The race to turn into the subsequent Match of the Day host is on, however Gary Lineker is definite one man gained’t get the job – brutally telling him that to his face.
Lineker is to depart the enduring soccer present on the finish of the Premier League season after 26 years on the helm, however will stay with the BBC till the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup.
Hypothesis is rife as to who will take over, with Mark Chapman, Alex Scott and Kelly Cates the bookies favourites.
Kelly Sommers and Reshmin Chowdhury are additionally in rivalry, whereas some have even urged Piers Morgan could be the perfect host.
One identify additional down the checklist is Micah Richards, the previous Manchester Metropolis defender now a number one pundit on Match of the Day in addition to Sky Sports activities and CBS.
Richards additionally is aware of Lineker extraordinarily properly, not solely from MOTD but in addition The Relaxation is Soccer podcast which would appear to spice up his probabilities.
However showing on the most recent episode of the podcast alongside West Ham star Michail Antonio, the England legend brutally ended Richards’ aspirations of changing into host, although he claims he by no means had any.
Upon Lineker quipping about his MOTD exit, Antonio joked: ‘Micah’s attempting to take your job!’.
A critical Richards replied: ‘You recognize what, can I simply get this on the market, proper.
‘When persons are saying Micah Richards is doubtlessly going to take over a presenter, I believe it’s a large disrespect to all of the presenters on the market. There’s so many proficient folks.
‘Simply because I’m a pundit, I can provide perception to a participant, I really feel I do know the sport, I watch ways. However to take over presenting one of the vital iconic exhibits, not simply in sport, however that BBC’s ever had?’
Antonio, was having none of it nonetheless, interrupting: ‘Blah, blah, blah, cease attempting it, mate.
‘Take a look at what he’s attempting to do? “There’s so many others they will choose over me, I simply can’t imagine they’d even put my identify within the hat”.’
Lineker then chimed in to say: ‘Micah, you may completely loosen up. I can guarantee you they gained’t be asking you!’ prompting hysterics from the trio.
Richards very a lot stays an outsider to turn into host, with the BBC anticipated to make a last resolution on Lineker’s substitute within the subsequent few months.
Subsequent Match of the Day presenter odds
Mark Chapman – 6/4
Alex Scott – 3/1
Kelly Cates – 4/1
David Jones – 8/1
Kelly Somers – 10/1
Micah Richards – 20/1
Odds courtesy of BetVictor
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