Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm They always score! 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. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. 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. 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. 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'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. 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. 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. Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. What have they done, what have these guys done? Yeah. 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'. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. 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. 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. 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. Tyldesley's voice has provided the backdrop to historic matches over more than two decades at major international tournaments and the biggest games in club football, including 17 Champions League finals. 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 . Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 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. 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 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. Football Experts - Opinion & Commentary | Sky Sports Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 464 were here. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. game at Molineux 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. Gary Neville says the Premier League must persist with the use of VAR despite a controversial weekend of decisions as "the good far outweighs the bad". The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! 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 News commentator sacked over on-air racism Liverpool need to wake themselves up after a slump in form, Sky Sports' Gary Neville said on the latest Gary Neville Podcast, while Man Utd look happy on the pitch again. "It has no part of the game. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Bill Leslie Almost forgotten sports presenters/commentators Digital Spy The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. 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". Will Griffee For Mailonline 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. Media requires JavaScript to play. Mark Chapman. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? This BBC Sport guide tells you how to and provides a glossary for those new to the sport. 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. 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. Baffling as you are as good as ever! Clive Tyldesley, 65, says he can't understand why he is being 'sacked Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. Hayley Mcqueen. 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. It is now expected Sky Sports will bring in new faces for the coming campaign, in order to freshen up the popular football show and keep Soccer Saturday current. 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What?'. Eilidh Barbour. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Sam Matterface - Wikipedia Gary Neville says Pep Guardiola is likely to revert to a more conventional back four for Manchester City's huge Premier League showdown against Arsenal on Wednesday. Liverpool were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. 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. 'Yes, you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. The new footage, which was recorded in December but only came to light on Monday night, appears to show Gray making a suggestive comment towards colleague Charlotte Jackson, who does not openly react, and he and Keys then burst out laughing. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. Lloyd scored one Test century - a double hundred against India in his second Test in 1974 - and one ODI hundred, and spent his entire county career with his native Lancashire from 1965 to 1983. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Richard Keys and Andy Gray: What did they say on air to get sacked by 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. Outside of Lineker, Alan Shearer is the highest-paid Match of the Day pundit on an annual salary of 395,000 ($550k) - down 50,000 from the previous rate of 445,000 a year. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. Female linesman. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. 'They are the two main points for me. The pair were To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 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. The comments below have not been moderated. "They were utterly inappropriate and totally sexist," said Arthur, who represents 11,000 referees in the UK. 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". 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. We failed to change when the world has changed. The furore began on Saturday when Keys and Gray, believing their microphones were switched off, were recorded before the Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. 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). The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. . Female linesman. The former West Ham and Chelsea defender had been the face of their LaLiga and EFL coverage for 13 years, but has been told his services are no longer required. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. Speaking outside his home near Southampton, he said: 'I just don't agree with some of the points of that movement - specifically the defunding of the police and the anti capitalist points are things I do not agree with. 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. Sky Sports 2023 presenters, pundits and commentators: The Sky Sports 'I love this job, and it has gone. I don't consider it harmless banter at all. There is an attitude that exists such as that. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. ", 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". 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. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. Answered: Sky Sport commentators | Sky Community All rights reserved. '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. 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . 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. Featured review. Caroline Barker. Martin Tyler - Wikipedia 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.. Always a friendly face in press boxes around world, the Bumble you see and hear on screen is exactly the same bloke you get away from the microphone enthusiastic, inquisitive and slightly bonkers in the best possible way. Graham Little. 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.. Sports | The Daily Courier | Prescott, AZ 'Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! Nick Halling - Wikipedia 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. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. - Jose has become a laughing stock, Arsenal's plans to avoid bottling the title, Exclusive: Kovacic on Modric, CR7 and THAT Liverpool goal. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? 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. 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 said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. A primary reason behind keeping the viewers engaged on a rain-affected Day 3 was the quality of analysis on Sky Sports Cricket. I accept that. David Prutton. 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. '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. Andy Gray sacked from Sky Sports for sexist comments 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. Enjoyed my time at sky sports, time to look forward to lifes next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team which include @CazzaEccles @CarlyBassett @tvtrevstats amongst many others, good luck all have a lovely day . The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his movements during the break between Hamilton Academical and Ross County on Wednesday night. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. 2021 Associated Newspapers Limited. 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. 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. Eric Bristow axed by Sky Sports after calling football abuse victims 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.'. Wheelhouse Az | Prescott Valley AZ - Facebook '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. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! I look forward to being back on screen very soon.". It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. 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. A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . Easily. Richards also received the backing of fans thanks to his energetic and erudite views since hanging up his boots and becoming a pundit, but faced some abuse too. Yeah. 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. 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. News of the World phone-hacking scandal. 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