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The Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Sky Sports star quits role after 23 years in ‘diffcult' announcement after news of channel transformation
A SKY SPORTS star has quit after 23 years following the broadcaster's announcement there would be a shake-up. Several presenters and reporters are expected to leave their roles. 2 2 It is the latest shake-up by the broadcaster as they aim to become "more agile and better equipped to serve audiences". Key figures such as Geoff Shreeves, Martin Tyler and Bianca Westwood have left their posts in recent years, along with a number of match reporters. The latest big-name journalist to quit is Alan Myers, who worked for Sky Sports for more than two decades. He announced on Twitter: "After a 23-year association I have decided to leave Sky Sports News. Difficult decision but one that I felt was right. "It's been such a fantastic experience from my first report at a Bolton Wanderers outwood bound course, to [the] World Cup finals, ECL Finals and everything in between! "I couldn't wish to have worked for a better company with the most talented and professional colleagues. I thank every one of them for their support and friendship over many years. "It's been a blast and I have some incredible memories, worked on some headline stories and visited over 30 countries, thank you." Myers was largely based in the North West and North East during his time at Sky Sports News, covering the likes of Manchester City, Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton. Several more staff are expected to leave amid the shake-up, with Sky Sports News prioritising breaking news stories. Senior reporter Melissa Reddy is reportedly set to leave her role, along with Jeremy Langdon.
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Trent Alexander-Arnold has gone from Anfield hero to Kop rival
At the peak of my career 20 years ago, I was interviewed by future Sky Sports colleague Geoff Shreeves when he suggested that it might be time to think about moving to a 'bigger' club. 'Who's bigger than Liverpool?' I replied. Geoff sounded surprised by my response. 'Bigger [as in] more money? I'm not having that,' I continued. 'If we get it right at this club we will be right back up there.' When giving that answer to Geoff, it was not meant to sound big-headed. There were no offers for me as there were for Steven Gerrard or Michael Owen. The point then, as it is today, is once you are a mainstay at a club of Liverpool 's stature you are already at the summit of the game. As a Scouser, for me it does not get any bigger or better. Add in the fact that Liverpool have 'got it right' since those remarks were made – major trophies won and the promise of more to come – and that is why supporters find it difficult to accept Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to join Real Madrid. The leaving of Liverpool is not easy, and nor should it be. We all know there is a football pyramid, and the prestige of Real Madrid and Barcelona has put them at the tip of it for a long time. Then you have the group of multiple European Cup winners just below including AC Milan, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan and Manchester United, constantly jockeying for position, suffering their highs and lows but always a pull for the top players and managers. Those footballers who are good enough to have established themselves as icons at those historic clubs might believe there is only one small step left to take to get to the biggest in the world, but making that next move is still risky. What is gained in the short-term can be sacrificed in terms of a legacy once a career is over, and although it might sound like a cliché to say you are 'part of family' once you are loved by the fans of the biggest, most storied clubs, it is true. There are many examples of truly great players who gave stellar service everywhere they went but no longer feel emotionally attached to anyone. It is not necessarily right or fair. It is just how it is, because supporters will differentiate between those perceived to be putting the club first in the ongoing fight to take on the superpower of Real Madrid, and those who were accused of thinking about their own career. Owen is the obvious one. His relationship with the Kop fractured after he left Anfield. Paul Ince was another when he left Manchester United. Was Ince as big an influence on the rise of United under Sir Alex Ferguson as Roy Keane? I would argue yes. They were both brilliant midfielders, but only one is seen as 'Mr Manchester United'. If you think about Gary Lineker, you remember the England legend rather than one of the greatest, most-loved players at the top clubs he played for like Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur. As I wrote on this subject last December, it is even harder for the home-grown stars. Real are one of only two clubs to have won more European Cups than Liverpool, so when a top-class academy player makes this kind of a move, there is a simmering resentment from the local fanbase that they are trying to separate themselves from 'their own', or think there is something bigger or better out there for them. You can call that unfair, naive or even deluded all you like. In trying to explain how it is, people jump on me and tell me it is wrong to think that way, and Alexander-Arnold should be wished well on his new adventure. Liverpool fans are being told their reaction to Alexander-Arnold leaving is emotional more than sensible. My response to that is who is really the naive and deluded one when analysing how fans feel about such transfers? Would Manchester United have been happy to see Ryan Giggs or Paul Scholes leave in their prime for Real Madrid? Would Chelsea have wished John Terry all the best had he followed Jose Mourinho to Spain for nothing? How would Arsenal fans feel if Bukayo Saka said he wants to fulfil a lifetime ambition to wear the white shirt in the Bernabeu? 