Simon Thomas named as Jeff Stelling successor in Soccer Saturday hotseat

Simon Thomas will succeed Jeff Stelling as anchor for Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday show (Mike Egerton/PA)

Simon Thomas has announced he will succeed Jeff Stelling as host of Sky Sports’ Soccer Saturday programme.

Former Blue Peter presenter Thomas, 50, had long been reported to be among the contenders for the role, which also included Sky presenters Caroline Barker and Julian Warren.