There's only one place to go on Transfer Deadline Day, with Sky Sports News' coverage of one of the most dramatic days on the footballing calendar very exciting. Fans up and down the country will be watching it all day to see who their clubs make moves for but this morning there was something a little different!
Presenter Michael Bridges was giving viewers an update on Crystal Palace's movements, with a move for Jordan Ayew in the pipeline as we approach the 5pm deadline. After making the shocking 'AYEW READY' pun Bridges was greeted by a Palace player entering training, where he was splashed LIVE on TV! It's pretty fair to say that it took the presenter by surprise, see below (1:00):
"Oh my God, i've just been splashed! That's live TV for you!" ☔
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 9, 2018
Vintage, @MichaelBridge_ 😂
He has some news for you, #CPFC fans! 🦅
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Bridges did well to regain his composure and carry on presenting, but the culprit of it was soon revealed on Twitter after @SkySportsNews posted the footage. Crystal Palace's Patrick van Aanholt got involved on Twitter and it's pretty fair to say that he found it funny - despite him being the culprit!
Think I just splashed one of your reporters @SkySportsNews 😳...I’ll warn the boys of the puddle as they enter training 🤣 sooooorrryyyy! #DeadlineDay
— Patrick van Aanholt (@pvanaanholt) August 9, 2018
Yes, me mate!!!! 😂😂😂 https://t.co/96hCGGe0aI
— Michael Bridge (@MichaelBridge_) August 9, 2018