'Those lads would never do that,' is the predictable response. But isn't that the point? Players are loved even more when they genuinely mean it when they say they do not want to play for anyone else. If that image of the home-grown talent living the dream is an illusion, people feel let down. Giggs and Scholes will always be adored at United as the 'Class of '92' members who never gave any thought to leaving, while David Beckham is looked upon as someone who had a career plan and was brilliant enough to follow it. There is no right or wrong to that. Different players have different characteristics and ambitions. Liverpool fans did not think Alexander-Arnold saw his path in the same way as Owen and Beckham because he said his dream was to captain the club and follow his hero Gerrard. Fans are obviously going to be upset. Liverpool are in the business of winning more Premier League and Champions League titles. Anything which undermines that is a threat. You may not agree, or believe that competitive attitude to the loss of a star player is justified, but it is what makes Liverpool the successful club it is, and it is no different than what you would expect at Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Barcelona or Manchester United. By leaving Liverpool, Alexander-Arnold is making it harder for his own club to win its 21st league title and seventh European Cup. That is bound to stir emotions. As a Champions League and double Premier League winner, Alexander-Arnold will always be an Anfield legend. His corner taken quickly against Barcelona in the 2019 Champions League semi-final can no more be airbrushed from history than Owen's two goals versus Arsenal in the 2001 FA Cup final. His contribution will never be diminished. I love seeing a Liverpool-born lad doing so well he will play for Real Madrid. Part of me thinks 'well done' but the competitive element in me also thinks swapping Liverpool red for Real Madrid white means he has chosen to become a rival. It means the next time he is at Anfield he will receive the same treatment as Luis Suarez when he returned to Merseyside in a Barcelona shirt. With Monday's statement, the unconditional support Alexander-Arnold enjoyed from the Kop when he was fully committed to Liverpool has gone. It has to be this way at the biggest clubs.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Premier League legend spotted in stands of Crucible to watch Ronnie O'Sullivan in action at World Snooker Championship
PREMIER LEAGUE broadcasting legend Geoff Shreeves has been spotted enjoying some time at the Snooker World Championships. Shreeves, 60, became a household name as he spent more than 30 years working with Sky Sports as a pitchside reporter. 3 Geoff Shreeves was spotted enjoying some snooker at the Crucible Credit: BBC 3 Shreeves became a broadcasting legend after more than 30 years with Sky Sports Credit: Getty 3 He was watching Ronnie O'Sullivan take on Pang Junxu Credit: Getty However, he quit the broadcaster in late 2023 after He did not have to wait long to land his next role behind the mic after becoming a freelancer as he joined CBS Sports Golazo. But this weekend he swapped pitchside reporting for a seat at the Crucible. This weekend sees snooker legend It follows on from The Rocket's resounding 10-4 victory over arch rival Ali Carter in round one midweek. O'Sullivan had been unsure whether he would even enter the tournament this year for a chance at his eighth world title after pulling out of a host of competitions this year. But after his win over Carter, O'Sullivan said: "I had no expectations so there were no nerves. I didn't expect to perform well based on the last three or four years. I just wanted to make a game of it. "Ali had his chances yesterday, on another day he would be 6-3 up [after the first session], and again today he had a couple of chances. I cued a lot better than I did yesterday. Most read in Snooker BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I have some mental tools to work with to keep things tight, I will always tinker, but it's about when to let go I suppose." Last year it was announced that Shreeves was embarking on a new project to interview big name stars from football and beyond about their love of music. Inside Ronnie O'Sullivan's snooker academy filled with legend's memorabilia More recently, Shreeves has interviewed the likes of fellow broadcasting icon Martin Tyler on The Joy of Football Podcast. World Snooker Championship 2025 WE are BACK at the Crucible for another thrilling fortnight of snooker action! There will be a new champion this year after reigning champ The likes of Shaun Murphy and John Higgins are also expected to be contenders. You can follow every frame of the tournament LIVE - plus the latest news, interviews and reaction - as it happens with our dedicated BLOG. Latest News Snooker Explained FULL schedule and results for 2025 How much prize money can be won? Who are the BBC snooker presenters and pundits?
