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The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
‘The best ones turned up' – Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling hold Sky Sports reunion dinner but just five attend
CHRIS KAMARA and Jeff Stelling held a Sky Sports reunion dinner - but only five people showed up. The veteran broadcasters worked on Soccer Saturday for decades alongside former footballers and journalists. 2 2 Kamara quit in 2022 due to problems with Apraxia of Speech after viewers noticed him slurring his words. Stelling followed a year later, bringing an end to his 25-year stint with Sky Sports. The pair have now re-united alongside former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas, who worked as a pundit on Soccer Saturday for 24 years. Match reporter Bianca Westwood was also in attendance - she left Sky Sports in 2023. While Soccer Saturday producer Alan Condo also attended the dinner, leading one fan to suggest: "The best ones turned up… fabulous photo." The comment came in response to Kamara's caption, which read: "Soccer Saturday reunion dinner 🥘 Only 5 turned up 😢 but still a fabulous night 🥳 - Condo (producer) - Champagne Charlie🍾 - Bianca and of course the Unbelievable Jeff Stelling ❤️" Fans loved the reunion with one commenting: "The original. And still the best." A third wrote: "Can this team be brought back to Soccer Saturday." And another commented: "The glory days of Soccer Saturday, sadly missed."
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘The best ones turned up' – Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling hold Sky Sports reunion dinner but just five attend
Fans made their feelings known in response to the reunion UNBELIEVABLE 'The best ones turned up' – Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling hold Sky Sports reunion dinner but just five attend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) CHRIS KAMARA and Jeff Stelling held a Sky Sports reunion dinner - but only five people showed up. The veteran broadcasters worked on Soccer Saturday for decades alongside former footballers and journalists. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Five Sky Sports greats re-united for a dinner 2 Many fans miss the Soccer Saturday days of Jeff Stelling and Chris Kamara Credit: Sportsfile Kamara quit in 2022 due to problems with Apraxia of Speech after viewers noticed him slurring his words. Stelling followed a year later, bringing an end to his 25-year stint with Sky Sports. The pair have now re-united alongside former Arsenal star Charlie Nicholas, who worked as a pundit on Soccer Saturday for 24 years. Match reporter Bianca Westwood was also in attendance - she left Sky Sports in 2023. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL THREE 'N EASY EFL to show Saturday 3pm games as TV blackout loophole found after 65 years While Soccer Saturday producer Alan Condo also attended the dinner, leading one fan to suggest: "The best ones turned up… fabulous photo." The comment came in response to Kamara's caption, which read: "Soccer Saturday reunion dinner 🥘 Only 5 turned up 😢 but still a fabulous night 🥳 - Condo (producer) - Champagne Charlie🍾 - Bianca and of course the Unbelievable Jeff Stelling ❤️" Fans loved the reunion with one commenting: "The original. And still the best." Another added: "It's not about quantity but quality! Perfect dinner x" BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A third wrote: "Can this team be brought back to Soccer Saturday." And another commented: "The glory days of Soccer Saturday, sadly missed."
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘The best ones turned up' – Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling hold Sky Sports reunion dinner but just five attend
CHRIS KAMARA and Jeff Stelling held a Sky Sports reunion dinner - but only five people showed up. The veteran broadcasters worked on Soccer Saturday for decades alongside former footballers and journalists. 2 Five Sky Sports greats re-united for a dinner 2 Many fans miss the Soccer Saturday days of Jeff Stelling and Chris Kamara Credit: Sportsfile Kamara Stelling followed a year later, Sky Sports. The pair have now re-united alongside former Match reporter Bianca Westwood was also in attendance - she READ MORE IN FOOTBALL While Soccer Saturday producer Alan Condo also attended the dinner, leading one fan to suggest: "The best ones turned up… fabulous photo." The comment came in response to Kamara's caption, which read: "Soccer Saturday reunion dinner 🥘 Only 5 turned up 😢 but still a fabulous night 🥳 - Condo (producer) - Champagne Charlie🍾 - Bianca and of course the Unbelievable Jeff Stelling ❤️" Fans loved the reunion with one commenting: "The original. And still the best." Another added: "It's not about quantity but quality! Perfect dinner x" Most read in Football BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS A third wrote: "Can this team be brought back to Soccer Saturday." And another commented: "The glory days of Soccer Saturday, sadly missed." Fans say 'you can't pretend it isn't rigged' as Carabao Cup draw hands out play-off final repeat
Daily Mail
5 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Chris Kamara shares disappointment after only FIVE people turned up for Soccer Saturday reunion - with Matt Le Tissier among former pundits who skipped get-together
