Jeff Stelling has named his choice to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the DayJeff Stelling believes nobody but Mark Chapman should be in the running to host Match of the Day when Gary Lineker steps down at the end of the season. Earlier this month, the BBC confirmed that Lineker will be leaving their flagship highlights show next year. His replacement is yet to be announced but Stelling is adamant that Chapman is the only candidate worthy of stepping into Lineker's shoes. Mark Chapman is among the favourites to present Match of the Day next seasonChapman already hosts Match of the Day 2 and has fronted coverage of the NFL and rugby league for the BBC in the past. Discussing who could replace Lineker, he told Metro: "I know there is a lot of speculation over Gary at the moment.

Source: Metro November 19, 2024 15:46 UTC