Jeff Stelling To Leave Sky

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

Agreed, I'm 49 and I thit it's outdated, a bit too shouty for my liking. Although stelling is fantastic at what he does. I bet he's been offered one of those waiting to die quiz shows that are on between 3 and 5 on a weekday afternoon.

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Talksport probably have a contract ready and waiting

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Originally Posted by Elwood Blues

Talksport probably have a contract ready and waiting

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he's 66 , maybe he wants to enjoy his retirement

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Originally Posted by Elwood Blues

Talksport probably have a contract ready and waiting

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Yup, that's a possibility. Talksport is quite hypnotic, they get the likes of Simon Jordan etc, and for a couple of months you find his straight talking refreshing, but after a while it becomes really boring, and best avoided, like a bar room bore.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

I wouldn’t be surprised if they have, what was the driver behind the decision to get rid of Nicholas, LeTissier etc? Sky would probably say they were too old for a modern audience, but my guess is that wouldn’t have been an issue if audiences matched what they once were.

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I think Nicholas, Le Tissier and Thompson were past it for a variety of reasons, but I’d be surprised if the changes were down to any significant drop in audience. Sky had been bringing others into their positions for a long time, especially on the midweek shows.

It could be that the show’s viewing figures have decreased as the internet has become more and more interactive, and so much more football-related content is now available online, and of course there are also the BBC and BT alternatives now.

Whatever is the case, I hope the show continues in the same or at least a very similar format once Stelling has moved on. I thoroughly enjoy it, and more so in recent years than ever before. The programme is one of many reasons I can never see myself going back to being a full-time City supporter. Watching Soccer Saturday is often more entertaining and enjoyable than going to games and it’s a lot less hassle too.

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Originally Posted by Jimmy the Jock

Probably the best presenter (for me) on TV. He isnt reading all his quips from a card , he is naturally quick thinking and funny.

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Agree. The loss of the 'three middle-aged white blokes' wasn't necessarily going to weaken the show, but in truth those that replaced them are jabbering ex pros with no idea of timing, delivery, and diction. They know their stuff, but you don't watch Soccer Saturday to be educated football-wise - it's entertainment, and the original crew fitted into the Saturday afternoon like a glove..

Le Tissier has gone all in on COVID conspiracy theories, I imagine Sky are glad they got rid of him

I hope they don't go down the social media route the other channels do. Asking for opinions and tweets from the public.

As long as the BBC continue to have Garth Crooks on their version of the show, then Soccer Saturday will be more successful.
Some of the new pundits are a refreshing change from Phil Thompson et al, and hopefully a new presenter (should be that Julian fella) will keep the continuity.

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Originally Posted by The Bloop

As long as the BBC continue to have Garth Crooks on their version of the show, then Soccer Saturday will be more successful.
Some of the new pundits are a refreshing change from Phil Thompson et al, and hopefully a new presenter (should be that Julian fella) will keep the continuity.

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the beeb one has always just seemed cheaply made by comparison

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Originally Posted by Rjk

the beeb one has always just seemed cheaply made by comparison

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I know that I'm in a massive minority, and I'm probably the one who is wrong on this, but I couldn't care less who is commentating or who is doing the punditry. I understand that soccer Saturday is different, and personalities play a significant part in the whole event, but as far as I'm concerned, a live match could have anyone communicating or doing the punditry, it's the game that I watch and I never listen to anything any of them say anyway.

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Originally Posted by Tuerto

I know that I'm in a massive minority, and I'm probably the one who is wrong on this, but I couldn't care less who is commentating or who is doing the punditry. I understand that soccer Saturday is different, and personalities play a significant part in the whole event, but as far as I'm concerned, a live match could have anyone communicating or doing the punditry, it's the game that I watch and I never listen to anything any of them say anyway.

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You say that until you get a Sam Matterface doing live commentary being absolutely unbearable.

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

You say that until you get a Sam Matterface doing live commentary being absolutely unbearable.

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Mute button.

Phil Mohammed ? :shrug:

Oops

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Originally Posted by bobh

Alex Scott? She's everywhere these days.

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Probably be a black male equivalent.
That or someone from LGBT. It’s what BBC or ITV would do

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Originally Posted by DubaiDai

Probably be a black male equivalent.

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Almost certainly won't. Unless Julian Warren blacks up for the role, and I can't see that happening.

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Originally Posted by Croesy Blue

You say that until you get a Sam Matterface doing live commentary being absolutely unbearable.

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Yeah he is distractingly bad. I remember Jonathan pearces first game on channel 5 - must be 20 years ago now. Both of them suffer from verbal diarrhoea, they are basically the idiot in the pub who has to fill every second with a comment even though they are the least interesting and least intelligent person there.

Most commentators are decent though. If you don’t notice them, they are doing a good job. Although I do get fed up with some (radio wales in particular) who forget we can’t see the game. “It’s a goal!” Is useless- we need “Cardiff have scored!”

I’ve not watched the jeff stelling thing for years but that’s just because I don’t care about football outside of ccfc any more. When I did watch it, I thought he was excellent. Professional but warm, enthusiastic but not (normally) hyperbolic. He must have been doing that show for 20 years though, so surely time for a change.

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Originally Posted by The Lone Gunman

I think Nicholas, Le Tissier and Thompson were past it for a variety of reasons, but I’d be surprised if the changes were down to any significant drop in audience. Sky had been bringing others into their positions for a long time, especially on the midweek shows.

It could be that the show’s viewing figures have decreased as the internet has become more and more interactive, and so much more football-related content is now available online, and of course there are also the BBC and BT alternatives now.

Whatever is the case, I hope the show continues in the same or at least a very similar format once Stelling has moved on. I thoroughly enjoy it, and more so in recent years than ever before. The programme is one of many reasons I can never see myself going back to being a full-time City supporter. Watching Soccer Saturday is often more entertaining and enjoyable than going to games and it’s a lot less hassle too.

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Not supporting the BLM badges was reported as one issue around Le Tissier, and his outspoken views

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Originally Posted by Ivortheengine

I won’t miss him . Overrated presenter whom Sky overpaid. I could read the scores off an autocue and sound more interesting.
I remember when he had a Hartlepool shirt on , during a crucial relegation day . A complete fool. Glad Newport stayed up that year. Get shot of him, and get someone in his chair who’ s not plastic ,but knowledgeable and interesting at the same time. In other words , someone with a bit of class .

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You are entitled to your opinion.
My opinion is you’re talking bollox.

You read my post. That’s good enough for me. Keep reading my posts in future and you’ll learn something. That’s my opinion.