Kopparberg Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm. The 66-year-old, who has presented the show since 1994, made the announcement on Saturday and was met with a standing ovation by fellow pundits. Hartlepool fan Stelling, who joined Sky in 1992, does not intend to retire. "I have come to the incredibly difficult decision that this will be my last season," he said. "This is my decision - there has been no pressure. Sky have been absolutely brilliant with me, as they always have been. "I am not intending to retire but it is time to let somebody else have a go at what is the best job in the world." He added: "I have loved every moment of my 30 years with Sky, but like every Saturday afternoon the time eventually comes to blow the final whistle. "I am proud to have been part of such a winning team for so long and look forward to the many more special moments on Soccer Saturday for the rest of this season - and perhaps even another promotion push from Hartlepool United." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Always enjoyed watching Jeff over the years. No doubt there'll be a clips reel of his bloopers coming out. Wouldn't mind if Natalie Sawyer returned to the studio though...................like she's doing here. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mirodo Posted October 30, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2021 i BeT tHeY’lL gIvE tHe JoB tO a BlAcK lEsBiAn In A wHeElChAiR iT’s PoLiTiCaL cOrReCtNeSs GoNe MaD 4 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirodo Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (Just thought I’d get in there before anyone else did) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, mirodo said: (Just thought I’d get in there before anyone else did) Thing is you could be right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helmut_rooster Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, mirodo said: i BeT tHeY’lL gIvE tHe JoB tO a BlAcK lEsBiAn In A wHeElChAiR iT’s PoLiTiCaL cOrReCtNeSs GoNe MaD Had to run that through Google translate, bleeding eyes killing after reading that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geedee Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hes been a total professional , just excellent at his job. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheff74 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Irreplaceable. It simply won't be the same without him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls2k Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Jeff is brilliant, he will be missed massively. The chap they have on in the week does a fine job but it's hard to picture anyone else in the hot seat but Jeff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankiano Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, Kopparberg said: Jeff Stelling is to leave Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday at the end of the season after more than 25 years at the helm. The 66-year-old, who has presented the show since 1994, made the announcement on Saturday and was met with a standing ovation by fellow pundits. Hartlepool fan Stelling, who joined Sky in 1992, does not intend to retire. "I have come to the incredibly difficult decision that this will be my last season," he said. "This is my decision - there has been no pressure. Sky have been absolutely brilliant with me, as they always have been. "I am not intending to retire but it is time to let somebody else have a go at what is the best job in the world." He added: "I have loved every moment of my 30 years with Sky, but like every Saturday afternoon the time eventually comes to blow the final whistle. "I am proud to have been part of such a winning team for so long and look forward to the many more special moments on Soccer Saturday for the rest of this season - and perhaps even another promotion push from Hartlepool United." Unbelievable 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darra Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 It's the knowledge he has about clubs no matter what league they're in that makes his presenting a cut above the others. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owls2k Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, darra said: It's the knowledge he has about clubs no matter what league they're in that makes his presenting a cut above the others. I also think the fact that he's from the North East and is a huge fan of a lower league club that helps him connect with many of the viewers. Jeff absolutely 'gets it' - he knows what it's like being a fan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalthamOwl Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Brilliant at his job. Dread to think what they will replace him with. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HullOwlPhil Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 "What" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areNOTwhatTHEYseem Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 He'll be a tough act to follow. He's become a bit of an institution, really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beighton Owl 87 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Owls2k said: I also think the fact that he's from the North East and is a huge fan of a lower league club that helps him connect with many of the viewers. Jeff absolutely 'gets it' - he knows what it's like being a fan He shows emotions when there's a goal in Hartlepools games. Most fans who watch the show can relate to this. Also his knowledge of all the leagues including Scottish lower leagues is impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstys Salopettes Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Countdown for Jeff ... oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markg Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Oh no. oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Malc Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 There should have been legislation to prevent this 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birstall Owl Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 As somone who used to love Soccer Saturday and would always watch if not at a game, I'm just wondering if there is still a need for it when Jeff goes? For years it was the place for goal updates filling the void when all you had before was Radio 5 updates (most likely several mins behind) and the Videprinter at full time. Nowadays people use apps like Flashscores for updates or if you want it on the button betting apps are even quicker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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