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Wales Online
3 days ago
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- Wales Online
Who new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman supports, BBC salary and Gary Lineker quip
Who new Match of the Day host Mark Chapman supports, BBC salary and Gary Lineker quip Mark Chapman will host the first Match of the Day show of the new Premier League season on Saturday evening, with long-term lead presenter Gary Lineker having stepped down Mark Chapman will host Match of the Day on Saturday evening (Image: BBC/Charlie Clift) Mark Chapman will present the opening Match of the Day programme of the new Premier League campaign. Following Gary Lineker's departure, the 51-year-old will alternate hosting responsibilities with Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates throughout this season. The BBC's flagship football show will feature a new permanent presenter for the first time since 1999 after former England forward Lineker stood down, ending all ties with the corporation from last season's conclusion following controversy over an antisemitism-related social media post. Lineker's departure was revealed in November last year, with confirmation arriving in January that former MOTD 2 presenter Chapman, established broadcaster Logan and ex-Sky Sports star Cates would share the presenting duties. Chapman will begin his tenure on Saturday, and we examine his life beyond television, including his footballing allegiances and salary details. Mark Chapman's Gary Lineker quip Whilst Saturday marks Chapman's debut as permanent presenter, according to PA, with colleague Logan handling the Sunday programme, he is well-versed in fronting MOTD, reports the Mirror. Chapman's MOTD 2 responsibilities frequently involved presenting the midweek programmes, and a January appearance saw him deliver a humorous remark during the period of Lineker's exit announcement. Article continues below Chapman quipped about his upcoming role in January (Image: BBC) The 51-year-old began the show alongside Micah Richards and Alan Shearer with a clever reference to his forthcoming position, stating: "Evening, thought I'd get the practice in..." His co-stars couldn't help but chuckle at the admission, with Shearer exclaiming: "You haven't wasted any time, have you? Six months too early!" Chapman retorted: "It's going to be a long night, eh?" What football club does Mark Chapman support? Former presenter Lineker made no secret of his devotion to childhood team Leicester City, where he launched his playing career. He turned out more than 200 times for the Foxes between 1978 and 1985. Chapman, who isn't a former professional, having begun his BBC journey in 1996 as a community announcer, also holds allegiance to a major English club in Manchester United. Chapman is a Red Devils fan (Image: Getty) Hailing from Rochdale, Chapman revealed to the iPaper in 2018: "It's not my fault that I support a big team! I had to put up with a lot of poor, if at least entertaining, stuff in the 1980s. I am a genuine Manchester United fan." Following the Red Devils' challenging 15th-placed Premier League campaign last season, featuring some woeful performances, Chapman revealed during a 2025 Catchphrase appearance: "By the time we go on air, I've had enough time to stop being a sore loser. So by then I'm fairly impartial." How much does Mark Chapman earn? Lineker was famous for being amongst the BBC's most handsomely remunerated employees throughout his tenure with the broadcaster. Reports suggested he earned approximately £1.35million last year prior to his departure. Hosting duties will rotate between Chapman, Cates and Logan (Image: BBC/Charlie Clift) Colleague Shearer was also a top earner last year with a reported salary of £440,000, though Chapman earns considerably less than the two former England strikers. Throughout the 2021/22 season, Chapman earned roughly £250k, and this salary was subsequently boosted the following campaign to around £325k. Article continues below During the 2023/24 season, Chapman took home somewhere in the region of £260k for his coverage on Radio 5 Live, MOTD 2, the Challenge Cup, the Euros and Olympic Games.
Daily Mirror
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Match of the Day line-up confirmed for first show since Gary Lineker's BBC exit
Match of the Day returns this week with the 2025/26 Premier League season set to kick off and the BBC programme is set to look very different in their first broadcast of the campaign Match of the Day is set to return this weekend with a brand-new line up, with Wayne Rooney and Alan Shearer set to play pivotal roles. The BBC programme returns to screens on Saturday to coincide with the start of the 2025-26 Premier League campaign. And while the highlights show retains its hugely popular format, it's set to look very different. Long-serving host Gary Lineker departed at the end of last season, bringing to an end a near three-decade stint at the helm. The BBC confirmed who would be taking the reins from the England icon shortly afterwards. MOTD2 host Mark Chapman is set to share the role alongside Gabby Logan and Kelly Cates. And it's now been revealed who will be fronting coverage this weekend. Chapman will reportedly lead the first show of the new campaign having presented the show's Sunday spin-off since 2013. Chapman will be supported by former strikers Shearer and Rooney, who have been pencilled in for punditry roles, according to The Sun. The Newcastle icon has been a regular guest on the programme, while Rooney now appears to be focusing on his punditry career after his disastrous spell with Plymouth Argyle was ended in December last year. Away from the flagship show, Cates' Match of the Day debut has been planned for this Wednesday. She will lead coverage of the highlights of Tottenham Hotspur's UEFA Super Cup clash with French giants Paris Saint-Germain. The BBC announced on January 15 that Cates, Chapman and Logan would be the new presenting team. The news came following weeks of speculation about who would take over from Lineker after he said last year that he was stepping down. The 64-year-old had long intended the final Match of the Day of last season, on May 26, to be the last time he would present the highlights programme but he was planning to stay on to front the BBC's live coverage of the FA Cup and 2026 World Cup. Earlier in the month however he announced he was bringing forward his departure following a social media row in which he shared a post about Zionism featuring a depiction of a rat, historically used as an antisemitic trope. Lineker, the BBC's highest-paid presenter and host of Match of the Day since 1999, apologised unreservedly for the post but said it was 'best for all concerned' if he left completely. Cates has been a presenter with Sky Sports since 2016, fronting coverage of the Premier League. She will continue her role with Sky. Elsewhere, Logan has long been with the BBC having already presented Match of the Day in Lineker's absence on a host of occasions.
