The Ultimate Trivia Battle! I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. 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. Le Tissier says he was asked by bosses to wear the Black Lives Matter badge, but stressed he 'could not support' the cause's anti police and capitalist aims. 'I'm the same broadcaster, the same person that I've always been, like me or hate me, and you're entitled to do either. 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. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. 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. '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. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Sign up here for is Inside the Ashes newsletter to get daily news, interviews and analysis from Down Under. Not for myself. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there. They might get a chance to do this show. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". Atkinson told BBC Radio WM: "I don't know the full story but on the evidence of what I've just heard and what I've read I think a suspension would have been the correct decision. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. 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. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims.
Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. 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. 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. 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. Burton said "apparently, a female lino today, bit of a looker", with Gray responding: "A female linesman?
Much like BBC's star-studded commentary panel, Sky Cricket also have an equally popular commentary panel. She's fine. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. The pair were
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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. "I would like to wish the staff and teams at Sky all the best for the coming season - a season which is set to be truly spectacular both in the Premier League and EFL. A. David Lloyd's 22-year career at Sky is over after the broadcaster's investigation into allegations he made racist comments about Asian players. 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. But why does it have to be racially driven? Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. 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. subsequently disciplined. A number of disappointed fans reacted to the news on social media. "It has no part of the game.
Both were sacked from Sky . 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. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? 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. "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? I've got no health issues. 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.
It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. 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. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Gray has gone to the High Court in an attempt to force private investigator Glenn Mulcaire to reveal which News of the World journalists asked him to hack into his phone. 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.'. 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". 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. ', 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. 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. We got it wrong. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. They might get a chance to do this show. Bad.". There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. This BBC Sport guide tells you how to and provides a glossary for those new to the sport. ', he questioned as United went in search of a goal. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". It read: "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. 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 News of the World is a subsidiary of News Corporation, which owns a large stake in BSkyB and is seeking to purchase the whole company. [3] On 12 January 2018, Matterface was confirmed as Matt Chapman's replacement as commentator for ITV 's Dancing on Ice. 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. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Manchester United have reached the promised land, Ole Solskjaer, and the two substitutes have scored the two goals in stoppage time and the Treble looms large!'. 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". The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. '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. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. They have been part of a team that for me was the best. 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.. Here we go. ", 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. Not for myself. 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.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. Terrific memories.'. game at Molineux
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. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. 'Can Manchester United score?
Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. SKY News commentator Ross Cameron has been sacked by the broadcaster after launching into a racist rant about Chinese people visiting Disneyland. 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. 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. Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. 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?
Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? The derogatory messages about Rafiq and Asians in general that Lloyd admitting sending a journalist close to the former Yorkshire player were unacceptable. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . Do me a favour, love.". With current restrictions due to end in April, the Serbian 22-time grand slam winner wants dispensation to enter the country and play the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Miami Open. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. Goal takes a look. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. 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". David Jones. Huge boost for fans as Premier League 'enter talks with Soccer Sack-urday: Sky Sports give Matt Le Tissier, Charlie SPORTS AGENDA: BBC Sport staff member blasts the broadcaster Jamie Carragher leaves his fellow pundits in stitches as he 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?