CLIVE TYLDESLEY will commentate on his last ever game for ITV this weekend.
The iconic voice of football will bring his 28-year stint with the broadcaster to an end with Denmark vs Germany on Saturday.
RexClive Tyledesley is leaving ITV Sport[/caption]
X / CliveTyldesleyTyldesley’s wife Susan announced the news on social media[/caption]
Tyldesley’s wife Susan confirmed he would be leaving ITV on social media today.
On X, she posted: “My husband @CliveTyldesley commentates on his last match for ITV, Denmark vs Germany, on Saturday after an incredible 28 years with @itvfootball. I am so proud of him.”
Tyldesley, 69, seemed to hint that the decision to move away from ITV was out of his control when speaking to The Athletic about his long-term commentary partnership with Ally McCoist.
He said: “I love his company, I love his company on the air, it’s nice when other people enjoy it but it’s not our decision to make”.
Fans have been enjoying his commentary throughout Euro 2024 so far and are particularly fond of his work alongside co-commentator McCoist.
Tyldesley has been working with ITV since 1996 and was previously the broadcaster’s lead football commentator.
However, he lost that role in 2020 with Sam Matterface taking over from the veteran.
Tyldesley made the same point back then that he has now, insisting that it was ITV who had made the decision for him to step back and not him.
PATyldesley has worked with ITV for 28 years[/caption]
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Speaking after the change in a social media video said he said: “To be clear, this is ITV’s decision – not mine – and I am upset, annoyed, baffled.
“I totally respect ITV’s right to change their opinion of me, ITV have been really good for me and yes, I will carry on as their number two commentator.
“But, let me make it quite clear – I have not stepped down, I have been moved aside.
“I’m just going to miss the England games so much, even more than I’ll miss the Champions League games and that is all.”
Now the decision has been made for Tyldesley to leave ITV as a commentator altogether.
His final game coming on Saturday means he has already provided the backdrop for his last ever England game, with Southgate’s men next taking to the pitch against Slovakia on Sunday.
Fans who will miss his iconic commentary and familiar voice don’t have to worry too much.
The smooth talking broadcaster is turning to the world of podcasting with his show The Football Authorities alongside former Aston Villa and Celtic manager Martin O’Neill.
Tyldesley’s time with ITV has seen him provide lead commentary for five World Cups, five European Championships, nine FA Cup finals and a whopping 17 Champions League finals.
X / CliveTyldesleyFans love listening to Tyldesley’s commentary with Ally McCoist on ITV[/caption]