Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light.
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Scott Minto sacked by Sky Sports as broadcaster continues on-screen Richards also received the backing of fans thanks to his energetic and erudite views since hanging up his boots and becoming a pundit, but faced some abuse too. We got it wrong. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Yours was the voice of my sporting youth, Champions League on terrestrial was appointment viewing. "We've expressed our disappointment to Andy Gray's representatives about the comments that have been reported in the media over the last 48 hours. Sky has sacked football presenter Andy Gray after further allegations of his sexist behaviour came to light. 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. , 'They're taking the p*ss!' He also famously captured the moment Manchester United won the European Cup against Bayern Munich in dramatic fashion in 1999, saying: 'Beckham into Sheringham and Solskjaer has won it! Sky Sports News' senior reporter Melissa Reddy analyses how the departure of key figures off the pitch has left Liverpool as a club in transition. By
Gray has instructed law firm Schillings to represent him over the termination of his contract, while Massey was withdrawn from her duties as an assistant referee for Tuesday's League Two game between Crewe and Bradford.
Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row - The Sydney Morning Herald Peace and love.'. I can stand up and take a beating. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. 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. The statement from the broadcaster said: We are changing some parts of our football coverage Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes., Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling reacted to the announcement in despair, tweeting: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. A. The three men clocked close to 50 years service between them with Sky and will be greatly missed by the millions of armchair football fans who tuned into the long-running Gillette Soccer Saturday show. Sky Sports Football Presenters . Yeah. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. Female linesman. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack.
In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. Sky told SunSport: We are changing some parts of our football coverage Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes., Confirming his dismissal, Le Tissier wrote on Twitter: "Enjoyed my time at Sky Sports, time to look forward to life's next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team which include @CazzaEccles @CarlyBassett @tvtrevstats amongst many others, good luck all have a lovely day. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. He said: 'Alex Scott, for me, is easily one of the best prepared pundits out there.
Bobby Bulloch: Football commentator loses 'jobby' over half - Sky News '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. There is an attitude that exists such as that. Sky lost one great commentator in Michael Holding earlier this year and now we have lost another in Bumble. The time he shared a campervan with Hussain on the 2018 tour of New Zealand was also memorable, particularly when I stumbled across Bumble having a cuppa outside the van in Mount Maunganui and he sarcastically remarked the stunning beach view had nothing on Blackpool. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. David Jones. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Former Chelsea and West Ham defender Minto joined Sky at the end of his playing career and has been a regular feature on Sky. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes.
The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female referee Sian Massey before Saturday's match between Wolves and Liverpool. Le Tissier has since returned to Twitter following the news breaking of his departure, writing: 'Enjoyed my time at sky sports, time to look forward to life's next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team good luck all have a lovely day.'. The disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? Former Manchester United boss Ron Atkinson, who resigned from his position as ITV co-commentator in April 2004 after making an off-air racist comment, also suggested Gray may have been unfortunate to lose his job. Not for myself.
Why Sir Ian Botham and David Gower are leaving Sky Sports after fifth However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. The former Everton striker is now working in BeIN sports in Qatar . At present we have no plans to change the way we work with Andy.
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. 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. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. "I apologise most sincerely to Azeem and to the Asian community for doing this, and for any offence caused," he said.
Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports 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. Enjoy The Ride - Sky Sports F1 Promo 2023 . 'They are the two main points for me. I look forward to being back on the screen soon.
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David 'Bumble' Lloyd set to leave the Sky Sports cricket commentary Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. Home Sky Sports Sky Sports Football Presenters, Commentators & Pundits. Earlier this season Le Tissier caused a stir when responding to comments regarding his and Sky's public support for the Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaign, saying he would be evaluating his own personal stance. 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. '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. - Jose has become a laughing stock. Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. 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. The pair wolf-whistled and chanted: 'Get your t**s out for the lads!'. He's now openly gay.
This is Sky's decision to evolve the show, and you know what, I wish them all the very best. 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". Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. Yeah, I know. I am quite happy for them to have their point of view, but that is mine and that is where I sit. They were both a joy to work with and both will be sadly missed.. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. 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". Read about our approach to external linking. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.". Matt Le Tissier said he would a Black Lives Matter badge (circled) on Sky Sports but did not support their anti-capitalism aims. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". Formula 1 2023 - Pre-Season Testing - Live TV Coverage on . Sky Sports' Andy Walker believes Celtic will extend their lead over Rangers before the end of the season. Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing. Scott Minto (right) is the latest former player to be made redundant by Sky Sports this summer. 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. 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? Vladimir Smicer and Xabi Alonso put the Reds on level terms, to which Tyldesley claimed 'Miracles are possible' before Liverpool went on to win their fifth European Cup on penalties. ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Steven Gerrard puts a grain of doubt in the back of Milan minds,' he said. The new footage, which was recorded in December but only came to light on Monday night, appears to show Gray making a suggestive comment towards colleague Charlotte Jackson, who does not openly react, and he and Keys then burst out laughing. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea.
