Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. 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. David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. "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.". We got it wrong. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. 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Bruno: People doubted we'd be in this position; Ten Hag made us believe, Carra: Liverpool 'embarrassing' | 'I'd take Van Dijk's place at the moment', Nev: Fans worried Glazers will stay | 'Horse has bolted' on state ownership, PL clubs laugh off new Super League push | A22: We don't need English teams, Neville: We must persist with VAR | The good far outweighs the bad, Neville: Pep must switch tactics vs Arsenal | 'Gunners wobble unsurprising', How Anfield 'brain drain' has hurt Klopp's Liverpool, Merson Says: What have Leeds done? The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. The likes of black ex-footballers Micah Richards, 32, Alex Scott, 35, Clinton Morrison, 41, and Sol Campbell, 45, have been suggested as their possible replacements. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. 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 . They will be lucky to have him. 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. "I have spoken to Sian. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 'I was told about three weeks ago so I have had some time to get my head around the decision but I haven't got my head around it. It is never about Bumble. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. '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. Caroline Barker. '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. 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. . Yeah, I know. They might get a chance to do this show. Do me a favour, love.". MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. I can stand up and take a beating. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! Published: 10:52 GMT, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 27 August 2020. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. 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. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. During Liverpool's 3-0 Premier League victory against Wolves, when Massey made a tightoffside decision that was found to be completely correct upon video replay, Keys said, thinking their microphones had been switched off:Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her Massey.. It was wrong. , Swanson is unstoppable! The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. 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! At present we have no plans to change the way we work with Andy. Micah Richards, the most exciting pundit to hit the scene in years. This BBC Sport guide tells you how to and provides a glossary for those new to the sport. She's fine. pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. 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. He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and commentator. News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Do me a favour, love.". It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. 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. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". '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. 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". Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. Read about our approach to external linking. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. 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. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. 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 look forward to being back on screen very soon.". Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA, Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript, in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. 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. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. 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". 'I love this job, and it has gone. David Jones. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. 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. E. Author of the review. It is understood that Sky had originally planned to treat Gray's exchange with Burton as part of the same disciplinary charge but the emergence of the new evidence made his position untenable. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. 'I will still wear the badge because I do of course believe black lives matter. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. What exactly did the two say? 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. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. Bad.". I deserve to be battered. Bookmark. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. He started presenting on Sky Sports News in July 2007, before leaving in late 2010. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. ', 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. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . A fantastic commentator who will be sorely missed. "They were utterly inappropriate and totally sexist," said Arthur, who represents 11,000 referees in the UK. 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. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. But they've done brilliantly. Nev: Man Utd will need 'something really special' to beat Liverpool, Walker: Gap to Celtic will get bigger | 'Rangers can't match their quality', Merson Says: Man Utd should be winning trophies | Relegation will go to the wire, Nev: Man Utd most likely for Kane | 'I'd only pay 50m-60m for Rice', Tyler: Motson set the standard for commentators, 'From whiners to winners' - Neville on how Ten Hag has transformed Man Utd, Redknapp: Liverpool must win next two home games to finish in top four, Ten Hag on Man Utd togetherness and making Sir Alex proud, Carragher: Newcastle must pretend it's the last 30 minutes to beat Man Utd.
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