Martin Tyler spends his day off working as assistant manager at non-league Hampton and Richmond
MARTIN Tyler could be forgiven for wanting to put his feet up and enjoy a quiet snooze on his day off.
After all, at the age of 72, the Voice of Football is past the age most men decide to call it a day.
Martin Tyler helps out in the warm-up for non-league Hampton and RichmondFIFA 18 and Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler also loves non-league football
But the veteran commentator for Sky Sports and FIFA 18 is so passionate about the game, he loves nothing more than tying on his boots and working as coach to non-league side Hampton and Richmond.
Tyler was on the touchline again on Saturday, for the away game and league leaders Havant and Waterlooville.
The commentator was out on the pitch before the game, despite the freezing temperatures, to help the players with their warm-up routine.
He ran the non-league players through their drills and was happy to fetch and throw balls for them.
Then he also joined manager Alan Dowson in the dug-out for the game.
Voice of Football Martin Tyler works with the Hampton squad before last weekend’s gameMartin Tyler has been involved in non-league football for decades as a player and now a coachThe SunVoice of Football Martin Tyler still coaches players young enough to be his grandkids
The players are great, I’m old enough to be their grandad but I don’t feel my age.
Martin Tyler
Tyler leapt to his feet several times during the match as Hampton pressed for a goal.
But at the final whistle the football addict Tyler had to settle for a point as the match remained goalless.
Hampton and Richmond play in the sixth tier of English football, and are nicknamed The Beavers after their home ground The Beveree.
Tyler joined the club in 2014 when Dowson took over, having previously worked in the backroom team with Dowson at Kingstonian and Walton and Hersham.
Tyler told the BBC last year: “Dowse used to coach my son Adam’s Sunday League team – Cobham Boys – and I used to help him put the cones out.
Fans of FIFA 18 will be surprised to see Martin Tyler in the Hampton dugoutMartin Tyler gets animated as Hampton go close to scoring at Havant last weekendMartin Tyler continues to enjoy his football even at the age of 72
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“He got the manager’s job at Walton and Hersham and he asked me to come and help.
“I thought he meant as a press officer but he said come and coach. I loved being back in the dressing room.
“I’m really there to put the balls, bibs and cones out, fill the water bottles.
“The players are great, I’m old enough to be their grandad but I don’t feel my age.
Martin Tyler and the Hampton bench in agony at a near missSky Sports commentator Martin Tyler issues instructions from the touchline
“I can’t run any more but I make them run.”
Tyler has previously revealed his passion for football.
He told The Sunday Times in December: “The smell of the grass I fell in love with in 1953 hasn’t changed.
Despite his age, Martin Tyler is still hugely energetic about non-league footballThe SunMartin Tyler loves spending his Saturdays involved in non-league footballThe Sun
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“I love football. I love football people and being part of the football community.”
Martin Tyler enjoys a laugh with the Hampton playersThe SunMartin Tyler has become the doyen of football commentatorsPA:Press AssociationMartin Tyler’s 44-year career in broadcasting includes 28 years at SkyGetty - Contributor
Tyler joined Sky in 1990, after growing frustrated at ITV where he was No2 to legendary commentator Brian Moore.
He is most famous for his iconic ‘Agueroooo’ commentary of the Man City star’s title-winning goal in 2012.
The TV veteran was voted Premier League commentator of the decade in 2003 by a panel of fans and football experts.
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