Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. Soon after Gray was sacked, the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) withdrew Massey from Tuesday's game at Crewe. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 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. It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March. 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. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. Presenter Jeff Stelling will remain, as will Arsenal legend Paul Merson. Eilidh Barbour. Do me a favour, love.". Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. I think it was sarcastic anyway. I accept that. Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. 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. What?'. 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. Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. However, according to Joe Saward in the 'Inside F1' podcast, David Croft could be on his way out of Sky Sports, as the team isn't quite happy with him. That is not to defend what happened. 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. "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. It is never about Bumble. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. I deserve to be battered. He most notably was the voice of the 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. Female linesman. 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. , Swanson is unstoppable! The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. "The commentary box feels a little emptier," he 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? 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. Tyldesley wrote: 'My experiences in football are considerable and what I have seen and experienced over the years has gradually formed my opinion. Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator loses 'jobby' over half - Sky News This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Gray has instructed law firm Schillings to represent him over the termination of his contract, while Massey was withdrawn from her duties as an assistant referee for Tuesday's League Two game between Crewe and Bradford. 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.. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. 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. Yeah, I know. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. 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. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. We failed to change when the world has changed. 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. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's cricket correspondent. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Caroline Barker. Martin Tyler - Wikipedia The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. '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. "I've decided the time is now right to pass on the microphone," said Lloyd. "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Scott Minto sacked by Sky Sports as broadcaster continues on-screen "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've got no health issues. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". 'Can Manchester United score? Clive Tyldesley, 65, says he can't understand why he is being 'sacked , updated 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. The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Sky have not announced who will replace the trio. 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. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. Peace and love.'. 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. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! Yeah. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. ', 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. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. 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. 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. 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? Can you believe that? That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. During lockdown, the popular commentator kept people entertained by commentating over clips of children playing football and even his wife's homemade lasagne. They might get a chance to do this show. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. 00:14 GMT 01 Oct 2020. 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. 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. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. 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. Please turn on JavaScript. ", "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? 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. Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators Digital Spy 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.