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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 are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. There is an attitude that exists such as that. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? "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. 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. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Female linesman. 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. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? Vladimir Smicer and Xabi Alonso put the Reds on level terms, to which Tyldesley claimed 'Miracles are possible' before Liverpool went on to win their fifth European Cup on penalties. It follows a row in June over Black Lives Matter badges after Le Tissier claimed Sky bosses had asked him to wear one on air as the movement gathered pace and the broadcaster used BLM branding across its output amid efforts to improve diversity. Matterface has been a regular commentary voice on ITV, working on coverage of several major tournaments including the World Cup in Russia. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. E. Author of the review. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Matterface was then was appointed earlier this year to come into the role, starting in time for the new season, which then became delayed due to the coronavirus crisis. That is not to defend what happened. 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. At 74, now is probably the right time for Bumble, as he is affectionately known by pretty much everyone, to take life a bit easier given he joined Sky in 1999 almost immediately after leaving his job as Englands coach. Terrific memories.'. Sky Sports Cricket said Lloyd was a "star" member of their commentary team, with an "extraordinary ability to inform and entertain in equal measure". The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. Andy Gray, the Sky Sports presenter at the centre of a sexism storm following derogatory comments about a female official, has been sacked by the broadcaster in response to "new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". 'While the decision wasnt 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. Sky Sports said it had sacked Gray "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. 'Hello, hello. They might get a chance to do this show. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Last updated on 21 December 202121 December 2021.From the section Cricket. 'Now listen, there are thousands of people in this country facing up to job losses and disappointments far more serious than this, I am a lucky boy. All rights reserved. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm Why? Gary Neville insists Manchester United are not in the title race but Roy Keane disagrees and says his former side "have to be ready to pounce". Tue 25 Jan 2011 16.26 EST The Sky Sports football pundit Andy Gray has been fired for "unacceptable and offensive behaviour" amid the furore over his comments about a female assistant referee. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. In January 2011,long-time Sky Sports commentators RichardKeys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting companyafter the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make derogatory, sexist comments about female referee Sian Massey and other female figures in the industry. How much are football pundits paid? | Goal.com 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. game at Molineux Sky Sports review: Sky sports commentators. Scott Minto joins Le Tissier, Nicholas and Thompson in being sacked by Football's return after the coronavirus pandemic saw attention pull away from the pitch, after Matt Le Tissier claimed TV bosses asked him to wear a Black Lives Matter badge during Soccer Saturday. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. "And Solskjaer has won 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. Family man Le Tissier lashed out at his online critics for trying to ruin my life and get me sacked before taking a break from Twitter. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Karen Carney, Jacqui Oatley and Michelle Owen join Sky Sports and There is an attitude that exists such as that. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator sacked over half-time - Sky Sports The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the It follows the sacking of Soccer Saturday trio Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson, which were revealed on Wednesday amid growing backlash against the decision, with some claiming it is because they are white men. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. 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Clive Tyldesley, 65, says he can't understand why he is being 'sacked Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. Earlier this season Le Tissier caused a stir when responding to comments regarding his and Sky's public support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign, saying he would be evaluating his own personal stance. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. Easily. Yeah. Rafiq said Lloyd also apologised to him personally, adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". The ex-Manchester City star tweeted yesterday: 'I saw I was trending today in relation to a brilliant and institutional Sky Sports TV show that I've never even been on. Tyldesley was the voice of a number of memorable European nights on ITV but none come close to Liverpool's stunning comeback against AC Milan in 2005. 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? Why are people upset?.". He wrote at the time: You trolls and bots out there who try to belittle me with your snide remarks trying to make out Im some uncaring individual who has no empathy. 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. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ', When asked whether pundits on Sky Sports had been told to wear the badge, Le Tissier laughed and said: 'We were asked to wear it.'. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Sky Sports 2023 presenters, pundits and commentators: The Sky Sports Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? 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". I deserve to be battered. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. Jamie Redknapp believes Liverpool's next two games, at home to Wolves and rivals Manchester United four days later, are pivotal for their top-four hopes. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. ", 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". ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Both Keys and Gray eventually signed a contract withAl Jazeera in June 2013, covering football from Qatar where they commentate on the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . Le Tissier had it written into his Sky contract that he didnt have to wear a tie for the weekend and mid-week television shows. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! Read about our approach to external linking. pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. Why Sir Ian Botham and David Gower are leaving Sky Sports after fifth Merse says while Erik ten Hag has done a great job at Man Utd, he should be winning silverware, before predicting the battle to beat the drop will go the distance. Gary Neville believes Harry Kane must leave Tottenham this summer if he wants to win trophies and feels a move to Manchester United is his most likely option. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. Female linesman. 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. David 'Bumble' Lloyd set to leave the Sky Sports cricket commentary It is understood that Sky had originally planned to treat Gray's exchange with Burton as part of the same disciplinary charge but the emergence of the new evidence made his position untenable. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! Martin Tyler - Wikipedia The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Nick Halling - Wikipedia It was wrong. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Former darts world champion Eric Bristow has been sacked by Sky Sports after suggesting that footballers who have been sexually abused by coaches when they are younger are not "proper men". Andy Gray reveals he was on 'brink of suicide' after being sacked from Sky The three men clocked close to 50 years service between them with Sky and will be greatly missed by the millions of armchair football fans who tuned into the long-running Gillette Soccer Saturday show. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. 09:52 GMT 14 Jul 2020 However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! Keys has since telephoned Massey, who has accepted the presenter's apology, though later on Tuesday new footage surfaced on the internet of the Sky presenter where he appeared to make lewd comments off-air to pundit Jamie Redknapp. 'Can Manchester United score? What exactly did the two say? Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. 'It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. The more people are attracted to the game the better standards will be and the more everyone can talk about the football. They trailed Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in the Champions League final thanks toMario Basler's goal before Tyldesley came up with a gem of a line. Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? Graham Little. 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. 00:14 GMT 01 Oct 2020. I've not even thought about winding down towards retirement or anything like that. By In January 2011,long-time Sky Sports commentators RichardKeys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting companyafter the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make derogatory, sexist comments about female referee Sian Massey and other female figures in the industry. 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. 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'. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. 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"The comments weren't great but I think it was a joke and I have got a feeling they might be linked in some way," Reid told BBC Radio 4's PM. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. On Monday, additional video footage emerged of Gray, a former Scotland international and striker with Aston Villa, Wolves and Everton, talking off-air with Sky Sports' pitchside reporter Andy Burton about Massey. Sky Sports Football Presenters . Hamilton Bland was sacked by the BBC after he was found to have brought the sport into disrepute in his role as the ASA's facilities adviser in 1998. . Andy Gray sacked from Sky Sports for sexist comments David Jones. Somebodys f*cked up big., Keys was also found to have made a comment aboutWest Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady's newspaper column, saying:"The game's gone mad. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. 'I would like to wish the staff and teams at Sky all the very best for the forthcoming season - a season which is set to be truly spectacular both in the Premier League and EFL. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. The Premier League confirmed that Keys had called Massey to apologise, but that did not stop himfrom continuing blaming the ordeal on "misguided fun"and referring to"lads' mag humour", attributing it as normal inpubs, clubs and dressing rooms across the country. Manchester United were on the cusp of missing out on an unimaginable 'Treble' of Premier League, FA Cup and European Cup back in 1999. 'Consequently I am comfortable that I don't judge any player other than for the attributes I see before my eyes rather than any preconceived ideas I may have about them. I can stand up and take a beating. From Miami to Manchester! 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. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. 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. Bumble senses when the viewer needs cheering up and can always bring a smile to their faces, whether it is by singing Sweet Caroline or just making a little one-liner. I can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Speaking outside his home near Southampton, he said: 'I just don't agree with some of the points of that movement - specifically the defunding of the police and the anti capitalist points are things I do not agree with. 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They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". BBC Sport - Football - Andy Gray sacked by Sky for offensive behaviour Please turn on JavaScript. He later responded to Ian Wright's video, saying: 'Totally agree with you Ian Wright, excellent point well made, racism should be left out of this completely but from one middle aged bloke to another I thought I did a decent job'. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy analyses how the departure of key figures off the pitch has left Liverpool as a club in transition. Who are the commentators on Sky Sports football? MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Sky Sports confirmed on Wednesday that former footballers Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas will no longer be a part of their coverage during the 2020/21 season, having.
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