Bad.". Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. Not for myself. Something went wrong, please try again later. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 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. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the Learn more. 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! Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. News of the World phone-hacking scandal. "Thank you Bumble for your service. It is believed he felt that he had not been consulted properly and felt a sense of loyalty to the trio. A. Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. 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.'. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Read about our approach to external linking. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. That is not to defend what happened. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. Here we go. The comments below have not been moderated. 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. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. 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. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Sky sports commentators. "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 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. The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". 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. In January 2011,long-time Sky Sports commentators RichardKeys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting companyafter the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make derogatory, sexist comments about female referee Sian Massey and other female figures in the industry. Easily. 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What?'. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! 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. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Having worked for Sky since 1998, when Thompson left his role as Gerard Houllier's assistant at Liverpool in 2004, he became a bigger member of the team. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. '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. Do me a favour, love.". 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". "The comments weren't great but I think it was a joke and I have got a feeling they might be linked in some way," Reid told BBC Radio 4's PM. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.'. I can stand up and take a beating. Bill Leslie 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". ', 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. 'While the decision wasnt mine, I leave Sky with nothing but fond memories of covering the EFL, Play-Offs, Carabao Cup, Spanish Football, Revista De La Liga, and many more. Kelly Cates. All rights reserved. Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. The news comes less than 24 hours after Sky released a statement regarding the aforementioned Le Tissier and co. 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.'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. What exactly did the two say? It is now expected Sky Sports will bring in new faces for the coming campaign, in order to freshen up the popular football show and keep Soccer Saturday current. They trailed Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in the Champions League final thanks toMario Basler's goal before Tyldesley came up with a gem of a line. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. Why? To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. 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. 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. David Prutton. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. , Swanson is unstoppable! Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. It is never about Bumble. 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!'. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? 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. A left . 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. A source at ITV also stressed that the move freed up Tyldesley to work for other broadcasters, which he has done. In 2001 Thommo was praised by his fellow football pundit Tony Cottee for saving his life when the Liverpool hero paid for a doctor to examine his colleague before he suffered a brain haemorrhage. Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. This BBC Sport guide tells you how to and provides a glossary for those new to the sport. 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. The time he shared a campervan with Hussain on the 2018 tour of New Zealand was also memorable, particularly when I stumbled across Bumble having a cuppa outside the van in Mount Maunganui and he sarcastically remarked the stunning beach view had nothing on Blackpool. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. 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. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. 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. Eilidh Barbour. 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. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. 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. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. 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. Another Sky Sports presenter is sacked: Scott Minto is the latest 'middle aged white guy' big name to be fired after Soccer Saturday hosts Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. 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. "And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.". We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. 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. 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.'. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. You do it. Featured review. He's now openly gay. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. Why are people upset?.". "The racism is going through the roof today," Wright said. 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. I don't know. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. Female linesman. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. The trolls turned on the football pundit for criticising the governments handling of the Covid-19 crisis. 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. 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. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! 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. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. View our online Press Pack. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. 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. 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. Sky have not announced who will replace the trio. 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". They will be lucky to have him. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. 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. Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. Earlier this month Le Tissier announced he would be temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, saying he had been repeatedly targeted by cyber bullies who were attempting to force him out of his job. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. A left-handed batter and left-arm spinner for Lancashire, he played nine Tests and eight one-day internationals for England between 1973 and 1980. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. "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. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? His son . A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. Andy Gray, the Sky Sports presenter at the centre of a sexism storm following derogatory comments about a female official, has been sacked by the broadcaster in response to "new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". Former Tottenham . 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. 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. "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? 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. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Through experiences you gain that wider perspective. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. Will Griffee For Mailonline 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. "And Solskjaer has won it!" 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. By Scott was trending on Twitter last night as many praised her as one of the most talented football pundits in the UK, but she was also hit with a slew of sexist tweets. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. They weren't a million miles away under Marsch, Nev: Liverpool need to wake themselves up | 'Man Utd look happy again', Nev: Man Utd not ready for title race | Keane: They must be ready to pounce. Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson, who resigned from his position as ITV co-commentator in April 2004 after making an off-air racist comment, also suggested Gray may have been unfortunate to lose his job. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 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. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. Both were sacked from Sky . Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. 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. . 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. "I would like to wish the staff and teams at Sky all the best for the coming season - a season which is set to be truly spectacular both in the Premier League and EFL. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. Peace and love.'. 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. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". 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. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. 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. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. Do me a favour, love.". Andy Gray and Richard Keys caught on camera speaking to Clare Tomlinson in clip from early 2000s. Roman Josi scored two goals Sunday night and the Nashville Predators won their third in a . The pair wolf-whistled and chanted: 'Get your t**s out for the lads!'. Bad.". Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light.
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