This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. SKY SPORTS PRESENTERS, COMMENTATORS AND PUNDITS. Labour MP Jim Sheridan said at a Commons culture, media and sport committee on Tuesday that those appearing on screen were young and attractive "with one or two exceptions" while male colleagues tended to be middle-aged, fat and bald. Away from Sky, Laura is the main presenter of talkSPORT's breakfast show in the week, and has become a host for DAZN Boxing and the main anchor for women's football on ITV, as well as for some men's FA Cup games. From there she moved onto other TV shows, including Soccer AM, Gladiators, The Games, GMTV and Kirsty's Home Videos. Kelly Cates on learning to appreciate football from her dad Kenny During her run fronting the channel she presented motorsport, sailing and tennis, and was a huge hit with readers of lads' mag FHM, being voted into the Top 100 sexiest women in the world. "I do not think it's about tokenism, I don't. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Sky Sports Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling has confirmed that he will be leaving the show at the end of the season. After leaving Sky Sports, Natalie presented a podcast for The Times, and the 41-year-old is currently a host on talkSPORT. The broadcaster is continuing to shake-up its line-up after axing established names like Matt Le Tissier and Phil Thompson last season. [citation needed] Having lived in Spain, France and Germany, Abdo is fluent in all three languages. Rachel Brown-Finnis, Sue Smith and Laura Bassett will also be involved, as well as Stephen Warnock. - 1979 Supports - Man Utd. It's been a lot of fun - for me at least!". The Sky Sports Girls have been our top post through Google for the last two years running, and we dont see it changing! Stelling, who joined Sky in 1992, said in October 2021 that he would be leaving Soccer Saturday at the end of the 2021/22 campaign, but subsequently confirmed he would stay on for another season. A Sky Sports News presenter until 2014, the 38-year has since fronted coverage on other channels of numerous sports including boxing, motorsport, darts, cycling, triathlon and strongman. The executive editor of Sky Sports News, Andy Cairns, said: "Women make up 30% of our audience and they go to football matches, they go to cricket matches, they play sport. Former Sky Sports News Presenters List Millie Clode Kirsty Gallagher Natalie Sawyer Kate Abdo Olivia Wayne Charlotte Jackson Millie Clode Georgie Thompson The Current Sky Sports News Female Presenters: Photos & Information Hayley McQueen Twitter - @HayleyMcQueen Instagram - @mcqueenhayley D.O.B. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The ceremony will mark the first time that all levels of womens football will be recognised at one major awards event. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Kate Abdo - Wikipedia He has spent over 30 years at the broadcasting company and took on hosting duties for what was originally Sports Saturday in 1994. "He will be sorely missed. READ MORE: Jeff Stelling goes wild live on Sky Sports as beloved Hartlepool smash home four, So Ill be leaving on May 28, weve got a few programs between now and then, this is the last six hour Saturday Gillette Soccer Saturday so wed better get on with it!. Ah, it was the summer of 2008, or maybe it was during World Cup 2010? Laura Woods: How the Sky Sports star became a trailblazer for female In 200607, she worked as a production assistant for Goal! Abdo joined to be a public face for the launch of the network and was also heavily involved in the development of the network's coverage, formats and programming. She's quite the sporty one. He currently presents The Football Show during the week alongside regular guests, which includes features such as Ref Watch. For more stories like this, check our . Karen Carney will be Sky Sports' main pundit during the WSL season, with the former England . Stelling's announcement was marked by a round of applause from the show's panel of guests. "It's been a journey getting here and I feel so lucky that journey with Sky is continuing. Discussing the awards sponsorship, Mark Godfrey, Klarna UKI marketing director, said: Were excited to be supporting the inaugural Womens Football Awards. Chloe Kelly and Alessia Russo among the favourites as Sky Sports Alongside being a regular Sky Sports News presenter, he has also anchored the much-loved scores show on a regular basis, particularly on weeknights. Jeff has been synonymous with Saturday afternoon football for decades, exciting and enthusing football fans everywhere. Oatley, who works as a Sky Sports Commentator, is the first female soccer commentator in the