Peter Drury brings colour to Premier League — but new Sky Sports commentator will divide opinion

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Drury said after the conclusion of the 2022-23 Premier League season, when it was announced he would be joining Sky Sports: “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.” Drury has largely made a name for himself for certain moments of commentary throughout the years for his hyperbole and enthusiastic turn of phrase, ensuring he has one of the most original styles in the industry. Just like a dream in their hearts.” open image in gallery Peter Drury replaces Martin Tyler as Sky Sports’ lead football commentator It is a style that in recent years has seen Drury rise to become the lead commentator at NBC Sports, a role he will keep doing even while taking charge at Sky Sports, as both companies are owned by Comcast. It remains to be seen how the British audience will react to Drury’s style for the top-tier Premier League games, and could divide opinion.