‘From the first kick of a ball in the live coverage of the Premier League to Manchester City’s title celebrations last season, with plenty in between! I have been incredibly fortunate to work for a ground-breaking company who have helped revolutionise football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘But the time is right to move on. Sky have been incredibly generous in recognition of my service and I can’t speak more highly of so many people I’ve worked with there over three decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

‘I now have the opportunity for new experiences which I’m looking forward to announcing in the very near future.’<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gary Hughes, Sky Sports\u2019 Director of Football, said: ‘Geoff has been an integral part of the Sky Sports football team and the best tunnel reporter in the business, interviewing the biggest names at the biggest games for over 30 years. Geoff leaves with our sincere thanks and best wishes for the future. As Sir Alex always said, Well done, Geoff!'”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shreeves began his career at Sky as a floor manager in 1991 before rising through the ranks to become one of the most respected and trusted TV reporters in the game. Over his three decades at Sky, he developed relationships with managers such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Jose Mourinho. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the day Manchester City lifted the Premier League trophy at the Etihad Stadium last month, manager Pep Guardiola declined every contractual post-match interview apart from his chat with Shreeves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sky’s number two reporter Patrick Davison could be in line to replace Shreeves though Sky could also choose not to recruit from within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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