Clive Tyldsley axed as main ITV Commentator

[Duncan’s Pigeon Loft]

To be replaced by Sam Matterface. Doesn’t seem too pleased about it.

didn’t he start out at Radio City?

 

[mahermi1]

To be replaced by Sam Matterface. Doesn’t seem too pleased about it.

didn’t he start out at Radio City?

Seems strange, Matterface, doesn't even support Liverpool, ITV are not following the script. Or does he ?

 

[roydo]

Shame that. One of the good guys it seemed.

Sam Matterface is meh.

 

[toffeejack]

Yessss haha hate Tyldesley, matterface is nice, but not sure I'd call him a commentator. Hate hearing tyldsley's voice though.

 

[number4.]

bidding war between Sky and BT incoming

 

[coollino]

Ah was hoping they would replace him with a female commentator just for the fume lol

 

[GP_Monty]

Interestingly about 2-3 weeks ago which is the timeframe Tyldesley refers to there, he put out an article saying that all commentators needed to be re-educate due to subconscious racial bias.

Could this be related to his demotion?

 

[toffeejack]

He was the one gushing over soton even we played them recently wasn't he?

 

[Tubey]

Matterface is abysmal. But so was Tyldesley. Swapping like for like imo.

 

[GP_Monty]

Clive Tyldesley calls for commentary training after landmark study finds evidence of racial bias in football coverage

As ITV’s main commentator, Tyldesley is one of England’s most recognisable game callers and he says that more training is needed to make those who take up the microphone more aware of what they are saying

www.independent.co.uk

There's the article I mentioned above, not sure if it's behind a paywall or not. From 30th June

 

[Diogenes the Cynic]

He is the absolute worst.

"Magical European night at anfield" should be on his tombstone the cringey bell.

 

[barneygumble]

Sam Matterface messed up being with Natalie Sawyers, how can you listen to him?

From that video, sounds gutted. Liked his commentary, every time I've listened to Sam Matterface he's just bored me.

 

[Shevin Keedy]

Good first name for a commentator, Clive.

 

[TippEverton]

Comes across as a right lil cry arse bish in that video.

 

[Yarrgh]

Plenty of time to sort his grass out. That lawn's almost as scruffy as mine.