Fans beg Clive Tyldesley to not retire as ITV commentator drops cryptic tweet

Legendary soccer commentator Clive Tyldesley left followers feeling emotional after seemingly dropping a cryptic retirement trace.

The 69-year-old lent his voice to ITV to cowl Coventry City’s thrilling 3-2 FA Cup quarter-final win over Wolves on Saturday. Tyldesley was on commentary as Coventry scored within the 97th and one centesimal minutes to safe a well-known win over the Premier League aspect.

He even made certain to drop in one among his witty jokes whereas completely capturing the emphatic end. The veteran broadcaster revealed on social media later that afternoon that it may effectively have been his final FA Cup match, though he did not clarify why.

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Tyldesley tweeted: “Maybe the last FA Cup tie I’ll ever call. Thank you for the big finish!!” which was instantly met with followers begging him to not step away from the sport.

One X consumer pleaded: “Ah no, don’t say that,” whereas one other tweeted: “Sad times if this is the case…”

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A 3rd replied: “Hoping it’s not the last time we get to hear you call these matches,” whereas a fourth wrote: “Don’t you dare retire, Clive!!”

A fifth added: “Iconic words for an iconic moment. Thank you, Clive,” and a sixth mentioned: “Ahhh, what a way to go out. You were class today as always. I hope it isn’t the last one!”

Others chimed in by tweeting: “Absolute legend,” and: “If it is, Thank you for all the memories and your iconic voice. The fans shall miss you.”

Tyldesley was ITV’s senior soccer commentator from 1998 to 2020, main their commentary via 5 World Cups and 5 Euros, in addition to 17 Champions League finals. His first ever sport from the gantry was Manchester City’s 5-1 win over Manchester United in 1989.

Since being unexpectedly axed and changed by Sam Matterface 4 years in the past, Tyldesley has cut up his time between ITV, talkSPORT and CBS Sport. He was reportedly “baffled” at ITV’s sudden resolution.