Topic: Martin Tyler

[gray19lfc]

Sorry if this in the wrong place mods but just been made aware of a Martin Tyler interview on Radio 4 where he refers to “Hillsborough and other hooligan related issues”.

https://twitter.com/tomdunn26/status/1555469234150559744?s=20&t=dI6sOLDkkCywrGek0DN87A

It’s simply ridiculous that this is STILL happening!

Complain to the BBC here https://www.bbc.co.uk/contact/complaints/make-a-complaint/#/Complaint

[El Lobo]

Done

We'll await further 'he doesnt actually hate Liverpool, dont be so sensitive' posts this season.

[Barneylfc∗]

Fucking dirty rat, but we've known this for years. No doubt Carragher will sit wanking him off later rather than calling him out on air.

[RobbieRedman]

Done

Ban him from Anfield

[thaddeus]

I've raised a complaint and also referenced the Jonathan Goldberg comments on the Adrian Chiles show last year.  The BBC need to get it front and centre with their presenters that this shit needs calling out at the time.

I'm not generally one for "cancel culture" but it's really time that Tyler was moved on.  The mask has slipped with him in that interview.

[[new username under construction]]

Done

Ban him from Anfield

Surely the club can so this? Although obviously might not be aware of what he's like at the moment

[JP!]

BBC News Press Team
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We regret that we did not robustly challenge Martin Tyler on a comment which appeared to link Hillsborough & hooliganism. Martin has since apologised for the comment & clarified that these were separate examples & he did not intend to conflate the two.

[So… Howard Philips]

BBC News Press Team
@BBCNewsPR
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We regret that we did not robustly challenge Martin Tyler on a comment which appeared to link Hillsborough & hooliganism. Martin has since apologised for the comment & clarified that these were separate examples & he did not intend to conflate the two.

I assume ‘Martin’s’ defence is advanced senility?

[JP!]

I assume ‘Martin’s’ defence is advanced senility?

Have no idea. Seems somewhat mealy-mouthed imo.

[[new username under construction]]

BBC News Press Team
@BBCNewsPR
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20m
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We regret that we did not robustly challenge Martin Tyler on a comment which appeared to link Hillsborough & hooliganism. Martin has since apologised for the comment & clarified that these were separate examples & he did not intend to conflate the two.

Is that a public apology? or has the damage already been done by saying stupid shit in the first place?

[JP!]

At this point I don't think it does any particular damage other than emotional - not to minimize that in any way of course.  People know the facts, they just choose to ignore them. It will always be a stick people beat this club with. Fans, players, pundits.  Best we can do is call it out and root the fuckers out.

[Elliemental]

I used to think Tyler was just a crap, semi-comatose commentator who should have been put out to grass years ago. After all, he is shite at commentating on all games, not just Liverpool. But nah, this is absurd. He's actively perpetuating harm against the club and the fans now and that's on top of those snidey little asides he always used to make. A step too far. I'll file a complaint too.

[has gone odd]

Hated the useless gobshite way before now. That Hillsborough comment just tips him levels below pond scum.

[mikeb58]

People like Tyler have lots of clout, as thick and ill informed as they are. The younger generation in particular who may not be aware of the full facts of Hillsborough might take this comment on board and  take it as fact.

It only takes one comment like this to do an awful lot  of damage, its took so many good,  honest people decades to rightly clear our name, and this prick comes out with this.

No way should  this insensitive fucker be allowed in Anfield again....if he is, he should have the balls to apologise live on air to all concerned at LFC for his comments.

[disgraced cake]

There's no justification for this old c*nt to ever set foot inside Anfield again. It'd be so simple and the correct thing to just ban him from entering the ground.

[thaddeus]

BBC News Press Team
@BBCNewsPR
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20m
Interview on
@BBCr4today
 

We regret that we did not robustly challenge Martin Tyler on a comment which appeared to link Hillsborough & hooliganism. Martin has since apologised for the comment & clarified that these were separate examples & he did not intend to conflate the two.

I've not heard nor can I find any online record of Tyler's apology.  It would be good if he used his enormous platform as Sky Sports's lead commentator and the start of the Premier League season to make it crystal clear that Hillsborough was not hooligan related and the fans were not to blame.

[Cracking Left Foot]

He knew exactly what he was doing there. He even emphasised the "other" in his sentence. His apology doesn't mean shit.

I actually think it's quite funny when he commentates on us, as his dismal doom-filled commentary makes me laugh. But this shit should be enough to have him removed from Sky Sports. He can piss off to BeIN Sports. with Grey and Keys. 

[Barneylfc∗]

BBC News Press Team
@BBCNewsPR
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20m
Interview on
@BBCr4today
 

We regret that we did not robustly challenge Martin Tyler on a comment which appeared to link Hillsborough & hooliganism. Martin has since apologised for the comment & clarified that these were separate examples & he did not intend to conflate the two.

Apologised to who? I haven't seen it.

