Goodbye Martin Tyler: Sky Sports Legend Leaves After 30 Years of Premier League Coverage
Martin Tyler, the iconic voice of Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage for the past 30 years, has announced he will be leaving the broadcasting giant ahead of the new football season. Tyler, 77, has been a mainstay of the Premier League since its inception in 1992 and has called some of the most iconic moments in the competition’s history.
In a statement given to The Telegraph, Tyler said: “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.”
Tyler is also well-established among young fans as the voice of EA Sports’ Fifa video game where his commentary on the efforts of gamers young and old was a feature of the game from 2005 to 2020.
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. ‘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’ [from Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Newcastle in 1996] 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.”
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Conclusion
Martin Tyler will be remembered as one of the greatest commentators in Premier League history. His iconic voice and commentary has been a part of some of the most memorable moments in football and his presence will be sorely missed by fans and colleagues alike. Sky Sports is undergoing a major shake-up ahead of the 2023/24 season and it remains to be seen who will fill the void left by Tyler’s departure.