LEGENDARY interviewer Geoff Shreeves has reportedly been asked to take a huge pay cut to stay amid swinging cuts at Sky Sports.
Six of the broadcaster’s 13 football reporters have been axed from their positions in a major cull.
The Mail say Shreeves, 59, is weighing up his future after 31 years in his iconic tunnel role.
He joined Sky for the first Premier League season, 1992-193.
Now Shreeves might have to choose between redundancy or remaining with “significantly” lower wages.
SunSport revealed in March how Sky were pondering a brutal staff shake-up.
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It’s understood the company’s football reporters have been consulted over pay-offs.
Some are said to have chosen voluntary redundancy, while others might be able to find different jobs within Sky.
The Mail name the six reporters not staying in their current role as Guy Havord, Dickie Davis, Bianca Westwood, Greg Whelan, Lynsey Hooper and Jaydee Dyer.
Those staying on are listed as Emma Saunders, David Craig, Patrick Davidson, Jonathan Oakes, Johnny Phillips and Luke Shanley.
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Sky have declined to comment.
A Sky Spokesperson said back in March: “Our coverage of football is evolving to reflect the changing habits of our viewers and ensures we continue to deliver the best experience for customers.
“Our proposal would mean the creation of new roles, and the closing of some existing roles, and we are currently in a consultation period with our people.”
This came are SunSport revealed that Sky would axe iconic football show Soccer AM.
The final show aired on Saturday May 27.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
