Legendary commentator Martin Tyler set to return to the gantry four months after leaving Sky Sports to once again call a live Premier League game
- Martin Tyler became a household name during his 33-year long career at Sky
- The 78-year-old never said he was completely retiring, just leaving Sky Sports
- Listen to the latest episode of Mail Sport’s podcast It’s All Kicking Off!
Legendary football commentator Martin Tyler is set to make a return to the gantry just four months after leaving Sky Sports.
The veteran broadcaster left after a brilliant 33-year career, becoming known as the voice of Premier League football.
He has since been replaced by Peter Drury, who was formerly working for NBC as part of their broadcasting network of Premier League games to an american audience.
However despite leaving Sky, Tyler made no announcement about fully retiring from commentary, and it has been confirmed he will make a return to the gantry on Monday night.
Tyler will once again spend an evening calling a football game, as he will be in place for Tottenham’s home clash with London rivals Fulham.
Martin Tyler became known as the voice of Premier League football during his long career
Tyler was often joined in the gantry by ex-footballers such as Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher
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Tyler will once again have a microphone in his side as he commentates on Ange Postecoglou’s side taking on Fulham.
The 78-year-old will be working for Premier League Productions, which provides worldwide feed from English top-flight games.
He is most well known for producing iconic commentary on some of the greatest Premier League, Champions League and World Cup moments in recent footballing history.
Many will know Tyler from the iconic ‘Agueroooooooooo’ moment when Sergio Aguero smashed home a late winning goal to win Manchester City the title in 2012.
Tyler is now a coach with National League South side Dartford, but was spotted at Tottenham’s training ground this week.
He enjoyed a warm embrace and conversation with boss Ange Postecoglou following the TV and written media press conference.
Spurs are currently unbeaten in the league this season, with a win tonight taking them back to the top of the table ahead of Man City.
Peter Drury replaced Tyler as Sky Sports main commentator and has settled in well so far
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