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Who could host Match Of The Day after Gary Lineker?

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

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024

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 · Nov 11, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Dec 19, 2023

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’

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023

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

FourFourTwo · Dec 17, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2023

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 Independent UK · Dec 17, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2023

Alan Shearer hits back on Match of the Day with returning Gary Lineker under review

Gary Lineker has claimed he is "under review" by Twitter after fans spotted that his 'blue tick' had vanished - and Alan Shearer has hit back at the former England ace

Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2023