Sky Sports viewers gave their word about the half -time interview of Martin Odegaard during the confrontation of Arsenal in Manchester United – but not many were impressed.
Odegaard was put on the spot on site during the interval in Old Trafford after the Premier League gained more access behind the scenes, including interviews with player during live coverage and cameras that film in changing rooms this season.
A new four-deal domestic TV deal worth £ 6.7 billion is in force this month and both Sky Sports and TNT sports have assumed that they have wanted their money more.
Despite the traditional 'Big Six' who reportedly pushed back against the sweeping changes in the US style, Odegaard was in front of the microphone with his side with his side 1-0 after Riccardo Calafiori had capitalized on Altay Bayindir's Gaffe.
The Captain of Arsenal shared his thoughts about the first 45 minutes of the game, but viewers were almost unanimous in their conviction that the segment was a step too far.
A user on X said a user: 'I don't like this half-time interview in the American style. Let the players @premierleague be. '
Another wrote: 'Ridiculous. Players should not do an interview during the break if they need full focus at stake. '
A third added: 'Interview during the break? We never asked for this. '
A fourth posted: 'This nonsense-half-time interview is simply COSSWALLOP. Should they not recover and take instructions?
“They try to ruin us hard by ruining football by introducing all this nonsense.”
A fifth said: “Odegaard who gives a calm interview ffs. Nobody needs this.
“However, the team needs their captain in the dressing room because we have to find out how we can improve the 2nd half.”
During the interview, which lasted about a minute, Odegaard Sky Sports told: 'They have quality and really good players in advance. I think we sometimes let them play through us too easily, but we also had a lot of space at the front.
'When we regained the ball and we had to run and prevent it. We just have to be a bit more clinical at those moments and we get the chance to score more.
“It has sometimes been a bit too hectic. So much space. It's too open.
'We have to control it a little better and be more compact without the ball. If we get the ball, we have to choose the right moments and be more accurate when we come across. '
As part of the improved temporary employment package, Touchline interviews with substitute players will also be introduced during coverage this season.
In addition, camera managers can briefly enter the game field to film close-up after goals during live matches.
Similar elements are a normal characteristic of sport in the United States, but they are rarely seen during events in the UK.