Martin Tyler leaves Sky Sports after 33 years

Martin Tyler will leave his role as Sky Sports’ main football commentator ahead of the 2023/24 season.

The 77-year-old has decided to bring the curtain down on an illustrious career at Sky having first been brought in shortly prior to the inauguration of the Premier League in 1990. He previously worked at ITV.

Tyler’s voice is one of the most iconic in the history of sports broadcasting, commentating on several huge moments in the Premier League era.

Tyler said in a statement: “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.”

Sky Sports’ director of football Gary Hughes added: “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’ 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.”

Tyler was unable to commentate at the back-end of the 2022/23 season due to illness and so Sky Sports could not celebrate his career on-air.

Though he is leaving Sky, Tyler is not planning on retiring.