Jeff Stelling to stay on Soccer Saturday for another season

OHMYGOSSIP — Jeff Stelling has decided to remain on ‘Soccer Saturday’ for at least another football season.
The 67-year-old TV presenter announced in October he would be stepping down as host of the Sky Sports show at the end of the current campaign in May, but following talks with Sky, he has made a U-turn and will stay on the show until at least the 2022/23 season.
He said: “Sky Sports is my home, and the ‘Soccer Saturday’ team are a big part of my life.
“As the end of the season approached, and I was preparing to say goodbye, I realised that I was not ready to blow the final whistle and leave the best job in the world.”
Jonathan Licht, Managing Director of Sky Sports, said: “Football fans everywhere will be delighted that Jeff will continue to host ‘Soccer Saturday’.
“He is a massive part of Saturday afternoon life and everyone at Sky Sports shares the joy this news will bring.
“We just can’t get enough of Jeff, and can’t wait to bring more of his broadcasting magic to our viewers.”
It comes after Jeff had announced live on air in October that he would be leaving ‘Soccer Saturday’ at the end of this season.
He said: “This is my decision. There has been no pressure. Sky have been absolutely brilliant with me, as they always have done. 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.
“I wouldn’t want to get to the stage where I’m calling Raith Rovers ‘Roath Ravers’. I’m going to be here until May, when I’ll be leaving the show and the company.”

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