Clive Tyldesley has said he is “upset, annoyed and baffled” after being replaced as ITV’s lead football commentator.
Lancashire-born Tyldesley, 65, worked for Radio City in Liverpool before joining the BBC in 1992 and then ITV in 1996, where he has commentated on every Champions League final since 1998 and been the broadcaster’s lead commentator at each European Championships since 2000 and World Cup since 2002.
He is being replaced by Sam Matterface, who is also Talksport’s chief football commentator.
And although Tyldesley is to remain as ITV’s number two, he posted an emotional video on Twitter today where he laid bare his disbelief at the decision.
“To be clear, this is ITV’s decision, not mine, and I am upset, annoyed and baffled,” he said.
