SKY SPORTS have reportedly left staff “bewildered” after axing a popular long-running programme which counted Jurgen Klopp among its fans.
The Football Show was a weekly item taking place each Monday delivering an extensive look at the most recent matches.
Hosted by Rob Wotton, it saw pundits Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith also give their thoughts on results, controversies and stand-out player performances.
Former Liverpool manager Klopp was known to be a big fan, especially of ex-official Dermot Gallagher who would join for a section called ‘Ref Watch’.
However, the Mail claims The Football Show has now been axed in a move that has caused confusion and “dismay” among staff.
It’s believed chiefs are hoping to attract a younger audience, with the broadcaster already doing away with various old-school elements in favour of YouTubers and influencers.
Last year saw the end of the popular Fantasy Football League show after two years.
But workers are thought to be “bewildered” by the latest item to fall victim, with Sky Sports currently undergoing a “restructure” that is seeing seven reporters and presenters leave.
However, insiders told The Mail that “the changes are aimed at making them more agile and able to concentrate on breaking news stories across platforms.”
While Gallagher’s Ref Watch will remain in a new format elsewhere.
The end of The Football Show comes after Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville was banned from attending Nottingham Forest’s 1-0 defeat to Chelsea.
The former Manchester United star had been selected by Sky to commentate on the crunch final day battle.
Both sides were able to still qualify for the Champions League.
But Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis was still fuming over Neville’s comments following his on-pitch clash with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after the disastrous 2-2 draw with Leicester.
And Sky were forced into a revised production change, with coverage eventually coming from their HQ in Osterley rather than at Forest itself.
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