BBC considering revolving cast of presenters to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Kelly Cates are believed to be the leading candidates.
BBC considering revolving cast of presenters to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day

BIG ROLE TO FILL: Gary Lineker will step down from hosting Match of the Day at the end of this season. Pic: Ian Walton/PA Wire

Gary Lineker has announced that he will step down as host of Match Of The Day at the end of the season and it is believed the BBC are considering replacing him with a revolving cast of hosts.

The Telegraph are reporting that Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, Alex Scott, and Kelly Cates are leading candidates for a team of presenters to rotate fronting the BBC One flagship football highlights show.

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