But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. 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. Scott responded to Wright's tweet with four heart emojis. Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. 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. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. Bookmark. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. She's fine. 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. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. 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. I accept that. 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 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. 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Featured review. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. 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. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . 'I will still wear the badge because I do of course believe black lives matter. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's cricket correspondent. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Why? 'It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. 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. "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. I can stand up and take a beating. He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. 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. 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. Here we go. Easily. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. What?'. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. 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. 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. David Jones. 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Why are people upset?.". Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? 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.. In 2001 Thommo was praised by his fellow football pundit Tony Cottee for saving his life when the Liverpool hero paid for a doctor to examine his colleague before he suffered a brain haemorrhage. "The commentary box feels a little emptier," he said. I deserve to be battered. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". Female linesman. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. 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.. ', 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.'. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 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. Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley has revealed his dejection in an emotional video after being replaced in his lead role with ITV after 22 years in the job. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. 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. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. We failed to change when the world has changed. It's been a great show. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. '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. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. 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 furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. , updated Lloyd said he had "wonderful memories" of his time at Sky and had been "lucky to travel the world sharing Ashes highs and lows, World Cup wins and losses, heroics and heartaches with you all". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. . Bad.". A source at ITV also stressed that the move freed up Tyldesley to work for other broadcasters, which he has done. Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. Stelling, who has presented Soccer Saturday for nearly 30 years, is said to have been furious when Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier were asked to leave the show last year. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Matterface was then was appointed earlier this year to come into the role, starting in time for the new season, which then became delayed due to the coronavirus crisis. 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. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". game at Molineux Roman Josi scored two goals Sunday night and the Nashville Predators won their third in a . 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". 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. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. E. Author of the review. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. 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Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. News of the World phone-hacking scandal. Tyldesley wrote: 'My experiences in football are considerable and what I have seen and experienced over the years has gradually formed my opinion. 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. Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. 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.