SOCCER SATURDAY host Simon Thomas will not appear on the Sky Sports show this afternoon after contracting Covid.
The presenter, 50, will be replaced by journalist and broadcaster Caroline Barker.
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Speaking on Twitter, he said: “Sadly no #soccersaturday for me today – #Covid has hit the Thomas household.
“@carolinebarker is in the hot seat today. Go well CB – you’ll be brilliant.
“See you next week. 🤞”
Football fans offered their support for Thomas as they wished him a speedy recovery.
One said: “Get well soon Sir – been a cracking start!”
Another added: “Hope you’re all feeling better and testing negative soon Simon 🤞⚽️.”
While a third replied: “You can watch City, Simon, that should cheer you up 🤣🤣 get well soon.”
Thomas took over from long-standing Soccer Saturday host Jeff Stelling after his 25-year stint as the show’s presenter concluded at the end of last season.
He broke through as a host of Blue Peter in 1999.
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