But as World Cup fever sweeps the nation, there's one group of people who can't help moaning and whingeing. "Can't be doing with women pundits on men's sport, especially football. Sport; Football; Soccer Saturday line-up: Meet the new cast of pundits on Sky Sports show after trio of presenters were sacked from the panel Tim … Sky Sports have axed three football pundits from its popular 'Soccer Saturday' show due to budget cuts by the broadcaster. Picture: Newsquest. Sky Sports reporter and commentator Steve Lee has died at the age of 68. Sky Sports axed three of their long serving Soccer Saturday pundits last month, but their replacements hadn't been announced. This happens to everybody in the industry. “This is Sky’s decision to evolve the show and I wish them all the very best.”. “What have these guys done? This is a list of media commentators and writers in the United Kingdom on the sport of Association football.. A number of football players have had a second career as writers or commentators. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. I'm sorry lads, but football is our national sport and as a result, women are entitled to enjoy it too. Previously on Sky Views: Greg Milam - What does it take for a politician to resign? Nev & Carra: Who will lift the 2020/21 PL trophy? "Yes you can be disappointed that it's come to an end for those guys, they've done brilliantly, but why does it have to racially driven? Football Our. The trio will appear alongside long-time regular Paul Merson, with Jeff Stelling hosting the flagship live scores programme as usual. MATT LE TISSIER has been kicked off Sky Sports along with his fellow Soccer Saturday pundits Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson. The Athletic claim that a final panel has not been settled on.. It's from the pools.com, the country's oldest and longest established betting outlet. It is thought the new guests will not be a permanent fixture, with Sky likely to rotate pundits during the early part of the new campaign. The results come just hours after Sky Sports sacked Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and … Fans are once again being asked to put their hands in their pockets and cough up more money to watch their team play football. Lee worked across football and cricket for Sky and BBC Midlands for more than 30 years. When it comes to Super Sunday, what the guys are wearing can sometimes be more of a talking point than the pre-match build up, and for all the right reasons. ‘Soccer Saturday’ presenter Jeff Stelling also used Twitter to confirm former Arsenal forward Paul Merson would remain on the programme. What have Sky said about their departures? Visit thepools.com for info. Sign up to the Mirror Football email here for the latest news and transfer gossip. He said on Twitter: “I’ve had a great 22 years with @SkySports. But he added: “One of my saddest days ever at Sky Sports with the departure of three of my best mates. Examining the detail behind the flaws in Chelsea's defending highlighted by Jamie Carragher. "Women pundits on football is a headache." In the final episode of Rugby Stars Quiz, Will Greenwood takes on Jamie Carragher in rugby versus football. They have been part of a team that for me was the best.”. Steve Scott, head of the Sky Sports News TV channel, said: "Steve was a really good friend of Sky Sports News and was a big part of the channel's early success, building our credibility in the Midlands due to his long-standing reputation in the area. Gary Hughes, Sky Sports Director of Football, added: "Everyone is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Steve, a great friend of Sky Sports. Liverpoool have confirmed star defender Virgil van Dijk will have surgery on a knee injury sustained during the Reds' Merseyside derby with Everton on Saturday. I'm sorry lads, but football … Virgil van Dijk's knee injury has "blown the title race wide open", says Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher, who has urged Liverpool to sign a new centre-back in January. To sign up, put your email at the top of this article or follow the instructions on this link. "This is Sky's decision to evolve the show and, you know what, I wish them all the very best. Much worse. - Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham fans cannot believe the England line-up, England have confirmed their line-up to face Denmark at Wembley in the Nations League and some supporters aren't happy about one omission, An open letter to the Premier League, Sky Sports, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham on pay-per-view. The decision to sack Nicholas, Le Tissier and Thompson caused controversy at the time among fans and pundits alike, with Ian Wright blasting internet trolls after Alex Scott and Micah Richards were dragged into the discussion amid accusations of racial inequality. Sky Sports have axed three football pundits from its popular 'Soccer Saturday' show due to budget cuts by the broadcaster. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Lee worked across football and cricket for Sky and BBC Midlands for more than 30 years. There's a reason it's the most played sport in the world. Alan Shearer has been revealed as the most popular football pundit in the UK with the Newcastle United legend earning rave reviews for his regular appearances on Match of the Day.. Shearer has topped a campaign by BetVictor, analysing social media sentiment towards Sky Sports, BT, and BBC pundits.. “What does Micah Richards, Alex Scott, Sol Campbell, Clinton Morrison or any other black pundit have to do with Sky’s decision to get rid of these guys?” Wright said in a video on Twitter. MNF rewind: The greatest English club side? Get the latest results, fixtures and live scores, plus coverage of Six Nations, Gallagher Premiership, World Cups & much more