I accept that. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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. 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. '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. View our online Press Pack. Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. It's been a great show. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm 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. It is believed he felt that he had not been consulted properly and felt a sense of loyalty to the trio. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. Pundit Micah Richards and Goals on Sunday co-host Alex Scott are two of the names linked with replacing them on the show, but both have faced a backlash on social media. 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". Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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. What exactly did the two say? pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 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!'. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. 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. Hamilton Bland was sacked by the BBC after he was found to have brought the sport into disrepute in his role as the ASA's facilities adviser in 1998. . '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. 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. Sky Cricket Commentators 2021. 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. 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. She's fine. How much are football pundits paid? | Goal.com MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. ', 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.'. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. 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". Clive Tyldesley, 65, says he can't understand why he is being 'sacked See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? From Miami to Manchester! 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 comments below have not been moderated. That is not to defend what happened. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by 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. 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. E. Author of the review. 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. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. David Lloyd: Sky Sports commentator leaves after 22 years Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports Sky sports commentators. Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. Both were sacked from Sky . 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. They always score! What exactly did the two say? . 'Is there a tendency for me to refer to a black player's pace or strength as opposed to their skill or match intelligence? Why are people upset?.". His phenomenal strike left David Seaman stranded and ended Arsenal's 30-match unbeaten run, announcing himself as the next big thing in the process. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. What have they done, what have these guys done? 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.'. , Swanson is unstoppable! While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . A. 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. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. "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. 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. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Here we go. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Sam Matterface - Wikipedia The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. 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. Andy Gray reveals he was on 'brink of suicide' after being sacked from Sky 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.'. 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 think it was sarcastic anyway. I don't know. 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 don't consider it harmless banter at all. Eric Bristow axed by Sky Sports after calling football abuse victims To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. Sky has only so far issued a statement saying: '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.'. "The racism is going through the roof today," Wright said. 'Yes, you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys. Scott Minto confirms he is the latest casualty of Sky's sackings That is sad, not only because he is a fine person but a brilliant broadcaster. "And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.". The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? He doesnt make commentary about him. 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'.