Mark Chapman has joked that he ‘could do with a PA’ amid incessant speculation that could be in line to take over the reins from Gary Lineker as the host of Match of the Day. After 25 years at the helm,

Gary Lineker said hosting Match Of The Day for more than two decades has been “an absolute joy and privilege”, but that it is “the right time” for him to exit and “someone else to take the helm” as the BBC looks to make changes to the programme.

Independent readers name their top picks to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day - THE INDEPENDENT DEBATE: Leading candidates include Alex Scott, Mark Chapman, and Jason Mohammad, while some reade