Simon Thomas will be the new Gillette Soccer Saturday presenter from the start of the 2023/24 football season kicking off next month. The popular broadcaster brings over 20 years’ broadcasting experience to the role, including more than a decade at Sky Sports.  
In his first stint with Sky Sports, starting in 2005, Simon presented on Sky Sports News before becoming the lead presenter across live football coverage including the Premier League and EFL. He has also stepped in for Jeff Stelling on a few occasions over the last year.
Gillette Soccer Saturday team will also be bolstered by the arrival of former Premier League referee, Mike Dean. Mike finished his 27-year refereeing career in 2022, spending 22 of those officiating matches in the top flight of the domestic league. The move will see Mike offer in-depth analysis and insight on the biggest decisions made up and down the country every Saturday. 
Thomas said on social media: “Ever since I stepped away from Sky in 2018 to look after Ethan after we lost his mum, rebuilding my career has not always been easy. Sky always said the door would be open for me to come back, but this was never the door I expected to open.
“Lots of people have said I have some very big shoes to fill – but I don’t. Jeff Stelling is a one off. An absolute master of his craft. Incomparable. All I can be is myself, and be the best I possibly can.”
EFL seasons begins on August 5, broadcasting from a brand new studio. Thomas and Dean will be joined by an array of familiar faces on the panel, including Paul Merson, Clinton Morrison, Michael Dawson, Sue Smith, Kris Boyd and Tim Sherwood. Julian Warren will continue presenting Soccer Special for midweek matches. Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes added: “Simon left Sky at the top of his profession as a Premier League presenter, delivering the biggest games to big audiences. It’s brilliant to have someone with his experience and credibility back on the team to take Gillette Soccer Saturday into a new era.
“We’re also delighted to welcome Mike to Sky Sports. He was one of the game’s most well-known and well-liked referees. In his role he’ll be explaining the big calls and decisions from his unique perspective, providing fans of Gillette Soccer Saturday and our Premier League coverage with greater analysis, insight and understanding.”
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