Soccer AM star Rocket has revealed Tim Lovejoy was always looking to cause mayhem on the
The presenter, 54, presented the Saturday morning show for 11 years, eventually announcing his departure in 2007.
Jimmy Bullard is currently the host, although it was announced earlier this week the programme is cancelled after nearly 30 years on air.
After news of the cancellation broke, Soccer AM star Rocket reflected on his experience on the show, recalling Tim’s mischievous nature.
He explained: ‘Every week Tim would say, “If we are not pushing the boundaries we are not doing our job.”
‘He wanted to be called into the head’s office every week for something that had been inappropriate or he pushed it too far.
Rocket continued to : ‘But he said, “That’s when you know you’re doing a good job”. That was the mentality of the show.’
The staple football programme will finish at the end of season three, with just ten more episodes to go, after airing since 1995.
Jimmy is believed to be ‘fuming’ with the cancellation, while other members of staff, including long-serving and popular presenters, will reportedly a
Meanwhile, a Sky Spokesperson said: ‘Soccer AM has played an important role in our coverage of football for the past three decades, and we continually adapt to the evolving needs of our customers.
‘We now go into a period of consultation to discuss the proposed changes with our people. We are unable to provide more detail while these consultations are underway.’
Saturday Social is said to be replacing Soccer AM, a newer football-based show on Sky which features YouTube and internet personalities, intended to appeal to a younger audience.
