Sky sport force to mute Ally mccoist As he deliver scathing Celtic verdict of Celtic following their 6-2 victory over St. Mirren

I’ve checked the latest coverage, and there are no confirmed reports of Sky Sports being “forced to mute” Ally McCoist during his post-match verdict after a 6-2 Celtic win over St Mirren. There _is_ a recent history of Sky turning down crowd microphones at St Mirren vs Celtic games, but nothing in the record shows McCoist himself being cut off.

Here’s a 500-word rundown of what actually happened around that fixture, the McCoist reaction, and the “muting” claims that have been circulating:

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*The Match: Celtic 6-2 St Mirren*
Celtic ran out emphatic winners at The SMiSA Stadium in the most recent high-scoring clash between the sides. The scoreline flattered St Mirren slightly – the Buddies were level at the break before Celtic cut loose in the second half. Yang Hyun-jun added a fifth deep into stoppage time to cap a 6-2 win. Previous meetings have also been eventful: Celtic won 5-2 in March 2025 at St Mirren, and there was a 6-0 Celtic win noted in live text updates where David Turnbull scored the sixth in the 84th minute. aedb

*Ally McCoist’s Verdict*
Ally McCoist was on Sky Sports co-commentary and studio duty for the St Mirren game. Far from being muted, McCoist was vocal. After Celtic’s narrow 1-0 win in Paisley last November, he “admits” how he felt watching Callum McGregor’s late winner – and it wasn’t positive from a Rangers perspective. The former Rangers striker was visibly frustrated as McGregor’s rocket ensured Celtic left with all three points. f787

McCoist has never shied away from criticising Celtic when he feels it’s warranted, and he’s equally happy to praise them. There’s no clip or report of Sky cutting his mic mid-rant. Sky’s “Ref Watch” segment the same weekend had Dermot Gallagher and Jay Boothroyd openly debating St Mirren’s disallowed own-goal against Celtic, with full audio of the pundits. If Sky were muting scathing verdicts, it didn’t happen there. c03a

*So where does the “muted” claim come from?*
The confusion likely stems from Sky’s handling of _crowd noise_, not pundits. Sky Sports apologised in September 2022 after “if you hate the Royal Family” chants were audible during a minute’s applause before St Mirren vs Celtic. More recently, reports said “Celtic fans set to be muted as Sky Sports ‘instructed to turn down microphones’ during St Mirren clash”. That was about ambient crowd mics to avoid offensive chants being broadcast, not studio pundits. 871a5f95

There’s also been tension around St Mirren vs Celtic fixtures off the pitch. Before the Scottish Cup semi-final at Hampden, St Mirren said young families “felt unsafe” as rival fans clashed and objects were thrown. That heightened sensitivity around broadcast audio, but again, it related to crowd control, not McCoist. c38b

*McCoist’s typical stance on Celtic*
McCoist’s “scathing” moments usually come when Celtic underperform. After the 1-0 at St Mirren in November 2025, he called it “probably one of the worst performances of the season” despite the win. He’s also said Raphinha-type players would only leave Barcelona for “Champions League level teams” and “that would, very definitely, rule Leeds out”, showing he’ll give unvarnished views. f787

But in a 6-2 win, the tone is different. Pundits, including McCoist, tend to credit Celtic’s attacking play in those games. Any criticism would be aimed at St Mirren’s defending or Celtic’s earlier wastefulness, not a full “scathing verdict of Celtic.”

*Bottom line*
1. *No evidence Sky muted Ally McCoist* – he’s been on air before, during and after Celtic’s wins over St Mirren, including critical analysis.
2. *Sky has muted crowd audio* at St Mirren vs Celtic to avoid offensive chants being broadcast.
3. *McCoist’s actual verdict* after tight Celtic wins has been blunt: “worst performances of the season”. In a 6-2, expect praise for the front line. 5f95f787

If a specific clip emerges of McCoist being cut off, Sky would have to explain it. As of now, the “forced to mute” story looks like a mix-up with the crowd-mic policy. Want me to keep an eye on Ref Watch and post-match coverage next time they meet?

It sounds like you’re referring to a dramatic punditry moment involving Ally McCoist on Sky Sports after Celtic’s 6–2 win over St Mirren.

Here’s what that kind of situation typically involves and why it’s getting attention:
What happened (context)
Celtic’s 6–2 victory is a big, attacking statement—great going forward, but conceding twice often sparks debate.
McCoist is known for blunt, unscripted analysis, especially when discussing Celtic (given his Rangers background).

Why “forced to mute” is being mentioned
In heated post-match discussions, pundits can go off-script or become unusually critical.
Broadcasters like Sky Sports sometimes cut audio, talk over, or redirect discussion if things become:

overly critical in tone
repetitive or off-topic
potentially controversial for live TV standards
McCoist’s “scathing verdict” angle
Likely focused on:
Celtic’s defensive lapses despite scoring six
concerns about consistency or European competitiveness
tactical or structural weaknesses masked by the scoreline
Reality check
“Forced to mute” headlines are often exaggerated. It may have been:

a brief interruption
a producer-led segment change
or normal panel moderation
If you want, I can track down the exact clip or break down McCoist’s specific criticisms from that segment.