Now, iconic Sky Sports field reporter Geoff Shreeves is taking on the AX as part of the broadcaster’s massive shake-up… with Soccer AM shelved and soccer staff told to reapply for jobs.
- Sky Sports is cutting jobs and veteran interviewer Geoff Shreeves could leave
- They have already announced that Soccer AM will be decommissioning this year
- Shreeves has worked at the station since 1992 and is highly respected.
Geoff Shreeves could be in danger of losing his job with Sky Sports as the broadcaster considers further cuts in a major reorganisation.
The veteran field reporter has been an ever-present part of their coverage since he joined the organization in 1992.
But now Shreeves is under threat of being fired, with bosses making major changes and Soccer AM already on the scrapheap.
Shreeves’ arrival at Sky coincided with the start of the Premier League and his voice has become a constant for football fans over the years.
His pitchside reporting and post-match interviews with players and coaches are a staple of matchday coverage, but it’s a time of great uncertainty in the organization.
Geoff Shreeves could be sacked by Sky Sports, and the broadcaster will make major changes
Shreeves, pictured interviewing Jack Grealish after Man City’s title win last year, has been a key part of the growth of Premier League coverage on Sky Sports.
Pictured with Arsene Wenger, Shreeves has seen a huge change over three decades.
News of Soccer AM’s demise broke on Thursday and several soccer reporters have been told this week to reapply for their jobs.
Those at risk include some of the oldest and most popular reporters who provide live updates for Soccer Saturday.
Longevity with Sky appears to protect no current employee and Shreeves’ departure would send a clear message that no job is secure.
There were also numerous job cuts in the football department in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
And on the new round of restructuring, a Sky spokesperson said: “Our football coverage 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 closure of some existing roles, and we are currently in a consultation period with our people.”
With the ax looming over employees, Sky also says they will enter a consultation period to discuss the proposed changes.
The decision to cut Soccer AM at the end of this season, 10 more episodes, came as a shock to fans.
It comes as part of a Sky shakeup, with Soccer AM taken off the air at the end of the season.
The light-hearted look at the game has evolved over the years and has been on the air since 1995.
John Fendley and Jimmy Bullard are the current co-hosts and the final edition is expected to air on May 27.