It seems as though Sky Sports number one football commentator, Martin Tyler has been the man behind the microphone ever since Lazarus was a lad. But, what is it with him and Manchester City?
One of the many accusations Martin receives is that he hates both Manchester United and Manchester City.
I am not a Manchester United fan says the 72-year-old.
“It’s the one thing that irks me when people say you must have a Premier League team, I absolutely, categorically don’t.
“How can I be a Man United fan when I’ve got excited about Aguero (winning the league for Manchester City). All I do is react to the game.
“It’s a great bonus to not have a Premier League team. I’m probably the only commentator to not have a Premier League club.”
Alright @SkySportsPL Martin Tyler said that mane’s goal was payback for a red card that would have been assault if it weren’t on a football pitch. Nice impartiality from him there. pic.twitter.com/AZx18913a1
— DAN DAN DAN DAN DAN DAN DAN (@dankthemanc) January 14, 2018
Did you know?
He was a Football Association Premier League Commentator of the Decade award winner in 2003, who was the default commentator for all FIFA video games from 2006 until 2012.
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The Chester born self-confessed Woking FC fan has coached the Isthmian League Premier Division club Kingstonian.
Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler reveals he supports Woking: I Already Knew He Didn't Support Man Who But Some Liverpool Supporters Didn't Realize Or Believe The Biased Opinion On Social Media https://t.co/bFXW6QxUL3 via @MailOnline
— Anthony Squires (@AnthonysSquires) January 12, 2018
Why do City fans find Martin irritating?
Match-day commentators are meant to be impartial. Their role is supposed to be to react to the action on the field of play and relay information without prejudice.
Another definition is…
A sports commentator (also known as sports announcer, sportscaster or play-by-play announcer) gives a running commentary of a game or event in real time, usually during a live broadcast, traditionally delivered in the historical present tense.
Try and hide it Martin Tyler. ????
— City Watch (@City_Watch) January 14, 2018
In an interview last year Martin Tyler was asked what made for a great commentator. His reply was
“Getting the right words at the right time, encapsulating the moment, and not getting caught out”.
"How about sensational? How about SUPERB?"
Our man @ThomasBristow catches up with the voice of the Premier League, Martin Tyler.
Check out the exclusive interview
???????? https://t.co/2XP2BpmKD9 pic.twitter.com/hBM5EcAhO9— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) January 11, 2018
Conclusion
In an effort to be unbiased, I am not going to defend or make up Martin Tyler allegations…I will allow you to do that in the comments section directly below this article.