"Since the 1970s, Martin Tyler's voice has soundtracked some of football's biggest moments, from era-defining World Cup triumphs to title-winning goals and everything in between. As Sky Sports' lead commentator during the Premier League's rise to becoming the biggest league in the world, Tyler's tones simply became part of the furniture for football fans and saw him labelled as the voice of football'. But that's not a label that sits easily with the legendary commentator."
"It's weird because it's been my voice all my life, so I don't really see it like that, Tyler tells FourFourTwo when asked how it feels to have been given such a moniker. My dad, Alan, had a better voice. He was a shopkeeper and spoke beautifully with natural resonance. I had no training in terms of commentary a passion for football is what it's been all about."
"The goal in my commentary has always been to be the best version of myself. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn't. You study the teams, players and hopefully your instincts are tuned in on the day. You try to reach a level of perfection in a job that, by its sheer spontaneity, can't be perfect. Driving home, I'll invariably think, Why did I say that?' or Why didn't I say this?' Just like the players, you give it your best and hope to stay in the side."
Martin Tyler's voice has accompanied major football moments since the 1970s and became integral during the Premier League's rise as Sky Sports' lead commentator. He resists the label 'voice of football' and credits natural resonance and lifelong passion rather than formal training. He fell in love with football early, attending Woking at age eight and developing an obsession that carried him through difficult times. He prepares diligently, studies teams and players, and aims to be the best version of himself despite the spontaneity of live commentary. He reflects on performances and strives to give his best to remain in the role.
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