The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. 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. Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley has revealed his dejection in an emotional video after being replaced in his lead role with ITV after 22 years in the job. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. 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'. - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Something went wrong, please try again later. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . 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. Owen Gibson @ owen_g Tue 25 Jan 2011 11.38 EST Andy Gray, the Sky Sports presenter at the centre of a sexism storm following derogatory comments about a female official, has been sacked by. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Yeah. ', 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.'. Female linesman. 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. 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 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. 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. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Gray has instructed law firm Schillings to represent him over the termination of his contract, while Massey was withdrawn from her duties as an assistant referee for Tuesday's League Two game between Crewe and Bradford. 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. They might get a chance to do this show. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm Former Southampton superstar and England ace Le Tissier, 51, was a hugely popular member of Stellings Saturday team. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his movements during the break between Hamilton Academical and Ross County on Wednesday night. You overcome it, you move forward.". 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. 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. Gary Neville says the Premier League must persist with the use of VAR despite a controversial weekend of decisions as "the good far outweighs the bad". ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. 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. 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. View our online Press Pack. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. "All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Do me a favour, love.". Bad.". 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. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. "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. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". 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. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. I've got no health issues. 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. 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. "They were utterly inappropriate and totally sexist," said Arthur, who represents 11,000 referees in the UK. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. 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. On the latest Gary Neville Podcast, the Sky Sports pundit discusses Man Utd fan concerns about the Glazers and the issue of states investing in football clubs. During a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing 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". They might get a chance to do this show. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! We failed to change when the world has changed. The pair have become synonymous with the. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. 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). 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. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.'. Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. 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. 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. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. Both were sacked from Sky . Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. Paul Merson says it will be difficult for manager Graham Potter to recover if Chelsea compound a poor run of form with a loss to London rivals Tottenham on Sunday. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 'Hello, hello. Mark Chapman. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". I accept that. 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. 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. 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. 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. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. Terrific memories.'. Goal takes a look. Yeah, I know. 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. Niall Sloane, Director of ITV Sport, said: 'On behalf of ITV Sport, I would like to thank Clive for his superb work leading our commentary on some of the biggest occasions in world football throughout his outstanding career with us. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. The news comes as a massive jolt to a lot of fans who have been accustomed to Croft's style of commentary on an F1 weekend.