Sky Sports legend under threat of AXE as major cull continues after Soccer AM is cancelled
SKY SPORTS legend Geoff Shreeves is under threat of being axed by the broadcaster.
Shreeves has been an ever-present figure at Sky Sports since joining in 1992.
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However, SunSport understands that Sky bosses are now considering Shreeves’ position.
A Sky Spokesperson said: “Our coverage of football is evolving to reflect the changing habits of our viewers and ensures we continue to deliver the best experience for customers.
“Our proposal would mean the creation of new roles, and the closing of some existing roles, and we are currently in a consultation period with our people.”
The news comes after we revealed how Sky are to set axe iconic football show Soccer AM.
The Saturday-morning staple etched its place into British TV history across it’s 30 year runtime.
And it is now the final countdown for the show as Sky bosses prepare to axe it at the end of the season.
The final show of Soccer AM is set to air on Saturday May 27.
Staff were informed of the decision on Tuesday.
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However, the news has not gone down well, with current hosts John Fendley and Jimmy Bullard said to be “fuming”.
Regarding the news, a source told The Sun: “It was a complete bombshell.
“Morale is at an all-time low, they are raging.
“It’s going to be an interesting watch over the next few weeks.”
In addition, the Daily Mail claims that Sky’s football reporters have all been told to reapply for their jobs, with some of the “longest-serving and most popular reporters who provide live updates for Soccer Saturday” at risk.
Sky made a host of cuts to big name staff following the Covid pandemic.
Long-serving studio analysts Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas and Matt Le Tissier were axed in 2020 as Sky looked to go in a new direction.
This led to presenter Jeff Stelling announcing his intention to leave at the end of the 2022 season, before reversing the decision later on.
