Will Griffee For Mailonline The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". 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". 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. 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.. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? 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. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . Here we go. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . The pair wolf-whistled and chanted: 'Get your t**s out for the lads!'. 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. There is an attitude that exists such as that. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Sir Ian Botham and David Gower bid farewell to the Sky Sports commentary box after the conclusion of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. Why are people upset? The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. 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. 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. 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. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. 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. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. We got it wrong. 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. A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. Bad.". The news comes less than 24 hours after Sky released a statement regarding the aforementioned Le Tissier and co. 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". ", 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". And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. '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. "They were utterly inappropriate and totally sexist," said Arthur, who represents 11,000 referees in the UK. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. Do me a favour, love.". I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. By Rafiq said Lloyd also apologised to him personally, adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". Please turn on JavaScript. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. ', 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. Yeah, I know. 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. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. 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! 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? From Miami to Manchester! The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA, Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript, in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. 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. "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. 00:14 GMT 01 Oct 2020. 09:52 GMT 14 Jul 2020 They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 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. What exactly did the two say? A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. 'Can Manchester United score? The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. 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. 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. 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. David Jones. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. Bad.". 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. 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. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. He was a boxing commentator for Sky Sports and presented their American football, as well as ice hockey, ten-pin bowling and numerous other events.. Halling used to co-present the National Football League (NFL) on Sky Sports along with Kevin Cadle. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. 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". "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. Tyldesley wrote: 'My experiences in football are considerable and what I have seen and experienced over the years has gradually formed my opinion. ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. I accept that. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm 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. 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'. Media requires JavaScript to play. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the The veteran commentator has been sacked from lead role with ITV football; . In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. 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. Liverpool were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Always a friendly face in press boxes around world, the Bumble you see and hear on screen is exactly the same bloke you get away from the microphone enthusiastic, inquisitive and slightly bonkers in the best possible way. 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. Baffling as you are as good as ever! What have they done, what have these guys done? The statement from the broadcaster said: 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., Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling reacted to the announcement in despair, tweeting: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Presenter Jeff Stelling, who will continue on Soccer Saturday, along with Paul Merson, bemoaned the news, writing on Twitter: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". Do me a favour, love.". Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. I can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". He started presenting on Sky Sports News in July 2007, before leaving in late 2010. Kelly Cates. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. ', 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.'. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. Something went wrong, please try again later. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. A source at ITV also stressed that the move freed up Tyldesley to work for other broadcasters, which he has done. 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. Micah Richards, the most exciting pundit to hit the scene in years. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. 'Hello, hello. They have been part of a team that for me was the best. ", 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. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. But why does it have to be racially driven? I've got no health issues. 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. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by 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. "And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.". I accept that. "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. We got it wrong. Bookmark. 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. - Jose has become a laughing stock. 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. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. 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. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. You do it. Mark Chapman. 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'. 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. A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! 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. 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. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. In January 2011, long-time Sky Sports commentators Richard Keys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting company after the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make . 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. Moved aside. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. 'I'm the same broadcaster, the same person that I've always been, like me or hate me, and you're entitled to do either. Roman Josi scored two goals Sunday night and the Nashville Predators won their third in a . Terrific memories.'. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. 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. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. Sky's statement continued: "The new evidence, relating to an off-air incident that took place in December, 2010, came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22 January, 2011.". 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.