# Sky Sports Apologises After Fleetwood Defender's Crude Penalty Explanation

> Sky Sports issued an apology after 19-year-old Fleetwood defender Conor Haughey used profanity while describing his penalty strategy following the club's shoot-out win over Arsenal.

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- URL: https://briefzora.com/sky-sports-apologises-after-fleetwood-defenders-crude-penalty-explanation
- Published: 2026-10-28T04:04:30+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Sports
- Topics: Carabao Cup
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## Key points

- Sky Sports apologised after Conor Haughey used profanity describing his penalty tactic.
- Haughey, 19, scored the decisive spot-kick in a 5-3 shoot-out win over Arsenal.
- Bruno Guimaraes was the only Arsenal player to miss his penalty.
- Goalkeeper Jay Lynch saved Guimaraes's attempt and cited Grimsby Town's upset as inspiration.
- The match was briefly halted by a drone and ended with Arsenal's Max Dowman receiving a red card.

## Why it matters

The apology highlights broadcaster responsibility for on-air language, while Fleetwood's victory underscores the impact of lower-league clubs in major cup competitions.

## Article

Sky Sports was forced to apologise after Fleetwood defender Conor Haughey, 19, used a swear word while explaining his penalty tactic following the League Cup last-16 shoot-out victory over Arsenal at Highbury Stadium.

Haughey entered the match from the bench and, despite not being expected to make history, converted his spot-kick after Bruno Guimaraes was the only Arsenal player to miss, sending the Lancashire side into celebration.

The teenager, excited after his successful kick, said: "I don't know - just pick my spot and put it in. Top corner and then just run to f***." Sky Sports quickly issued an apology for the expletive.

Goalkeeper Jay Lynch, who saved Guimaraes's attempt, said the squad drew inspiration from Grimsby Town's win over Manchester United the previous year and noted the team expected difficult weather conditions that night.

He added, "My voice has gone from organising the defence. The whole team throughout the game was magnificent. To beat the English champions - credit to these lads."

The match also saw a brief interruption after a drone flew over the stadium, and Arsenal's Max Dowman was sent off for kicking Harrison Neal in the final minutes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What did Conor Haughey say about his penalty tactic?

He said, "I don't know - just pick my spot and put it in. Top corner and then just run to f***."

### Why did Sky Sports apologise?

The broadcaster apologised because Haughey used a swear word during his interview.


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