While today's audience is familiar with Gary Lineker, Mark Chapman and Alan Shearer, viewers from the 90s fondly remember Alan Hansen, Mark Lawrenson and Des Lynam at the helm. Alan Hansen, one of Scotland's most celebrated players and former Liverpool captain, became a Match of the Day analyst in 1992. Former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson made his Match of the Day debut in 1976, teaming up with the iconic Jimmy Hill. (Image: (Image: BBC Sport)) (Image: (Image: ITV)) (Image: (Image: PA))A statue honouring his six-year managerial career now stands outside Coventry's Ricoh Arena. His big break came with Grandstand, Sportsnight and as a stand-in presenter for Match of the Day.

Source: Express June 11, 2024 11:40 UTC