Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? 'This happens to everybody in the industry. Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. Sportsmail understands that Tyldesley and ITV agreed more than two years ago, in early 2018, that his role would change at this point in 2020, because the broadcaster felt that this would be the right moment for a new leading voice. You can hear his love and passion for the game in every word he says and he has that priceless ability to inform and entertain at the same time. "We've expressed our disappointment to Andy Gray's representatives about the comments that have been reported in the media over the last 48 hours. They will be lucky to have him. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". She's fine. He recently caused a stir on social media for wearing a Black Lives Matter badge on the programme after suggesting to his half-a-million Twitter followers that he was against the idea. 'We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.'. Le Tissier also declared he was taking a break from social media earlier this month when he was attacked by online trolls calling for him to be sacked by Sky. As well as being regulars on Soccer Saturday, Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas often featured on the Sky Sports News channel to discuss topics and breaking news. Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his movements during the break between Hamilton Academical and Ross County on Wednesday night. Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. Football Experts - Opinion & Commentary | Sky Sports Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by A left-handed batter and left-arm spinner for Lancashire, he played nine Tests and eight one-day internationals for England between 1973 and 1980. Sky Sports' cricket coverage will certainly be poorer - and a lot less entertaining - following the decision by David Lloyd to retire after 22 years with the broadcaster. Sky Sports cricket coverage will certainly be poorer and a lot less entertaining following the decision by David Lloyd to retire after 22 years with the broadcaster. Stelling tweeted: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departures of three of my best mates. In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Bruno Fernandes invites us on a journey into the Ten Hag process as Man Utd prepare for the Carabao Cup final Jamie Carragher has branded Liverpool's performance in their 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid on Tuesday as "embarrassing" and "shambolic". The time he shared a campervan with Hussain on the 2018 tour of New Zealand was also memorable, particularly when I stumbled across Bumble having a cuppa outside the van in Mount Maunganui and he sarcastically remarked the stunning beach view had nothing on Blackpool. "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. Sky Sports' Andy Walker believes Celtic will extend their lead over Rangers before the end of the season. "Sian is an excellent professional who has unwittingly found herself in the middle of a story that has nothing to do with her competence as a match official. ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator loses 'jobby' over half - Sky News Liverpool were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". We got it wrong. Nev: Man Utd will need 'something really special' to beat Liverpool, Walker: Gap to Celtic will get bigger | 'Rangers can't match their quality', Merson Says: Man Utd should be winning trophies | Relegation will go to the wire, Nev: Man Utd most likely for Kane | 'I'd only pay 50m-60m for Rice', Tyler: Motson set the standard for commentators, 'From whiners to winners' - Neville on how Ten Hag has transformed Man Utd, Redknapp: Liverpool must win next two home games to finish in top four, Ten Hag on Man Utd togetherness and making Sir Alex proud, Carragher: Newcastle must pretend it's the last 30 minutes to beat Man Utd. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Analysis and opinion from the BBC's cricket correspondent. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Answered: Sky Sport commentators | Sky Community Sky Sports SACK Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson, Charlie - The Sun Sky told SunSport: We are changing some parts of our football coverage Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes., Confirming his dismissal, Le Tissier wrote on Twitter: "Enjoyed my time at Sky Sports, time to look forward to life's next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team which include @CazzaEccles @CarlyBassett @tvtrevstats amongst many others, good luck all have a lovely day. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Atkinson told BBC Radio WM: "I don't know the full story but on the evidence of what I've just heard and what I've read I think a suspension would have been the correct decision. With current restrictions due to end in April, the Serbian 22-time grand slam winner wants dispensation to enter the country and play the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. ', Sky Sports has sacked pundits (from left) Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas, The Soccer Saturday trio Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas have also lost their jobs. At present we have no plans to change the way we work with Andy. David 'Bumble' Lloyd set to leave the Sky Sports cricket commentary Featured review. I can stand up and take a beating. Burton said "apparently, a female lino today, bit of a looker", with Gray responding: "A female linesman? I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. I deserve to be battered. Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row - The Sydney Morning Herald He has worked as a commentator for Sky Sports since 1990, covering the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as other domestic and international competitions. Tyldesley's voice has provided the backdrop to historic matches over more than two decades at major international tournaments and the biggest games in club football, including 17 Champions League finals. Nick Halling - Wikipedia Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. But why does it have to be racially driven? We failed to change when the world has changed. Niall Sloane, Director of ITV Sport, said: 'On behalf of ITV Sport, I would like to thank Clive for his superb work leading our commentary on some of the biggest occasions in world football throughout his outstanding career with us. I've got no health issues. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. Gary Neville says Pep Guardiola is likely to revert to a more conventional back four for Manchester City's huge Premier League showdown against Arsenal on Wednesday. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. I think a lot of people in the country would agree with me. Scott was trending on Twitter last night as many praised her as one of the most talented football pundits in the UK, but she was also hit with a slew of sexist tweets. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. Sky Sports review: Sky sports commentators. Paul Merson has questioned Leeds' decision to sack boss Jesse Marsch with two games in four days coming up against Man Utd, starting at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Teddy Sheringham then fired home an equaliser before another David Beckham delivery was flicked on by Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poked home to win the European Cup for United. