Kelly Cates 'Doesn't Want to Be New Gary Lineker' and Hasn't Spoken to Him About MOTD Role - The Mirror

Kelly Cates calls Gary Lineker 'controversial' and 'doesn't want to be like' former BBC Match of the Day host

Kelly Cates has made it clear she won’t be stepping into her new Match of the Day role with any intention of copying Gary Lineker.The 49-year-old, alongside Gabby Logan and BBC regular Mark Chapman, will share presenting duties on the iconic highlights show following Lineker’s departure at the end of last season.His 26-year run was brought to an abrupt close in May after a social media post sparked a high-profile antisemitism row, cutting short …

Kelly Cates 'doesn't want to be new Gary Lineker' and hasn't spoken to him about MOTD role - The Mirror

Presenter Kelly Cates is set to join up with Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan to replace Gary Lineker on Match of the Day for the coming Premier League season but has not spoken to her predecessor

Kelly Cates speaks out on strict BBC rules and why she won't call Gary Lineker

The Sky Sports presenter will be part of the new-look Match of the Day team this season alongside Mark Chapman and Gabby Logan