I'm not sorry for me, I'm sorry for Sian Massey. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? How much are football pundits paid? | Goal.com Scott Minto sacked by Sky Sports as broadcaster continues on-screen The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. It is important for PGMO to have talented people from all backgrounds getting involved in refereeing. 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. Cricket is in Bumbles veins. Rafiq fully accepted that apology and on Tuesday was reported to have told friends he had not intended for anything like this to happen. adding: "He's deeply sorry about it and I accept his apology.". "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. "Thank you Bumble for your service. "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? 'Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. 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. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. Ian Wright hits out at 'stinking-mouthed racist' response to Sky Sports But they've done brilliantly. "And Solskjaer has won it!" Sky Sports Review: Sky sports commentators - ComplaintsBoard.com Yeah, I know. One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. Bumble senses when the viewer needs cheering up and can always bring a smile to their faces, whether it is by singing Sweet Caroline or just making a little one-liner. 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 use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. ITV appear to be following the BBC's lead in culling older much-loved talent. 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". They might get a chance to do this show. ITV have replaced me as their main football commentator pic.twitter.com/S8UOjvwEck. View our online Press Pack. 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. Andy Burton was shown discussing Massey with Gray ahead of Saturday's match in footage leaked to sister channel Sky News. 'Can Manchester United score? [4] On 14 July 2020, ITV announced that Matterface would replace Clive Tyldesley as lead football and England commentator at the start of the . Sky Sports Cricket said Lloyd was a "star" member of their commentary team, with an "extraordinary ability to inform and entertain in equal measure". ", Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, Andy Gray was recorded criticising a female assistant referee and saying they "probably don't know the offside rule". . It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. Good luck to Sky, Jeff, Merse and the new gang on Soccer Saturday.". 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. Why Sir Ian Botham and David Gower are leaving Sky Sports after fifth I accept that. 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 USWNT has a new superstar , 'They're taking the p*ss!' Sky has only so far issued a statement saying: '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.'. 'We are very glad he will continue with us and look forward to working with him on many more occasions in the future.'. 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. 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. Stelling tweeted: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departures of three of my best mates. I kiss my teeth, say raasclaat and all that sort of stuff. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. The pundit had already been disciplined for sexist comments made about female referee Sian Massey before Saturday's match between Wolves and Liverpool. 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". 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. 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. That is sad, not only because he is a fine person but a brilliant broadcaster. It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. ', Another added: 'Hope he gets snapped up by someone', while third posted: 'Hi Clive, I've read the statement ITV put out this morning. Scott Minto joins Le Tissier, Nicholas and Thompson in being sacked by 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. "Betfair doesn't tolerate sexism, and we expect others who represent our brand to share similar values," said a spokesman. 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. Others undoubtedly have far more entertaining anecdotes about one of the greats of British sports broadcasting, but there is hope this will not be the last we hear of Bumble. Andy Gray sacked by Sky for 'unacceptable and offensive behaviour ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. Soon after Gray was sacked, the Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) withdrew Massey from Tuesday's game at Crewe. Scott Minto has confirmed he has left Sky Sports, as the broadcaster continues to make sweeping changes across its football coverage. Andy Gray reveals he was on 'brink of suicide' after being sacked from Sky saying that Massey and other female assistant referees "did not know the offside rule". Yeah. From Miami to Manchester! ", Gray then stated: "If off-air conversations of television and radio presenters were recorded, there would be no one left working. They have been part of a team that for me was the best. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. He presented the Waterloo Cup crown green bowls (independently produced) for Sky Sports until the mid-2000s. 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". Rob Hawthorne has worked on Sky Sports since 1995 as a commentator. Enjoyed every minute with some amazing people on the show and behind the scenes which made it the iconic show it is today. Well, I guess I have from one job but I've done nothing wrong. While fans have admitted that Croft does become a little . "Because a black person or a woman might get the opportunity to do this job. I accept that. '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. Who are the commentators on Sky Sports football? Goal takes a look. pic.twitter.com/yoloHx1glc. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. ", Keys went to remark on the newspaper column by the West Ham United vice chair Karren Brady, saying: "The game's gone mad. Presenter Jeff Stelling, who will continue on Soccer Saturday, along with Paul Merson, bemoaned the news, writing on Twitter: 'One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. After issuing a warning yesterday, we have no hesitation in taking this action after becoming aware of new information today," he said. 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. That is only fair to those connected with the clubs and their supporters. Bobby Bulloch thought he was having a wee laugh by announcing his movements during the break between Hamilton Academical and Ross County on Wednesday night. 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 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.