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Scott Minto has become the latest high-profile casualty of Sky Sports' shake-up after he confirmed he has been sacked by the broadcaster.. 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. Yeah. He was a first-class umpire from 1985 to 1987 and became Lancashire coach in 1993. Yeah. 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It's a simple thing, I agree with the cause but there are parts of the organisation that I just cannot support. Merson Says: Curtains for Potter if Chelsea lose at Spurs? He has extensive experience of his own having held roles with the BBC and also Sky Sports both as a presenter and commentator. John Inverdale, Henry Blofeld, and Ian Robertson found themselves sidelined, whileCornelius Lysaght and Mark Pougatch were informed they had no future at Radio 5 Live. I think a lot of people in the country would agree with me. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It has proven to be a good prediction with Rooney going on to become England and Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer. 'The underlying insinuation of tweets immediately linking mine and Alex Scott's names makes for some uncomfortable truths. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Matterface, Tyldesley's replacement, will be continuing in his role as talkSPORT's lead football commentator alongside his new position. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. We wholeheartedly apologise for our behaviour. Yeah. ', 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. At present we have no plans to change the way we work with Andy. 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. Wright said: 'The racism is going through the roof today. I accept that. Stelling appeared gutted by the news, writing on Twitter in reply to Le Tissier: "One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. "And Solskjaer has won it!" I ask myself that question and hopefully the answer is: no, I don't think that is the case.'. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Tyldesley is going to remain as part of the ITV team and will still be part of the group commentating at major tournaments. 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. ', Minto had fronted Sky Sports' EFL coverage, as well as presenting their LaLiga programmes. 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". Then in the next breath he is switching on to find the perfect words for the great moment. 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. Caroline Barker. He took over as England coach in 1996 but left in 1999 when the England and Wales Cricket Board did not renew his contract. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". 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. "I have spoken to Sian. Scotland striker Nicholas secured two Premier League honours and one League Cup for Glasgow giants Celtic and one League Cup with the Gunners. Anothertape was revealed consisting of Gray crudely discussing Massey's physical appearance with a different colleague - Andy Burton. The 51-year-old hit out at the movement's 'far-left ideology' as black footballer Karl Henry also branded the group 'divisive'. I deserve to be battered. 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. But Steven Gerrard headed home to give Liverpool fans a glimmer of hope and Tyledesley's reaction was priceless. If this starts to change that, it would give me some pleasure.". 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". "He is much loved and respected by his fellow commentators and production team who cherish the time spent working with him," read a statement. 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. Bookmark. TV pundit Andy Gray has admitted he was close to suicide after being caught making a cheap sexist comment on Sky Sports. The pair spoke of their disapproval of women officiating football matches, questioning their knowledge and qualifications. Keys later said: "Prehistoric banter isn't acceptable in the modern world.. 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. 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There is a sports room, a little boisterous like a dressing room up and down the country. He said: 'If you haven't seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV's senior football commentator. On Wednesday, it was revealed that Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas had been told about their own redundancies. Do me a favour, love.". In 2001 Thommo was praised by his fellow football pundit Tony Cottee for saving his life when the Liverpool hero paid for a doctor to examine his colleague before he suffered a brain haemorrhage. Gray replied: Why is there a female linesman? And Le God formed a brilliant relationship with Liverpools former captain and assistant manager Thommo, 66, and ex-Celtic and Arsenal star Nicholas, 58. His son . One wrote: 'ITV replacing Clive Tyldesley is a terrible decision. Not for myself. Commentator David Lloyd has left Sky Sports after 22 years. The pair are now flagship presenters of the BeIN Sports channels. 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. 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. 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. Do me a favour, love.". ', 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. She's got that game on merit, she's worked really hard, and it does hurt you. 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 disgraced duo left the broadcaster in infamous circumstances following comments they made in 2011, but what was said? 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. Among other things, Minto has fronted coverage of the EFL and Spanish La Liga, and the 49-year-old released a statement confirming his departure on Thursday. A REMINDER:This Clive Tyldesley commentary on Manchester United winning the Champions League in 1999 pic.twitter.com/oWstcfYi6o, With the news that Clive Tyldesley is being replaced as ITVs main football commentator, I think its only fair to remind everyone just how good he is at his job.