Goodbye Bumble
Former England cricketer and celebrated commentator David Lloyd retired from commentary duties with broadcaster Sky Sports on Tuesday, a month after he apologised to Azeem Rafiq and the Asian community over racism row at county club Yorkshire. Lloyd was named in Rafiq's testimony about a culture of widespread racism in the county team.
Lloyd, nonetheless, was one of the most-followed commentators, having spent 22 years behind the microphone for Sky Cricket. He joined the commentary team in 1999 and became a mainstay there, calling some of the biggest cricket series, including The Ashes.
David Lloyd, famously called as "Bumble", took to social media to post a heartfelt note, thanking his fans for the support over the years for his work behind the microphone.
I’m personally gutted tbh but knew he couldn’t stay.
Thanks for the memories Bumble 👍🏼♥️
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Without going into the racist row it is a great pity that Bumble will be no more on the airwaves. I wish him well as one of the best along with Arlott & Johnson.6
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Bless ya Bumble, commentary will be worsened with no Bumble and him talking to the crowd, recounting anecdotes and his Bumble-isms
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In no time we will be left with dull , box ticking presenters and pundits . What a shame24 -
Great accent but made racist remarks.
Replaceable as a commentator.18 -
Oh boy……he was one of the great joys in life……gonna miss him very very much.
I’m really gutted.4 -
Loved Bumble, he made watching cricket so much more enjoyable with his humour and his knowledge of the game4
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No Beefy, no Gower, no Bumble. Replaceable ? No chance.8
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He’s probably not but I’d pay no attention.SoundAsa£ said:
Replaceable….you are kidding I take it???seth plum said:Great accent but made racist remarks.
Replaceable as a commentator.
I’m as gutted as you are.
I had already not enjoyed the commentary whilst he couldn’t do it during lockdowns.
Cricket really isn’t going to be the same for me 😞4 -
seth plum said:Great accent but made racist remarks.
Replaceable as a commentator.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt6rRNANSgI
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Glad he apologised for some backward and ultimately racist views, and it was almost certainly sincere. But the timing is right and I'll be intrigued to see who steps up. Hope he has a happy retirement.2
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He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.13 -
Great character1
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Good riddance - irritating and incredibly unfunny. Bring back Gower and Holding.1
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Crikey 😳arny23394 said:Good riddance - irritating and incredibly unfunny. Bring back Gower and Holding.
Goes to show doesn’t it. Holding I loved. Gower I found incredibly dull & pompous.
Funny old world ain’t it 🤷♀️0 -
another one bites the woken dust4
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No real characters will be left on sky soon.4
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How was he involved in the rafiq testimony?0
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Gutted, love listening to Bumble5
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This. 'A lickle tickle to gully' is one of the most beautiful-sounding sentences ever uttered. A wonderful man - principled, intelligent, forthright and immensely likeable. Loved Bumble too, but Holding for me was the ultimate cricket commentator, along with Richie Benaud.cantersaddick said:He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.4 -
Leroy Ambrose said:
This. 'A lickle tickle to gully' is one of the most beautiful-sounding sentences ever uttered. A wonderful man - principled, intelligent, forthright and immensely likeable. Loved Bumble too, but Holding for me was the ultimate cricket commentator, along with Richie Benaud.cantersaddick said:He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.He was a half-decent bowler as well ;-)Mikey is missed more than any.2 -
He was accused of trying to smear rafiq to the media, also made comments like trying to get Asian players to pay their subs is like getting blood out of a stone2121 said:How was he involved in the rafiq testimony?
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So bugger off & start a thread for him then.bobmunro said:Leroy Ambrose said:
This. 'A lickle tickle to gully' is one of the most beautiful-sounding sentences ever uttered. A wonderful man - principled, intelligent, forthright and immensely likeable. Loved Bumble too, but Holding for me was the ultimate cricket commentator, along with Richie Benaud.cantersaddick said:He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.He was a half-decent bowler as well ;-)Mikey is missed more than any.
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KBslittlesis said:
So bugger off & start a thread for him then.bobmunro said:Leroy Ambrose said:
This. 'A lickle tickle to gully' is one of the most beautiful-sounding sentences ever uttered. A wonderful man - principled, intelligent, forthright and immensely likeable. Loved Bumble too, but Holding for me was the ultimate cricket commentator, along with Richie Benaud.cantersaddick said:He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.He was a half-decent bowler as well ;-)Mikey is missed more than any.
😜I consider myself told off!To the naughty step I go.1 -
KBslittlesis said:
So bugger off & start a thread for him then.bobmunro said:Leroy Ambrose said:
This. 'A lickle tickle to gully' is one of the most beautiful-sounding sentences ever uttered. A wonderful man - principled, intelligent, forthright and immensely likeable. Loved Bumble too, but Holding for me was the ultimate cricket commentator, along with Richie Benaud.cantersaddick said:He was always great as the "doesnt take himself too seriously" character. I'll certainly miss him on comms for sure.
The bigger recent loss IMO is Michael Holding. A true great commentator - one of the overwhelming memories of my childhood is him saying "runs" as someone creams a beautiful cover drive to the boundary.He was a half-decent bowler as well ;-)Mikey is missed more than any.
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Absolutely ridiculous, there will be no-one broadcasting soon on tv or radio due to the lemonheads being upset for one reason or another.
Great commentator and some great stories from someone who knew the game inside out. Sadly missed, no doubt his replacement will be someone politically correct and not based on ability.
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Thought this thread was abot leaving the dating app... must admit I'm not that impressed with it...KBslittlesis said:Former England cricketer and celebrated commentator David Lloyd retired from commentary duties with broadcaster Sky Sports on Tuesday, a month after he apologised to Azeem Rafiq and the Asian community over racism row at county club Yorkshire. Lloyd was named in Rafiq's testimony about a culture of widespread racism in the county team.
Lloyd, nonetheless, was one of the most-followed commentators, having spent 22 years behind the microphone for Sky Cricket. He joined the commentary team in 1999 and became a mainstay there, calling some of the biggest cricket series, including The Ashes.
David Lloyd, famously called as "Bumble", took to social media to post a heartfelt note, thanking his fans for the support over the years for his work behind the microphone.
I’m personally gutted tbh but knew he couldn’t stay.
Thanks for the memories Bumble 👍🏼♥️
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