Embarrassment for BT as irate Sunderland fan's expletive-filled rant is broadcast live

By TOM SHEEN

Published: 10:45 EST, 18 January 2014 | Updated: 13:26 EST, 18 January 2014

BT Sport bosses were left red-faced after a Sunderland fan was heard calling players 's***' in the first half of the 2-2 draw at the Stadium of Light.

The home side had been played off the park by Southampton in the opening exchanges of the lunch time kick-off, going a goal down after just four minutes.

Commentary team Darren Fletcher and Michael Owen were talking of the unrest in the stands when the channel cut to the crowd.

Red-faced: A Sunderland fan was caught swearing loudly by the BT Sport cameras leaving the channel's bosses embarrassed

Four-letter word: The fan was heard calling players 's***' after his team was dominated in the opening 20mins

Apology: The channel was forced to apologise for the rude language at lunch-time

An irate Sunderland fan then let off an expletive ridden tirade, calling several of the players 's***'.

The cameras quickly cut away and Fletcher was forced to apologise.

The supporter will have had a calmer second half, however, as he saw his side battle from two goals down to earn a point.

Calming down: The fan will have been much happier after seeing his side battle back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2

Strike: Johnson rifled a right-footed shot towards goal, but Artur Boruc should have done better

Early lead: Southampton had been leading 2-0 through goals from jay Rodriguez and Dejan Lovren (pictured)