Celtic striker Jacynta has criticised Ian Crocker of Sky Sports for publicising her relationship with Carl Starfelt.
Out of the blue during an SWPL match being broadcast by Sky Sports viewers were informed by the match commentator about an aspect of Jacynta’s private life.
During Saturday’s Glasgow Derby Crocker is unlikely to start sharing relationship details of any of the players but it seems that in the SWPL it is fair game or the commentator was running out of small talk surrounding the match.
Crocker’s comments were quickly picked up and shared on social media with newspapers soon on board with the story.
Reacting to the issue, the Daily Mail reports Jacynta saying:
I think that the TV stations need to focus on the football and not my personal life.
I don’t think my personal life is anything to do with the game and it did not need to be mentioned. It shouldn’t be everyone’s concern what I am doing in my personal life.
I want people to come along and help promote the women’s game rather than worrying about what I am doing away from the pitch.
It is my private life. If you ask anyone who knows me, I am a very private person. I would love people to come to the games to offer their support but not to pry into
things that are of my own concern.
Sky Sports will again be covering Jacynta tonight when they show the Celtic v Glasgow City match.
There has been no comment from Celtic or the SWPL about Crocker’s revelation with coverage from Sky Sports seen as vital to promote the women’s game.
