Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
Gary Lineker has provided words of wisdom for his Match of the Day successor after the legendary broadcaster announced plans to step down from presenting the show earlier this week.
By the time Lineker anchors his final show at the end of the current football season, the ex-Leicester and Tottenham star would’ve been in the hot seat for over 25 years.
Speculation surrounding who will take over from Lineker has increased since the announcement was made public, with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott and Kelly Cates among the frontrunners.
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Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, he said: "Obviously I don't know who it'll be and I would never tell publicly my preference - I don't think that'd be the right thing to do, but whoever it is, I would say be yourself.
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Gary Lineker has worked with the BBC for over two decades (Image: Getty)“So I would say, be yourself and enjoy it, it's a wonderful program to be part of. And it was brilliant before I took over and it will be brilliant after I leave."
Lineker might’ve been a much-loved staple of Saturday night television for the last two decades and a half, but the BBC star was quick to reveal the one thing he’s looking forward to after hanging up his microphone.
When asked if he’ll still tune in to watch the Saturday night highlights show, he added: "I'll still watch Match of the Day, but I'll be in bed straight after it rather than the three-hour journey home!"
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Despite stepping down as Match of the Day presenter in the summer of 2025, Lineker won’t officially finish his duties with the BBC until one year later.
Lineker is still expected to anchor the BBC’s FA Cup coverage during the 2025/26 campaign, before finally calling time on his glistening broadcast career following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
The 63-year-old had been the corporation’s highest earner, of those who declared their salaries, with Lineker pocketing a whopping £1.3million per year.
Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
Gary Lineker gives advice to MOTD replacement and details gruelling trip for every episode
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