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This Sunday marks the end of an era when Gary Lineker organizes the match of the day one last time and was responsible for a remarkable 25 years. The former England striker revealed his decision to go in November last November. Since Lineker took on the role in 1999, it has been the face of the flagship football program of the BBC and the highest paid moderator and has earned a whopping £ 1.35 million a year.

With a view to the future, Mark Chapman, Kelly Cates and Gabby Logan will take over the reins of the next season. Nevertheless, Lineker was accompanied by some of the most famous and clever experts in football over the years. Here we deal with the careers of four remarkable experts who were presented alongside Lineker during his entire term.

Jermaine Jenas

One of the most shocking events in Lineker's stint in the game of the day came in August 2024 when Jermain Jenas was released from his roles in the one show and motd.

After complaints about behavior in the workplace, the former Newcastle star was removed from both positions. Jenas replied to the news and said there were “two sides for every story”, but he would let his lawyers handle it.

Jena, who is married and has four children, earned the BBC between 190,000 and 194,999 pounds for his work at the FA Cup, the Match of the Day and the World Cup.

Ian Wright

The former Arsenal hero Wright had a famous term with BBC's match until his departure in 2023. Wright was published as a player in 1997 and became a basic container until 2002.

He left the program for logistical reasons and explained: “It is time. I had a dear friend who said:” Sometimes you have to know when to step down, change, rest, take a break and say no ” – it's just time.”

During an emotional episode of the Overlap's Stick to Football podcast, Wright announced how his farewell almost brought tears to tears. Lineker later praised his colleague on X and said.

“It was an absolute pleasure and a privilege to work with them, Ian,” he posted. “One of my favorite people on the planet. Farewell, my friend”.

Alan Hansen

Liverpool icon Alan Hansen is often celebrated as one of the most famous experts of the day. When he took part in 1992 and retired in 2014, Hansen later admitted that his exit from radio was driven by intensive nerves.

“After 22 years I kept saying that I wouldn't get that nervous, but it got worse,” he admitted. “That was one of the reasons why I gave. The BBC was great, I loved the people and the match of the day, but I didn't enjoy my nerves.”

Hansen's claims were even confirmed by Linker. “He was incredibly nervous,” said Lineker. However, the ex-England striker expressed his deep admiration for Hansen.

“He was probably the first person who described the more analytical path, a path that has now followed so many,” said Lineker in April 2023. “He was a brilliant expert.”

Mark Lawenson

Mark Lawrenson's departure from the BBC was also surrounded by controversy. The 67-year-old had a famous media career at the BBC and worked on MotD and Football Focus between 1997 and 2022.

However, he claims that he was forced because of his age. “I think one of the problems with the BEEB was that they didn't really understand things how they were a footballer, and sometimes they are left out – and they are taken from the square,” he said.

“And it is as if they can't tell you the bad news. It's always a shock when it is like that, but yes, they could have dealt so much better.”