I’VE DONE NOTHING WRONG! Sport icon Clive ‘upset and baffled’ by ITV ‘sacking’

BIG GAME NAME: Clive

ICONIC sports commentator Clive Tyldesley has revealed he is “upset and baffled” in an emotional video after being replaced in his lead role with ITV after 22 years in the job.

Clive’s voice has been heard at major international tournaments and huge games in club football, including 17 Champions League finals.

ITV announced that Clive, 65, will be replaced by Sam Matterface, 42, from the start of the new season.

He appeared devastated by the decision as he posted a video reacting to the news.

Clive said: “If you haven’t seen the announcement, I am being replaced as ITV’s senior football commentator. Quite a few people have been in touch with me, asking me to react, to comment, um, I’m not sure that would be a very good idea at the moment.

“I was told about three weeks ago so I have had some time to get my head around the decision – but I haven’t got my head around it.

“To be clear, this is ITV’s decision, not mine. I’m upset, annoyed, baffled...I would have been interested in commentating on the Euro 2020 final for them less than 48 hours ago but now I won’t be commentating on any of the big England games over the coming year and I’m going to miss them.

“I love this job, and it has gone. Why? I don’t know. I don’t know exactly why this decision has been taken. Already I’ve got the producer of a broadcast I am working on asking if I’ve got any health issues. No! I’ve got no health issues.

“Asking if it’s something that I have done... no there’s nothing. I’ve done nothing wrong.”