Jeff Stelling has announced that he will be leaving Soccer Saturday after 25 years
Jeff Stelling has announced he’s leaving Soccer Saturday after more than 25 years fronting theStelling, who joined Sky in 1992, has become an award-winning presenter on the show, but has now said his last show will be on May 28, which is final day of theTeasing his departure, he initially joked on Saturday’s programme that it was ‘groundhog day’ as it approached ‘that time of the year, every year when I announce that I am leaving.
‘It is now the right time to move on and give Sky Sports viewers a break from my relentless rants, bad gags, and over-the-top celebrations of Hartlepool United goals. It’s been a lot of fun – for me at least!’Sky Sports Director of Football Gary Hughes responded: ‘After a brilliant 30+ year career at Sky, including over 25 years as the much-loved host of Soccer Saturday, Jeff Stelling is leaving Sky Sports at the end of the current football season.
‘Jeff has been synonymous with Saturday afternoon football for decades, exciting and enthusing football fans everywhere. His unique broadcasting ability and passion for the game has made Soccer Saturday an unmissable fixture for fans and has won him a multitude of awards. ‘He will be sorely missed. Sky Sports will give him the great send off his remarkable and enduring contribution deserves before he leaves us at the end of May to spend more Saturdays with his beloved Hartlepool United.’In March 2022, Stelling said that he would step down last October.Check back shortly for further updates.
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