UK. This week, organisers also announced Klarna, the leading global payments and shopping service, as the official supporting sponsor of the flagship 2023 ceremony. It does not store any personal data. ", "Caribbean News This Fox Soccer Anchor Lets It Slip That Her Roots Extend To Guyana", "Manchester United fan Kate Abdo Leaves Sky Sports, Joins FOX", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kate_Abdo&oldid=1144676326, This page was last edited on 15 March 2023, at 00:07. "Last season Quest invited me to present highlight shows which was amazing, and now it's incredible to be part of the presenting team at Sky after first walking through the door as work experience in 2010! The current Sky Sports WSL presenter line-up is led by Caroline Barker and includes expert pundit Karen Carney. Jeff Stelling, who joined Sky in 1992, helped make Soccer Saturday a fixture for football fans in the UK for more than 25 years as its award-winning presenter; May 28, the final day of the Premier . "Our presenters are all experienced, qualified journalists and they are there on merit.". "We have some fantastic women presenters who have long-standing careers, genuine expertise and are there absolutely to enhance the credibility of what we do. Sky Sports knows how to pick a hire, and we'll leave it at that. This time it is true. Dont you dare turn your back, Cates said as she struggled not to laugh. Jacqui Oatley . Abdo is also well known for her role hosting the FIFA Ballon d'Or and Laureus World Sports Awards, both of which she hosted on numerous occasions. Sky Sports will give him the great send-off his remarkable and enduring contribution deserves before he leaves us at the end of May to spend more Saturdays with his beloved Hartlepool United.. Simply type your email address into the box at the top of this article and hit 'subscribe'. As medics fought to save her, Charlie could hear everything - including conversations about her impending death. On three occasions (2010, 2011 and 2013), she acted as presenter for the UEFA Europa League group stage draw in Monaco. But first and foremost it's about expertise and knowledge.". She became a pitchside reporter on Super Sunday, as well as presenting League Cup action. That's . There are a number of top-quality favourites to take over from Stelling, with plenty of well-known names making up the list. He has been the broadcaster's main football anchor since 2016 after he took over from Ed Chamberlain. Photograph: Joe Windsor Williams/BBC, BBC's Gary Barlow day scaled back after complaints from radio rivals, RodLiddle criticises BBC for too much coverage of Nelson Mandela death, BBCtries listeners' patience with Gary Barlow blitz, BBChead of television hits back at 'daily chorus' of criticism, BBC's Twenty Twelve sequel to focus on the corporation itself, BBCspends 1.3m on flights to and from Manchester, BBC 'should not avoid investigative reporting after Savile and McAlpine', Let's get BBC news back to the future, urges scoop-loving James Harding. Previously, he has also fronted Bundesliga and La Liga coverage for the broadcasting giant. Daily Star Sport looks at who the frontrunners could be to take over the flagship show. !, Get the FREE Mirror Football newsletter with the day's key headlines and transfer news straight into your inbox. Where former Sky Sports News presenters are now - from triathlete to "What we want is a diverse mix of presenters, and we want them there on merit. An advocate for non-league football, Barker is a director for the National League, plus fulfilled the same role at Chelmsford City from 2009 to 2011. Women's Euro 2022 commentators: The full BBC line-up of presenters and Hartlepool United 1 Who are the presenters on Sky Sports News? Cates herself even accepted it was a weird situation to be involved in. Feb 2. Who are the presenters on Sky Sports? Some have taken other broadcasting gigs, others have left sport altogether and some have had near-death experiences. Jeff Stelling to leave Soccer Saturday after more than 25 years at helm of Sky Sports show, Transfer Centre LIVE! A year later, she began a degree at the University of Mlaga in 2003 where she studied "Translation and Interpreting." 3 Are there any female football commentators? Barker was the first female presenter at Premier League Productions, and has worked at Sky Sports covering football and netball for several years. The Sky Sports Barclays FA Womens Super League talent line-up has welcomed the addition of experienced football broadcaster and commentator Jacqui Oatley MBE. Scottish presenter Hayley McQueen has headed some of Skys biggest flagship shows over the years. I am looking forward to celebrating with the winners on 25 May..