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". Sky Sports' Andy Walker believes Celtic will extend their lead over Rangers before the end of the season. It is now expected Sky Sports will bring in new faces for the coming campaign, in order to freshen up the popular football show and keep Soccer Saturday current. 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". 09:52 GMT 14 Jul 2020 The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. You know, like everybody else in football, I am a matter of opinion, I totally get that and I totally respect ITV's right to change their opinion of me. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. I don't know. 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. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. No! Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? Last updated on 21 December 202121 December 2021.From the section Cricket. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. Bad.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. Rooney burst into the spotlight with that stunning 90th-minute winner against Arsenal way back in 2002. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". It's been a great show. 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. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? 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. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. Featured review. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! Gray, Sky's expert pundit for almost two decades in a long-standing partnership with Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript of the pair criticising female match official Sian Massey during Wolverhampton Wanderers' match with Liverpool on Saturday. Richards also received the backing of fans thanks to his energetic and erudite views since hanging up his boots and becoming a pundit, but faced some abuse too. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. Tyldesley wrote: 'My experiences in football are considerable and what I have seen and experienced over the years has gradually formed my opinion. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 former Everton and Aston Villa player, believed to be on a seven-figure salary and a key component in Sky Sports' growth story over 20 years, recently began legal action against the News of the World another arm of Rupert Murdoch's empire over phone hacking allegations. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. 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? 'The only thing he cares about is destroying me': Preview the scandalous story of divorce between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, Paddy and Christine McGuinness open up in a raw and intimate documentary. 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. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. Learn more. 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'. 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. 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I accept that. 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. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Cricket is in Bumbles veins. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. I can stand up and take a beating. "The commentary box feels a little emptier," he said. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. , Swanson is unstoppable! Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! Please turn on JavaScript. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? They might get a chance to do this show. Yeah. Goal takes a look. By Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. What exactly did the two say? Caroline Barker. Read about our approach to external linking. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Quite a few people have been in touch with me, asking me to react, to comment, um, I'm not sure that would be a very good idea at the moment. He most notably was the voice of the 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". 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. 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. "I have spoken to Sian. Yeah. 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 new footage, which was recorded in December but only came to light on Monday night, appears to show Gray making a suggestive comment towards colleague Charlotte Jackson, who does not openly react, and he and Keys then burst out laughing. 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. Gray has gone to the High Court in an attempt to force private investigator Glenn Mulcaire to reveal which News of the World journalists asked him to hack into his phone. 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 Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Graham Little. Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. A REMINDER:This Clive Tyldesley commentary on Manchester United winning the Champions League in 1999 pic.twitter.com/oWstcfYi6o, With the news that Clive Tyldesley is being replaced as ITVs main football commentator, I think its only fair to remind everyone just how good he is at his job. 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. "It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. 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. The News of the World is a subsidiary of News Corporation, which owns a large stake in BSkyB and is seeking to purchase the whole company. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . During Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League victory against Wolves, when Massey made a tightoffside decision that was found to be completely correct upon video replay, Keys said, thinking their microphones had been switched off:Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her Massey.. 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. Yeah, I know. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Why are people upset? Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. 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". Can you believe that? It is never about Bumble. "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 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. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. "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. There is an attitude that exists such as that. 'I was told about three weeks ago so I have had some time to get my head around the decision but I haven't got my head around it. Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". 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. 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. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. 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. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. Sky Cricket Commentators 2021. 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. Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Sky Sports review: Sky sports commentators. Ive had a great 22 years with @SkySports.Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today.Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on @SoccerSaturday. ', 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.'. 'Hello, hello. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . Lloyd scored one Test century - a double hundred against India in his second Test in 1974 - and one ODI hundred, and spent his entire county career with his native Lancashire from 1965 to 1983. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. 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. Betfair, the online betting exchange endorsed by Gray, earlier today condemned the former player's behaviour but said it would not be dropping him from its advertising for now. David Prutton. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? I can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". 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. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Bad.". 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. '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. "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. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. 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'. . 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. Can you believe that? I don't consider it harmless banter at all. Here we go. 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Sky said in a statement that the new evidence related to "an off-air incident that took place in December 2010" and "came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22 January 2011". The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. 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. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". It is believed he felt that he had not been consulted properly and felt a sense of loyalty to the trio. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. Rafiq said Lloyd also apologised to him personally, adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". 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. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. What exactly did the two say? Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. 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Gary Neville feels Man Utd will need to produce something really special if they are to beat Liverpool on Super Sunday despite their outstanding form. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Sky Sports Football Presenters . David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. Midfield magician Le Tissier spent all his professional career with the Saints and it was one of footballs biggest mysteries why he only won eight England caps. Stelling appeared gutted by the news, writing on Twitter in reply to Le Tissier: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. "The racism is going through the roof today," Wright said. 'Can Manchester United score? That is not to defend what happened. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. "Thank you Bumble for your service. I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. He recently contributed a piece for Sportsmailabout how stereotyping in commentary is morally wrong, after a report from a Danish research firm found there was a clear racial bias in football commentary. 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. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Bookmark. Do me a favour, love.". Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". Liverpool need to wake themselves up after a slump in form, Sky Sports' Gary Neville said on the latest Gary Neville Podcast, while Man Utd look happy on the pitch again. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. "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. A. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas out the door after it was announced the trio had been axed from Sky's Soccer Saturday on Wednesday. He admitted that himself and phoned Rafiq personally to apologise, as well apologising to the wider Asian community and affirming his commitment to making cricket a more inclusive sport. 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. Published: 10:52 GMT, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 27 August 2020. 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. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. "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. Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach. 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. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. It is thought that with the show's panel being made up entirely of white men of a certain age, Sky felt that Soccer Saturday's existing format had run its course. Peace and love.'. Yeah, I know. The likes of black ex-footballers Micah Richards, 32, Alex Scott, 35, Clinton Morrison, 41, and Sol Campbell, 45, have been suggested as their possible replacements. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. '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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. The former West Ham and Chelsea defender had been the face of their LaLiga and EFL coverage for 13 years, but has been told his services are no longer required. I do not know exactly why this decision has been taken, already I've got the producer of a broadcaster I am working on asking if I've got any health issues. "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. 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.
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