The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. 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. We failed to change when the world has changed. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. 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. No! A. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? "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? Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. They trailed Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in the Champions League final thanks toMario Basler's goal before Tyldesley came up with a gem of a line. 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. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? 'This happens to everybody in the industry. 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. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. 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. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said. 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.. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? '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. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Peace and love.'. 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. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. 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. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . You can hear his love and passion for the game in every word he says and he has that priceless ability to inform and entertain at the same time. I think it was sarcastic anyway. ', 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. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 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. It's been a great show. "I have spoken to Sian. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. Read about our approach to external linking. Mark Chapman. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. 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. 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. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. At 74, now is probably the right time for Bumble, as he is affectionately known by pretty much everyone, to take life a bit easier given he joined Sky in 1999 almost immediately after leaving his job as Englands coach. We failed to change when the world has changed. 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". Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. 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. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. 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. 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. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. A REMINDER:This Clive Tyldesley commentary on Manchester United winning the Champions League in 1999 pic.twitter.com/oWstcfYi6o, With the news that Clive Tyldesley is being replaced as ITVs main football commentator, I think its only fair to remind everyone just how good he is at his job. Bookmark. 'They are the two main points for me. 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". Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. Why? Rooney burst into the spotlight with that stunning 90th-minute winner against Arsenal way back in 2002. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. David Prutton. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players. Quite a few people have been in touch with me, asking me to react, to comment, um, I'm not sure that would be a very good idea at the moment. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 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. Yeah, I know. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Sky sports commentators. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. What exactly did the two say? 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