NFL fans have called for legendary broadcaster Al Michaels to retire after a troubled performance last night.

The 80-year-old was the lead television announcer for the San Francisco 49ers‘ 26-23 overtime win at the Los Angeles Rams.

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Michaels was caught out making multiple mistakes as he fronted Amazon Prime‘s broadcast of the NFC West game.

Visiting 49ers remain without star quarterback Brock Purdy, 25, as they picked up a late win.

He has been in sports broadcasting since the 1960s, but many fans believe it is time for the veteran to retire.

The broadcaster appeared confused throughout the game as he continues as the face of Thursday Night Football.

Perhaps his worst mistake was the mispronunciation of Rams wide receiver Jordan Whittington, 25.

Whittington made 33 yards from two receptions last night.

However, Michaels continued to mistake his last name as “Whittingham”.

This led fans to vent their frustrations on social media.

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“Al Michaels tripling down calling Whittington ‘Whittingham’. Not one soul correcting him,” one fan shared.

He struggled to keep up with play as an incident during the first quarter showcased.

The 49ers had 15 yards added to one play after the Rams were flagged for roughing the passer.

But Michaels wrongfully assumed that the call would go against the visitors.

“Half the time the dude’s just stone silent when massive chaotic plays are unfolding and I swear it’s cos he can’t see what’s going on,” another fan posted

“Al Michaels has to hang it up man. If you can’t bring the energy for that play in that situation then what are we even doing,” a third added.

The veteran announcer remains a key member of Amazon‘s broadcast team.

He originally announced his plans to retire in 2021, but this has been delayed with Amazon took over the rights of Thursday Night Football.

While his initial three-year contract has expired, Michaels shows no intention of retiring any time soon.

“Michaels legitimately was really good a couple of weeks back. He was brutal tonight. There’s no sugarcoating it,” a fourth fan commented.

While fans have turned on Michaels, he remains a popular feature among his co-workers.

Co-presenter Ryan Fitzpatrick, 42, held up a sign that read “I [heart] Al Michaels” during the two-minute warning before half-time.