Lineker has been central to shows continued relevance.
It will be a tricky balancing act.
A youth version ofMatch of the Day, titledMOTDX, was also canceled last year.
Gary Lineker hosting ‘Match of the Day’ for the BBCBBC
The show aint broke, he added.
Heres a look at his potentialMatch of the Daysuccessors.
Chapman is highly regarded the BBC, mixing his TV duties with BBC Radio 5 Live.
He also hosts Global podcastThe Sports Agentsand Skys coverage of the Carabao Cup.
His record in television would suggest not.
Shearer has alway appeared most comfortable providing analysis rather than presiding over coverage.
Micah Richards
Richards presenting career has gone stratospheric in recent years thanks to his winning character and enormous laugh.
Gary Neville
Gary Neville is considered to be one of the most insightful pundits in the sport.
His well-known political views (he is a Labour supporter) would likely count against him.
