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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sky Sports name surprise host for new show that was controversially scrapped
The Sunday Supplement ran for 20 years as top journalists analysed some of the biggest talking points in football, but the show was axed by Sky Sports bosses in 2020 over scheduling concerns Sky Sports has picked veteran presenter Dharmesh Sheth to lead the revamped version of Sunday Supplement - five years after the show was controversially axed. The newspaper review show ran for 20 years and featured some of the top journalists in the country discussing the biggest headlines in football and in the Premier League. It was originally hosted by Neil Ashton, former chief sports reporter for the Sun, before Sky presenter Jacqui Oatley took over in 2020, but the show was cancelled later that year. But now Sky chiefs are resurrecting the programme and have made a surprise choice to helm it, with Sheth set to take up presenting duties, according to the Daily Mail. Sheth is a long-serving member of staff at Sky who can often be seen on Sky Sports News breaking down the latest transfer news. He is set to switch up his focus by hosting a show for the first time as he told the Mail: "To be given the opportunity to present the show is all a bit surreal. And I can't wait to get started." There was previously speculation that former BBC Radio One DJ Roman Kemp could take on the role after taking up a job with Sky. Chiefs were expected to give the show a new name but have decided to stick with the original title. The report adds that the show will continue a similar format to the original, with major football stories being discussed by industry insiders. The first presenter of the Sunday Supplement was Jimmy Hill, when the show was initially called Hold The Back Page back in 1999. Football fans will fondly remember how it was preceded by the Goals on Sunday highlights show, hosted by Ben Shepherd and Chris Kamara. It comes at a time when Sky are making major changes to its programming schedule. They cancelled beloved and long-running show Soccer AM in 2023 and have also made major changes to its Gilette Soccer Saturday line-up, with Jeff Stelling leaving after 25 years at the end of the 2022-23 season. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Sport
- Wales Online
Popular football show cancelled by Sky Sports is coming back for new season after U-turn
Popular football show cancelled by Sky Sports is coming back for new season after U-turn Sky Sports is planning to bring back the popular Sunday Supplement football show that was scrapped in 2020, and a similar format is expected to return under a new name Sunday Supplement is set to be revived by Sky Sports with a new name (Image: Sky Sports ) Sky Sports are set to revive its iconic Sunday Supplement show, which was shelved in 2020 after a successful 20-year run. Originally launched as Hold the Back Page in 1999, the programme featured sports journalists debating the week's top stories on Friday nights. Under the guidance of the legendary Jimmy Hill, it transitioned to a Sunday morning slot, becoming a staple for discussing the latest news, results and rumours. Following Hill's departure in 2007, Bill Bradshaw from the Daily Express and Brian Woolnough of the Daily Star stepped in as hosts. Neil Ashton later assumed the role before Jacqui Oatley made history as the show's first female presenter in 2020. However, the same year saw the show axed amid a packed Sky Sports timetable. A spokesperson for Sky explained at the time: "The huge volume of live football since the restart and a condensed season that has already begun means we must look at how best to deploy our resources for the benefit of our customers." Despite this, the Daily Mail reports that a refreshed version of the show is on the horizon, with plans to launch before the 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off. An official announcement is anticipated in the coming weeks. Article continues below The new iteration is expected to bear a different title but will likely retain the familiar format, featuring experts dissecting the major talking points of the week, reports the Mirror. The cancellation of Sunday Supplement was part of a significant revamp at the network. Later in 2020, Sky revealed that both The Debate and Goals on Sunday would no longer grace our televisions. Oatley became presenter of the show in 2020 (Image: Getty Images ) Goals on Sunday had been a staple since 2000, enjoying a two-decade run. Chris Kamara, a Sky stalwart and ex-midfielder for Swindon Town and Brentford, hosted the show alongside Ben Shepherd, where they entertained high-profile guests weekly. Alex Scott and Laura Woods also featured as presenters during its tenure. Jeff Stelling, another former Sky Sports luminary, remains puzzled over the decision to cancel the show and the subsequent redeployment of Kamara to cover lower-tier football before his eventual departure from Sky in 2022. "From out of nowhere, it all began to go wrong for Kammy," Stelling reflects in his autobiography, Saturday Afternoon Fever. "Sky axed Goals on Sunday, though to this day, I don't understand why. Article continues below "They certainly had nothing to replace it with. They kept the name alive for a segment shown on Sky Sports News, but it bears no resemblance to the original. "Previously, Kammy would always have been at the biggest in-vision game of the weekend, but now he found himself being sent to Championship or League One fixtures. He covered them with the same enthusiasm as he covered every game." Soccer AM was also discontinued in 2023 to much backlash after a 28-year run, following a decline in its regular viewership.
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Sky Sports bringing back popular football show that was controversially scrapped
Sky Sports are set to revive the popular Sunday Supplement football programme, which was axed in 2020, and a similar format looks set to return with a new name ahead of the new Premier League season Sky Sports have reportedly decided to bring back a new version of its Sunday Supplement programme. The panel show was axed in 2020 after two decades on the air, but now looks set for a return. The programme began life as Hold the Back Page in 1999 and saw guest sports reporters discussing the week's biggest stories on a Friday evening. However, under the stewardship of the late Jimmy Hill, it was soon moved to Sunday morning, when all the pressing news, results and gossip of the week were discussed. Upon Hill's exit in 2007, both the Daily Express' Bill Bradshaw and the Daily Star's Brian Woolnough took up the role of presenters. Ex-The Sun journalist Neil Ashton later took over before Jacqui Oatley became its first female presenter in 2020. But that same year, the show was controversially cancelled due to a tight Sky Sports schedule. A Sky spokesperson said at the time: "The huge volume of live football since the restart and a condensed season that has already begun means we must look at how best to deploy our resources for the benefit of our customers." Yet, the show is set for a revamped return, reports the Daily Mail. It will be up and running again ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season, and an official announcement is expected in the coming weeks. The resurrected show will allegedly take on a different name, though it is expected to follow a similar format to its predecessor, with industry insiders discussing the week's storylines. Sunday Supplement's axing came during a momentous network overhaul. Later in 2020, Sky announced that both The Debate and Goals on Sunday would also be leaving our screens. Goals on Sunday, like Sunday Supplement, started in 2000 and ran for two decades. It was hosted by Sky icon and former Swindon Town and Brentford midfielder Chris Kamara, and he and co-host Ben Shepherd welcomed big-name guests each week. Both Alex Scott and Laura Woods also made appearances as presenters. Another ex-Sky Sports big-hitter, Jeff Stelling, still can't quite fathom why the show was axed, and why Kamara was later enlisted to cover lower-league matches before departing the broadcaster for good in 2022. "From out of nowhere, it all began to go wrong for Kammy," Stelling writes in his autobiography, Saturday Afternoon Fever. "Sky axed Goals on Sunday, though to this day, I don't understand why. "They certainly had nothing to replace it with. They kept the name alive for a segment shown on Sky Sports News, but it bears no resemblance to the original. "Previously, Kammy would always have been at the biggest in-vision game of the weekend, but now he found himself being sent to Championship or League One fixtures. He covered them with the same enthusiasm as he covered every game." Soccer AM also suffered the axe in 2023 after 28 years on screen, having suffered a loss in regular viewership. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
