It is believed he felt that he had not been consulted properly and felt a sense of loyalty to the trio. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Mark Chapman. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". At present we have no plans to change the way we work with Andy. Mike Riley, the general manager of Professional Game Match Officials 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. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. The three men clocked close to 50 years service between them with Sky and will be greatly missed by the millions of armchair football fans who tuned into the long-running Gillette Soccer Saturday show. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. You do it. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Rooney burst into the spotlight with that stunning 90th-minute winner against Arsenal way back in 2002. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. Not for myself. He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and 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. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. Why? "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. 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). Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. 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.'. Speaking outside his home near Southampton, he said: 'I just don't agree with some of the points of that movement - specifically the defunding of the police and the anti capitalist points are things I do not agree with. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. Graham Little. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". ', 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. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? 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. Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. Peace and love.'. Stelling appeared gutted by the news, writing on Twitter in reply to Le Tissier: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. '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. It follows a row in June over Black Lives Matter badges after Le Tissier claimed Sky bosses had asked him to wear one on air as the movement gathered pace and the broadcaster used BLM branding across its output amid efforts to improve diversity. Sky Sports' cricket coverage will certainly be poorer - and a lot less entertaining - following the decision by David Lloyd to retire after 22 years with the broadcaster. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. You can hear his love and passion for the game in every word he says and he has that priceless ability to inform and entertain at the same time. Ive had a great 22 years with @SkySports.Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today.Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on @SoccerSaturday. 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. Sportsmail understands that Tyldesley and ITV agreed more than two years ago, in early 2018, that his role would change at this point in 2020, because the broadcaster felt that this would be the right moment for a new leading voice. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach. 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. . 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. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". Former Reds skipper and England star Thompson won 16 major titles with his beloved Liverpool including seven First Division titles, three European Cup, one FA Cup and two League Cup successes. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". 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. He's now openly gay. Stelling tweeted: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departures of three of my best mates. 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. The comments below have not been moderated. Goal takes a look. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. But the changes faced huge criticism, prompting former Arsenal striker Wright, 56, to pull over his car and post a heartfelt video online people to stop their 'racism'. Read about our approach to external linking. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. He doesnt make commentary about him. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. What have they done, what have these guys done? During lockdown, the popular commentator kept people entertained by commentating over clips of children playing football and even his wife's homemade lasagne. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. 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. 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. Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. 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. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. Like that time when Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes in the last over off Ben Stokes to win the 2016 T20 World Cup for West Indies. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". "It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. That is not to defend what happened. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. Will Griffee For Mailonline 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. It read: "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. A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. '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. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. 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. 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. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. Why are people upset?.". Featured review. 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. 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. Can you believe that? 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'. Do me a favour, love.". The pair have become synonymous with the. Both were sacked from Sky . , Swanson is unstoppable! 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. 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. Tyldesley addressedthe biggest ever British audience for a single game when England lost to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final in front of 24.3million viewers. "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. You overcome it, you move forward.". Much like BBC's star-studded commentary panel, Sky Cricket also have an equally popular commentary panel. So farewell Bumble, it was fun while it lasted. 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. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. 'Can Manchester United score? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. It's been a great show. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! "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. 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". ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. Scott responded to Wright's tweet with four heart emojis. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Female linesman. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. Personal highlights include when he was manager of the English press pack football team on the 2013 Ashes tour, with the decision by the lifelong Accrington Stanley fan in choosing to start this particular reporter on the bench in Perth ultimately vindicated when our team beat the Australian hacks 3-2. However, according to Joe Saward in the 'Inside F1' podcast, David Croft could be on his way out of Sky Sports, as the team isn't quite happy with him. Female linesman. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. 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. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . Sky Sports said it had sacked Gray "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. I think it was sarcastic anyway. 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. I don't know. He was a boxing commentator for Sky Sports and presented their American football, as well as ice hockey, ten-pin bowling and numerous other events.. Halling used to co-present the National Football League (NFL) on Sky Sports along with Kevin Cadle. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? 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". She's fine. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. 'Consequently I am comfortable that I don't judge any player other than for the attributes I see before my eyes rather than any preconceived ideas I may have about them.