[ScouserAtHeart]

Being referenced and called out in the Guardian live blog as well

https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2022/aug/05/premier-league-returns-team-news-and-more-in-our-weekend-football-countdown-live

[Hazell]

Apologised to who? I haven't seen it.

Me neither. Him and his agent are probably formulating an apology right now, which I suspect we'll see later on today.

[JC the Messiah]

Very damaging, and completely reprehensible and unforgivable.  You don't accidentally come out with a comment like that. He knew what he was saying, he knew about the history, the sensitivities, and the misinformation.

Pathetic twat.

[sminp]

Is he still on Sky? We should be complaining to them too as he represents their organisation if so.

[Barneylfc∗]

Have seen his apology now.
Still don't know who he gave it to, was put up on Twitter by Neil Jones.
Pathetic.

[DelTrotter]

Very damaging, and completely reprehensible and unforgivable.  You don't accidentally come out with a comment like that. He knew what he was saying, he knew about the history, the sensitivities, and the misinformation.

Pathetic twat.

Yep, it's utter bollocks, been on air for decades but apparently doesn't know how to word something football related in an interview. Ok.

Sadly no surprise from him though.

[No666]

Steve Rotheram calling out his 'exceptionally crass' comments.

[tubby]

Good to see this not just being circulated on Liverpool forums, he really needs to be binned.  Incredibly crass comment.

[FlashingBlade]

Guardian on it.

“Hillsborough and other hooligan related events” Martin Tyler @BBCr4today - please correct that.

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"It would be great to get some response from Mr Tyler, Sky Sports & the Today programme.”

An insensitive gaffe indeed. One expects more from Tyler"

Not from Liverpool fans you don't

[Gerry Attrick]

I think this could finish him. He's trending all over Twitter meaning it's reaching a wider audience than just Liverpool fans knowing he's wank. MPs tweeting about it etc. Won't have escaped the club's notice and I hope they lay the law down by refusing entrance to Anfield. Sky would be in a situation then because they'd not be able to use him for most of their most watched games each season.

[thaddeus]

I think this could finish him. He's trending all over Twitter meaning it's reaching a wider audience than just Liverpool fans knowing he's wank. MPs tweeting about it etc. Won't have escaped the club's notice and I hope they lay the law down by refusing entrance to Anfield. Sky would be in a situation then because they'd not be able to use him for most of their most watched games each season.

Unfortunately I think he'll be OK as he's put it down to a misunderstanding and apologised.  That will be enough to let him off any proper consequences.  He's still an outdated c**t though.


https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1555504230265495553?cxt=HHwWgoC9ueS2oZYrAAAA

[FlashingBlade]

Martin Tyler has issued an aplogy " Sorry, Im a c*nt"


well thats how I read it.

[FlashingBlade]

Unfortunately I think he'll be OK as he's put it down to a misunderstanding and apologised.  That will be enough to let him off any proper consequences.  He's still an outdated c**t though.


https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1555504230265495553?cxt=HHwWgoC9ueS2oZYrAAAA

hold on...is he implying the misunderstanding is ours?

[Chakan]

Unfortunately I think he'll be OK as he's put it down to a misunderstanding and apologised.  That will be enough to let him off any proper consequences.  He's still an outdated c**t though.


https://twitter.com/neiljonesgoal/status/1555504230265495553?cxt=HHwWgoC9ueS2oZYrAAAA

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry you people are too stupid to understand that I meant different things. You people are just so stupid. I'm sorry for that.

Fuck Martin Tyler.

[JC the Messiah]

Martin Tyler is a c*nt. Apologies for any misunderstanding.

[Hazell]

hold on...is he implying the misunderstanding is ours?

Yep, looks like it. Despite it not being a misunderstanding at all and more an incredibly crass comment from Tyler as Steve Rotheram has said.

[Dr. Beaker]

Done.

[[new username under construction]]

BBC can't do anything, Sky won't do anything, down to the club to ban him

[Indomitable_Carp]

You could maybe forgive some people for a mincing of words - although this should still have been challenged and clarified on air at the time.

But the thing is Tyler has been in this game a long long time now, he has a lot of clout and influence, and his job for decades has been one of a professional commentator and indeed the voice of football. In other words his job specifically involves NOT mincing his words.

[Fromola]

Why does this old soak hate us so much? I doubt even Carragher will be quick to defend him now

Not interested in apologies. Just keep him off our games. We drive a lot of Sky subscriptions and viewers, show us some respect.

[redgriffin73]

What a c*nt.

[number 168]

I've raised a complaint and also referenced the Jonathan Goldberg comments on the Adrian Chiles show last year.  The BBC need to get it front and centre with their presenters that this shit needs calling out at the time.

I'm not generally one for "cancel culture" but it's really time that Tyler was moved on.  The mask has slipped with him in that interview.

I have done the same pointing out that the BBC's apology after Chiles has proved to have been worthless. Tyler is a crap commentator but this episode reveals that he's just not a nice person as well. I hope Sky ensure that, at least, he never commentates on a Liverpol game again.