MARTIN TYLER has revealed that he was “stepped down” by Sky Sports.
The veteran commentator, 78, left the broadcaster after 33 years at the end of last season.
GettyMartin Tyler worked for Sky Sports for 33 years[/caption]
He has not hung up his mic, however, and has continued working on games for overseas networks this season.
Ahead of working on Arsenal‘s clash with Brighton this afternoon, Tyler joined talkSPORT for a catch-up.
Chatting to SunSport’s Shaun Custis, Tyler was at pains to make it clear that he had not left Sky of his own accord.
He said: “I didn’t step down, I was stepped down.”
Tyler then stressed that is “not bitter towards Sky”, and that he still has plenty of friends there.
During his time with the broadcaster he provided commentary for some of the most iconic moments in Premier League history.
From Sergio Aguero‘s last-gasp title winner in 2012 to Stan Collymore “closing in” for Liverpool against Newcastle in 1996, Tyler’s best calls have gone down in Premier League folklore.
Following Tyler’s departure, Sky moved to sign Peter Drury as his replacement.
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Drury, 56, has been commentating on one game a week for Sky, often the premium match of the weekend.
He also covers the Premier League for NBC Sports, while he can be found on various feeds around the world.
Tyler made his return to UK tellies earlier this week, commentating on Porto’s win over Shakhtar for Discovery Plus.
AlamyPeter Drury replaced Tyler on Sky Sports[/caption]