Minto follows Nicholas, Thomson and Le Tissier out of Sky Sports
Scott Min to has revealed he has been released by Sky Sports, a day after Matt Le Tissier, Charlie Nicholas and Phil Thompson were also let go by the broadcaster.
The former Chelsea, Charlton and Ben fi ca defender, who had worked as a presenter with Sky for 13 years, said on his Twitter account that his departure was not his own decision.
“It is with a heavy heart that after 13 incredible years with Sky Sports I share the news that I will no longer be working with Sky and be part of their ongoing football coverage ,” the 49-year-old Minto wrote.
“While the decision wasn’t mine, I leave Sky with nothing but fond memories of covering the EFL, play-offs, Carabao
Cup, Spanish football, Revista De La Liga and many more.
“It has been a truly fantastic experience and a privilege to work with and alongside so many talented individuals.
“I would like to wish the staff and team sat Sky all the very best for the forthcoming season, a season which is set to be truly spectacular both in the Premier League and EFL.
“I am hugely excited by the future and will be sharing news soon of my next project.
I look forward to being back on screen very soon.”
Minto’s exit comes soon after the long-serving trio of Le Tissier, Nicholas and Thompson, studio pundit son Soccer Saturday, were confirmed as leaving Sky. A Sky statement said: “We are changing some parts of our football coverage – Matt, Charlie and Phil have done a great job for us over the years, and they will leave us with our sincere thanks and very best wishes.”