Bullard joins TV's Soccer AM

A former Wigan Athletic star has joined a popular football television show.
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Jimmy Bullard (inset) replaces Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamblerlain, who leaves the show after 22 years.

He will be joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith.

Sky Sports had announced plans for a programme revamp and the Soccer AM team shared news of Chamberlain’s departure by tweeting “Farewell and thank you” to their long-serving host.

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Chamberlain first joined the Saturday morning football talk show in 1995, co-presenting from 1996 with Tim Lovejoy, who can now be seen fronting Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch.

Griffith tweeted his delight at being named one of the new hosts.

He wrote: “Bit of a dream come true, this. Delighted to announce that I’m the new co-host of @SoccerAM. Yes @Fennerssocceram & @jimmybullard!”

Bullard promised that “Saturday mornings won’t be the same again”, but later acknowledged that it would be difficult to replace Chamberlain, saying: “In my excitement forgot to mention (her)”.