Jeff Stelling will make a dramatic return to television screens with the popular presenter set to front Prime Video's Premier League coverage.
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Stelling returns to TV screensPopular presenter joins Prime VideoLeft Sky after almost three decades in summerWHAT HAPPENED?
The 68-year-old will host the channel's show during the midweek round of Premier League games next week. Wednesday night's show will see Stelling and company keep viewers up to date with the goals and key moments from six fixtures including Aston Villa v Manchester City and Manchester United v Chelsea.
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Stelling left Sky Sports' flagship Saturday afternoon show at the end of last season after almost three decades in the role. The novel concept of reporting on live games with no television pictures became a huge success under Stelling's watch with other broadcasters following suit. The presenter's hilarious interactions with Chris Kamara on the show pushed the show's popularity beyond just regular football fans.
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Stelling is a huge fan of National League side Hartlepool United, something he was proud of displaying whenever news of a goal for or against the side came through. As the club's most high-profile fan he was eventually invited on to the board, where he currently serves as club president.
WHAT NEXT FOR PRIME VIDEO?
Prime have the rights for two rounds of Premier League fixtures in December, where unusually all 10 games are broadcast live. Next midweek's round of games are split over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The channel also has the rights to the famous Boxing Day fixtures and will show live action on December 26, 27 and 28.