Sky Sports Announces Peter Drury as New Premier League Commentator
Sky Sports has announced the appointment of Peter Drury as their new lead commentator for the Premier League. The 55-year-old will replace Martin Tyler, who had been the organisation’s lead commentator since 1992.
Drury is an experienced commentator, having worked with the BBC, ITV and BT Sport, as well as Premier League Productions. He is also a three-time winner of the Football Supporters’ Association commentator of the year award, and won the Sports Journalists’ Association sports commentator of the year award in 2020.
Speaking about his new role, Drury said he was “massively excited” to be joining Sky Sports. “To be working on the best games week in week out with a broadcaster that has told the Premier League story since the very beginning feels like the opportunity of my career and I can’t wait to get started,” he added.
Sky Sports Managing Director Rob Webster said: “Peter is one of the most highly respected commentators in the business and we are delighted to welcome him to Sky Sports. He has an exceptional track record in football commentary and his enthusiasm for the game is infectious. We look forward to him joining us for the start of the 2021/22 season.”
Drury will join a team of commentators at Sky Sports that includes Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, Jamie Redknapp and Graeme Souness. He will also be part of a team of presenters that includes David Jones, Kelly Cates, Ed Chamberlin and Geoff Shreeves.
Sky Sports have been broadcasting Premier League matches since 1992 and have become one of the most recognisable brands in football broadcasting. They have been at the forefront of innovation in football broadcasting, introducing new technologies such as Ultra HD and interactive features such as Sky Sports Football Score Centre.
The organisation has also been instrumental in developing new ways to watch football, such as their Sky Go service which allows customers to watch live matches on their mobile devices. With Drury joining their team of commentators, Sky Sports looks set to continue to be at the forefront of football broadcasting for many years to come.
Conclusion
Sky Sports have announced the appointment of Peter Drury as their new lead commentator for the Premier League. Drury is an experienced commentator with an impressive track record in football broadcasting, and his enthusiasm for the game is sure to be a great addition to Sky Sports’ team. With Drury joining their team of commentators, Sky Sports looks set to continue to be at the forefront of football broadcasting for many years to come.