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Alan Shearer rules himself out of hosting Match Of The Day

The BBC announced this month that Lineker will leave the football highlights show at the end of the season.

Evening Standard

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

Match of the Day: Mark Chapman ‘doesn’t want to share presenter’s job with co-host’

New BBC Sport boss Alex Kay-Jelski determined to freshen up the show with rotating presenters

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After Lineker: who could be the next Match of the Day host?

Mark Chapman is the bookies’ favourite but Gabby Logan, Alex Scott or Gary Neville may step into Lineker’s boots

The Guardian - UK

Next MOTD presenter odds latest as household favourite leads the way

Gary Lineker announced he would be leaving MOTD at the end of the season

FourFourTwo

BBC host takes dig at Gary Lineker during Match of the Day report

A BBC host took a pot shot at Gary Lineker as the broadcaster led its Politics Live coverage on his exit from Match of the Day ...

The National (Scotland)

Gary Lineker's Most Controversial Posts As MOTD Exit Confirmed

Take a look back at Gary Lineker's most controversial social media posts as the BBC confirmed he will step down from presenting MOTD.

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BBC Confirm Gary Lineker Will Leave Match of the Day At End Of Season

The BBC have officially confirmed that Gary Lineker will step down from his role on Match of the Day at the end of the football season.

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Next MOTD Presenter Odds Reveal Likely Lineker Replacements

With Gary Lineker stepping down as MOTD presenter at the end of the season - betting experts reveals the most likely hosts to replace him.

SportsCasting

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

BBC begins search for Gary Lineker’s replacement as Match of the Day host

Corporation says presenter will quit highlights programme at end of 2024-25 season but will cover 2026 World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker leaves Match of the Day LIVE: BBC ‘agree podcast deal’ with host as MOTD exit announced

Lineker is stepping down as Match of the Day host at the end of the season after 25 years at the helm before leaving the BBC entirely in 2026

The Independent UK

Who could host Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker?

The former England forward has anchored the popular BBC show since 1999.

Evening Standard

Match of the Day and BBC will miss Gary Lineker’s urbane presence – the feeling is not mutual

IN FOCUS: Gary Lineker is leaving ‘MOTD’ at the end of this season, after a glittering 25-year tenure as the host of the BBC’s flagship football show. Nick Hilton looks back at the pundit’s highs and lows, from predatory striker to top broadcaster and media mogul

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Evening Standard

Gary Lineker: Key events in career of footballer and presenter

Lineker scored 48 goals in 80 appearances for England, playing in the 1986 and 1990 World Cups.

Evening Standard

Gary Lineker offers new update on Match of the Day future after exit rumours

The BBC have denied claims that they are preparing for the ex-England striker’s MOTD departure after 25 years

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Gary Lineker BBC snub as questions raise over MOTD host's future

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has 12 months remaining on his BBC contract

The Independent UK

Ian Wright fights back tears as he signs off on final Match of the Day appearance

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The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker describes BBC impartiality row as ‘lovers’ tiff’

Match of the Day presenter says he and corporation are ‘fine now’ and that he has stepped away from X toxicity

Evening Standard

Ian Wright makes cameo in Daniel Kaluuya’s The Kitchen film trailer following MOTD exit

The film, which features Kane ‘Kano’ Robinson, is a dystopian science fiction drama set in a near-future version of London

The Independent UK

Ian Wright stars in trailer for Daniel Kaluuya’s new Netflix film amid MOTD exit

Former Arsenal star’s last screen credit was a cameo as himself in ‘Ted Lasso’

FourFourTwo

Ian Wright: Ex-Arsenal and England striker steps back from Match of the Day after 26 years

The former Gunners forward says he'll do "different things with [his] Saturdays" after announcing he's leaving BBC's iconic show

Evening Standard

Ian Wright to step down as Match of the Day pundit: ‘It's time to do a few different things with my Saturdays’

The Arsenal legend said the decision 'had been coming for a while' and was 'fast-tracked' by turning 60 last month

The Independent UK

Ian Wright announces he will quit Match of the Day at the end of the season

Ian Wright has announced his decision to step back from Match of the Day punditry duties after this season

The Guardian - UK

Premier League 2022-23 review: pundits of the season

From Monday Night Football to non-league via YouTube, here are our picks of the game’s best commentators

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