Sky Sports commentator, Martin Tyler, LEAVE Sky Sports this summer.
The 77-year-old’s voice is one of the most recognisable in English football, along with an extensive record of covering the Champions League, World Cups and European championships.
Tyler is not retiring – he continues to work for broadcasters in America and Australia – but is leaving Sky Sports ahead of the new season.
Sky Sports’ director of football Gary Hughes added: “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. ‘The Voice’ will always be synonymous with the Premier League and Sky Sports. When you think of commentary, you think of Martin Tyler. ‘Collymore closing in’ and ‘Aguerrrrrroooooooooo’ are two of the greatest moments in Premier League history. We thank him and wish him all the very best for the future.”
Tyler was unable to commentate at the back-end of the 2022/23 season due to illness and Sky Sports could not celebrate his career on-air.
Though he is leaving Sky, Tyler is not planning on retiring. He said in a statement: “In my humble opinion, the huge corporation Sky is today has stemmed from Sky Sports’ innovative and inspired coverage of the Premier League. 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.”
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