Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. 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? "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. Soon after Gray was sacked, the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) withdrew Massey from Tuesday's game at Crewe. 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. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. The veteran commentator has been sacked from lead role with ITV football; . 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". Do me a favour, love.". He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. What exactly did the two say? 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Among those paying tribute to Bumbles warm personality and brilliance behind the microphone included former England internationals Mark Butcher and Ebony Rainford-Brent, while former Sky colleague Nasser Hussain said: He is one of the all-time great commentators and a wonderful human being. 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. A fantastic commentator who will be sorely missed. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. 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. 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. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. Media requires JavaScript to play. ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas were told during a meeting with chiefs yesterday that their time on the show was up, but ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson was retained. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". 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. 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. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. 'We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.'. 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. The comments below have not been moderated. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? 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. Gray, Sky's expert pundit for almost two decades in a long-standing partnership with Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript of the pair criticising female match official Sian Massey during Wolverhampton Wanderers' match with Liverpool on Saturday. Why are people upset?.". 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 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.'. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. Kelly Cates. 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. Not for myself.
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. 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.
The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' He recently caused a stir on social media for wearing a Black Lives Matter badge on the programme after suggesting to his half-a-million Twitter followers that he was against the idea. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. During lockdown, the popular commentator kept people entertained by commentating over clips of children playing football and even his wife's homemade lasagne. On Monday, additional video footage emerged of Gray, a former Scotland international and striker with Aston Villa, Wolves and Everton, talking off-air with Sky Sports' pitchside reporter Andy Burton about Massey. 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. 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. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 'I will still wear the badge because I do of course believe black lives matter. He's now openly gay. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 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. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. I think it was sarcastic anyway. Rafiq said Lloyd also apologised to him personally, adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. 'I love this job, and it has gone. 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. "While the decision wasn't 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. 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. What have they done, what have these guys done? He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and commentator. 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. Goal takes a look. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. 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. Caroline Barker. 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. 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". Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. The pair have become synonymous with the. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. ', 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. 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.. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. 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. Others undoubtedly have far more entertaining anecdotes about one of the greats of British sports broadcasting, but there is hope this will not be the last we hear of Bumble. A left . 'This happens to everybody in the industry. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. What?'. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. 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. Gary Neville feels Man Utd will need to produce something really special if they are to beat Liverpool on Super Sunday despite their outstanding form. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. 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. I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? 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. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. Terrific memories.'. 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. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Sky Sports' managing director Barney Francis, who yesterday disciplined both Gray and Richard Keys for their comments, said he had "no hesitation" in summarily terminating Gray's contract. 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. Learn more. . Moved aside. 'Is there a tendency for me to refer to a black player's pace or strength as opposed to their skill or match intelligence? He wrote at the time: You trolls and bots out there who try to belittle me with your snide remarks trying to make out Im some uncaring individual who has no empathy. A. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. 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. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.'. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. That is not to defend what happened. I can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. I can stand up and take a beating. 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'. 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. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 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. '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. Keys has since telephoned Massey, who has accepted the presenter's apology, though later on Tuesday new footage surfaced on the internet of the Sky presenter where he appeared to make lewd comments off-air to pundit Jamie Redknapp. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. 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. Published: 10:52 GMT, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 27 August 2020. Hayley Mcqueen. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up.
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. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. , updated 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! 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.