Clive Tyldesley has been told to ‘stay strong’ by social media users as he issues an health update from his hospital bed.
The much loved football commentator, shared two posts from hospital, saying it was an ‘investigative thing’, while also showcasing his gratitude for the NHS (National Health Service).
Tyldesley is seen in a hospital gown with nasal cannulas suggesting he underwent some medical tests or procedures, however he assures that he is alright, providing a personal touch about healthcare outcomes, emphasising recovery and positive patient experiences.
He tweeted: “Another great NHS experience today. I’m so grateful for the expertise, care and smiles I got today. And I’m fine!! 😉
“My post was about the excellence of the NHS. I’m absolutely fine and watching the game. I’ll be at the Etihad next Tuesday. They were just looking for something and found nothing 🤣 – barely a brain cell! 😂”
Another great NHS experience today. I’m so grateful for the expertise, care and smiles I got today. And I’m fine!! 😉 pic.twitter.com/qozLi6JHbn
— Clive Tyldesley (@CliveTyldesley) February 7, 2025
My post was about the excellence of the NHS. I’m absolutely fine and watching the game. I’ll be at the Etihad next Tuesday. They were just looking for something and found nothing 🤣 – barely a brain cell! 😂 pic.twitter.com/u1EubgraMp
— Clive Tyldesley (@CliveTyldesley) February 7, 2025
Thank you for all your messages. We go again. City v Real Tuesday @CBSSportsGolazo @CommentaryChart pic.twitter.com/i9aJRrvJQi
— Clive Tyldesley (@CliveTyldesley) February 9, 2025
The 70-year-old celebrates his 50th year commentating on football, having spent much of it on ITV between 1998 and 2024. He was the broadcaster’s lead commentator for 22 years, before being replaced by Sam Matterface in 2020.
He then continued with ITV for another four years, before being told his contract wouldn’t be renewed following Euro 2024 – leading to backlash from fans.
On his departure from ITV, he said to the Mail in 2024: “The ITV football editor phoned me to tell me I would be going home after the last 16. I asked if there would be any other opportunities and he said that ITV would not be offering me another contract and so that will be it after 28 years.
“I’ve never fully understood but I have to accept it. I still think my work is strong enough to resonate with old and young.
“It’s a strange situation because I am not retiring and have no intention of doing so. This is not my decision – it’s theirs.”
Tyldesley insisted he had no bad feelings towards his former employers, however said at the time he hadn’t any intention of retiring from commentary.
These days, he can be heard covering Amazon Prime’s coverage of the Premier League and Champions League, plus American broadcaster CBS Sports.
After signing a four-year deal with the latter last summer, he said: “All I can do is keeping reviewing my own standards, keep making myself available. If someone like CBS – who have given me a four-year contract to cover Champions League for the USA – show that sort of confidence in me then I can only assure you I will repay that faith by working bloody hard and trying to be as good as I can be.”
As mentioned, Clive Tyldesley has been told by well-wishers to ‘stay strong’ as he issues a health update from a hospital bed…
@Antony875328975: Wishing you a speedy recovery Clive . Did you enjoy the game ?
@andysids: Glad you’re okay Clive – you’re a legend and a huge part of all our football memories.
@solomeesh: Glad to hear it. Get better soon. Hope Ally is keeping you company feeding you grapes whilst you commentate from your bedside!
@RossendaleWhit1: Iconic voice & a mate in the living room when the football’s on. Get well soon pal.
@StephenSmithWDS: I hope you are Clive (you look as though you’ve just sat through an unfiltered research-dump by your successor at the ITV matchday mic)
@william_ooregan: 🙏 Wish you well, Clive.
@_daveshepard: Hope all is well Clive, FA Cup weekend isn’t the same without you on Comms. So glad you and Ally did the Wolves v @Coventry_City last year, best moment of commentary in history
@BrianSmithTG: Hope you’re ok Clive , get back behind the Mic asap 👍👍👍
@kimnffckim: Get well soon Clive. Hopefully on the road to a full recovery 🤞🏻
@andysids: Glad you’re okay Clive – you’re a legend and a huge part of all our football memories.
@civicblonde: Legend. Read this in his voice 😂
@heyit5sam: This man must be protected at all costs! Get better soon Clive
@DomKennettLFC: Glad you’re well Clive. Make sure you keep it that way. 🙂
theweetoon: Whatever is going on, don’t get @allymccoist9 to visit as his humour will cause you to need the bed pan asap 😂
rory_mcallister1978: So glad you’re ok, Clive. Also loving the fact your headphones match the colour of your NHS gown! Just love your work – from one commentator to another! 👏👏
dseal77: After a close inspection Mr Tyldesley we can confirm you’re a legend
jasonp.89: I’d say they found plenty of football knowledge @clivetyldesley Great to hear all well. Legend
@foreverayellow: ah glad to hear you’re alright Clive, a national treasure, gave us all a slight scare there!
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