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Paul Gorst

Martin Tyler to work with Liverpool FC over Hillsborough guidance after controversial radio remarks

Martin Tyler and Sky Sports have committed to working with Liverpool FC to ensure clear and accurate commentary around the Hillsborough disaster going forward.

The long-time Sky commentator came under fire on Friday for comments made on Radio 4's Today Show that appeared to compare the unlawful killing of 97 Liverpool fans to football hooliganism.

"You've got to remember that football was in a bit of a crisis at that time," said Tyler in a segment dedicated to 30 years of the Premier League. "We weren't that long after Hillsborough, and other hooligan-related issues as well. It was very much a difficult time for the game generally."

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