Sky Sports favourite QUITS after eight years as cuts continue and he announces ‘full time for me’

SOCCER AM host John Fendley has announced he is QUITTING Sky Sports.

It comes after Sky's decision to axe the show amid a raft of budget cuts.

In a short statement on his Twitter page, he wrote: "Some of the crowd are on the pitch, they think it’s all over. It is now. Full time for me.

"Thanks to @skysports for some amazing memories.

"Looking forward to the future and whatever might come my way. See you all very soon. Fenners x."

Fendley and co-host Jimmy Bullard were said to be "fuming" at the news of the show's axing.

The pair took a swipe at show bosses in the first broadcast after the announcement.

He has worked as the host of Soccer AM since 2015, after working on the show as a producer between 1997 and 2007.

Fans were gutted at the announcement, with one saying: "All the best Fenners, good luck in your next chapter…"

A second wrote: "Good luck in the future Fenners, and thank you for entertaining us for so many years. Look forward to seeing what comes next. All the best."

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A third typed: "You've been class mate. No doubt you'll be a roaring success at whatever is next. I look forward to it."

"All the best legend. Hopefully your next venture isn't too far away," added a fourth.

While a fifth said: "Good luck Fenners and thank you for the many years of laughter and football ⚽️💙⚽️."

Fendley, widely known as Fenners, is the latest big name to call time on their career at Sky.

On Saturday it was confirmed legendary commentator Martin Tyler would not be continuing with the broadcaster.

Sky have also axed six of their 13 reporters, including one whose commentary went viral.

Meanwhile, they reportedly handed 31-year veteran Geoff Shreeves an ultimatum, telling him to take a huge pay cut to continue his role.