Truth behind Soccer Saturday sackings as reason for six pundits leaving revealed
dailyrecord.co.ukWatching Soccer Saturday was a ritual for many a football fan, with former Scotland striker Charlie Nicholas and his pals a must-watch at the weekend.
But the ex-Celtic, Arsenal, Aberdeen and Clyde striker was axed from his role alongside longtime colleagues Paul Merson, Matt Le Tissier, Jeff Stelling and Phil Thompson.The foursome provided countless unforgettable moments on the Sky Sports show, serving up unmissable entertainment for football fanatics in the form of jokes, analysis, and even the odd live TV gaffe.
There was also a huge cast of reporters who would chaotically interrupt with goal updates from across the Premier League and the English Football League.But The Mirror reports the show today looks vastly different than ten years ago after broadcasters Sky implemented several shake-ups by sacking its long-serving pundits, with the most brutal cull coming before the 2020/21 season.
We take a look at why Sky Sports decided to controversially axe many of its favourite pundits. Thompson was the first of the Soccer Saturday legends to be told he was being let go in August 2020, followed shortly by Nicholas and Le Tissier.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.
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