CLIVE Tyldesley says he and other football commentators should be allowed to use the F-word.
The veteran footballer, 69, who spent more than 20 years at ITV, said: “Sometimes it’s the only word that works.”
1
Clive Tyldesley says he and other football commentators should be allowed to use the F wordCredit: ITV
He added: “I think once a season a commentator should be able to use the F-word without losing his job.
“Some goals, some moments, some mistakes, simply require an expletive – the expletive – to capture their full impact.”
Speaking to former manager Martin O’Neill on the Football Authorities podcast, Clive added: “I would need to choose my moment carefully. . . But sometimes you need to say what you see.”
In 2018, commentator Gary Neville was heard on Sky Sports saying something was “fucking obvious”
Tyldesley, 69, who appears on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, also criticized Wembley security after pitch invasions disrupted last Saturday’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The commentator – who has covered five World Cups, 17 Champions League finals and nine FA Cup finals – said: “The pitch invasions at the start of Saturday’s game were no laughing matter.
“I think there are now all sorts of implications for Wembley’s ability to host big international games.
“It’s a real concern.”
The most bizarre football rules you may have never heard of
We are not owned by a billionaire or shareholders – our readers support us. Donate any amount over $2. BNC Global Media Group is a global news organization that delivers fearless investigative journalism to discerning readers like you! Help us to continue publishing daily.
Support us just once
We accept support of any size, at any time – you name it for $2 or more.
The Oklahoma Sooners enter the 2024 season with a lot of talent, but questions remain. There are still more than six weeks to see what the offensive line
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip – Thousands of displaced Palestinians in northern Gaza have sought refuge in what was once the territory’s largest football arena, where families survive on
Gadsden City’s Zyan Gibson burst onto the recruiting scene last spring and this summer, fielding offers from some of the top schools in the country. The class of
Manchester United allow Bruno Fernandes to open negotiations to play in Saudi Arabia, Manchester City’s Kevin de Bruyne verbally agrees Al-Ittihad transfer, while Arsenal agree Riccardo Calafiori’s contract.
THE city’s DOWNTOWN meters have caused a stir among local residents since their installation in May – now city officials are discussing their options. From now on, authorities
Wide receiver Martavis Bryant isn’t thinking about ending his bid to return to an NFL game. Bryant was reinstated last November following an indefinite suspension imposed while he
Loss after loss, East Union football can feel the 2023-24 season slipping away. The Lancers would finish with a 3-7 overall record, which led to the firing of
It’s no secret that the Florida football program faces a real challenge of opponents this season – especially with the addition of Texas Longhorns (as well as the
The Wisconsin basketball program posted a lengthy conversation with coach Greg Gard on X earlier this month. The video includes an exclusive look at the Badgers’ upcoming 2024-25
A DANGER! the contestant revealed that he regretted the July 4th episode. Josh Martin lost the game show after failing to answer a question that confused him. 5
Andrew Tate will be allowed to leave Romania while he awaits trial on human trafficking charges, a court has ruled. The controversial influencer and his brother Tristan can
SCOTT PARKER has reportedly “completed” his deal to become Burnley’s new manager. The 43-year-old former England midfielder took charge of Belgian giants Club Brugge in December 2022. 1
Mack Sutter will play great college football. However, it remains a mystery where the 6-foot-2, 225-pound athlete from Dunlap will end up. However, the four-star prospect from the
After advancing further than ever in World Cup qualifying, the Palestinian national football team is determined to host a game for a change. The football association has proposed
It seemed like Notre Dame football was in a great position to finally land the former Ohio State football wide receiver commit Jayvan Boggs. O Irish offered about
TOM Brady was part of a star-studded game of beach football in the Hamptons, featuring some modern icons. Brady, 46, joined the likes of Micah Parsons and Odell
The expanded SEC is amazing. The conference should be as competitive as ever after the addition of Texas It is Oklahoma. However, the 16-team SEC is sacrificing some
Acclaimed sports journalist Bill Simmons thinks the NBA is in bad shape. The media personality watched his beloved Boston Celtics secure their 18th championship last month. 5 Patrick
A UNIVERSITY professor has quit after losing his job following a dispute over parking fees. Initial controversy erupted on campus after a $400 parking fee was assigned to
Trevor Lawrence could end up being a fantasy football value with how late he is in drafts this season. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Special to Yahoo Sports
“It was mental.” How else would you expect 16-year-old Fletcher Boyd to describe winning the Under-18s league with Aberdeen, scoring on his first-team debut and following it up
It was an Independence Day commitment for Zion Williams, the four-star Texas defensive lineman giving his speech to LSU on the 4th of July. Williams is LSU’s thirteenth
FORMER NFL star Jason McCourty has broken his silence after leaving Good Morning Football. The 36-year-old sportscaster left the NFL Network show last month after two years. 3
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss the effect of team coordinators leaving and how Dave Canales’ departure will affect the Buccaneers this season. Listen and subscribe
Wisconsin football is currently ranked No. 21 in On3’s industry team recruiting rankings for the class of 2025. The program recently moved up the rankings after signing four-star
KEMBA Walker has announced his retirement from basketball – and already has a new job in the NBA. The 34-year-old former Charlotte Hornets guard hung up his cleats
Maybe keep some fireworks on hand, just in case. Missouri football is completing its recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, and next week could bring the Tigers close
PAUL MULLIN will miss Wrexham’s pre-season tour of the United States and Canada after undergoing spinal surgery. The goal-mad striker went under the knife to fix a persistent
CHRISTINA Aguilera wowed fans by showing off her slender body in a tiny miniskirt. The Genie in a Bottle singer shared a steamy TikTok video highlighting her 20-pound
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Clive Tyldesley says football commentators should be allowed to use the F-word ‘once a season without losing their job’
CLIVE Tyldesley says he and other football commentators should be allowed to use the F-word.