Scottish Sun
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘No offence lads' – Gary Lineker gives no-nonsense Match of the Day verdict in savage goodnight message
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GARY LINEKER issued a non-nonsense sign off on Match of the Day after a hapless round of Saturday Premier League fixtures. Southampton and Manchester City played out a drab goalless draw at St Mary's, Everton won 3-1 at Fulham, Brighton prevailed 2-0 at Wolves, Brentford beat Ipswich 1-0 at Portman Road and 10-man Aston Villa picked up a 1-0 victory at Bournemouth. 2 Gary Lineker issued a non-nonsense sign off on Match of the Day 2 Lineker blasted a hapless round of Saturday Premier League fixtures The aforementioned games left much to be desired and Lineker, 64, suggested the BBC found it hard to put together an exciting highlight reel. So much so that the famous presenter described Saturday's action as "probably one of the worst". Lineker issued the following savage verdict: "After 26 years of Saturday nights, I think that was probably one of the worst - no offence, lads. "Time to move on, I reckon. Goodbye!" Match of the Day shared a clip of that remark with the following caption: "No sugar-coating from @GaryLineker there." Several football fans were left in stitches with that unique sign-off and took to social media. One fan tweeted: "The man Gary." Another laughed: "Bahahahaha!" A third commented: "Keepin' it real, yess!" This fan wrote: "MOTD 2 has to be better!" Wayne Rooney cracks up live on BBC Sport after Gary Lineker's brutal Micah Richards gag And that one posted: "Straight shooter Gaz." Lineker dropped that tongue-in-cheek statement in one of his last ever appearances on Match of the Day as he will step down as presenter in May after 26 years in the esteemed show. The former England international will also leave the BBC altogether in 2026 after next season's FA Cup and World Cup. The Leicester legend will be replaced by a three-person presenting team consisted of Kelly Cates, Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan from next season. Lineker insists he will not be seen on any TV rival after leaving the Beeb and will instead be doing podcasts while also focusing on his personal life.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ex-Match of the Day star spotted in crowd watching Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams in World Snooker Championship final
ADRIAN CHILES enjoyed a front row seat at this evening's World Snooker Championship final. Zhao Xintong took on Mark Williams in the Crucible showpiece. Advertisement 3 Adrian Chiles could be seen in the front row behind Mark Williams Credit: BBC 3 Chiles, 58, had a brilliant view of the action Credit: Getty The Chinese star, 28, went into the evening session leading 17-8, needing just one more frame to clinch victory. Three-time world champion Williams, however, refused to give up without a fight - winning four consecutive frames to go into the interval 17-12 down. Watching on from the front row was Match of the Day legend Chiles. The 58-year-old presented MOTD2 from 2004 to 2010. Advertisement READ MORE IN SPORT The huge Chiles' appearance sparked plenty of chatter on social media. As Williams, 50, began to launch a comeback, one X user wrote: "Mark Williams doing it for Adrian Chiles there. Making sure his money wasn't wasted. What a man. What a men." While a second commented: "lol at Adrian chiles being in the background of every low camera shot." Advertisement Most read in Snooker Exclusive CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 Zhao Xintong hoists aloft the trophy at the Crucible Credit: Getty A third posted: "You can keep your global sports stars, Hollywood A-listers and YouTube influencers front row at the boxing. Give me Adrian Chiles, Reverend & The Maker and Steve Bracknall any day." With Chiles watching on, Zhao Advertisement Mark Williams apologises for swearing in live TV interview on the BBC after reaching World Snooker Championship final The Cyclone held his nerve to complete an 18-12 victory, becoming China's first ever world champion in the process. Following his historic triumph, Zhao said: "I can't believe this. Yes, I can't believe what I have done in this match. I'm very excited. Thank you. "I have been so nervous. Mark is a top player and gave me so much pressure. He's the best. "I'm not tired. I will celebrate, maybe have a good drink tonight. I need to say thank you to everybody coming here. Thank you everybody. Advertisement "I can't believe this. I think I am dreaming. Maybe it's true. Thank you to my parents, manager Victoria and girlfriend, WST and CBSA academy." 'UNBELIEVABLE' Williams, who has been "The support I have had from the crowd over the last two weeks have been unbelievable. "What a potter he is over there, I'm glad I will be too old when he's dominating the game. Advertisement "I have nothing but admiration for what he has done, having come through the qualifiers. "He hasn't played for two years, bashed Ronnie up, bashed me up, bashed everybody up. "There's a new superstar of the game and here's over there. "Let's see where I am in the rankings at 60. I am still playing quite good stuff. Even though it's a bit blurry. What I can say, the night belongs to him and congratulations. Advertisement "It was unbelievable, the reception I have had all week, but tonight it was special. Everybody was on their feet and it was like a tear to the eye." World Snooker Championship 2025 THE World Snooker Championship has concluded after a thrilling final! Follow all the reaction with SunSport's live blog of the World Snooker Championship Latest News Snooker Explained FULL results for 2025 How much prize money was won? Who were the BBC snooker presenters and pundits? What is on Zhao Xintong's bow tie?
