Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing. David Lloyd: Sky Sports commentator leaves after 22 years By That is not to defend what happened. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. 'Consequently I am comfortable that I don't judge any player other than for the attributes I see before my eyes rather than any preconceived ideas I may have about them. 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. '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. Moved aside. From Miami to Manchester! Hayley Mcqueen. 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. 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. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. 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. What exactly did the two say? '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. Former darts world champion Eric Bristow has been sacked by Sky Sports after suggesting that footballers who have been sexually abused by coaches when they are younger are not "proper men". 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?". Learn more. Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. He has worked as a commentator for Sky Sports since 1990, covering the Premier League and UEFA Champions League, as well as other domestic and international competitions. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 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. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. A. Presenter Jeff Stelling, who will continue on Soccer Saturday, along with Paul Merson, bemoaned the news, writing on Twitter: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. David Croft to be sacked by Sky Sports, reports Joe Saward Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Burton said "apparently, a female lino today, bit of a looker", with Gray responding: "A female linesman? 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. Earlier this month Le Tissier announced he would be temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, saying he had been repeatedly targeted by cyber bullies who were attempting to force him out of his job. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. We got it wrong. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. 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 Liverpool defender Thompson tweeted: 'Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas were told during a meeting with chiefs yesterday that their time on the show was up, but ex-Arsenal star Paul Merson was retained. Hamilton Bland was sacked by the BBC after he was found to have brought the sport into disrepute in his role as the ASA's facilities adviser in 1998. . Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. "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! That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". Nick Halling is a British sports broadcaster and journalist who studied English & Theology at Leeds University. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. Wheelhouse Az | Prescott Valley AZ - Facebook Bad.". Scott Minto confirms he is the latest casualty of Sky's sackings It was wrong. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his. 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. A primary reason behind keeping the viewers engaged on a rain-affected Day 3 was the quality of analysis on Sky Sports Cricket. 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' 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. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. What have they done, what have these guys done? The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? He admitted that himself and phoned Rafiq personally to apologise, as well apologising to the wider Asian community and affirming his commitment to making cricket a more inclusive sport. I deserve to be battered. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. 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. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. Andy Gray and Richard Keys caught on camera speaking to Clare Tomlinson in clip from early 2000s. During a Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing 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". 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. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. 'It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. 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. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. John Inverdale, Henry Blofeld, and Ian Robertson found themselves sidelined, whileCornelius Lysaght and Mark Pougatch were informed they had no future at Radio 5 Live. Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports Scott, who played for Arsenal's women's team, has become a prominent pundit in recent years, featuring on Sky Sports and the BBC. "Thank you Bumble for your service. 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. 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. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. We got it wrong. Refs' chief slams Sky presenters over sexism row. subsequently disciplined. 'Can Manchester United score? "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.". Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. But why does it have to be racially driven? A football commentator has been sacked after announcing he was late back on air for the second half after going for a "jobby". The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. 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. Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Former Tottenham . Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row - The Sydney Morning Herald 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". I don't know. Martin Tyler (born 14 September 1945) is an English football commentator and semi-professional football coach. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. He's now openly gay. ', 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.'. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and commentator. Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by BBC Sport - Football - Andy Gray sacked by Sky for offensive behaviour 'I love this job, and it has gone. During lockdown, the popular commentator kept people entertained by commentating over clips of children playing football and even his wife's homemade lasagne. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. They weren't a million miles away under Marsch, Nev: Liverpool need to wake themselves up | 'Man Utd look happy again', Nev: Man Utd not ready for title race | Keane: They must be ready to pounce. Scott Minto sacked by Sky Sports as broadcaster continues on-screen Yeah. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Do me a favour, love.". Not for myself. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Djokovic's bid to enter USA unvaccinated is BACKED by the US Open
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