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Former football pundit Mark Lawrenson has suggested Mark Chapman as a potential successor to Gary Lineker as the presenter of Match of the Day. Speaking to Metro, Lawrenson described Chapman as a “ready-made replacement” for the long-standing host. Lawrenson, who worked alongside Lineker for many years, emphasised that the decision to leave should be Lineker’s alone. “He has earned the right to make his own decision, there is no doubt there whatever,” Lawrenson stated. The comments come amidst speculation about Lineker’s future on the iconic BBC programme, which he has presented for 25 years. …

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