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Ex-Match of the Day star spotted in crowd watching Zhao Xintong vs Mark Williams in World Snooker Championship final
ADRIAN CHILES enjoyed a front row seat at this evening's World Snooker Championship final. Zhao Xintong took on Mark Williams in the Crucible showpiece. 3 The Chinese star, 28, went into the evening session leading 17-8, needing just one more frame to clinch victory. Three-time world champion Williams, however, refused to give up without a fight - winning four consecutive frames to go into the interval 17-12 down. Watching on from the front row was Match of the Day legend Chiles. The 58-year-old presented MOTD2 from 2004 to 2010. The huge West Brom fan has also previously hosted ITV 's live coverage of England, as well as The One Show. Chiles' appearance sparked plenty of chatter on social media. As Williams, 50, began to launch a comeback, one X user wrote: "Mark Williams doing it for Adrian Chiles there. Making sure his money wasn't wasted. What a man. What a men." While a second commented: "lol at Adrian chiles being in the background of every low camera shot." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS 3 A third posted: "You can keep your global sports stars, Hollywood A-listers and YouTube influencers front row at the boxing. Give me Adrian Chiles, Reverend & The Maker and Steve Bracknall any day." With Chiles watching on, Zhao clinched his maiden world title in the first frame after the interval. Mark Williams apologises for swearing in live TV interview on the BBC after reaching World Snooker Championship final The Cyclone held his nerve to complete an 18-12 victory, becoming China 's first ever world champion in the process. Following his historic triumph, Zhao said: "I can't believe this. Yes, I can't believe what I have done in this match. I'm very excited. Thank you. "I have been so nervous. Mark is a top player and gave me so much pressure. He's the best. "I'm not tired. I will celebrate, maybe have a good drink tonight. I need to say thank you to everybody coming here. Thank you everybody. "I can't believe this. I think I am dreaming. Maybe it's true. Thank you to my parents, manager Victoria and girlfriend, WST and CBSA academy." 'UNBELIEVABLE' Williams, who has been struggling with his vision in recent months, added: "I think it's been a brilliant tournament for me. "The support I have had from the crowd over the last two weeks have been unbelievable. "What a potter he is over there, I'm glad I will be too old when he's dominating the game. "I have nothing but admiration for what he has done, having come through the qualifiers. "He hasn't played for two years, bashed Ronnie up, bashed me up, bashed everybody up. "There's a new superstar of the game and here's over there. "Let's see where I am in the rankings at 60. I am still playing quite good stuff. Even though it's a bit blurry. What I can say, the night belongs to him and congratulations. "It was unbelievable, the reception I have had all week, but tonight it was special. Everybody was on their feet and it was like a tear to the eye." World Snooker Championship 2025 WE are now into the final days of what has been a THRILLING World Snooker Championship! A new world champion will be crowned this year after Kyren Wilson crashed out in the first round. Ronnie O'Sullivan was eyeing a record eighth world title but crashed out at the hands of the brilliant Zhao Xintong - who reached the final qualifying as an amateur after his ban. The Chinese cueist takes on veteran Mark Williams in a blockbuster Crucible final after the Welshman knocked out World No1 Judd Trump. You can follow every frame of the tournament final LIVE - plus the latest news, interviews and reaction - as it happens with our dedicated BLOG. Latest News O'Sullivan set to quit UK and move abroad 'It's a struggle' - O'Sullivan gives worrying interview after defeat O'Sullivan snubs job offer for the rest of the tournament Ronnie hailed for 'lovely scenes' and 'gracious act' in defeat Steve Davis on how a ham sandwich made him the bad boy of snooker Barry Hearn on the future of snooker at the Crucible Snooker Explained