The veteran footballer, 69, who spent more than 20 years at ITV, said: “Sometimes it’s the only word that works.”
1
He added: “I think once a season a commentator should be able to use the F-word without losing his job.
“Some goals, some moments, some mistakes, simply require an expletive – the expletive – to capture their full impact.”
Speaking to former manager Martin O’Neill on the Football Authorities podcast, Clive added: “I would need to choose my moment carefully. . . But sometimes you need to say what you see.”
In 2018, commentator Gary Neville was heard on Sky Sports saying something was “fucking obvious”
Tyldesley, 69, who appears on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, also criticized Wembley security after pitch invasions disrupted last Saturday’s Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The commentator – who has covered five World Cups, 17 Champions League finals and nine FA Cup finals – said: “The pitch invasions at the start of Saturday’s game were no laughing matter.
“I think there are now all sorts of implications for Wembley’s ability to host big international games.
“It’s a real concern.”
This story originally appeared on The-sun.com read the full story
Support fearless, independent journalism
We are not owned by a billionaire or shareholders – our readers support us. Donate any amount over $2. BNC Global Media Group is a global news organization that delivers fearless investigative journalism to discerning readers like you! Help us to continue publishing daily.
Support us just once
We accept support of any size, at any time – you name it for $2 or more.
LIVE SCORE England v Switzerland – Euro 2024: Southgate ready to make big changes in quarter-final – updates
Transfers – July 2024 – Yahoo Sports
Fans convinced Cristiano Ronaldo made a big mistake before the penalty shootout that could have cost Portugal vs France
Celtic linked with Swiss goalkeeper Mvogo – gossip
Related
LIVE SCORE England v Switzerland – Euro 2024: Southgate ready to make big changes in quarter-final – updates
Fans convinced Cristiano Ronaldo made a big mistake before the penalty shootout that could have cost Portugal vs France
West Ham sign Max Kilman for £40m from Wolves, with non-league club making MILLIONS from transfer
Fans furious that Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty was ‘illegal’ and demand a replay – but France had the last laugh in the shootout
Toni Kroos left ‘crushed’ in the center circle as the German legend’s illustrious career ended in a most poignant fashion – The US Sun
More
Oklahoma Schedule Could Make or Break 2024 Season
Gaza’s biggest football stadium is now a shelter for thousands of displaced Palestinians
Four-star Gadsden City, Alabama and Auburn football target Zyan Gibson gives recruiting update
Man Utd’s Fernandes allowed Saudi talks – Saturday gossip
My ‘dictatorship’ city installed high-tech parking meters that no one knows how to use – people are losing a thousand dollars
Martavis Bryant: I still have a lot of football
‘The spark is back’: Rodney Daniels takes over as East Union football coach
Florida football faces ‘most brutal’ schedule among SEC programs
WATCH: Wisconsin HC Greg Gard predicts Badgers’ 2024-25 basketball season
Danger! contestant shares his big ‘regret’ mid-show after losing the match to two-day champion Isaac Hirsch
Andrew Tate was allowed to leave Romania pending trial, court rules | UK News
Scott Parker gets new job as he returns to English football after being sacked by Club Brugge after just 12 GAMES in the role
Inside the Process: Football Star Dunlap Is One of the Country’s Top Recruits
Palestinian football team plans to play World Cup qualifiers in the West Bank
Notre Dame football loses former Ohio State commit, heads to SEC
Tom Brady stars in a beach football game with CJ Stroud, Odell Beckham Jr and Micah Parsons before Michael Rubin’s party
Underrated Georgia football rivalry ranked among best in expanded SEC
Bill Simmons claims NFL is ‘more fun’ than NBA in divisive take, while fans claim ‘football will be unwatchable soon’
I Lost My Job of 12 Years After Complaining About $400 Employee Parking Fees — But We Recorded It to Prove Them Wrong
Fantasy Football: Post-hype draft values worth another chance after disappointing seasons
Boyd Reflects on ‘Mental’ Season Finale
A four-star 4th of July for LSU football as Zion Williams commits
I have the biggest mouth in the world and earn £4k a month from a job no one else can do – trolls send me death threats
‘No good reason’ Jason McCourty opens up about leaving Good Morning Football after NFL Network’s hit show changes locations
NFL Season 2024 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Preview
Where Wisconsin Football Ranks in On3’s 2025 Team Recruiting Rankings
I was a four-time NBA All-Star and was forced to retire at age 34 – found a new job just 24 hours after ending my career
Four Next Decision Moments to Know for Missouri Football Class of 2025 Goals
Wrexham ace Paul Mullin will miss the club’s trip to the USA and Canada and the start of the season after undergoing spinal surgery
Christina Aguilera looks thinner than ever as the singer rolls around on the couch in a miniskirt after losing 20 pounds
Flight attendant reveals why being a dreaded ‘louse’ can delay your plane – find out if you are one
Hamas clears the way for possible cease-fire after dropping key demand, officials say
US envoy to Japan expresses regret over alleged sexual crimes committed by military personnel in Okinawa
Russia says it will not send fighters to the Paris Olympics as neutrals
Oklahoma Schedule Could Make or Break 2024 Season