Martin Tyler has ‘been spoken to’ by Sky Sports chiefs after the commentator’s controversial comments about Spurs attacker Son Heung-min.
On commentary duty for Sunday’s blockbuster Premier League clash between Liverpool and Spurs, Tyler referred to Son’s foul on Cody Gakpo as something ‘out of martial arts’, and considering the stereotypical connection between South Korea and the combat disciplines, some viewers were quick to air their dismay.
Consequently, Tyler’s employers have had a word and requested the commentator remember to take more ‘care with his wording’ in the future.
“Martin Tyler has been reminded of need for care with his wording,” a Sky Sports spokesperson told The Mirror on Monday. “No offence was intended.”
Wow the snowflakes are out again nothing better to do but get offended by nothing but just bury ur heads to the real issues
Stereotyping must be stamped out! 🤣🤣
He got off lightly, he’s always so against Spurs, I’d take him off air permanently.
Are you a muppet take of the air permanently. I’m a spurs fan and I can see he’s said nothing offensive. To all them morons 🤫🥱
Why do we keep bowing to these morons who see offence in everything.
99% didn’t react but the 1% of snowflakes who were upset get served.
I despair.
PC Snowflake and Inspector Woke strike again…
Sorry but the world has gone bloody mad
It wasn’t something like a wrestling move or a boxing punch. It really was like a Bruce Lee type of challenge gone wrong. Pathetic, I bet in decades of football media he has made zero offensive comments.
My jasus. Martin Tyler has been around a lot longer than these snowflakes. But yet the vast majority have to pay homage to a few fools. Time for the flakes to just melt away and stay away.
Didn’t see the game but I have to ask; was Martin correct in what he said. I’ve seen flying kicks from people NOT of Asian extraction.
That said, Martin kind of stretche the envelope with that one. I’m 100% certain he regrets it. Given his contribution to football, surely we can get this one go through to the Keeper, (Works for football as well as cricket).