A LEGENDARY presenter was applauded by the Sky Sports News staff during his final broadcast.
Nick Powell is leaving our screens 43 years of service and was on air for the last time.
Powell, 66, was honoured with a montage of himself working throughout the years.
As the video ended, he was welcomed in the studio by the staff and given a rousing round of applause.
Powell was visibly stunned and left without words until presenter Mike Wedderburn spoke to him.
Wedderburn said: “Nick, we love you. Obviously, we are going to miss you.”
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When Powell could muster some words, he was composed to make a joke.
He said: “I was just going to say if we took as much care as we did with that with the rest of the output, it would be fantastic.
“Someone has gone through a lot of trouble and thank you very much.”
The clip was shared on social media and many of Powell’s fans took the chance to wish him well in the comments.
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One posted: “What a legend Nick Powell is.
“His voice and presence have been such a huge part of Sky’s coverage for as long as I can remember, truly the end of an era. Wishing him all the best in retirement.”
A second wrote: “Good luck Nick.”
A third commented: “Happy Retirement, Nick! Good luck and you’ll be missed.”
A fourth said: “Legendary.”
Another added: “Wish you the very best in your future endeavours, Nick.”
Powell also revealed one of his sporting heroes in his final Sky broadcast after 29 years with the channel.
He said: “There have been lots over the years, but since I saw Kevin Keegan there (in video).
“Am I allowed to mention a former Liverpool hero, I was probably 11 when he signed for Bill Shankley.”
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The popular broadcaster has covered some of the greatest sporting events, such as England’s Ashes triumph in 2005, London 2012 and Andy Murray’s Wimbledon win in 2013.
The journalist issued a long farewell message on Sky Sports’ website where he also looked back at unforgettable interviews with the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Muhammad Ali and Princess Anne.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
