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. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. 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. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. For other inquiries, Contact Us. "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. ', 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.'. I don't consider it harmless banter at all. 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". 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. 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. I accept that. The comments below have not been moderated. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. 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. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. 'Hello, hello. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. 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. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the They will be lucky to have him. The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the 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. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. 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!'. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. 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. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. You cant be further from the truth and I feel incredibly sorry for you that there is so little joy in your life, you resort to this., Moment Aston Villa's Leon Bailey inhales 'laughing gas' after all night party, 'Professional boxer' Paul teases announcement with hilarious video after Fury loss, Mason Greenwood's England future revealed after rejecting country switch, Nicky Butt quit Man Utd as he couldnt stand players beating him to team, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Rooney burst into the spotlight with that stunning 90th-minute winner against Arsenal way back in 2002. 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. Burton said "apparently, a female lino today, bit of a looker", with Gray responding: "A female linesman? "I have spoken to Sian. 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. 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. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". 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. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. Can you believe that? He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. ', 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. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. I think it was sarcastic anyway. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? Graham Little. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.'. Bill Leslie 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 on Tuesday refused to comment on the. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 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. Football's return after the coronavirus pandemic saw attention pull away from the pitch, after Matt Le Tissier claimed TV bosses asked him to wear a Black Lives Matter badge during Soccer Saturday. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". 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Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row January 26, 2011 5.09am Save Share Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size One of English football's leading television commentators, Andy Gray, was shown to stuff a microphone into his trousers and ask his female co-presenter to "tuck that down here for me". - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. 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. Goal takes a look. . A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. 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. Eilidh Barbour. ", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm I can stand up and take a beating. 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. 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. "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. From Miami to Manchester! Sky Sports Football Presenters . David Prutton. 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. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? 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? Family man Le Tissier lashed out at his online critics for trying to ruin my life and get me sacked before taking a break from Twitter. 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. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. Something went wrong, please try again later. Will Griffee For Mailonline 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. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. Jamie Carragher believes the key for Newcastle to winning the Carabao Cup is to "start the game as if there is only half an hour left" against Man Utd. Terrific memories.'. "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. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? "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. Andy Gray and Richard Keys caught on camera speaking to Clare Tomlinson in clip from early 2000s. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. The veteran commentator has been sacked from lead role with ITV football; . He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. 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. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. 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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. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. It was wrong. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. Why? Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. , Swanson is unstoppable! They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 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 has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. "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.". A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". That is not to defend what happened. PGMO general manager Mike Riley said: "PGMO and Sian believe that with any football match the focus should not be on the officials but on the players and the game itself. Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. Media requires JavaScript to play. 'Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Female linesman. I do not know exactly why this decision has been taken, already I've got the producer of a broadcaster I am working on asking if I've got any health issues. Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? What exactly did the two say? 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 underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. Peace and love.'. Bad.". Huge boost for fans as Premier League 'enter talks with Soccer Sack-urday: Sky Sports give Matt Le Tissier, Charlie SPORTS AGENDA: BBC Sport staff member blasts the broadcaster Jamie Carragher leaves his fellow pundits in stitches as he 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?

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