"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. Goal takes a look. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. 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. They will be lucky to have him. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Sky Sports Football Presenters . They have been part of a team that for me was the best. By Cricket is in Bumbles veins. 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. He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. Caroline Barker. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . 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". Much like BBC's star-studded commentary panel, Sky Cricket also have an equally popular commentary panel. 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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'. So farewell Bumble, it was fun while it lasted. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . 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. All rights reserved. "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. Tyldesley wrote: 'My experiences in football are considerable and what I have seen and experienced over the years has gradually formed my opinion. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. There is an attitude that exists such as that. 'Is there a tendency for me to refer to a black player's pace or strength as opposed to their skill or match intelligence? 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. I can stand up and take a beating. Can you believe that? Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. What exactly did the two say? . Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. 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. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! 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', 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.'. 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. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. Sky Cricket Commentators 2021. 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. '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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. It was wrong. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. What have they done, what have these guys done? The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. 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". They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. They might get a chance to do this show. A. 'I will still wear the badge because I do of course believe black lives matter. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 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. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. 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. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". 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. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. From Miami to Manchester! 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. 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. The former Everton striker is now working in BeIN sports in Qatar . 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. "And Solskjaer has won it!" 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Graham Little. , Swanson is unstoppable! Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. I don't know. 09:52 GMT 14 Jul 2020 Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing. "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. The comments below have not been moderated. Do me a favour, love.". Can you believe that? Gray has been a key part of Sky's football coverage, Massey has found herself at the centre of a media storm, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . 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. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. Last updated on 21 December 202121 December 2021.From the section Cricket. Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach. subsequently disciplined. Bad.". 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. 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. 'Now listen, there are thousands of people in this country facing up to job losses and disappointments far more serious than this, I am a lucky boy. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. 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 accept that. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. '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. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Female linesman. We failed to change when the world has changed. David Jones. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing. 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. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being 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. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. 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. 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.". 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Former Southampton superstar and England ace Le Tissier, 51, was a hugely popular member of Stellings Saturday team. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. Liverpool were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. 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. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. 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. 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. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". Media requires JavaScript to play. 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. 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. Michael Vaughan arrives at court for Yorkshire cricket racism hearing, Toronto Raptors post cringe-worthy about why girls run the world, Man City manager Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of match against Newcastle, Souness and Robson joke they'd kick players wearing pink boots, Graeme Souness questions Van Dijk's leadership capabilities, Tyson and Tommy Fury's dad asks Jake Paul to pay up after loss, Liverpool v Man United: Jurgen Klopp press conference ahead of match, Daily Mail reporter tests out Formula One training techniques, Raiders star Jordan Rapan is grilled over brutal hit in match, Erik ten Hag ready for 'next step' with Man Utd by beating top four rival Liverpool at Anfield, Liverpool's April visit ticket allocation slashed by 20%, Footballer Danny Simpson talks meeting Ronaldo while on a date. No! 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. Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Sky Sports Cricket said Lloyd was a "star" member of their commentary team, with an "extraordinary ability to inform and entertain in equal measure". 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. Easily. I deserve to be battered. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today," he said. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. "Thank you Bumble for your service. 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. 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. 'Can Manchester United score? 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? 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. 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. He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and commentator. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. 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. 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. Rooney burst into the spotlight with that stunning 90th-minute winner against Arsenal way back in 2002. David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. 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".

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