Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. This BBC Sport guide tells you how to and provides a glossary for those new to the sport. subsequently disciplined. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. 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. Both were sacked from Sky . Sky said in a statement that the new evidence related to "an off-air incident that took place in December 2010" and "came to light after Andy Gray had already been subjected to disciplinary action for his comments of 22 January 2011". 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. Through experiences you gain that wider perspective. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. "And Solskjaer has won it!" 'It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with, and alongside, so many talented individuals. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. LUTHER BLISSETT LAUNCHES STAUNCH DEFENCE OF BLACK PUNDITS AFTER SKY AXE SOCCER SATURDAY TRIO, Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports after 13 years service, Micah Richards has been linked with a role on Soccer Saturday. 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.. 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. His phenomenal strike left David Seaman stranded and ended Arsenal's 30-match unbeaten run, announcing himself as the next big thing in the process. She's fine. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. 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. Former Southampton superstar and England ace Le Tissier, 51, was a hugely popular member of Stellings Saturday team. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. 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.". 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. 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. It was wrong. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Owen Gibson @ owen_g Tue 25 Jan 2011 11.38 EST Andy Gray, the Sky Sports presenter at the centre of a sexism storm following derogatory comments about a female official, has been sacked by. We failed to change when the world has changed. I deserve to be battered. They have been part of a team that for me was the best. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. 464 were here. 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 . Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. Like that time when Carlos Brathwaite hit four sixes in the last over off Ben Stokes to win the 2016 T20 World Cup for West Indies. The more people are attracted to the game the better standards will be and the more everyone can talk about the football. Graham Little. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". 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. Kelly Cates. 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. "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. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. Personal highlights include when he was manager of the English press pack football team on the 2013 Ashes tour, with the decision by the lifelong Accrington Stanley fan in choosing to start this particular reporter on the bench in Perth ultimately vindicated when our team beat the Australian hacks 3-2. Sir Ian Botham and David Gower bid farewell to the Sky Sports commentary box after the conclusion of the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval. You do it. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 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Brady said the comments made her "blood boil" while the England captain Rio Ferdinand labelled them "prehistoric". A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. 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. 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. He later responded to Ian Wright's video, saying: 'Totally agree with you Ian Wright, excellent point well made, racism should be left out of this completely but from one middle aged bloke to another I thought I did a decent job'. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. "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. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? What have they done, what have these guys done? Sky Sports said none of the presenters were obliged to wear the badge. Stelling tweeted: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departures of three of my best mates. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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. 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. 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. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. Liverpool were crushed by the Italian giants in the first half, going in 3-0 down at the break in Istanbul. 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. A. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' "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? The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. A primary reason behind keeping the viewers engaged on a rain-affected Day 3 was the quality of analysis on Sky Sports Cricket. It was wrong. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. Nev: Man Utd will need 'something really special' to beat Liverpool, Walker: Gap to Celtic will get bigger | 'Rangers can't match their quality', Merson Says: Man Utd should be winning trophies | Relegation will go to the wire, Nev: Man Utd most likely for Kane | 'I'd only pay 50m-60m for Rice', Tyler: Motson set the standard for commentators, 'From whiners to winners' - Neville on how Ten Hag has transformed Man Utd, Redknapp: Liverpool must win next two home games to finish in top four, Ten Hag on Man Utd togetherness and making Sir Alex proud, Carragher: Newcastle must pretend it's the last 30 minutes to beat Man Utd. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". 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. 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. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. 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". 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. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. ', 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. 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? Tue 25 Jan 2011 16.26 EST The Sky Sports football pundit Andy Gray has been fired for "unacceptable and offensive behaviour" amid the furore over his comments about a female assistant referee. "It has no part of the game. Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha is 'set to leave Selhurst Park as a free agent in the summer' - and could 'I don't read it': Romeo Lavia insists he is 'focused on his football' and helping Southampton avoid GRAEME SOUNESS talks to BRYAN ROBSON: I see people with pink and yellow boots and think "I'd just kick he was asked by bosses to wear the Black Lives Matter badge, temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. The news comes as a massive jolt to a lot of fans who have been accustomed to Croft's style of commentary on an F1 weekend. We got it wrong. David Jones. . Tyldesley addressedthe biggest ever British audience for a single game when England lost to Croatia in the 2018 World Cup semi-final in front of 24.3million viewers. '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. . What?'. I look forward to being back on screen very soon.". The comments below have not been moderated. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . Published: 10:52 GMT, 27 August 2020 | Updated: 16:27 GMT, 27 August 2020. Former Tottenham . 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. It is never about Bumble. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. What exactly did the two say? Sportsmail understands that Tyldesley and ITV agreed more than two years ago, in early 2018, that his role would change at this point in 2020, because the broadcaster felt that this would be the right moment for a new leading voice. But they've done brilliantly. "They were utterly inappropriate and totally sexist," said Arthur, who represents 11,000 referees in the UK. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. 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. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". 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. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. game at Molineux He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. Bill Leslie "Sian has the full backing of PGMO and we hope she continues her development, which has shown excellent progress so far. "The racism is going through the roof today," Wright said. Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. The Southampton legend had been outspoken on social media about various subjects including the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There is an attitude that exists such as that. 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. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . I don't know. Sky Sports Football Presenters . I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. 'They are the two main points for me. Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. 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. ', 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.'. E. Author of the review. 'I love this job, and it has gone. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the The three long-serving football experts were given the boot on Tuesday in a remarkable move by the TV company who have been aggressively cutting staff numbers. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley has revealed his dejection in an emotional video after being replaced in his lead role with ITV after 22 years in the job. 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. Not for myself. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. A left . 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. 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. 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. Do me a favour, love.". 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. 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. , Swanson is unstoppable! 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.