Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling bids farewell to Soccer Saturday with an emotional speech and montage after 30 years of service…while revealing that ELTON called JOHN to thank him for his work!
- Jeff Stelling has stepped down from his role as presenter of Sky Sport’s football Saturday show
- The iconic presenter bowed out after the last day of the Premier League
- Stelling revealed that he had received messages of support and a call from Elton John
Jeff Stelling said goodbye to Soccer Saturday by thanking his colleagues at Sky and revealing that he even got a call from Elton John wishing him well for his last show.
The legendary broadcaster ended its 30-year association with the program on the last day of the Premier League season, anchoring Sky’s score update show.
Stelling helped turn the Saturday afternoon show into a television chapter for England football supporters to watch as the goals rolled in, using humor, sporting intelligence and camaraderie to great effect.
Watching a montage Sky made to pay tribute to the 68-year-old, he received a standing ovation from co-presenters Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Kris Boyd and Michael Dawson in the studio, before launching into a farewell message. end the performance.
“That was brilliant and thank you so much to whoever did that, absolutely fantastic and thank you for the applause, but this is tricky because… I changed my mind… just kidding, I didn’t change my mind this time. ‘ Stelling joked about his turnaround in the role last summer, before rolling down a list of thank you messages to people he worked with on the show.
Jeff Stelling has left his role at Sky Sports after hosting his last Soccer Saturday show
Stelling revealed that he had received a farewell phone call from the famous singer Elton John
Stelling (left) received a standing ovation from Soccer Saturday experts after a 30-year gap
“I’ve had fantastic messages over the past few weeks. People like Gordon Strachan texted me this morning, Neil Warnock, Ritchie Humphreys – former Sheffield Wednesday and Hartlepool legend – Kammie [Chris Kamara] Naturally.’
Stelling further revealed that he had hooked up with a number of A-list celebrities and gave viewers insider information that even Elton John is an ardent fan of the production.
The singer was previously chairman at Championship outfit Watford and called Stelling to congratulate him on his amazing stint presenting the flagship sports show which is watched by millions.
He added: “People from outside football, Georgi Ainsley – we know her as Georgi Thompson – and Elton John called me.
“Someone asked me the other one if I had ever been starstruck and yes I was starstruck when Elton John called me at home to say thank you so much for everything I’ve done.
Stelling was the iconic presenter of the football results show for 30 years and achieved legendary status
Stelling (left) revealed he was starstruck after getting a call from John (right) during the week
“He said every time I watch the show, every week you tell me Watford are losing and every week you tell me Hartlepool are losing, so I feel like we’re kindred spirits. ‘
The 68-year-old rounded off his farewell speech by saying goodbye to some of the people he has worked with at Sky Sports, calling his time with the organization ‘fantastic’.
“The great thing is that what people don’t realize is that it’s a team game. And it’s a team game, from the people in the call centers who take your calls to the runners, the production team, the people behind the camera and the people who are here, Tommo and Charlie, Matt Le Tissier and this gang of four.
‘It’s all been fantastic. I want to thank everyone with whom I have worked over the past 30 years.’