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'Getting the Match of the Day job was like being pregnant - I've got a really lovely secret, and I can't tell anybody' Kelly Cates excited to take over from Gary Lineker

Experienced presenter Kelly Cates will be part of the trio fronting Match of the Day from next season

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BBC star commentator Jonathan Pearce 'fears for job' after speeding charge from police

Commentator Jonathan Pearce got into trouble with police over speeding

Evening Standard

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman to host Match of the Day

Trio will present football highlights show after Gary Lineker steps down, BBC says

The Guardian - UK

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BBC announces new Match of the Day hosts as Gary Lineker steps down

THE BBC has revealed who will replace Gary Lineker as the new host of Match of the Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman named as new Match Of The Day hosts

Former England striker Gary Lineker will step back from the show at the end of the current season.

The Independent UK

From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?

The Guardian - UK

Alan Shearer addresses Gary Lineker exit in unusual opening to Match of the Day

There was a twist to the opening moments of the first Match of the Day show since Lineker confirmed his exit at the end of the season

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The next host of Match of the Day? Some thoughts from the 2015 sixth favourite …

Whoever takes over the hot seat will find the foundations are strong – this is a thing that doesn’t need messing with

The Guardian - UK

Surprise Gary Lineker replacement mooted as BBC prepare to find new Match of the Day host

Gary Lineker is set to step down at the end of the 2024/25 season

FourFourTwo

Veteran broadcaster rules out Match Of The Day role

Sports presenter Hazel Irvine, 59, advised aspiring broadcasters to ‘read, read, read, and write, write, write’ and pursue their dreams.

Evening Standard

So, it’s goodbye to Gary Lineker and to the costly, star-struck culture at the BBC

The presenter’s departure from Match of the Day reveals a welcome shift at the BBC, but fame worship lingers

The Guardian - UK

How will BBC revamp Match of the Day when Gary Lineker leaves?

Plan is forming for digitally focused show to expand and grow the brand in a fractured media landscape

The Guardian - UK

‘Clever, understated class’: Guardian readers recall their Gary Lineker highlights

Hillsborough, handball and an inexplicable love for Mario Balotelli. How some of our readers will remember the outgoing Match of the Day host

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker reveals why it was ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Gary Lineker has revealed why it was “the right time” for him to leave Match of the Day, as he prepares to leave after 25 years.

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'It's been a joy and a privilege': Gary Lineker breaks silence on Match of the Day departure

Having been the face of BBC's coverage for close to three decades, the 63-year-old will soon step down from his role

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker says it is ‘right time’ to leave Match of the Day

Presenter says it ‘makes sense for someone else to take the helm’ at show as BBC looks to make changes

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day as BBC plan changes

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker says ‘right time’ to leave Match Of The Day with BBC planning altered format

The sports broadcaster will step down as host of the football highlights programme at the end of the season.

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Evening Standard

Eamonn Holmes takes aim at younger TV presenter rivals in Match of the Day rant

Gary Lineker has served as host of the flagship BBC football show for 25 years

The Independent UK

Match of the Day presenter odds: Chapman 2/1 favourite to take over from Lineker

We take a look at the next Match of the Day host odds following confirmation of Gary Lineker’s departure from the show

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker leaving BBC: His history of charity, free speech and good deeds

From taking refugees into his south London home to his relentless criticism of the Conservative government, Gary Lineker was protected by his own popularity. Now, he’s finally throwing in the towel

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker became the face of the BBC – but his exit shows everyone is replaceable

For better or worse, Lineker came to represent the BBC in the eyes of many and is a broadcasting titan but his departure was eventually inevitable

The Independent UK

Gary Lineker to leave Match Of The Day but will host FA Cup coverage in 2025/26

He has hosted Match Of The Day programme since 1999.

The Independent UK

The 9 contenders to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

The former footballer has hosted the show since 1999

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker’s exit will be ‘big loss’ for BBC, says former boss

Greg Dyke was director-general of the BBC from 2000 to 2004.

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