Replacement for Des Kelly as touchline and post-match interviewer ‘revealed’ as he leaves BT Sport ahead of their rebrand.
According to Mail Online, Jules Breach is set to take over as the new main touchline reporter and post-match interviewer at TNT Sports.
The new sports channel, which will replace BT Sport coming into effect from next Tuesday, are plotting to announce a whole new batch of presenters changes to the punditry team ahead of next week’s launch with Breach understood to be lined up for a major match-day role.
EXCL 🚨 Jules Breach to replace Des Kelly as TNT touchline reporter
✍️ @MattHughesDM https://t.co/JhetocToRV
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) July 12, 2023
Breach has working at BT Sport on her CV, spending a few years with them and was also part of the BT Sport Score programme before it was axed at the end of last season.
The 39 year old Brighton fan also works with Channel 4, most recently the presenter for the U21 Euros which saw England beat Spain in the final last Saturday.
Breach now looks to become the third female member of TNT’s new-look team, with American owners Warner Bros Discovery behind the move hoping to change up the ‘laddish banter’ from former male players.
Mail Sport previously reported that Laura Woods will replace Jake Humphrey as the main presenter of TNT’s Champions League coverage, with Lynsey Hipgrave staying on for Premier League games.
Lucy Ward and Karen Carney are also expected to have big roles as co-commentators.
Many of Des Kelly’s memorable moments includes an exchange he had with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Back in 2020, Klopp ranted on at Kelly when the manager took aim at BT Sport for the scheduling of the Reds game.
We also saw this after Liverpool’s game with Wolves – when Kelly was again targeted by Klopp: “Who had the idea to bring us at 12.30pm? Was it Watford?
“If [BT Sport] wouldn’t have said it we would’ve had to reply. Ah yeah thank you for your help, really, thank you, thank you very much.”
Des Kelly is being replaced by Jules Breach as TNT’s touchline reporter ahead of the new season, news which has reminded me of when he and Jurgen Klopp butted heads over fixture congestion back in 2020.
Skip to 3:30 if you want to re-watch it.
— HLTCO (@HLTCO) July 12, 2023
Here’s what fans are saying as the replacement for Des Kelly as interviewer is reportedly ‘revealed’ as he leaves BT Sport…
@WayneMull82: Another box ticker
@Rupinder1996: I don’t think this is bad. Could’ve been Eni Aluko
@RichLiddle: Got to do something to rival what Kate abdo does for cbs paramount
@CFCdazz: Definitely an upgrade!
@CathaILynch: I don’t think Des Kelly was the problem at BT. The problem was Jake Humphrey, Darren Fletcher, Steve McManaman, Robbie Savage, Rio Ferdinand, Joleon Lescott and Jermaine Jenas.
@CFC_Mason2001: Should’ve been host, great presenter on live score
@GraceOnFootball: Des Kelly gone. Klopp just celebrated like winning the Champions League.
@tomdwood: Des Kelly had his bad moments but he’ll be missed. Humphrey’s on the other hand was fucking woeful. Woods is one of the best around. Fair play.
@Don_Falcone2: A box ticking exercise this one. No problem with lead female presenters. Gabby Logan for arguments sake is a fantastic sports presenter, but this is just a box ✔️ appointment. Bored of it now.
@johndavidrees: How about removing some of the terrible pundits like Ferdinand and Owen !
@ianmckee58: Not sure about this, she’s an excellent host.
@Nazira_Yusuf22: Wish she was the host but regardless I’m still really happy for her 🥰
@APLFC_: Des Kelly was class, wtf?
@Conwaino: Good, won’t have to listen to Des Kelly trying to wind up Klopp every time he talks to him.
@shanemufc20: Klopp will be thrilled to see the back of Des Kelly.
@LifeOfTy__: I think I would have preferred to see Jules Breach hosting and Laura Woods as the touchline presenter but can’t complain
@tgarve: Love @julesbreach on the ramble , looking forward to more of her
@LFCJacobb: Get rid of Ferdinand next
@railroad2020: Good news. Two really knowledgeable sports broadcasters.
@WalkerYoo: This I’m on board with! Both the best female pundits out there 💯
@Soccer_Sanchez: Des Kelly is a fantastic touchline / post match reporter. Personally I think they should’ve kept him.
@Jannetts_: I’m glad she got a decent role. One of the top presenters. Still think she was ideal for soccer Saturday though
@jhackett__: Both fantastic at what they do, good call.
@HJWXIII: Both solid upgrades 👏
@CraigMajercin: Bring back Clive tyldesley and andy Townsend for champions league commentary aswell please
@carlisletom: Some upgrade from Humphrey to Woods
Sky sports is finished uno😭😭
If they get 2 more solid pundits they’ll be sound.
But like seriously though if you remove Gary Neville, Roy, Jamie, and Micah,Sky is actually horrific😭 https://t.co/kIniWZa7mU
— HarryRichardsMUFC Is Qatari 🇶🇦 (@HazaUTD) July 12, 2023
You must be logged in to post a comment Login