Sky Sports pundit says he does not get subscription for free – but there’s a reason why

One Sky Sports pundit has disclosed that working for the broadcaster doesn't mean you get a complimentary subscription.

Sky boasts an array of well-known personalities who contribute to their Premier League and Football League coverage, appearing both on live matchdays and throughout the week on their dedicated news channel.

Viewers are accustomed to seeing familiar faces such as Roy Keane and Gary Neville, who both have secured contracts with the broadcaster. However, not all pundits, including Stephen Warnock, are tied down in the same way.

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Warnock moved into media work following his retirement from football in 2018 after a career which featured 212 Prem appearances and two England caps. He has since provided analysis for other networks like the BBC, TNT Sports, DAZN, and NBC.

Because he isn't on a long-term contract with Sky, Warnock doesn't receive some of the perks, such as a paid TV and broadband package, which some of his peers do. This was something he clarified on the Undr The Cosh podcast, reports the Mirror.

When co-host Jon Parkin inquired whether he received a free subscription, Warnock quickly responded: "No! Because I work for them, I'm on a non-contract. But if you're on a contract, which is like a [Jamie] Carragher or a Neville, you'll get all the perks and things like that. So no, I have to pay full whack."

EFL veteran Parkin probed: "Even movies and everything?" To which Warnock confirmed: "Yep, full on. I don't get anything. Do you know what, the funny thing is, I remember speaking to one of the commentators.

"I said 'do you get like perks with working for Sky?' And he was like 'yeah, I get all my phones for about five a quid a month, then I get all the Sky package and things'. I thought 'oh yeah ok so I'll ask about that'. Asked about it and they just came back and went 'no, you don't qualify for it within your contract'."

The panel felt he should be entitled to some perks for his frequent appearances on Sky Sports News, and Warnock added: "You'd think so wouldn't you."