Chris Kamara has hinted at his disappointment after only five people turned up to a planned Soccer Saturday reunion dinner. During his 24 years on the programme until he left in 2022, Kamara became one of the most beloved faces on Sky Sports, working alongside the likes of Jeff Stelling, Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas, Paul Merson, Tony Cottee and Alan McInally as they delivered goals, drama and laughter to millions of viewers on Saturday afternoons. But many of those familiar faces were missing at this week's reunion. Among those who did attend were Stelling, who fronted Soccer Saturday for a quarter of a century before leaving Sky at the end of the 2022-23 season, Bianca Westwood, who departed in 2023, and Nicholas, affectionately known as 'Champagne Charlie', who was let go in 2020 during Sky's revamp of their football coverage. Long-serving producer Alan Condo also attended. Sharing a photo from the dinner, Kamara wrote: 'Soccer Saturday reunion dinner. Only 5 turned up but still a fabulous night. - Condo (producer) - Champagne Charlie - Bianca and of course the Unbelievable Jeff Stelling.' His message suggested he had hoped for a bigger turnout, although he remained upbeat about the evening. Fellow former Soccer Saturday star Matt Le Tissier was not in attendance at the latest reunion Those missing from the dinner included Le Tissier, Thompson, Cottee, McInally and Merson, all of whom have previously joined Kamara and Stelling at other reunions since leaving Sky. While there is no indication of any ill feeling, the low turnout was a reminder of how much has changed since Soccer Saturday's heyday, when the panel exchanged banter, punctuated by goal updates and regular gaffes. Le Tissier, who was among those missing from the dinner, was let go by Sky in August 2020 alongside fellow Soccer Saturday panellists Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson as part of a shake-up of the broadcaster's football coverage. The Southampton legend later claimed his dismissal was linked to his controversial opinions, including his refusal to wear a Black Lives Matter badge and his posts on social media questioning Covid-19 restrictions and vaccine campaigns. Kamara, 67, stepped down from the show in 2022 after being diagnosed with speech apraxia but has since appeared on Amazon Prime's Premier League coverage among other media roles. Earlier this month, he told Mail Sport: 'There is no downside to being me at the moment, everybody is so nice. It makes me feel humble, and I'm always surprised at how lovely people are towards me. 'My speech has improved, and I'm enjoying life and what is remaining of it.' Stelling and Westwood now work for talkSPORT.
Scottish Sun
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jeff Stelling raises serious concerns as beloved Hartlepool appoint ex-Premier League ace, 55, who last managed in Nepal
The role is Grayson's first since a spell with Fleetwood four years ago CHANGE OF HART Jeff Stelling raises serious concerns as beloved Hartlepool appoint ex-Premier League ace, 55, who last managed in Nepal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JEFF STELLING has appeared to question Hartlepool United's appointment of new manager Simon Grayson. The former Soccer Saturday host, 70, is a lifelong fan of the National League club. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Simon Grayson has landed the managerial role at Hartlepool United Credit: Getty 2 Superfan Jeff Stelling doesn't appear convinced the 55-year-old is a good fit Credit: Alamy Hartlepool announced the capture of Grayson on Thursday evening. The 55-year-old has achieved EFL promotions with Preston North End, Huddersfield Town, Leeds United and Blackpool. Grayson most recently took charge of Lalitpur City in Nepal, with his last job in England a short spell at Fleetwood Town in 2021. Stelling, responding through his X account, appeared to be underwhelmed with the appointment. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL NEW FLAME Germany legend, 64, repeatedly spotted with stunning model 'girlfriend', 26 The Sky legend wrote: "He is a lovely man but not managed in England for four years and never at this level. "All you can do is wish him well and hope that he realises what he is stepping into." Hartlepool were relegated to the National League in 2023. They have failed to challenge for promotion in either of the last two seasons. Stelling fears a mass exodus of the playing staff over the summer - with no cash in the kitty to replace them. Responding to a more optimistic fan, he continued: "Hope you are right but I am not hopeful as I don't see key players staying. Fans have 'tears in eyes' as Sky Sports icon Chris Kamara reunited with old pal Jeff Stelling on shock commentary return "I don't see the money being available for adequate replacements." Stelling added in a separate message: "The problems at Hartlepool would test anyone." Grayson replaces Australian Anthony Limbrick, who was sacked on Thursday after four months in the role. Chairman Raj Singh said: "I'm delighted that Simon has accepted the role." "Simon is someone who has been on our radar for a while and he's been my preferred candidate in the past when we've looked for managers, but for one reason or the other it didn't come off." Grayson told the club's official website: "I really happy to join Hartlepool United. "The club has gone through some tough times recently but by working hard together as a staff and fanbase we can bring back the good times which this football club deserves. "Hartlepool is a club with real potential and I'm excited by the prospect of what we can achieve here. I can't wait to get started."
