Jeff Stelling hints at next job after leaving Sky Sports Soccer Saturday
‘Still a bit of life in the old boy’, said the popular presenter, who leaves the programme at the end of this season
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Jeff Stelling has said he hopes to continue working despite his departure from Soccer Saturday, with the presenter stressing that there is “still a bit of life in the old boy yet”.
The veteran broadcaster announced recently that he would be leaving the programme he has fronted for more than 25 years at the end of the season.
The 68-year-old reversed a decision to leave the show last year, continuing on for another 12 months, but is set to step away from Sky Sports after more than 30 years with the company.
But Stelling has now clarified that his career is not finished, with more work still to be done.
“[I’m] not retired,” Stelling said on social media. “Leaving Sky. Still a bit of life in the old boy yet!”
An avid Hartlepool United fan, Stelling began his career in local newspapers and radio before joining Sky in 1992.
He joined what was then known as Sports Saturday in 1994, covering the day’s matches throughout English football in the company of a number of ex-professional players, with reporters around the grounds.
Stelling has also been an active fundraiser for charity, raising £420,000 in 2016 after walking from Hartlepool to Wembley.
“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 said when announcing his departure live on the programme.
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!”
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments