ITV sports broadcaster Bob Hall has died, it was announced on Friday.
Tributes poured in for the TV legend, who was thought to be in his mid 70s, with presenters Gary Newbon and Bob Warman leading the stars.
His cause of death is yet to be announced.
Bob regularly starred on Sky Sports' Soccer Saturday programme, hosted by Jeff Stelling and was a match reporter on Gillette Soccer Saturday.
He joined Central's sports team in 1981, after covering rugby for Yorkshire and Granada stations and became a much loved presenter, before leaving the show in 2004, after a shake-up.
Bob then headed to Sky Sports' to present on Soccer Saturday.
Leading the tributes, Gary Newbon said: "It’s a huge shock, we’re all stunned. As a presenter, Bob was a really solid, safe pair of hands, very professional, a good presenter. He never let you down. He was a good operator and a good professional."
Bob Warman added: "I remember Bob with great fondness. He was truly a very, very fine broadcaster. He was a tremendous ad-libber.
"He could fill space and time and get you out of any tricky situation. His memory was fantastic.
"He was terrific. His detail, memory and recall used to astonish me. He was a wonderful man to have on your side. You could alway rely on Bob."
Black Country radio Tweeted: "We’re sad to hear the news that veteran @ITVCentral presenter, Bob Hall has passed away. Bob presented our #AskTheLeader events for @dudleymbc before the Covid pandemic and was a brilliant broadcaster and lovely man. He’ll be missed".
Another fan wrote on Twitter: "Sad news if you’re of a certain age! Former Central television sports presenter and, up until this season, a match reporter on Gillette Soccer Saturday, Bob Hall has sadly passed away."
"Such sad news. My tribute to the legendary Bob Hall. My thoughts are with those who love him. Rest well Bob", said another.
Bob is understood to have married twice and has three children.
