Geoff Parling, the Leicester Tigers boss, found himself in a tense on-air spat with TNT Sports presenter Craig Doyle! 🔥 The live TV drama unfolded just before the Tigers clashed with Gloucester at Villa Park. Doyle, in a cheeky moment with colleague Liam MacDevitt, pushed for a live ‘initiation’ kick for goal. The only problem? It was happening right where the Tigers players were warming up! 🏉
Geoff wasn’t having any of it. He marched over, confronted the presenters, and reportedly made it clear that their antics were totally “******* not on.” Parling was keen to protect his squad from any stray balls during their warm-up. 🎯
The footage quickly went viral, splitting fan opinions across social media. However, Parling later got some closure as TNT Sports issued an apology. According to Geoff, TNT’s producer personally apologised, admitting that the whole setup hadn’t been cleared with the team. 🗣️
Despite the pre-match tension, the Tigers roared to victory with a 36-17 win, marking their fourth PREM success! Tries from Will Wand, Gabriel Hamer-Webb, Orlando Bailey, and a double from Jamie Blamire secured their impressive performance. 🐯💪
What do you think of this TV showdown? Was Geoff right to defend his team or should he have let it slide? Share your thoughts below! 👇