Sky Sports have confirmed their list of pundits for the 2020/21 season after a string of controversial sackings.
Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas were let go from the Soccer Saturday panel with presenter Scott Minto also leaving the company.
They plan to use a variety of studio guests alongside the likes of Jeff Stelling, Paul Merson and Chris Kamara on the show this season.
They have now confirmed Sue Smith, Clinton Morrison, Alan McInally and Glen Johnson will also be regulars on the panel.
But new guests will also include Adebayo Akinfenwa, Tim Sherwood, Robbie Fowler and Joleon Lescott.
Sky’s match coverage will remain largely unchanged, with Patrice Evra, Roy Keane and Micah Richards all handed regular roles after featuring last season.
Presenters David Jones and Kelly Cates will be joined by pundits Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Graeme Souness and Jamie Redknapp.
Sky Sports Director of Football Gary Hughes said: ‘With fans currently unable to attend matches in person, it is imperative we provide the best possible TV and digital coverage to our audiences.
“Confirming Patrice, Micah and Roy to add to our existing line-up of award-winning pundits is brilliant news and we will strive to take the game closer to fans than ever before with increased live action, highlights and analysis.”
The new season begins this weekend with Sky Sports also hosting their Saturday Social and Soccer AM shows.
Musician Chunks has joined the Saturday Social team with Jimmy Bullard and Fenners still hosting Soccer AM.
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