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Sean Dyche was wearing a achromatic armband successful representation of Michael Jones, who died portion moving connected Everton's caller stadiumSky Sports has apologised for "insensitive" comments made astir Everton manager Sean Dyche during the 4-0 decision by Aston Villa connected Sunday.
Commentators Bill Leslie and Andy Hinchcliffe said his covering made him look similar a "croupier" - idiosyncratic who oversees gaming tables astatine casinos.
Dyche was wearing a achromatic armband successful representation of Michael Jones, who died moving connected the club's caller stadium.
A Sky spokesperson apologised for immoderate "upset oregon distress caused".
"Comments made during the Aston Villa v Everton crippled were insensitive and regrettable," they added.
"We person spoken to everyone progressive successful the sum including some the commentators and person reminded them of their responsibilities and the request for attraction and sensitivity."
Both Leslie and erstwhile Everton defender Hinchcliffe person expressed regret astatine their comments.
Construction idiosyncratic Jones, 26, was fatally injured past week astatine the Bramley-Moore Dock development, which Everton are yet to corroborate a move-in day for.
Players and coaching unit wore achromatic armbands, tribute banners were displayed and supporters applauded successful the 26th infinitesimal astatine Villa Park successful representation of lifelong Everton instrumentality Jones.
Jurgen Klopp took his Liverpool squad to laic flowers astatine the site adjacent the River Mersey earlier their Premier League lucifer with Bournemouth connected Saturday.
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