Jeff Stelling has confirmed he is considering leaving Soccer Saturday after Sky Sports sacked close friends Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson.

It was revealed earlier this week that Sky had sacked the trio of pundits with less than one year left on their contracts.

Stelling, who has presented the show for 25 years, took to Twitter to address fans and he did not commit his long term future to the show.

He begun: “Thanks for all the messages of support – and even for most of those who have a different view, as I believe in free speech.

“So far no discussions have taken place, no decisions made.

“Only I know what I am thinking but it is important to listen to all arguments. Thanks again.”

Stelling also told fans on Thursday that if they think he is “complicit” about the sackings, then they have “no idea” about him.

The 65-year-old was said to be “stunned” and “disillusioned” with the decision to sack his three pals.

Having developed a special kind of rapport with Le Tissier, Thompson and Nicholas, the Daily Mail claim Stelling is weighing up whether he could replicate that with any new pundits.

Sky explained the shock sackings are an attempt to “change” their football coverage.

“We are changing some parts of our football coverage,” a statement begun.

“Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes.”

Names mooted to join Sky Sports’ hit show include former Manchester City star Micah Richards and England women’s international Alex Scott.

Former Chelsea and West Ham defender, Scott Minto, who fronted coverage of the EFL, La Liga and Carabao Cup, has also been axed after 13 years with the company.

source:- sportbible