Jeff Stelling to depart Sky Sports after greater than 30 years at broadcaster
The 68-year-old, who joined Sky in 1992, will finish his spell on the helm of Soccer Saturday on the finish of the ultimate day of the Premier League marketing campaign.
His final day will likely be on May 28, after greater than 25 years presenting the present.
Stelling, who introduced his determination stay on air on Saturday, stated: “It’s that time of year every year when I announce I am leaving Sky Sports and Soccer Saturday but this time it is true.
“Thirty fantastic years on Sky, you lot out there (fans) have supported me marvellously – as have Sky – but it’s time to give you a break from all the VAR rants, bad gags and the over the top celebrations when Hartlepool score and give someone else the chance to do this fantastic job.
“I’ve been at Sky for more than 30 years and loved every moment of my time as part of the Soccer Saturday team.”
Stelling beforehand stated in October 2021 he would give up the programme on the finish of that season, however finally confirmed he would keep on.
Sky Sports director of soccer Gary Hughes instructed the channel: “After a brilliant 30-plus 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.
“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.”