December 16 – The identification of the presenter to switch the beloved Gary Lineker on the BBC’s flagship present, Match of the Day is Kelly Cates who will likely be leaving her present function at Sky Sports activities.
Born in Glasgow, Cates, 49, comes from a wealthy footballing heritage as her dad is former, Scotland and Liverpool nice, Sir Kenny Dalglish and her brother, Paul Dalglish, a longtime coach in Main League soccer within the USA. Cates will likely be becoming a member of MOTD 2, presenter, Mark Chapman, and Gabby Logan initially of subsequent season.
In addition to working at Sky, Cates, presents for BBC Radio 5 Stay, and she’s going to share rotating internet hosting obligations for Match of the Day and Match of the Day 2 with the opposite two presenters.
In response to the Every day Mail, the highest brass at Sky had been understood to be “deeply saddened” by the lack of Cates, who has been the face of the channel’s Premier League protection since 2017.
Lineker will step down on the finish of the season after 25 wonderful years, nevertheless, the 64-year-old will keep on to host the 2026 World Cup protection for the BBC, which will likely be held within the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
Cates, has been a mainstay within the broadcast trade showing as a presenter on Sky Sports activities Information, Virgin Media, ESPN, and Setanta Sports activities Information.
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