Geoff Shreeves has left Sky Sports after more than three decades with the broadcaster.
The experienced touchline reporter has been a familiar voice on Sky’s Premier League coverage but is the latest prominent figure to leave the channel this summer. Former estate agent Shreeves, 58, worked his way up from being a floor manager to regularly interviewing the biggest names in the sport.
The Daily Mail has reported that Shreeves opted to quit Sky Sports after being offered a reduced salary and is currently considering other offers. Shreeves previously hosted The Debate and Sunday Supplement but has decided to leave Sky Sports, who he joined back in 1991.
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“There's an old saying that you always have to know the best time to leave even the greatest party,” he told the Daily Mail. “And that's what my thirty two years at Sky have been - the most fantastic party I could ever imagined attending.
“From the first kick of a ball in the live coverage of the Premier League to Manchester City's title celebrations last season, with plenty in between! I have been incredibly fortunate to work for a ground-breaking company who have helped revolutionise football.
“But the time is right to move on. Sky have been incredibly generous in recognition of my service and I can't speak more highly of so many people I've worked with there over three decades. I now have the opportunity for new experiences which I'm looking forward to announcing in the very near future.”
Sky Sports are set to revamp their broadcasting team this summer, with long-time commentator Martin Tyler and presenter Jeff Stelling also deciding to leave the channel. Speaking about Shreeves’ departure, Sky Sports’ director of football Gary Hughes thanked the reporter for his contributions.
“Geoff has been an integral part of the Sky Sports football team and the best tunnel reporter in the business, interviewing the biggest names at the biggest games for over 30 years,” he said. “Geoff leaves with our sincere thanks and best wishes for the future. As Sir Alex always said, Well done, Geoff!”
