Geoff Shreeves Quits Sky Sports After 32 Years, Joins List of Major Departures
After an impressive 32 years at Sky Sports, Geoff Shreeves has announced his departure from the network. The 58-year-old tunnel reporter has joined the growing list of big-name personalities leaving the broadcaster this summer. It is reported that Shreeves declined a pay cut, similar to Sky stalwart Jeff Stelling, who has also decided to move on. This comes as Sky Sports aims to reduce costs and increase diversity within its workforce.
Shreeves, known for his presence in the mixed zones and tunnels of Premier League stadiums, conducted pre and post-match interviews with managers and players. His departure follows the exit of legendary commentator Martin Tyler after 30 years in the job. Tyler was promptly replaced by the acclaimed Peter Drury. Furthermore, former Liverpool captain and manager Graeme Souness confirmed that he will be leaving his role as a pundit at the end of the 2022-23 Premier League season when his contract expires.
The Daily Mail reports that Shreeves was not willing to lower his salary but is expected to make a return to television soon, working for another company. Sky Sports has requested numerous members of its reporting staff to reapply for their positions, resulting in established figures like Guy Havord and Bianca Westwood leaving, signaling a significant shake-up at the network.
In a statement to the Mail, Shreeves said, There’s an old saying that you always have to know the best time to leave even the greatest party. And that’s what my thirty-two years at Sky have been – the most fantastic party I could ever imagine attending. He continued, I have been incredibly fortunate to work for a ground-breaking company who have helped revolutionize football. But the time is right to move on.
Shreeves expressed his gratitude towards Sky Sports for their recognition of his long service, and he spoke highly of the many colleagues he worked with during his tenure. While the details of Shreeves’ next venture remain undisclosed, he promised to unveil them in the near future.
The departure of Shreeves has led Sky Sports’ Director of Football, Gary Hughes, to acknowledge his contributions, calling him an integral part of the football team and the best tunnel reporter in the business. As tributes continue to pour in, the official Sky Sports Twitter account bid farewell to Shreeves and thanked him for his many years of service.
The question on everyone’s mind now is, will Sky Sports be better with fresh faces? Only time will tell. The network’s efforts to drive down costs and bring more diversity to the team have led to these major departures. As Sky Sports welcomes new talent, fans eagerly await the next chapter in the network’s coverage of the beautiful game.
