Ian Wright to leave Match of the Day at end of seasonBy PA Sport StaffFormer England striker Ian Wright has announced he is to leave Match of the Day at the end of the current season. Wright said on his official X – formerly Twitter – account: “After my debut show whilst still a player in 1997 and many more memorable years, I’ll be stepping back from BBC MOTD at the end of this season. “I feel very privileged to have had such an incredible run on the most iconic football show in the world. Match of the Day host Gary Lineker spoke of the “privilege” to work alongside his former England team-mate. Lineker said on X: “It has been an absolute pleasure and privilege to work alongside you, Ian.

Source: Irish Independent December 17, 2023 22:02 UTC