Bumble was the lead commentator but he turned to Ian Bishop and said this is West Indies moment. 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. .
Gary Neville feels Man Utd will need to produce something really special if they are to beat Liverpool on Super Sunday despite their outstanding form. The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today.". Learn more. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. Yeah.
David Lloyd: Sky Sports commentator leaves after 22 years Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". Former footballers Micah Richards (left) and Alex Scott (right) are both possible replacements. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. You know, like everybody else in football, I am a matter of opinion, I totally get that and I totally respect ITV's right to change their opinion of me. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. Sky Sports confirmed on Wednesday that former footballers Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas will no longer be a part of their coverage during the 2020/21 season, having. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing.
Sam Matterface - Wikipedia 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. 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.". It is never about Bumble. 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. I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. But Gray's former Everton team-mate Peter Reid linked the ex-Sky pundit's dismissal to the
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Scott Minto joins Le Tissier, Nicholas and Thompson in being sacked by 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. Do me a favour, love.". That is not to defend what happened. Michael Vaughan arrives at court for Yorkshire cricket racism hearing, Toronto Raptors post cringe-worthy about why girls run the world, Man City manager Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of match against Newcastle, Souness and Robson joke they'd kick players wearing pink boots, Graeme Souness questions Van Dijk's leadership capabilities, Tyson and Tommy Fury's dad asks Jake Paul to pay up after loss, Liverpool v Man United: Jurgen Klopp press conference ahead of match, Daily Mail reporter tests out Formula One training techniques, Raiders star Jordan Rapan is grilled over brutal hit in match, Erik ten Hag ready for 'next step' with Man Utd by beating top four rival Liverpool at Anfield, Liverpool's April visit ticket allocation slashed by 20%, Footballer Danny Simpson talks meeting Ronaldo while on a date. The Ultimate Trivia Battle! What?'. 'All because three middle-aged white guys have got the sack. Lloyd last month apologised to former Yorkshire all-rounder Azeem Rafiq, who accused him of making disparaging comments about Asian players.
Eric Bristow axed by Sky Sports after calling football abuse victims The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. . We failed to change when the world has changed. 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. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The popular trio will be sorely missed by the millions of armchair football fans, The three presenters have been axed by Sky Sports, Charlie Nicholas pictured in 2003 working for Sky, Le Tissier reports on a major moment in 2008, Thompson has also been a regular for over a decade, and is pictured here in 2008, The trio were regulars on Gillette Soccer Saturday, Matt Le Tissier was recently slated for his controversial views on coronavirus, Former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas has been given his marching orders, Phil Thompson played for Liverpool and Sheffield United during his career, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO).
Karen Carney, Jacqui Oatley and Michelle Owen join Sky Sports and Yeah, I know. Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. So farewell Bumble, it was fun while it lasted. 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. Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. 'The only thing he cares about is destroying me': Preview the scandalous story of divorce between the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, Paddy and Christine McGuinness open up in a raw and intimate documentary. Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL.
'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. Through experiences you gain that wider perspective. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 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". It has been reported that talkSPORT are set to snap him up for their coverage of Englands Test series in the Caribbean next March.
Scott Minto confirms he is the latest casualty of Sky's sackings After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today," he said. Can you believe that? I do not know exactly why this decision has been taken, already I've got the producer of a broadcaster I am working on asking if I've got any health issues. Enjoyed my time at sky sports, time to look forward to lifes next challenge, thank you for the support down the years and special thanks to the backroom team which include @CazzaEccles @CarlyBassett @tvtrevstats amongst many others, good luck all have a lovely day . All rights reserved. Easily. , Swanson is unstoppable! 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. 'Yes, you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys. 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. Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful!
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Sky Sports 2023 presenters, pundits and commentators: The Sky Sports Terrific memories.'. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Sky Sports commentator sacked in sexism row January 26, 2011 5.09am Save Share Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size One of English football's leading television commentators, Andy Gray, was shown to stuff a microphone into his trousers and ask his female co-presenter to "tuck that down here for me". "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years.
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'We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.'.