Durhams on Brazils case, just played a montage of Brazils infamous getting names completely wrong live on air...comedy goldaguero93:20 said:<a class="postlink" href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/</a> ... ed-3511427njmcfc1894 said:What has Brazil said?
Head of programming has tweeted "Alan Brazils views are that of his own and not the station"
The ex-Ipswich striker said he "cringed when female reports get players' names wrong" with talkSPORT issuing an apology to its listeners regarding the incident
Radio presenter Alan Brazil has been accused of making sexist remarks during his early morning breakfast show.
The ex-Scotland and Ipswich Town player hosts the show each day on talkSPORT and was today joined by former cricketer Dominic Cork.
The pair were discussing the recent managerial appointment of Helena Costa, who was named the new boss of French Ligue 2 club Clermont Foot yesterday.
She became the first woman to manage at such a level and just the second to take control of a professional male side.
When asked about her appointment, Brazil went on to discuss the rise of women in sport before saying: "It makes me cringe when female commentators get players' names wrong."
A spokesperson from talkSPORT issued the following statement: "Alan's views do not reflect those of the station.
"We would like to apologise for any offence caused."
Brazil's comments quickly made their way on to Twitter with many condemning the presenter and calling for his dismissal.
Although some listeners claimed what he said was fair comment, many were furious at his remarks.
WOW. Alan Brazil on talkSPORT talking about women reporting/commentating on sport. 'It makes me cringe when they get names wrong'
— Matt (@rustyroyale) May 8, 2014
In 2011, Andy Gray and Richard Keys were sacked by Sky Sports for 'unacceptable and offensive behaviour'
The duo made derogatory comments about female official Sian Massey, while video footage emerged showing the former making sexist remarks about co-presenter Charlotte Jackson.