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. 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. ', 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. In January 2011,long-time Sky Sports commentators RichardKeys and Andy Gray were forced to leave the broadcasting companyafter the leak of several tapes in which the duo were found to make derogatory, sexist comments about female referee Sian Massey and other female figures in the industry. Paul Merson 27/02/23 2:23pm Do me a favour, love.". Which Sky Sports presenters have been sacked? The 49-year-old began presenting for Sky in 2006 after . They were both a joy to work with and both will be sadly missed.. They weren't a million miles away under Marsch, Nev: Liverpool need to wake themselves up | 'Man Utd look happy again', Nev: Man Utd not ready for title race | Keane: They must be ready to pounce. What have they done, what have these guys done? 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. Pundit Micah Richards and Goals on Sunday co-host Alex Scott are two of the names linked with replacing them on the show, but both have faced a backlash on social media. "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. In response, Lloyd said he had "made some comments about the Asian cricket community" and that he "deeply regrets" his actions. 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". Nov 06, 2021 10:35 am EDT. Stelling tweeted: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departures of three of my best mates. The 55-year-old and colleague Richard Keys had been stood down for Monday's match between Bolton and Chelsea. 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. Jeff Stelling, the Sky Sports presenter, expressed his dismay and accused ITV of 'ageism', which the broadcaster has denied. However, the timing of this announcement, just weeks after he was dragged into the Azeem Rafiq racism affair, suggests this wasnt entirely Lloyds decision. 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. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The statement was made in a final attempt to save his job, but was not well-received. Kelly Cates. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female referee Sian Massey before Saturday's match between Wolves and Liverpool. The news comes less than 24 hours after Sky released a statement regarding the aforementioned Le Tissier and co. 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. Bookmark. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 'What's it got to do with Black Lives Matter, or the fact that black people may get an opportunity to get those jobs? Sky said it is investigating Lloyd's alleged comments. 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. 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? Oh I forgot Clive you are 65. But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. 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'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. And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, How Man Utd can end their Anfield hoodoo , Where next for Neymar? There is an attitude that exists such as that. Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. The 58-year-old's playing career came to an end in 1996 before he turned to punditry. "From whiners to winners" - that's how Gary Neville described Erik ten Hag's transformation at Manchester United after their Carabao Cup final win. 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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. Ageism alive and well in UK broadcasting.'. "If you're in a pub and a masculine type is bothering someone at the bar, we don't like that. 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.". 'I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project. Yeah. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. 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!'. Jamie Redknapp believes Liverpool's next two games, at home to Wolves and rivals Manchester United four days later, are pivotal for their top-four hopes. I've not even thought about winding down towards retirement or anything like that. They might get a chance to do this show. Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. A community rec center that offers a multitude of sports housed in 60,000+sqft on 12+ Acres in PV. 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. 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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. Sky Sports' Martin Tyler has shared his memories of John Motson, after his legendary fellow commentator died at the age of 77 on Thursday. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. ", Keys attempted to apologise one last time before the end of his final hour-long broadcast, saying, "One last time, sorry. 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. Kenny [Dalglish] will go potty.". It was wrong. 'I love this job, and it has gone. Why are people upset?.". 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 . 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.. "Thank you Bumble for your service. 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. Why? . See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Scott Minto has been sacked by Sky Sports as he becomes the latest to fall victim to the broadcaster's on-screen shake-up. ', said Tyldesley as Rooney wildly celebrated at Goodison Park. 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.'. Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. To be clear this is ITV's decision, not mine. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. 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. 'This happens to everybody in the industry. 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. Sky Sports said it had sacked Gray "in response to new evidence of unacceptable and offensive behaviour". Yeah. 'Remember the name Wayne Rooney! 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. The comments, which went to air on Tuesday, were described by Sky News chief executive Paul Whittaker as "totally unacceptable". 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. 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. "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? 'Asking me if it is something that I have done no there's nothing. 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". Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? From Miami to Manchester! Verified customer This complaint was posted by a verified customer. Please turn on JavaScript. Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. Stelling, who has presented Soccer Saturday for nearly 30 years, is said to have been furious when Charlie Nicholas, Phil Thompson and Matt Le Tissier were asked to leave the show last year. 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However, according to Joe Saward in the 'Inside F1' podcast, David Croft could be on his way out of Sky Sports, as the team isn't quite happy with him. ", Thompson said: "I've had a great 22 years on Sky Sports. Can you believe that? The more people are attracted to the game the better standards will be and the more everyone can talk about the football. Sky News reported that the pair discussed Massey's appearance, with Burton referring to Massey as "a bit of a looker" while Gray asks: "What do women know about the offside rule?". Do me a favour, love.". Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. 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 overcome it, you move forward.". I've got no health issues. 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. Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. He's now openly gay. 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 can see her from here," before swearing and adding: "What do women know about the offside rule?". Former Southampton star Le Tissier was a hugely popular member of Stelling's Saturday team, though has courted controversy several times in the past. 'Is there a tendency for me to refer to a black player's pace or strength as opposed to their skill or match intelligence? Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 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. 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. Up to $10 000 in daily prizes, MLS is back! Gray and Keys have been the face of Sky Sports' football coverage since the satellite broadcaster started showing English top-flight matches in 1992. 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 . Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. . "It's been an immense privilege to try and bring the sport I love into people's homes up and down the country.". Josi scores twice, Predators beat Coyotes 6-2 NHL. 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. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. 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. I look forward to being back on screen very soon.". ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. Ella Gillett of Cambridge, GB. 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. See charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. 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. Keys added: "Somebody better get down there and explain offside to her.". We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The pair were 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. Why is football knowledge measured by the offside rule. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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". Stelling tweeted: 'Clive does more prep and stats than me - and his are useful! 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. The 74-year-old former England coach, nicknamed 'Bumble', joined Sky in 1999 after his three-year stint with the national team. They will be lucky to have him. Not for myself. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female. ", Gray then said: "No, I wouldn't. Sky on Tuesday refused to comment on the. 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. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Yeah, I know. 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. Bill Leslie I gather one or two sites are reporting that I've been sacked. Earlier today, a third Sky Sports presenter was taken off air. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. Gray has been a very visible presence in its latest advertising campaigns. 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. Forget what I said -they probably dont know the offside rule," Gray added. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Eilidh Barbour. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. Both Sky Sports and the FA condemned the comments, which led to Keys resigning from his role and Gray being sacked. 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Sky Sports' cricket coverage will certainly be poorer - and a lot less entertaining - following the decision by David Lloyd to retire after 22 years with the broadcaster. What exactly did the two say? It's been a great show. What exactly did the two say? 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. 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". 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. "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. Here we go. 'We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.'. Sky Sports managing director Barney Francis said on Tuesday: "Andy Gray's contract has been terminated for unacceptable behaviour. ", 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. Creating a new men's skincare product leads to a sticky situation in Lord Sugar's boardroom Want to get into cricket? His son . "There is not inherent sexism at Sky, nor in the sports department or the football department. He most notably was the voice of the 2005 Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan. The comments below have not been moderated. 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. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. 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? , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Bad.". The former Everton striker is now working in BeIN sports in Qatar . Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage.