Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row - The Sydney Morning Herald Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. game at Molineux 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. Hayley Mcqueen. Sports | The Daily Courier | Prescott, AZ Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. 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, who has presented Soccer Saturday for nearly 30 years, is said to have been furious when Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier were asked to leave the show last year. But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits - TV Newsroom Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator loses 'jobby' over half - Sky News There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Female linesman. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. Djokovic's bid to enter USA unvaccinated is BACKED by the US Open Andy Gray sacked from Sky Sports for sexist comments 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. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It read: "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. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's cricket correspondent. 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. Massey was this afternoon stood down from her engagement to run the line tonight at a League Two match between Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City. 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.. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. 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. "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. 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. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? It is believed he felt that he had not been consulted properly and felt a sense of loyalty to the trio. 'Yes, you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys. He's now openly gay. They will be lucky to have him. Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators. You do it. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female referee Sian Massey before Saturday's match between Wolves and Liverpool. Sam Matterface - Wikipedia Sky Sports review: Sky sports commentators. No! Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. 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. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. I think it was sarcastic anyway. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Sky Sports SACK Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson, Charlie - The Sun Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. 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. Scott Minto sacked by Sky Sports as broadcaster continues on-screen BBC Sport - Football - Andy Gray sacked by Sky for offensive behaviour Sky have not announced who will replace the trio. , updated All rights reserved. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . 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. The pair have become synonymous with the. 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Andy Gray and Richard Keys caught on camera speaking to Clare Tomlinson in clip from early 2000s. 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. 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. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. Sky Cricket Commentators 2021. 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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. subsequently disciplined. "It has no part of the game. His son . They agreed that female officials "don't know the offside rule", with Keys adding: "I can guarantee you there'll be a big one today. Scott Minto confirms he is the latest casualty of Sky's sackings For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The popular trio will be sorely missed by the millions of armchair football fans, The three presenters have been axed by Sky Sports, Charlie Nicholas pictured in 2003 working for Sky, Le Tissier reports on a major moment in 2008, Thompson has also been a regular for over a decade, and is pictured here in 2008, The trio were regulars on Gillette Soccer Saturday, Matt Le Tissier was recently slated for his controversial views on coronavirus, Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has been given his marching orders, Phil Thompson played for Liverpool and Sheffield United during his career, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. 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". Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. 'Hello, hello. 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. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. They were both a joy to work with and both will be sadly missed.. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. 'ITV have been really good for me and yes I'll carry on as their No 2 commentator but let me make it quite clear, I have not stepped down, I have been moved. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. A left . Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! Easily. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. They always score! 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. 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Wheelhouse Az | Prescott Valley AZ - Facebook 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. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Bad.". The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on Tuesday in a remarkable move by the TV company who have been aggressively cutting staff numbers. Goal takes a look. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Among other things, Minto has fronted coverage of the EFL and Spanish La Liga, and the 49-year-old released a statement confirming his departure on Thursday. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the I look forward to being back on the screen soon. 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Rafiq said Lloyd also apologised to him personally, adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". The Ultimate Trivia Battle! Eilidh Barbour. "Thank you Bumble for your service. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . Kelly Cates. A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. 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. 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. It's been a great show. Why Sir Ian Botham and David Gower are leaving Sky Sports after fifth Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. He also famously captured the moment Manchester United won the European Cup against Bayern Munich in dramatic fashion in 1999, saying: 'Beckham into Sheringham and Solskjaer has won it! Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator sacked over half-time - Sky Sports ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. ", 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". Former Southampton superstar and England ace Le Tissier, 51, was a hugely popular member of Stellings Saturday team. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. She's fine. 'Can Manchester United score? I don't know. Outside of Lineker, Alan Shearer is the highest-paid Match of the Day pundit on an annual salary of 395,000 ($550k) - down 50,000 from the previous rate of 445,000 a year. Caroline Barker. 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? Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. 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. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. Answered: Sky Sport commentators | Sky Community A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. They might get a chance to do this show. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Sian only wants to be notable for her performance as an assistant referee and is keen for things to get back to normal so she can return to officiating as soon as possible. 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. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. 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. "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". I would have been interested in commentating on the Euro 2020 final for them less than 48 hours ago but now I won't be commentating on any of the big England games over the coming year and I'm going to miss them. Here we go. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. It was wrong. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators Digital Spy ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. David Croft to be sacked by Sky Sports, reports Joe Saward "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright, who works for the BBC, has since lauched an impassioned defence of both Richards and Scott, as well as other personalities linked with the roles, by blasting "racially-driven" criticism. Moved aside. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. From Miami to Manchester! 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. The news comes less than 24 hours after Sky released a statement regarding the aforementioned Le Tissier and co. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Mike Riley, the general manager of Professional Game Match Officials said: "PGMO and Sian believe that with any football match the focus should not be on the officials but on the players and the game itself. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. He presented the Waterloo Cup crown green bowls (independently produced) for Sky Sports until the mid-2000s. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. 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. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . Much like BBC's star-studded commentary panel, Sky Cricket also have an equally popular commentary panel. 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. Thompson said his 22 years on the show were 'great' and wished the show luck going forward, Le Tissier broke his Twitter silence on Wednesday to thank those who he has worked with. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today," he said. He started presenting on Sky Sports News in July 2007, before leaving in late 2010. 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. David Jones. Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. Why? "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. 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.