All rights reserved. The trolls turned on the football pundit for criticising the governments handling of the Covid-19 crisis. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Among those paying tribute to Bumbles warm personality and brilliance behind the microphone included former England internationals Mark Butcher and Ebony Rainford-Brent, while former Sky colleague Nasser Hussain said: He is one of the all-time great commentators and a wonderful human being. Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. 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. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. Others undoubtedly have far more entertaining anecdotes about one of the greats of British sports broadcasting, but there is hope this will not be the last we hear of Bumble. '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. Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. Will Griffee For Mailonline 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. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. 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". 'Yes, you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Something went wrong, please try again later. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. What have they done, what have these guys done? A primary reason behind keeping the viewers engaged on a rain-affected Day 3 was the quality of analysis on Sky Sports Cricket. 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". subsequently disciplined. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . David Lloyd: Sky Sports commentator leaves after 22 years Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row - The Sydney Morning Herald 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. Moved aside. His son . Photograph: Fiona Hanson/PA, Keys, was originally suspended yesterday after a Sunday newspaper published a transcript, in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. BBC Sport - Football - Andy Gray sacked by Sky for offensive behaviour Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 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. 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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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. ", Glittering drama based on the audacious Brinks-Mat security depot heist, A corrupt copper and a Leeds gangster are bound together by decades of dishonesty. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Read about our approach to external linking. He started presenting on Sky Sports News in July 2007, before leaving in late 2010. PGMO general manager Mike Riley 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. Answered: Sky Sport commentators | Sky Community "While the decision wasn't 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. "I have spoken to Sian. I can stand up and take a beating. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Sky Sports Review: Sky sports commentators - ComplaintsBoard.com 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. Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. It follows a row in June over Black Lives Matter badges after Le Tissier claimed Sky bosses had asked him to wear one on air as the movement gathered pace and the broadcaster used BLM branding across its output amid efforts to improve diversity. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Scott responded to Wright's tweet with four heart emojis. 'These guys, Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson, they've had an unbelievable run. Erik ten Hag speaks exclusively to Sky Sports News' Melissa Reddy ahead of the Carabao Cup final on Man Utd's togetherness and more. It is understood that Sky had originally planned to treat Gray's exchange with Burton as part of the same disciplinary charge but the emergence of the new evidence made his position untenable. He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. It was wrong. This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. Keys has since telephoned Massey, who has accepted the presenter's apology, though later on Tuesday new footage surfaced on the internet of the Sky presenter where he appeared to make lewd comments off-air to pundit Jamie Redknapp. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Both Keys and Gray eventually signed a contract withAl Jazeera in June 2013, covering football from Qatar where they commentate on the Premier League, FA Cup and the Champions League. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! David Jones. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. '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. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's cricket correspondent. 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. Why are people upset? Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. ", "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? He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. We failed to change when the world has changed. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. 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. 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. He was a boxing commentator for Sky Sports and presented their American football, as well as ice hockey, ten-pin bowling and numerous other events.. Halling used to co-present the National Football League (NFL) on Sky Sports along with Kevin Cadle. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. He's now openly gay. 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Sky News commentator sacked over on-air racism What?'. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. 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. Betfair, the online betting exchange endorsed by Gray, earlier today condemned the former player's behaviour but said it would not be dropping him from its advertising for now. Terrific memories.'. A. Shamed football commentators in new sexism storm 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. ", Betting exchange Betfair, which employs Gray as a football columnist, said it is "reviewing the situation". 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. 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.
