Television personality Martin Devlin is set to return to Radio Sport next year and replace stalwart host Brendan Telfer.
The Radio Network announced yesterday that Devlin would be the host of the 9am-12pm slot, following the all new show The Crowd Goes Wild Breakfast, hosted by Andrew Mulligan and MarkRichardson.
Devlin, the current host of Radio Hauraki's breakfast show, said he'd never been happier. He will continue to contribute to his current show regularly on sporting issues.
"I just love talking sport so to be back working for Radio Sport is a dream for me.
"I have loved my time with Hauraki and am stoked that I will still be involved going forward with some regular guest appearances," he said in a statement.
Telfer, one of the original hosts when Radio Sport launched 15 years ago, said it was time for a break and something new. "This year I recorded my 40th consecutive year in sports broadcasting and I feel ready for some sort of sabbatical and maybe a bit of a change."
General manager talk programming for The Radio Network (TRN), Dallas Gurney, said Telfer's departure was the end of an era.
"Brendan's name is synonymous with sport broadcasting in New Zealand. He's interviewed some fascinating athletes over his years and carved a real respect in the world of sport with his knowledge. He is a true professional and has been our sage."
