Commentator Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33 years
Legendary football Commentator Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33 years. Tyler has been one of the most famous voices in football.
The 77-year-old has been Skys’ lead commentator for every single Premier League season since it began in 1992. According to reports, Tyler is not retiring, he is just stepping away from his duties.
Tyler said in an interview, “It has been a privilege to play a small part in the broadcasting history of the greatest league in the world.
Along the way, I have worked alongside legions of wonderful professionals in all aspects of the television industry. I thank them all for their support and expertise. It has been an honour to be a member of a very gifted team.”
The Commentator worked for the ITV in the 1980s and joined Sky in 1990. Tyler will leave Sky Sports before the new Premier League season begins.
Commentator Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports ahead of new Premiere League season
Gary Hughes, Sky Sports’ director of football said, “Everyone at Sky Sports would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Martin for his unparalleled contribution and dedication to our coverage over the last 30 years.”
One of his most memorable moments was his commentary of former Man City striker Sergio Aguero’s winner against QPR in 2012.
What Martin Tyler said in the iconic Sergio Aguero goal commentary?
As time slipped away from City, he said, “It’s finished at Sunderland, Manchester United have done all they can. Manchester City are still alive here. Balotelli. ‘Aguerooo’
“I swear you’ll never see anything like this ever again. So watch it, drink it in. They’ve just heard the news at The Stadium of Light. Two goals in added time for Manchester City to snatch the title away from Manchester United.”
That strike saw City beat rivals Man United to the Premier League title in dramatic fashion on the final day of the 2011-12 season.
