TNT Sports puts footy legends on notice as huge cost-cutting plan revealed for new Premier League season
TNT SPORTS’ huge cost-cutting plan for the new Premier League season has been revealed.
The broadcaster, which has rebranded from BT Sport ahead of the new campaign, has put its football legend pundits on notice.
According to the Daily Mail, TNT Sports are planning a fluid approach to matches which could see the number of pundits at games change.
Although they will look to have three ex-players on the panel at each match, the number may be cut to two at some fixtures.
Additionally, co-commentators may also be asked to double-up as pundits after games.
Sky Sports have used this practice in recent seasons, with Gary Neville regularly leaving the commentary box at full-time to discuss the match.
The report adds that the plans are part of cost-cutting measures at TNT Sports.
Since last year’s merger between BT Sport and Warner Brothers Discovery, a major redundancy programme has also been implemented.
Despite the cuts at some matches, though, bigger games could have as many as four pundits on duty.
TNT Sports have already announced their 19-person line-up of presenters and pundits for the 2023/24 season.
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Laura Woods has replaced Jake Humphreys as the face of their Champions League coverage.
Meanwhile, Des Kelly has left his role as pitch-side reporter, with Jules Breach succeeding him.
Breach’s additional work commitments have also seen her leave her role as a host of The Football Ramble podcast.
TNT Sports’ first live Premier League match of the season is scheduled for August 12 as Nottingham Forest visit Arsenal.