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Ally McCoist has told the BBC to make a decision on either Mark Chapman or Kelly Somers to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host – not make them share the job.
It comes after it was revealed that Lineker would leave his role as main presenter on the BBC show at the end of the season.
The former England international will see his contract expire next summer with the Beeb after 25 years with the broadcasters.
And the talk has turned to who will replace the Leicester legend as the lead on MOTD, with several candidates already tipped.
Ally McCoist has given his thoughts on who should replace Gary Lineker
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There are strong rumours that the BBC might go a different way, though, and announce that the post will be shared.
BBC sports presenters Chapman and Somers are the frontrunners for the role, with Alex Scott, Micah Richards and Gabby Logan also in the running.
Gary Lineker has been with Match of the Day since 1999
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McCoist then replied: “I’ve grown up with it, I’ve always loved it. I really have. I’ve loved it. And I’m with you mate.
“I think whether it’s Chappers or Kelly, I think you should have one focal point presenting it. And it’s a tough job to follow because Gary’s been brilliant.
“Gary’s been brilliant since 1999, 24, 25 years and like Des Lynam before him, all the guys before him are iconic. It is really hard to be a part of it.
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Ally McCoist believes the BBC must pick one person to replace Gary Lineker
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“We’re seeing the goals before we pick up a newspaper. We’ve seen the goals before we watch Match of the Day – we’ve known all about the sending offs, everything, so it’s very, very difficult to keep it as topical as possible.
“But for me, guys… I think it should be one person, new person fronting it.”
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