Marcus Rashford has come in for a huge amount of criticism in recent days, with the footballer's night out in Northern Ireland causing quite a bit of controversy.
The striker missed Manchester United training on Friday morning, with the club saying at the time it was due to illness. However, it soon emerged that the 26-year-old had been out partying in Belfast on Thursday night, despite the club believing he had returned to Manchester earlier that day.
Rashford was then sent off for the FA Cup clash at Newport County, with Erik ten Hag labeling the decision an “internal matter”.
This is not the first time the player's discipline has been called into question in recent times. In fact, a chat on the matter left Sky Sports trying to clear up the Northern Ireland situation last night.
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Jay Bothroyd dismisses the Northern Ireland clash on Sky Sports
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There was a debate on Sky Sports last night and while it focused on Marcus Rashford's trip to Belfast, the presenter was quick to worry that they were about to find themselves at the center of a geopolitical storm.
when Speaking On the subject, England international Jay Bothridd would single-handedly describe Northern Ireland as a “foreign country”. The newscaster moved quickly to clarify his comment.
So to Jay Bothroyd, @SkySportsNews better batten down the hatches 🤣🇮🇪 pic.twitter.com/Mj1bdI852L
— Coventry Emerald CSC (@CovEmeraldCSC) January 31, 2024
Bothroyd: The fact that he has flown abroad, he has gone on a curve, turn…
Donor: To be clear, he has been to Northern Ireland, not exactly abroad.
Bothroyd: This is another country, isn't it?
We didn't have Joy Bothroyd down as someone fighting for a united Ireland, but we're glad to have him with us.
Given the measured approach taken by many unionist politicians in Northern Ireland, we imagine these comments will not be far from over the top.
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