Sky Sports activities commentator Martin Tyler’s commentary throughout Liverpool’s 4-3 win towards Tottenham was marred by what seemed to be a controversial comment.
Whereas commentating on the match, Tyler in contrast a sort out made by Tottenham’s South Korean ahead Son on Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo to “martial arts”.
And followers on twitter have been fast to note and name out the 77-year-old for his comment.
One fan wrote: “Time to make a change. Martin Tyler speaking about “martial arts” after an Asian participant receives a yellow card is unacceptable. “No Room for Racism” isn’t only a slogan. Gary Neville must be reporting that.”
Time to make a change @premierleague @SkySports. Martin Tyler speaking about “martial arts” after an Asian participant receives a yellow card is unacceptable. “No Room for Racism” is not only a slogan. @GNev2 must be reporting that. #LIVTOT
— Rob (@GrIdL0cK) April 30, 2023
One other tweeted: Stunned there isn’t extra being fabricated from Martin Tyler evaluating South Korean soccer Heung-min Son’s foul on Cody Gakpo to “martial arts.” Surprising stuff.
Stunned there is not extra being fabricated from Martin Tyler evaluating South Korean soccer Heung-min Son’s foul on Cody Gakpo to “martial arts.”
Surprising stuff.
— Jack Lusby (@LusbyJack) April 30, 2023
One other identified that he wouldn’t have made that remark if an Englishman made the problem, calling it informal racism:
“Anybody discover the snide casually racist (IMO) remark by Martin Tyler about Son? Tugged LFC for yellow and Tyler known as it a martial arts transfer. Wouldn’t have used time period had an Englishman dedicated offence. Uncalled for and never look, Martin”
Anybody discover the snide casually racist (IMO) remark by Martin Tyler about Son? Tugged LFC for yellow and Tyler known as it a martial arts transfer. Wouldn’t have used time period had an Englishman dedicated offence. Uncalled for and never look, Martin #LIVTOT
— Danny Caro (@DjCaro) April 30, 2023
Martin Tyler mentioned “martial arts” as a result of it was Son loool he’s so racist
— Lou? (@louroll89ffs) April 30, 2023
The South Korean was on the scoresheet as for Tottenham as Spurs fought laborious to return again from 3 targets down to attract 3-3. Nevertheless, regardless of Richarlison scoring Spurs’ equaliser within the 93rd winner, Liverpool managed to search out the winner only a minute later as they secured a vital 4-3 win.
