It was announced back in June that Drury was replacing Tyler after the legend stepped down from his role at Sky Sports.
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The 77-year-old veteran had been the voice of the Premier League for decades.
However, fans were quick to hail the new man Drury as he stepped into the booth for the first time in his new role as Chelsea took on Liverpool on Sky Sports’ Super Sunday this afternoon.
“Martin Tyler to Peter Drury is the biggest upgrade ever,” declared one.
Another said that the new boy was “the bees knees” while a fellow fan tweeted: “Peter Drury is wonderful on the ears.
“Well done @SkySports he’s a cracking addition.”
“Peter Drury on sky sports just feels right,” read another tweet, with another saying: “Sky have pulled a masterstroke with Peter Drury on commentary.”
However, although many were enjoying Drury’s commentary, some were still longing for Tyler.
One tweet read: “Peter Drury is a top commentator, but today is the day we realise Sundays aren’t so Super without Martin Tyler.”
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The 55-year-old Drury has become hugely popular as the voice of Premier League on various feeds sent around the world.
The son of a vicar, he played in goal as a child, and is thought to support both Watford and West Ham.
He started on BBC Radio Leeds, before moving on to Five Live in 1994.
Drury, who has a degree in politics, joined ITV in 1998 before moving to BT Sport in 2013.
He has also commentated on games for Premier League Productions, CBS and NBC, and was the voice of hit video game Pro Evolution Soccer.
He has also talked fans through FA Cup, Champions League and World Cup matches in the past.
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