Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. David Jones. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. Others undoubtedly have far more entertaining anecdotes about one of the greats of British sports broadcasting, but there is hope this will not be the last we hear of Bumble. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. "Thank you Bumble for your service. 'Hello, hello. Yeah, I know. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". 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. I can stand up and take a beating. Manchester United were on the cusp of missing out on an unimaginable 'Treble' of Premier League, FA Cup and European Cup back in 1999. He said the death of former England bowler and Sky pundit Bob Willis in 2019, plus former England captains David Gower and Ian Botham and former West Indies fast bowler Michael Holding leaving Sky recently had informed his decision. The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. 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'. 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". 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. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. He started presenting on Sky Sports News in July 2007, before leaving in late 2010. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 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. View our online Press Pack. 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. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. E. Author of the review. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . 'It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. 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. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. Eilidh Barbour. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? 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. 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. Kelly Cates. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Joining regulars Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Graeme Souness, the new Sky Sports Football line-up will cover 128 Premier League matches including. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. She's fine. 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? But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. 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. Enjoyed my time at sky sports, time to look forward to lifes 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 . Before it was announced that Gray had been sacked, Arthur Smith, general secretary of the Referees' Association, told BBC Sport's Dan Roan that Massey was hurt by the comments. 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. 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. Read about our approach to external linking. Hayley Mcqueen. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". 'Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. That is not to defend what happened. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". Manchester United have reached the promised land, Ole Solskjaer, and the two substitutes have scored the two goals in stoppage time and the Treble looms large!'. 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. Yeah. 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. It was wrong. 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'. From Miami to Manchester! I think it was sarcastic anyway. 'I will still wear the badge because I do of course believe black lives matter. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. Bill Leslie Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. John Inverdale, Henry Blofeld, and Ian Robertson found themselves sidelined, whileCornelius Lysaght and Mark Pougatch were informed they had no future at Radio 5 Live. 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. ', 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.'. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". '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. There is an attitude that exists such as that. 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". I can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". '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. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". 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. Do me a favour, love.". 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. Premier League clubs have privately distanced themselves from the proposed new version of the European Super League, believing it to be laughable, Sky Sports can reveal. '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. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? I love my work and I've got plenty on, so I'm not making a statement or anything like that, this is not a grave matter of state, I'm just trying to explain, just telling you that I'm really really disappointed about this, I don't know why I'm being replaced, I'm well, able and available and I'm just going to miss the England games so much, even more than I miss the Champions League games and that's all.'. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. 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. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Do me a favour, love.". Sky confirmed that the incident in question is a new YouTube clip that emerged today, that showed Gray making sexist comments to co-presenter Charlotte Jackson before going on air. 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. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". We failed to change when the world has changed. No! Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. Sky Sports' Andy Walker believes Celtic will extend their lead over Rangers before the end of the season. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. 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. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? 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". 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. Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. 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. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. They have been part of a team that for me was the best. 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. What have they done, what have these guys done? Le Tissier has since returned to Twitter following the news breaking of his departure, writing: '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 good luck all have a lovely day.'. 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. 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 were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. '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. 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. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. Goal takes a look. So farewell Bumble, it was fun while it lasted. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. Why are people upset? That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. All rights reserved. David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Please turn on JavaScript. Yeah. However, according to Joe Saward in the 'Inside F1' podcast, David Croft could be on his way out of Sky Sports, as the team isn't quite happy with him. 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. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. Learn more. Can you believe that? 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.