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Liverpool supporters couldn't help but vent their frustration over Martin Tyler's reaction to Takumi Minamino's goal against Southampton on Tuesday evening.
Liverpool beat the Saints 2-1 to move within a point of Manchester City and keep the title race alive after Minamino and Joel Matip scored to cancel out Nathan Redmond's effort.
However, fans were furious with Tyler as they said the 76-year-old's reaction to the goals sounded like he was 'commentating a funeral' and that his 'house had just be repossessed'.
Liverpool supporters couldn't help but vent their frustration over Martin Tyler's commentary
Liverpool beat Southampton 2-1 to keep the title race alive and close to gap to Manchester City
Tyler previously spoke about his connection to Woking FC and made it clear he had Premier League allegiance. The Sky Sports commentator told The Guardian: 'The truth is I don't have any affiliation with any club in the League, not just in the Premier League but in the Football League as well. My own team is Woking in the National League.'
Tyler was eight years old when he attended his first Woking match and went on to play for the reserve team during Glenn Cockerill's tenure at the club. The 76-year-old is now said to be Woking's assistant manager.
Therefore, it comes as no surprise that the Sky Sports commentator showed little enthusiasm for Liverpool's goals on Tuesday - even though it means the title race will go
