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Legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley is set to step down from his role at talkSPORT next season due to his personal discomfort at promoting gambling companies, according to reports.
Tyldesley has been working regularly for the broadcaster since the start of the 2019-20 season, in addition to his other roles commentating for CBS, ITV, and Amazon Prime's Premier League coverage.
The 68-year-old will be on duty for the American broadcaster in Istanbul on Saturday, as the lead commentator for CBS' Champions League coverage.
As per the Mirror, Tyldesley's decision is based solely on his personal beliefs, and the veteran commentator is keen to stress that he does not wish to preach to others, nor suggest he has anything but the utmost respect for his employer.
However, expectations from the broadcaster to promote their affiliations with bookmakers and matchday odds during live commentary have sparked his decision to move on from the organisation.
Clive Tyldesley is set to step down from commentary duties at talkSPORT ahead of next season
Tyldesley is believed to be taking on work with the Big Step, a non-profit campaign that aims to end gambling partnerships within football.
The initiative is part of Gambling with Lives, a community that aims to support
