Clive Tyldesley reveals he ‘doesn’t know why’ ITV have axed him as legendary commentator narrates last game for channel

CLIVE TYLDESLEY has admitted he “does not know why” he’s being axed by ITV after 28 years with the channel.

The veteran commentator, 69, can be on the mic for Germany’s spherical of 16 conflict with Denmark this night.

Tyldesley, who has been working alongside Ally McCoist at Euro 2024, is then set to depart ITV, after he was instructed that his contract won’t be renewed.

Talking to the Mail, he revealed: “I’ve identified for 5 to 6 weeks.

“The ITV soccer editor phoned me to inform me I’d be going residence after the final 16.

“I requested if there can be another alternatives and he mentioned that ITV wouldn’t offer me one other contract and in order that can be it after 28 years.”

Tyldesley labored as ITV’s lead commentator at 5 World Cups, 5 European Championships, 9 FA Cup finals and 17 Champions League finals.

He was dropped because the channel’s No1 commentator in 2020, changed by Sam Matterface.

The skilled broadcaster continued to work with ITV as their No2, however will now depart.

On his exit, he added: “ITV has been excellent for me and my profession and I’d wish to assume I’ve been good for them.

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“It’s a disgrace it’s coming to an finish but it surely’s a matter of opinion and their opinion is that that is the precise name.

“I don’t know why they assume that. I’ve by no means absolutely understood however I’ve to simply accept it. I nonetheless assume my work is robust sufficient to resonate with young and old.”

Tyldesley believes he’s nonetheless pretty much as good as ever, and has no intention of retiring.

He added: “I believe I’m nonetheless at a stage the place I can commentate in addition to I ever did.

“I’m acutely aware that that gained’t final for ever. For private satisfaction and vainness I don’t need my ranges to slide. If and when that occurs I hope I’ll be first to see it and react accordingly however I believe I can nonetheless do it.

“I don’t wasn’t to make use of the phrase frustration, as a result of I’m not significantly pissed off however this was not my determination.”

Tyldesley continues to be set to commentate on Champions League matches for American broadcaster CBS Sports activities.

Whereas he has additionally launched his new “Soccer Authorities” podcast alongside Martin O’Neill.

Tyldesley may but to return to UK broadcasts.

He has confirmed that he’s open to presents, though nothing has but been confirmed.

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BBC and ITV’s Euro 2024 line up in full

This is how every channel will line-up:

BBC presenters:

Gary Lineker, Alex Scott, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman

ITV presenters:

Mark Pougatch and Laura Woods 

BBC pundits:

Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Rio Ferdinand, Ellen White, Frank Lampard, Ashley Williams, Wayne Rooney, Joe Hart, Cesc Fabregas, Thomas Frank, David Moyes, Rachel Corsie and James McFadden

ITV pundits:

Ian Wright, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Karen Carney, Graeme Souness, Eni Aluko, Ange Postecoglou, Danny Rohl and Christina Unkel

BBC commentators:

Man Mowbray, Robyn Cowen, Vicki Sparks, Steve Wilson, Steve Bower and Jonathan Pearce

ITV commentators:

Sam Matterface, Clive Tyldesley, Seb Hutchinson, Pien Meulensteen and Joe Speight

BBC co-commentators:

Danny Murphy, Martin Keown, Jermaine Jenas and James McFadden

ITV co-commentators:

Lee Dixon, Ally McCoist and Andros Townsend