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . Minto had worked for Sky Sports for the last 13 years, with his sacking coming less than 24 hours after Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were axed from Soccer Saturday. Huge boost for fans as Premier League 'enter talks with Soccer Sack-urday: Sky Sports give Matt Le Tissier, Charlie SPORTS AGENDA: BBC Sport staff member blasts the broadcaster Jamie Carragher leaves his fellow pundits in stitches as he Can somebody just answer me this: What does Micah Richards, Alex Scott, Sol Campbell, Clinton Morrison, or any other black pundit have to do with Sky's decision to get rid of these guys? Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". Gary Neville says the Premier League must persist with the use of VAR despite a controversial weekend of decisions as "the good far outweighs the bad". ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. Sky has only so far issued a statement saying: 'We are changing some parts of our football coverage - Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes.'. Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. Personal highlights include when he was manager of the English press pack football team on the 2013 Ashes tour, with the decision by the lifelong Accrington Stanley fan in choosing to start this particular reporter on the bench in Perth ultimately vindicated when our team beat the Australian hacks 3-2. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. Le Tissier says he was asked by bosses to wear the Black Lives Matter badge, but stressed he 'could not support' the cause's anti police and capitalist aims. Through experiences you gain that wider perspective. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! He said bosses at Sky had asked him and other pundits to wear the logo for their appearances and he agreed, but pointed out he supported'the cause, not the organisation'. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. 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Earlier on Tuesday it was announced that Burton was "spoken to and warned" about his remarks and he would not be involved in Sky's coverage of Wednesday's Carling Cup tie between Birmingham and West Ham. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. Thompson, Le Tissier and Nicholas regularly traded jibes with each other, while letting out instantly recognisable squeals of delight or anguish at goals or near misses. Manchester United were on the cusp of missing out on an unimaginable 'Treble' of Premier League, FA Cup and European Cup back in 1999. Bill Leslie "It has no part of the game. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! about his experience of racism at Yorkshire, Rafiq said he had been told Lloyd messaged other members of the media that "a clubhouse is the lifeblood of a club, and Asian players don't go in there". "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". Female linesman. Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports Goal takes a look. They always score! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. Speaking to MailOnline on June 30, Le Tissier said he was completely against racism but did not agree with some aims of the protest groups. Like that time when Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes in the last over off Ben Stokes to win the 2016 T20 World Cup for West Indies. All rights reserved. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. David Prutton. Yeah. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. "While the decision wasn't mine, I leave Sky with nothing but fond memories of covering the EFL, Play-Offs, Carabao Cup, Spanish football, Revista De La Liga and many more. You do it. Sky Sports' managing director Barney Francis, who yesterday disciplined both Gray and Richard Keys for their comments, said he had "no hesitation" in summarily terminating Gray's contract. Goal takes a look. Wright described Scott as 'one of the best prepared pundits out there' andpraised Richards, who recently became a pundit after the conclusion of his playing career. "All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha is 'set to leave Selhurst Park as a free agent in the summer' - and could 'I don't read it': Romeo Lavia insists he is 'focused on his football' and helping Southampton avoid GRAEME SOUNESS talks to BRYAN ROBSON: I see people with pink and yellow boots and think "I'd just kick he was asked by bosses to wear the Black Lives Matter badge, temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, Do not sell or share my personal information. "Thank you Bumble for your service. ITV announced that the 65-year-old he will be replaced by 42-year-old Sam Matterface from the start of the new season and Tyldesley appeared devastated by the decision as he posted a video reacting to the announcement. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. View our online Press Pack. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. For other inquiries, Contact Us. What have they done, what have these guys done? Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. The trolls turned on the football pundit for criticising the governments handling of the Covid-19 crisis. BBC Sport - Football - Andy Gray sacked by Sky for offensive behaviour game at Molineux Earlier this month Le Tissier announced he would be temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, saying he had been repeatedly targeted by cyber bullies who were attempting to force him out of his job. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Sam Matterface - Wikipedia ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Andy Gray was recorded criticising a female assistant referee and saying they "probably don't know the offside rule". Martin Tyler - Wikipedia LUTHER BLISSETT LAUNCHES STAUNCH DEFENCE OF BLACK PUNDITS AFTER SKY AXE SOCCER SATURDAY TRIO, Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports after 13 years service, Micah Richards has been linked with a role on Soccer Saturday. The news comes as a massive jolt to a lot of fans who have been accustomed to Croft's style of commentary on an F1 weekend. Do me a favour, love.". Jamie Carragher believes the key for Newcastle to winning the Carabao Cup is to "start the game as if there is only half an hour left" against Man Utd. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by But the changes faced huge criticism, prompting former Arsenal striker Wright, 56, to pull over his car and post a heartfelt video online people to stop their 'racism'. Taking to Twitter to announce the news himself, Minto wrote: 'It is with a heavy heart that after 13 incredible years with Sky Sports I share the news that I will no longer be working with Sky and be part of their ongoing football coverage. How much are football pundits paid? | Goal.com By Lloyd said he had "wonderful memories" of his time at Sky and had been "lucky to travel the world sharing Ashes highs and lows, World Cup wins and losses, heroics and heartaches with you all". Kelly Cates. Among those paying tribute to Bumbles warm personality and brilliance behind the microphone included former England internationals Mark Butcher and Ebony Rainford-Brent, while former Sky colleague Nasser Hussain said: He is one of the all-time great commentators and a wonderful human being. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA, Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript, in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. Why? Gray has instructed law firm Schillings to represent him over the termination of his contract, while Massey was withdrawn from her duties as an assistant referee for Tuesday's League Two game between Crewe and Bradford. Andy Gray and Richard Keys caught on camera speaking to Clare Tomlinson in clip from early 2000s.