Yeah. It's been a great show. 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. 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. "I have spoken to Sian. "And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.". 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 . 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". The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. '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. 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.'. 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. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. All rights reserved. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. The more people are attracted to the game the better standards will be and the more everyone can talk about the football. That is not to defend what happened. 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. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. 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'. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. The statement from the broadcaster said: 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., Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling reacted to the announcement in despair, tweeting: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The comments below have not been moderated. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? Do me a favour, love.". His phenomenal strike left David Seaman stranded and ended Arsenal's 30-match unbeaten run, announcing himself as the next big thing in the process. 00:14 GMT 01 Oct 2020. But why does it have to be racially driven? A left . 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. It is thought that with the show's panel being made up entirely of white men of a certain age, Sky felt that Soccer Saturday's existing format had run its course. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. "And Solskjaer has won it!" What exactly did the two say? 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. Burton had been due to appear in his role as a touchline reporter on Sky's coverage of tomorrow night's Carling Cup semi-final second leg between Birmingham City and West Ham but will now be replaced. Do me a favour, love.". Sky Sports Cricket said Lloyd was a "star" member of their commentary team, with an "extraordinary ability to inform and entertain in equal measure". 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They might get a chance to do this show. Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. 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. "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? 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. ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. subsequently disciplined. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. 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. 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. Paul Merson says it will be difficult for manager Graham Potter to recover if Chelsea compound a poor run of form with a loss to London rivals Tottenham on Sunday. We failed to change when the world has changed. "The racism is going through the roof today," Wright said. 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. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. 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. But they've done brilliantly. "All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. No! The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. He's now openly gay. 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. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today," he said. 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 would like to wish the staff and teams at Sky all the best for the coming season - a season which is set to be truly spectacular both in the Premier League and EFL. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. 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. 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. , updated The ex-Manchester City star tweeted yesterday: 'I saw I was trending today in relation to a brilliant and institutional Sky Sports TV show that I've never even been on. I think a lot of people in the country would agree with me. 'Can Manchester United score? Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Teddy Sheringham then fired home an equaliser before another David Beckham delivery was flicked on by Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer poked home to win the European Cup for United. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. The pair were 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". 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. 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. 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. I accept that. Le Tissier also declared he was taking a break from social media earlier this month when he was attacked by online trolls calling for him to be sacked by Sky. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. Huge boost for fans as Premier League 'enter talks with Soccer Sack-urday: Sky Sports give Matt Le Tissier, Charlie SPORTS AGENDA: BBC Sport staff member blasts the broadcaster Jamie Carragher leaves his fellow pundits in stitches as he 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? 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'. 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. Niall Sloane, Director of ITV Sport, said: 'On behalf of ITV Sport, I would like to thank Clive for his superb work leading our commentary on some of the biggest occasions in world football throughout his outstanding career with us. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". There is an attitude that exists such as that. 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. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". Through experiences you gain that wider perspective. 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 commentary box feels a little emptier," he said. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. 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. 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What have they done, what have these guys done? He doesnt make commentary about him. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! 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. Not for myself. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. game at Molineux 'Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. Sky sports commentators. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. We got it wrong. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. 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. I look forward to being back on screen very soon.". 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". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. They will be lucky to have him. 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. Former Southampton superstar and England ace Le Tissier, 51, was a hugely popular member of Stellings Saturday team. Goal takes a look. 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. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. 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? Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. 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. 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). "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". 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. I would have been interested in commentating on the Euro 2020 final for them less than 48 hours ago but now I won't be commentating on any of the big England games over the coming year and I'm going to miss them. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. 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. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. . Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. Can you believe that? The Ultimate Trivia Battle! Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. 'They are the two main points for me. "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. Last updated on 21 December 202121 December 2021.From the section Cricket. 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. I deserve to be battered. "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. 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. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on Tuesday in a remarkable move by the TV company who have been aggressively cutting staff numbers. ', 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. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Andy Gray was recorded criticising a female assistant referee and saying they "probably don't know the offside rule". We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Both were sacked from Sky . 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. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. "The comments weren't great but I think it was a joke and I have got a feeling they might be linked in some way," Reid told BBC Radio 4's PM. Micah Richards, the most exciting pundit to hit the scene in years. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. Female linesman. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. Somebodys f*cked up big., Keys was also found to have made a comment aboutWest Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady's newspaper column, saying:"The game's gone mad. Tyldesley was the voice of a number of memorable European nights on ITV but none come close to Liverpool's stunning comeback against AC Milan in 2005. A. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? 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". 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. 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. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? 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. Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry.
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