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The Contenders To Succeed Gary Lineker On Iconic BBC Premier League Show ‘Match Of The Day’
The BBC has confirmed that Gary Lineker will step down as the presenter of 'Match of the Day' at the end of the season. Here's who could replace him.
Match of the Day i s a television institution in the UK and, having averaged 2M viewers for BBC1 on Saturday nights this season, it remains an important part of the soccer schedule at time when highlights and goal clips are readily available online. That rare combination of accomplished former pro and world-class broadcaster, he has a loyal fanbase and the ability to generate headlines with an arch flick of his eyebrow or a knowing gag at the expense of his co-hosts. The BBC’s annoucement about Lineker’s future included an intriguing line about how Match of Day “continually evolves for changing viewing habits,” with observes suggesting that the show could be reinvented for a younger audience.
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