HAGLEY TV star Adrian Chiles has been replaced as ITV’s lead football host – according to reports.

The TV presenter, who studied at Haybridge High School before making a name for himself in broadcasting, has reportedly left his role with immediate effect and is to be replaced by BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Mark Pougatch.

Neither ITV or Chiles has commented on the reasons for the star’s departure.

Pougatch will appear alongside ITV’s panel of pundits, commentary and reporting team for the live England international and European football programmes from February.

He said: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining ITV and to be given this great opportunity. I'm looking forward to working with ITV's talented pool of commentators and pundits on some of the very best football there is."

ITV’s director of sport, Niall Sloane, said: “Mark is a highly-respected sports journalist and an outstanding broadcaster. We’re delighted to welcome Mark to the ITV Sport team.”