Danny Murphy names 'clear and obvious' choice he would make to succeed Gary Lineker as Match of the Day presenter
The race is officially on for the BBC to find Gary Lineker's successor as Match of the Day presenter, but Danny Murphy already knows who he would choose.
the bbc Lineker confirmed will go down his Match of the day role at the end of the 2024/25 season.
However, he will continue to have a presence on the station after signing an 18-month extension that will allow him to go until the end of the 2026 World Cup.
At the end of the 2024/25 season, Lineker will have hosted Match of the Day for 26 years.
Your shoes will not be easy to fill, which means that the bbc We must get it right when it comes to Lineker's successor.
But who will be that important figure?
According to the former Liverpool star danny murphywho has worked alongside Lineker on Match of the Day and other BBC shows over the years, believes the next presenter is hiding in plain sight.
“I feel like they (the BBC) have one,” Murphy said on talkSPORT. Kick off.
“I work a lot with Mark Chapman on Sundays. I think he is a brilliant presenter and very, very knowledgeable about sport and football. Someone who is up to it.
“Whether he wants it or not, I don't know. That's a different question, you'd have to ask him.
“But he would be the most obvious and obvious choice for me.”
Chapman began his television career at the BBC in 1996 and later became cricket correspondent for BBC North East radio.
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As well as hosting Match of the Day 2 on Sundays, Chapman has a highly visible presence on the BBC's rugby league coverage and is its main rugby league presenter.
Chapman also presents Sports Report on BBC 5 Live, which is one of the longest running sports radio shows on the planet.
The 51-year-old even hosted two NFL shows for the BBC, further highlighting Murphy's point regarding his versatility and in-depth knowledge of multiple sports.
Chapman also heads Sky Sports' coverage of the Carabao Cup.
Whoever ends up becoming Lineker's successor will be only the third permanent Match of the Day host since 1988.
Legendary broadcaster Des Lynam hosted for 11 years before being replaced by Lineker in 1999.
An official announcement regarding Lineker's imminent departure is expected to be made Tuesday.
