Peter Drury, the beloved lead commentator for NBC Sports' Premier League coverage, will continue in his role despite speculation that he would be leaving to join Sky Sports.
Last week, it was announced that Martin Tyler would not be returning to Sky Sports for the upcoming 2023/24 season after a remarkable 33-year tenure with the network.
With Tyler's departure, there were concerns among American viewers that Drury might leave NBC Sports to take on this prestigious position at Sky.
However, NBC has confirmed that Drury will remain with them as their lead commentator and work for both broadcasters simultaneously.
NBC Sports spokesperson confirms Peter Drury will remain at the network, he said:
“We congratulate Peter Drury and our partners at Sky Sports, as Peter becomes the lead voice of the Premier League in the U.K. We’re fortunate that Peter will continue to serve as our commentator on Saturday matches on NBC and Peacock as well as select additional matches throughout the season,”
“We’ll announce our full commentating plan as we get closer to the season.”
Sky Sports and NBC Sports operate under the same umbrella
It is worth noting that both NBC Sports and Sky Sports are currently owned by Comcast. This means that despite working under different networks, Drury can maintain his position without any conflict of interest.
Replacing Martin Tyler is no easy task. His iconic voice has become synonymous with Premier League football over the years. However, many believe Peter Drury is an excellent choice for this role due to his exceptional commentary skills and popularity among fans.
Upon accepting the job offer from Sky Sports, a thrilled Peter Drury expressed his excitement:
“I’m massively excited to be joining Sky’s outstanding roster of commentators,”
“To be working on the best games week in week out with a broadcaster that has told the Premier League story since the very beginning feels like the opportunity of my career and I can’t wait to get started.”
This news comes as a relief for American viewers who have grown fond of hearing Drury's passionate commentary during Premier League matches broadcasted by NBC.
The upcoming 2023/24 English top-flight season is set to kick off on Friday, August 11th - giving fans plenty more opportunities to enjoy listening to Peter Druy's distinctive voice and insightful analysis.
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