Laura Woods Tearfully Announces Retirement from talkSPORT.
Laura Woods, a prominent talkSPORT broadcaster, has tearfully revealed her departure from the network.
After three years as the presenter of the Sports Breakfast show, Woods will step back from her role later this month.
Emotionally overwhelmed, she expressed that this decision was the most challenging one she has ever made.
As an ardent Arsenal fan, Woods bid farewell to her listeners on air, acknowledging the weight of her decision.
“For now, no more 3 am alarms, which is just wonderful.
“But one thing is for sure is that I wanted to make you know that I’ll always be a part of this family.
“I will pop back whenever I can. I adore you all. Thank you.
“I’m going to have a holiday, a long sleep and I’ll make a decision on what’s next for me.
“So again, I can’t say it enough, thank you. Thank you, everyone, for having me. I’ll really miss you.”
Co-host Ally McCoist acknowledged Laura Woods’ emotional state as he praised her tenure at the station, causing her to become teary-eyed.
Laura Woods Tearfully Announces Retirement from talkSPORT.
Expressing the sentiments of their colleagues and listeners, McCoist conveyed that it had been an absolute pleasure to work with Woods during her time at the station.
“I cannot tell you how much I’ve loved it. I’ve loved it from start to finish. I love you dearly, I know everyone behind that window loves you dearly.
“You’ve been an absolute breath of fresh air.
“You’ve made me feel 18 again in the nicest possible way and then on a Thursday I feel 84 when I’m working with [Alan] Brazil. But you made me feel 18 [again].
“There was an inevitability about it, dare I say it, because we all knew you were going to other places and you were going to keep moving in a northerly direction.”
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Laura Woods, who is being considered for a role at TNT Sports, expressed equal emotion in her announcement of departure.
Taking over from Alan Brazil as talkSPORT’s lead presenter on the breakfast show three years ago, Woods began her broadcasting career with Sky Sports in 2009.
She thanked the listeners for providing comfort and support throughout challenging times and expressed her fondness for the job, even acknowledging Spurs fans.
Woods considered talkSPORT her home for the past six years, celebrating the show’s success and record-breaking listenership.
She expressed pride in their accomplishments and emphasized her ongoing connection to the talkSPORT family.
Listeners quickly responded to the news, sharing their thoughts on Woods’ departure, and showcasing the impact she had made.
One comment expressed regret over the loss of Laura Woods, stating, “That’s a significant loss for them.”
Another individual remarked on the succession of negative events, saying, “First City win a treble, now Laura Woods leaving TalkSport.
It feels like being a football fan has lost its purpose.”
A user expressed their dissatisfaction with the year, adding, “Just when I thought this year couldn’t get any worse, Laura Woods goes and leaves talkSPORT.”
Another person shared their disappointment, stating, “It’s truly unfortunate that Laura Woods is departing TalkSport.”
However, they also mentioned her potential as a replacement for Jeff Stelling on Sky, stating, “She would be an excellent choice if she moves to Sky.”
