Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley has provided an update on his health.
Tyldesley responded to comments after posting a hospital selfie earlier in the day.
The 70-year-old is best known for his work for ITV, where he frequently commentated alongside Andy Townsend.
He was ITV’s lead commentator at five World Cups and five European Championship finals, while he also commentated on seventeen Champions League finals and nine FA Cup finals.
Tyldesley currently works as the lead commentator for CBS/Paramount Plus’ live coverage of the Champions League in the USA.
In 2020 it was announced that Tyldesley had been replaced by Sam Matterface as ITV’s lead commentator.
Commentator Clive Tyldesley has given a health update after sharing a hospital selfie
On Friday Tyldesley wrote on X: ‘Another great NHS experience today. I’m so grateful for the expertise, care and smiles I got today. And I’m fine!!’.
Tyldesley later provided an update on his situation as he praised the NHS and revealed that he will be at the Etihad Stadium next week for Manchester City’s clash against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
He wrote: ‘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!’.
In addition to his work with CBS, Tyldesley was also part of Amazon Prime’s Premier League coverage.
Tyldesley commentated on the round of 16 game between Germany and Denmark at Euro 2024, which proved to be his final assignment for ITV.
In June last year Tyldesley said in an exclusive interview with Mail Sport that ITV’s decision to relieve him of his duties had left him ‘upset, annoyed and baffled’.
He said he felt that he has been operating ‘as well as I ever have’ recently, but refused to hit out at his employers.
‘I’ve known for five to six weeks,’ he explained. ‘The ITV football editor phoned me to tell me I would be going home after the last 16.
Tyldesley praised the NHS and said he will be in attendance when Man City face Real Madrid
Tyldesley, who is best known for his work with ITV, is currently employed by CBS
‘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.’
After previously working for ITV, Tyldesley joined the BBC in 1992 before returning to ITV in 1996.
He has also provided commentary for various video games, including in the EA Sports FIFA series.
