The BBC had proposed a job share between Mark Chapman and Kelly Somers as they look to replace Gary Lineker as the presenter of Match of the Day, but Chapman is said to have rejected the idea

Mark Chapman has joked that he ‘could do with a PA’ amid incessant speculation that could be in line to take over the reins from Gary Lineker as the host of Match of the Day. After 25 years at the helm,

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.

Mark Chapman has emerged as the favourite to succeed Gary Lineker at the helm of Match of the Day after it was announced the former England striker would be leaving his role at the end of the season

Gary Lineker reflects on what Match of the Day means to him in a resurfaced clip. The former footballer will step down from presenting the show at the end of the 2024/25 season, the BBC announced on Tuesday (12 November).

Gary Lineker will step down as presenter of Match of the Day next year after 24 years at the helm - but for one fan it's been a long time since he tuned in

Any temptation to go for younger, rotating hosts or a new format that appeals to that key demographic of 16-24 year olds should be skipped immediately.