Do me a favour, love.". I deserve to be battered. 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.. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed teeth mouths. Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. I accept that. 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 darts world champion Eric Bristow has been sacked by Sky Sports after suggesting that footballers who have been sexually abused by coaches when they are younger are not "proper men". pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. 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. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. From Miami to Manchester! "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. 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. Yeah, I know. 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The veteran commentator has been sacked from lead role with ITV football; . Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. 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. The pair discussed Massey's appointment for the game at Molineux on Saturday, speaking when they believed their microphones were switched off. Kelly Cates. 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. They agreed that female officials "don't know the offside rule", with Keys adding: "I can guarantee you there'll be a big one today. Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. 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. "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. Hamilton Bland was sacked by the BBC after he was found to have brought the sport into disrepute in his role as the ASA's facilities adviser in 1998. . She's fine. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. 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. Midfield magician Le Tissier spent all his professional career with the Saints and it was one of footballs biggest mysteries why he only won eight England caps. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! ", 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. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". 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. It reflects what goes on in pubs and clubs," he said. 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. 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. 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. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. I look forward to being back on the screen soon. A fantastic commentator who will be sorely missed. 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. 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. There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. 'They have been part of a team that for me was the best.'. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. Bookmark. 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. 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. By TIM REYNOLDS, AP Sports Writer February 26, 2023. I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. 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. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. 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. 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.'. 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. News of the World phone-hacking scandal. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. The USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Yeah. Why are people upset? But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". It was wrong. . "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. Can you believe that? A left . ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? 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. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. 'Hello, hello. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. Graham Little. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. No! See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. David Jones. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. 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. Please turn on JavaScript. 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. 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. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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 month Le Tissier announced he would be temporarily quitting the social media platform Twitter, saying he had been repeatedly targeted by cyber bullies who were attempting to force him out of his job. I can stand up and take a beating. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. 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. "I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Sky Sports Cricket said Lloyd was a "star" member of their commentary team, with an "extraordinary ability to inform and entertain in equal measure". 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. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing. They might get a chance to do this show. It is never about Bumble. Electronic Arts, which produces football video games, refused to comment on whether Gray would be used as a commentator in the future. Micah Richards, the most exciting pundit to hit the scene in years. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. 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. Sky Sports review: Sky sports commentators. "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. They might get a chance to do this show. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. Sky Sports said it had sacked Gray "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". 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. Tyldesley, a fan favourite over the years, will be working on next year's delayed European Championship but not in the lead role. "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. 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. 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. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm 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. Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. 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. We failed to change when the world has changed. '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. I've not even thought about winding down towards retirement or anything like that. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. Terrific memories.'. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. Family man Le Tissier lashed out at his online critics for trying to ruin my life and get me sacked before taking a break from Twitter. 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. 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. 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. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.. On Monday, additional video footage emerged of Gray, a former Scotland international and striker with Aston Villa, Wolves and Everton, talking off-air with Sky Sports' pitchside reporter Andy Burton about Massey. 00:14 GMT 01 Oct 2020. A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. 464 were here. The presenter follows pundits Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas out the door after it was announced the trio had been axed from Sky's Soccer Saturday on Wednesday. I think a lot of people in the country would agree with me. I can stand up and take a beating. "It has no part of the game. It's been a great show. 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". "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. E. Author of the review. Former Reds skipper and England star Thompson won 16 major titles with his beloved Liverpool including seven First Division titles, three European Cup, one FA Cup and two League Cup successes. The pair wolf-whistled and chanted: 'Get your t**s out for the lads!'. 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. Le Tissier had it written into his Sky contract that he didnt have to wear a tie for the weekend and mid-week television shows. 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. 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. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Female linesman. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? ITV announced that the 65-year-old he will be replaced by 42-year-old Sam Matterface from the start of the new season and Tyldesley appeared devastated by the decision as he posted a video reacting to the announcement. "The commentary box feels a little emptier," he said. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. ', 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. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. 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'. "And so I feel it is time for me to do the same and move on to the next chapter.". He hung up his boots in 2003 before joining Sky's punditry panel shortly after. Burton said "apparently, a female lino today, bit of a looker", with Gray responding: "A female linesman? Peace and love.'. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 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. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". Sky Sports' Andy Walker believes Celtic will extend their lead over Rangers before the end of the season. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has . 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. "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour.
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