Gillette Soccer Saturday

Gillette Soccer Saturday (1992- )

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Soccer Saturday is a weekly television programme broadcast on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom and Ireland during the football season. The programme updates viewers on the progress of association football games in the United Kingdom on Saturday afternoons. The current host is Jeff Stelling.

Soccer Saturday is broadcast from 12 pm on Sky Sports News HQ and lasts for up to six hours. The programme begins with the host and four regular in-studio pundits previewing the weekend's matches, reviewing recent results and debating current issues in football.

From 3 pm–5.15pm, Soccer Saturday provides running coverage of the 3 pm league matches, none of which are televised in the UK (and only one of which is televised in Ireland). The graphics display a vidiprinter and cycle through current scores in the English and Scottish leagues, with Jeff Stelling providing commentary on the events as they unfold. Significant events at the most high profile games – almost always in the Premier League – are described by the studio panel who each watch a game on a monitor. Other games deemed important are reported on by correspondents at the grounds connected to the studio by a video link.

Studio analysts: Matt Le Tissier, Paul Merson, Phil Thompson, Charlie Nicholas.

Match reporters: Tony Cottee, David Craig, Dickie Davies, Iain Dowie, Chris Kamara, Bryn Law, Alan McInally, Matt Murray, Rob Palmer, Johnny Phillips, John Salako, Neil Mellor, Peter Smith, Peter Stevenson, Paul Walsh, Kevin Watson and Bianca Westwood.

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Scheduleevery Saturday at 12:00 (360 min)

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2017-02-1818/02/2017Feb 18, 2017
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2017-02-0404/02/2017Feb 4, 2017
2017-01-2828/01/2017Jan 28, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Gillette Soccer Saturday first premiere?

Gillette Soccer Saturday premiered on August 29, 1992.

Who were the original hosts of Gillette Soccer Saturday?

The original hosts of Gillette Soccer Saturday were Jeff Stelling and Paul Dempsey.

How many reporters were initially featured on the show?

Four reporters were initially featured on the show.

Which football leagues were covered by Gillette Soccer Saturday during its first season?

During its first season, Gillette Soccer Saturday covered the Premier League, the Football League, and the Scottish Premier Division.

How many years was Gillette the sponsor of Soccer Saturday?

Gillette was the sponsor of Soccer Saturday for 22 years.

What was the original running time of the show?

The original running time of Gillette Soccer Saturday was two hours.

Who were the original reporters on Gillette Soccer Saturday?

The original reporters on Gillette Soccer Saturday were George Gavin, Chris Kamara, Alan McInally, and Gabby Logan.

Who was the first guest pundit to appear on Gillette Soccer Saturday?

The first guest pundit to appear on Gillette Soccer Saturday was Chris Waddle.

When was the first time Gillette Soccer Saturday broadcasted a match from a foreign league?

The first time Gillette Soccer Saturday broadcasted a match from a foreign league was in September 1998.

Which reporter was famous for his catchphrase "Unbelievable Jeff!" on Gillette Soccer Saturday?

Chris Kamara was famous for his catchphrase "Unbelievable Jeff!" on Gillette Soccer Saturday.

Which guest pundit co-hosted the show during the 1998 FIFA World Cup?

George Best co-hosted the show during the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Which year did Matt Le Tissier become a regular pundit on Gillette Soccer Saturday?

Matt Le Tissier became a regular pundit on Gillette Soccer Saturday in 2006.

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