‘Snowflakes’ have been slammed as Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler apologises over his on-air comment about Ukraine on Sunday.
The 76 year old has been forced to say sorry after saying a Ukraine player would ‘soldier on’ against Wales – amid the ongoing conflict in the country.
The veteran was covering the World Cup play-off final between Rob Page’s side and the visitors, with a spot at the Qatar tournament up for grabs.
Martin Tyler was forced to apologise live on air for his choice of words after saying Ukraine keeper Heorhiy Bushchan would ‘soldier on’. pic.twitter.com/Hex5qNghuD
— SPORTbible (@sportbible) June 5, 2022
And when Ukraine goalkeeper Heorhiy Bushchan picked up an injury to the ankle trying to punch the ball away, Tyler used the phrase ‘soldier on’ – clearly a sensitive topic to many given the war there since Russia’s invasion.
Although Martin Tyler was quick enough to realise and say sorry with viewers on Sky, ITV and Twitter watching, social media users quickly slammed his mistake.
@macca8106: Just retire Martin and do the sport a favour
@NikeAirBrian97: Martin Tyler apologising for using “soldier on” in the Ukraine game. Put this man in a home ASAP
@scottberwick: Martin Tyler not letting the military-related references go… soldiering on, militia and troops. Kind of hoping his next one is a beauty, so we never have to hear from him again.
@Shuttsapalooza: Martin Tyler saying “He’s got his troops still very much in this contest” about the Ukraine manager. Maybe the all time worst bit of commentary. Stick to the Barclays, old chap.
@ads4gasmun: he’s a dinosaur. Please end his career @SkyUK It’s embarrassing
@ChrisGreen2610: Martin Tyler wants sacking immediately for saying the keeper will soldier on #WALUKR
@CathalRobinson: He needs to retire
@BrabinsGut:
Couple of Martin Tyler classics already here:
“well, if there was a World Cup for singing, Wales would surely be one of the favourites”
and “the Ukrainian keeper will soldier on.. apologies if I’ve used that word inappropriately there”.
Maniac
@Darren94775262: Martin Tyler can’t say ‘soldier on’ because we are so sensitive, yet we all on our way to Qatar to gleefully ignore everything bad around us and lose our outrage 😂😂 #Qatar #WorldCup
@smnhndmch: Martin Tyler apologies for phrase “soldier on” 🙄🙄🙄 please just fuck off! #WALUKR
@steve_davies88: Can’t believe Martin Tyler just told Ukraine to soldier on mun 🤦♂️
@Ryanmxxxh: Sack the old miserable tw@
@georgestfc: “he’ll soldier on. apologies if i’ve used that word inappropriately.” martin tyler is past it 😭
@Lewis_c12SG:
Martin Tyler hoping the Ukraine goalkeeper is ok to ‘soldier on’
Fucking idiot of a bloke
@tristianfoley: Why would he have to apologise for this like it’s a saying
@LestahSam: Sack him sack him sack him sack him!!!!
‘Snowflakes’ continued to be slammed as Martin Tyler apologises over his on-air comment about Ukraine…
@AllyPallyKieran: Martin tyler just apologised for saying the Ukraine keeper (after twinging a muscle) “will soldier on”. What a nation of fannies we are 😂😂😂😂🤦🏼♂️
@owenjlfc: Absolutely pathetic, why are people so soft?
@_GSpeakman: Why do people who aren’t impacted directly by what certain things are said need to demand an apology by the person who said it? Martin Tyler says the word ‘soldier’ in a Ukraine game and social media instantly wants an apology. Embarrassing, people need to grow up.
@MiserableMackem: Imagine having to apologise for saying what is a well known saying. The World is soft as shite.
@T1MMMYCR055: See what society has become?? If you are truly offended by this comment I honestly suggest you wrap yourself up in cotton wall and never leave the house again. The outside world is clearly too dangerous for you FML 🤦🏼♂️👀🙄😂
@_k3lsx: Anyone offended by that is a fucking snowflake, christ sake
@DavidLlWilliams: Imagine the ruckus if he’d said that Yarmolenko is “good in the air”, or if Zinchenko was “being attacked by the Welsh right wing”.
@JoshColeWilkins: Thats actually a shambles hes apologising for that…
@MichaelK_92: Martin Tyler apologising for saying a player is going to soldier on, what is the world coming to?? #WALUKR
@pitbull1919: The world has truly gone mad! I sometimes look around and wonder if I’m the only sane normal people left. That alone is scary.
@Chooky72: If anyone got offended by this then i give up with life 😭🤣
@kungfurmino: Fuck me what a bunch of sensitive clowns
@ej_sali: Was it really necessary for Martin Tyler to apologise for saying the Ukrainian goalkeeper is “going to soldier on?” It’s a term used in every day life and doesn’t in any way demean the war situation. #WALUKR
@PureDeadCraig: I’m sorry but if I was Tyler I’d have refused point blank to apologise. That’s a comment that will be made 50 times a weekend at games across the country. Clearly no malice intended. Anyone digging him up for that can get in the bin 🚮
@Tommo155: Give me strength! If anybody actually complained about this then they need to get a grip.🙄
The game itself saw Wales qualify for their first World Cup since 1958 after edging past brave Ukraine 1-0 courtesy of an unfortunate own goal from Andriy Yarmolenko, deflecting in a Gareth Bale free kick.
Hennessey said after the game: “It’s absolutely incredible, not just for me but everyone who’s been on this pitch tonight, the lads who didn’t get on, the staff, everyone.
“It was probably my best game in a Wales shirt, at such a key stage obviously. You have to give credit to Ukraine who are a fantastic team, but I’m absolutely buzzing.
“We’ve got a good generation, young lads, older lads who have been there, even the members of staff. They’ve been fantastic and fully deserve it.”
Wales captain Gareth Bale tells Sky Sports: “The result is the greatest result in the history of Welsh football. We’re ecstatic, we’re going to a World Cup.
“It’s what dreams are made of, it’s what we’ve been working towards since we first came here.
“I’m speechless, we’re so happy, we did it for all our amazing fans and words can’t describe how I’m feeling at the moment.
“It was a difficult game, I haven’t done so much over the last four weeks because of my back spasm, it was tough to get through the game but the most important thing was to get through.”
Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones in Cardiff: “There were faces of disbelief in the crowd. Were they dreaming? They can pinch themselves all they want. This wasn’t a dream. Wales are going to the World Cup after a remarkable football match with a team that also deserve to grace the World Cup.
“Ukraine threw everything they had at Wales for their country. But Wales – led by Ben Davies and the unbeatable Hennessey – repelled it all in one of the grittiest defensive showings you are ever likely to see on the international stage.
“And boy did the home fans and their players celebrate. Iconic Welsh singer Dafydd Iwan took the microphone at full-time to sing ‘Yma o Hyd’ – a song the players and fans have adopted as their second anthem. To feel the emotion, joy, relief and beauty of a country coming together to sing as one was a privilege to behold.
“A spine-tingling occasion.”
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