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.
The veteran commentator has been sacked from lead role with ITV football; . In January 2011, long-time Sky Sports commentators Richard Keys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting company after the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make .
Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. We failed to change when the world has changed. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. 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. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. Paul Merson has questioned Leeds' decision to sack boss Jesse Marsch with two games in four days coming up against Man Utd, starting at Old Trafford on Wednesday. He presented the Waterloo Cup crown green bowls (independently produced) for Sky Sports until the mid-2000s. Read about our approach to external linking. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. "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. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. 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. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Baffling as you are as good as ever! Quite a few people have been in touch with me, asking me to react, to comment, um, I'm not sure that would be a very good idea at the moment. 'Is there a tendency for me to refer to a black player's pace or strength as opposed to their skill or match intelligence? 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". 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 Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On the latest Gary Neville Podcast, the Sky Sports pundit discusses Man Utd fan concerns about the Glazers and the issue of states investing in football clubs. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . '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". 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited.
Lloyd scored one Test century - a double hundred against India in his second Test in 1974 - and one ODI hundred, and spent his entire county career with his native Lancashire from 1965 to 1983. 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. 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. Hayley Mcqueen. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Yeah. It follows the sacking of Soccer Saturday trio Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson, which were revealed on Wednesday amid growing backlash against the decision, with some claiming it is because they are white men. subsequently disciplined. ', 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.'. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Last updated on 21 December 202121 December 2021.From the section Cricket. His son . It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. Featured review. "Thank you Bumble for your service. What have they done, what have these guys done? "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Midfield magician Le Tissier spent all his professional career with the Saints and it was one of footballs biggest mysteries why he only won eight England caps. 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). "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. , updated Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy analyses how the departure of key figures off the pitch has left Liverpool as a club in transition. Something went wrong, please try again later. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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.'. Micah Richards, the most exciting pundit to hit the scene in years. Joining regulars Jamie Carragher, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Graeme Souness, the new Sky Sports Football line-up will cover 128 Premier League matches including. Moved aside. 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!'. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". Scott responded to Wright's tweet with four heart emojis. 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.. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. 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The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. 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. 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. 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? "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. Sky Sports confirmed on Wednesday that former footballers Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas will no longer be a part of their coverage during the 2020/21 season, having. Bad.". What have they done, what have these guys done? Massey was this afternoon stood down from her engagement to run the line tonight at a League Two match between Crewe Alexandra and Bradford City. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on.
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. They might get a chance to do this show. Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. 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. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Female linesman. 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. 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. 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. "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. "We've expressed our disappointment to Andy Gray's representatives about the comments that have been reported in the media over the last 48 hours. game at Molineux
"If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. I think a lot of people in the country would agree with me. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Sky's statement continued: "The new evidence, relating to an off-air incident that took place in December, 2010, came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22 January, 2011.". 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. 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. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. What exactly did the two say? The pair have become synonymous with the. That is not to defend what happened. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! From Miami to Manchester! ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. Here we go. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . '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. Can you believe that?
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. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 09:52 GMT 14 Jul 2020 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. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' 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'. Sky News reported that the pair discussed Massey's appearance, with Burton referring to Massey as "a bit of a looker" while Gray asks: "What do women know about the offside rule?". Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. 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. It's been a great show. '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. 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. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. Do me a favour, love.". 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. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. 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. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. Kelly Cates. 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. Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". But they've done brilliantly. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. 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.'. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. We got it wrong. 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.. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Bruno Fernandes invites us on a journey into the Ten Hag process as Man Utd prepare for the Carabao Cup final Jamie Carragher has branded Liverpool's performance in their 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid on Tuesday as "embarrassing" and "shambolic". Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. ITV announced that the 65-year-old he will be replaced by 42-year-old Sam Matterface from the start of the new season and Tyldesley appeared devastated by the decision as he posted a video reacting to the announcement. Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. 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. Almada, Puig & all the players to watch, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? Do me a favour, love.". ", "He [a Sky Sports crew member] says she [Massey] is all right," Burton continued, "now I don't know if I should trust his judgment on that? Why are people upset? 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. , Swanson is unstoppable! Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach.