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Martin Tyler, 80, Rejects Retirement Talk After Sky Exit, Reveals Voice Surgeries

He plans to keep calling games for Premier League Productions after recovering from vocal-cord surgery.

Overview

  • Tyler says Sky Sports chose not to renew his contract in 2023 after more than three decades, describing the decision as the broadcaster’s right.
  • He discloses an unexplained voice problem at the time that required operations on his vocal cords and an eight-week recovery.
  • The veteran commentator insists he is not retiring and says he will keep working "until I fall off the gantry."
  • He remains active with Premier League Productions, has taken occasional assignments for other broadcasters including a TNT Sports Champions League match, and hosts a podcast with over 80 episodes.
  • Addressing claims of club bias, he identifies himself as a lifelong Woking supporter and names Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Newcastle in 1996 as his favourite commentary.