Peter Drury would be the voice of Sky Sports forward of the 2023/24 Premier League season.
The 55-year-old’s first task shall be Chelsea’s blockbuster Premier League conflict with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge.
It is anticipated that Drury will deal with one match per week for the broadcaster, which might be on Sunday, Monday or midweek.
Drury replaces Martin Tyler, who left Sky in June after 33 years.
Mail Sport breaks down the whole lot it’s worthwhile to find out about Peter Drury.
Peter Drury (proper) has agreed to turn into Sky Sports’ chief commentator for the Premier League
Tyler’s departure from Sky Sports was confirmed after 33 years working for the broadcaster
Who is Peter Druy?
Born in 1967, Drury is thought for his iconic type of commentary.
He began his profession at BBC Radio Leeds earlier than shifting to Five Live in 1994. He joined ITV 4 years later, earlier than shifting to BT Sport in 2013.
Mail Sport reported in June that Peter Drury will turn into Sky Sports’ voice within the Premier League following Tyler’s departure.
Drury, 55, was the voice of the Premier League on US broadcaster NBC Sports. He started his broadcasting profession on native radio in Leeds in 1990.
It is believed that Drury will proceed to current to American audiences. NBC is owned by Comcast, which additionally owns Sky.
Throughout his profession up to now, Drury has additionally commentated on FA Cup, Champions League and World Cup matches.
He is believed to be a supporter of each Watford and West Ham.
Outside of soccer, Drury is married to spouse Vicky after the couple tied the knot in 1990. They additionally share three kids.
His first task would be the showdown between Chelsea and Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool within the Premier League
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Why isn’t Martin Tyler on Sky Sports?
Martin Tyler resigned from Sky Sports in June forward of the brand new Premier League season.
Tyler was acknowledged by many because the voice of the Premier League and has turn into one of the crucial iconic commentators in soccer historical past.
In a press release to the Telegraph, he mentioned: ‘In my humble opinion, the huge company that Sky is today has grown out of Sky Sports’ progressive and impressed protection of the Premier League. It was a privilege to play a small half within the broadcasting historical past of the largest league on the planet.
“I’ve worked with legions of great professionals in all aspects of the television industry along the way. I thank them all for their support and expertise. It was an honor to be part of a very gifted team.”
Legendary tv commentator Martin Tyler has resigned from Sky Sports
What has Drury mentioned about Sky Sports’ transfer?
“I am extremely excited to be joining Sky’s excellent roster of commentators,” mentioned Drury.
“Working week in week out on the best games with a broadcaster that has been telling the Premier League story from the very beginning feels like the opportunity of my career and I can’t wait to get started.”
Gary Hughes, Sky Sports’ director of soccer, has mentioned Drury will convey ‘a lot of energy and enthusiasm’.
“We look forward to welcoming Peter Drury to Sky Sports,” mentioned Hughes.
“One of the game’s most poetic commentators, Peter will bring great energy and enthusiasm, as well as his award-winning broadcasting experience, to our unparalleled coverage of the Premier League.”
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