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Daily Mirror
07-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Sky Sports News star confirms exit after 23 years as Chris Kamara sends message
Sky Sports have continued to lose seasoned broadcasters with Alan Myers being the latest football-reporting veteran to leave the channel after 23 years of service Football broadcasting veteran Alan Myers has officially confirmed his departure from Sky Sports after 23 years at the channel. Myers first broke the news of his decision to leave back in May. The reporter was predominantly situated in the North West and North East during his spell with Sky Sports News, covering Manchester City, Newcastle, Liverpool, and Everton. His exit is just the latest in what's shaping up to be an exodus in a summer of change for the broadcasting giant. On June 30, Myers took to X to announce his farewell to fans, writing: "Last day at Sky Sports News today! Always difficult leaving the safety of what you know but change is something to embrace, as they say 'don't lose tomorrow by reaching back for yesterday' it's been a total pleasure working at Sky, now for new challenges as a freelance Journalist." A flurry of well-wishers followed in the comments, including from Sky Sports and Brentford legend Chris Kamara who said: "Good luck to you Alan". Just prior to the Premier League season concluding, Myers revealed on social media that he had made the call to walk away from Sky. "After a 23 year association I have decided to leave @SkySportsNews," he wrote. "The Channel has given me so many great moments, some tough days too but most importantly many great friends and colleagues. It's been an absolute privilege to be a part of the journey, and what a journey it was! "I want to say a huge thank you to all of those that have helped me from when I joined in 2002, right up to today, and there's still a couple of big stories to cover for me in my final weeks. "SSN has taken me to over 30 countries, World Cup finals, ECL finals and so much more, places as far and wide as Indian to Israel to South Africa, I've been so privileged. So many great stories I've been lucky to work on and people I've been lucky to interview, and of course work with some amazing colleagues #blessed." His post was accompanied by photos of some of Myer's most memorable moments working for Sky including an infamous meeting with controversial former Liverpool owner Tom Hicks. He also posted an image of an interaction with legendary boxing promoter Don King, a snap of him reporting late into the night on transfer deadline day, as well as being present upon Michael Owen's unveiling at Newcastle United in 2005. Myers joins a host of stars who have left Sky in recent times. The shockwaves sent by the exit of Soccer Saturday's Jeff Stelling at the end of the 2022/2023 have continued with channel alumni Geoff Shreeves, Martin Tyler and Bianca Westwood all following in recent years. Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Greg Whelan and Jaydee Dyer were also affected by the cuts. Rob Wotton, senior reporter Melissa Reddy and presenters Teddy Draper, Paul Gilmour and Jasper Taylor are also leaving the channel this summer. Kamara meanwhile stepped down from his role on Soccer Saturday at the end of 2021/22 football season after working on the show for 24 years. Sky have insisted the large scale cuts are not a cost-cutting measure however. A Sky Sports News spokesperson said: "We've shared proposals with the Sky Sports News team to change how we're structured, aimed at making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences across TV, digital and social. A small number of roles are impacted, and we are now entering a period of consultation with those colleagues."
Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish 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. Advertisement 2 Alan Myers has left his role at Sky Sports News 2 Melissa Reddy is rumoured to be leaving the broadcaster Credit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddy 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. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL CUP TIED FA Cup final gets never-before-seen kickoff time after BBC and ITV clash "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. Advertisement BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS 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.
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.
The Irish Sun
07-05-2025
- Sport
- The Irish 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 Alan Myers has left his role at Sky Sports News 2 Melissa Reddy is rumoured to be leaving the broadcaster Credit: INSTAGRAM @melissa_reddy It is the Key figures such as 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. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "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 , Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS Several more staff are expected to leave amid the shake-up, with Sky Sports News prioritising breaking news stories. Senior reporter 'S--- happens' - Sky Sports forced to apologise after Cole Palmer swears before slamming trolls in awkward interview
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Sky Sports News favourite reveals he's quit as well-known reporters face the axe
A popular Sky Sports News reporter has revealed he has quit the broadcaster. Mail Sport exclusively revealed last week that Sky Sports News are set to make a number of well-known staff redundant as they look to transform the channel. Melissa Reddy and Jeremy Langdon are among the reporters likely to be heading for the exit door. Now, Alan Myers has revealed he will be leaving Sky Sports News after 23 years in the job. Announcing his decision on X on Tuesday, Myers wrote: '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 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.' His post came alongside a series of photos of him working for Sky, which included him speaking to iconic boxing promoter Don King, being kissed on the cheek by a fan as he stood outside Manchester City's ground on transfer deadline day, and him standing by when Michael Owen was unveiled as a Newcastle player in 2005. Myers was largely based in the North-West and North-East during his time at Sky, as he covered the likes of City, Newcastle, Liverpool and Everton. Covering Everton meant that he got to report on Paul Gascoigne during his brief spell at the Merseyside club, while he also got to speak to Joe Royle - the last manager to win a trophy with the Toffees - and oversee the building of the team's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock that is due to open ahead of next season. Myers moving on comes just over a week after shocked staff were told at Sky's London headquarters that a round of redundancies is imminent. Insiders have insisted that the move is not a cost-cutting measure while a spokesperson said it was aimed at 'making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences'. The restructuring from the US-owned company has not been taken lightly, according to sources. The priority, among bosses, is to ensure that the department adapts to meet the changing behaviours of audiences and is 'faster, more flexible and more creative'. They insist that Sky Sports News, which is the UK's only 24/7 sports news channel, will continue to focus on breaking news stories and that output will not be significantly altered. The redundancies are limited to presenters and reporters. A Sky Sports News spokesperson said: 'We've shared proposals with the Sky Sports News team to change how we're structured, aimed at making us more agile and better equipped to serve audiences across TV, digital and social. 'A small number of roles are impacted, and we are now entering a period of consultation with those colleagues.' Geoff Shreeves, Martin Tyler and Bianca Westwood were among the talent to leave Sky Sports in 2023 due to job cutting. Shreeves had given 30 years of service to Sky Sports as a touchline reporter while Tyler had been commentating for the channel for 33 years. Experienced and well-respected journalists including Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Greg Whelan and Jaydee Dyer were also affected by the cuts.
