fans were in the mood to celebrate after Miguel Almiron gave them an early lead.
