Martin Tyler shows true colours as he sets record straight on Man United 'bias'

Martin Tyler was the voice behind some of the Premier League's most iconic moments during his 33-year tenure as a Sky Sports commentator. But he has often been accused of showing overt joy whenever Manchester United performed well, leading to speculation that he was a fan of the Old Trafford side.

However, during an appearance on AwayDays' shirt shopping series, Tyler sought to dispel these rumours and has passionately refuted claims of bias towards United by citing his history with Woking FC, affirming they're his one and only team since childhood: "I can't wear any shirts from [English] clubs because I'll be accused of being biased - that's my shirt there, Woking.

"That's my club and people don't believe it! Oh, you must have a Premier League club'. Why? It's been a great advantage me not to have one because - I could out them - all commentators that you have heard of all have Premier League clubs and they have to deal with the issues that come with commentating on a team that you do care about."

READ MORE: Zinedine Zidane’s stance on Man United job makes sense in light of Unai Emery claim

READ MORE: Hojlund, Mainoo, Shaw, Garnacho - Manchester United injury news and return dates before Brentford

Fans often point to his fervent commentary when Anthony Martial scored on his United debut against Liverpool: "OH YES. WELCOME TO MANCHESTER UNITED, ANTHONY MARTIAL." When describing Christian Benteke's overhead kick in the same game, he remarked: "What a wonderful goal by Christian Benteke, that is extraordinary.

Tyler stated: "It was a story for me because I'd commentated on him [Martial] before he came to Man United, playing for Monaco in a Champions League play-off round in August, July maybe even so I had a bit of