Jeff Stelling revealed he received a message of thanks from Elton John as he gave his final monologue as host of Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday, showing his appreciation for "the best job that anybody could have possibly wished for".
The host was in charge of his final show after nearly 30 years on the weekend show. A successor to the 68-year-old has yet to be announced, but Sky are expected to promote from within their ranks.
Before Stelling's farewell, a montage of some of his finest moments was played - including more than a few celebrations relating to his beloved Hartlepool United. A number of messages from Soccer Saturday panelists including Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson were also played before Stelling himself had the chance to say goodbye.
