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,

The BBC has named the trio of presenters who will replace Gary Lineker in the iconic Match of the Day presenter’s chair from next season. Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan, who had been heavily linked with the role, are the hcosen three. This is the first time the hosting has been shared by three presenters.

Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan ready to lead new Match of the Day era - The trio will share presenting duties for Match of the Day, Match of the Day 2 and the BBC’s Champions League highlights show.

Kelly Cates has said it was “horrendous” having to lie to friends before her new role hosting Match Of The Day was confirmed. It was announced on Wednesday that Sky Sports presenter Cates, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will be the new presenters of the BBC’s flagship football show from next season.

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.

The third part of the new Match of the Day triumvirate is Gabby Logan. She has had a long broadcasting career, including working with the BBC for many years, including previously presenting Final Score as well as being a co-host of the Sports Personality of the Year since 2013.

Gary Lineker, the current host of the flagship show, is due to step down at the end of the season, having previously said it was the "right time" to go.

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.

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.