MARK CHAPMAN opened last night’s Match of the Day with a cheeky one-liner. The popular host, 51, was yesterday confirmed as one of three presenters that will replace Gary Lineker on MOTD

The highly respected trio, who also work across other parts of BBC Sport, will be at the heart of BBC Sport’s stellar football team

Match of the Day, the BBC’s flagship football highlights programme, will be presented by Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season, the broadcaster has confirmed. The trio replace Gary Lineker,

Kelly Cates says she found “barefaced lying” to her friends “horrendous” as she tried to keep her appointment as one of three main Match of the Day hosts for next season under wraps. The 49-year-old’s appointment alongside Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share presenting duties of the BBC’s flagship weekend Premier League highlights show and its midweek Champions League package from next season was confirmed on Wednesday.

Match of the Day have confirmed a new presenting line-up from next season, with Kelly Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman to share duties after Gary Lineker’s exit.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan will replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenters from next season, the BBC said on Wednesday, the first time the role will be shared between three presenters.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan are ready to help Match of the Day “evolve” after being named as the new co-hosts of the BBC’s flagship football show.Former England striker Gary Lineker, who has worked as a presenter on the highlights programme since 1999,

Gabby Logan, Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman are to share presenting duties on the football highlights show, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. The trio have all previously worked together on the BBC and are each established broadcasters with decades of experience between them.

Kelly Cates will share presenting duties of the BBC's flagship football show Match of the Day, along with co-hosts Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan.

The new Match of the Day presenter line-up has been confirmed for next season. It was announced in November that Gary Lineker would be stepping down at the end of the current season, calling time on 26 years in the job.